FAQs Frequently Asked Questions by David Mitchell https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej Here is a log of all the questions and their answers I have been asked so far en-us 2020-03-25 16:47:19 UTC 2025-12-11 18:47:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Do we have to paraphrase when we're quoting from a source as well when doing the writing assessments? davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498436658
 Do not confuse the terms cite and quote: 
When citing a source (acknowledging someone’s work), you have two options:
a) direct quote – the exact words in quotation marks “ ” 
b) paraphrase – changing the words and/ order of the sentence/ paragraph ]]> 2020-04-08 10:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498436658 In writing assessments will we be allowed to search for our own sources or do we have to only use citations that are from the passage? davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498438347 For the current writing assessment 2AB (PEE paragraph) and 2E (short essay) use only the sources provided unless stated on the PowerPoint.  This is a way for the course to standardise the submissions. For assessment 2E this means that we can accurately assess your ability to cite, paraphrase and use PEE, rather than your skills at searching for sources. ]]> 2020-04-08 10:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498438347 Do I have to paraphrase? davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498439177  In practice, it is best to paraphrase when doing the writing assessments in the course.
1) This is gives you more practice at this skill
2) Direct quotes can often look quite messy and too many in an academic texts often is hard on the readers eyes. Therefore it is best to acquire the habit of paraphrasing when at all possible.
 

]]> 2020-04-08 10:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498439177 Lesson AB Exercise 1 PEE Do I need to find two new points or just use the point in ‘What is in a name: exposing gender bias in student ratings of teaching’ or in my 2E essay? davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498439870
In the previous slide (Exercise H) it asks you to make two points and find the evidence within the “What is in a Name” text. You should use these two points and the evidence you found to write your 2 PEE paragraphs which you should then send to your teacher. ]]> 2020-04-08 10:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/498439870 PEE Task davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/508446019 When I was doing the writing, I felt confused about whether there should be two P-E-E models in a paragraph or not. Can I just use one P-E-E model in a paragraph?

You need to write 2 PEE paragraphs. Therefore you should have 1 PEE/ 1 Paragraph

]]> 2020-04-15 13:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/508446019 PEE Task davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/508457659 Are topic sentences and points the same thing?

Good question. Within the structure of PEE, P stands for the point.

This point can be defined as the sentence that states the topic/ tells the reader what the topic of the paragraph relates to and states what the writer wants to say about the topic.


]]> 2020-04-15 13:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/508457659 Approach Verbs Argue/Discuss? davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/517387516 Discuss: write about the topic in neutral and balanced terms -this may include including for/against, positives/negative points - your personal opinion is not important or featured in the writing.

Argue: write about the topic in order to persuade the reader of something:  this is the opposite of a neutral and balanced essay -your opinion should be obvious although it's not always necessary to state it.  ]]> 2020-04-20 12:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/517387516 CW1: Points / Sources davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/523166095 Q: Do I need to put three points for every source in Part 2 of CW1? 

A:Only if you put 3 points for every source in Part 2 can you get above a Pass. ]]> 2020-04-22 14:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/523166095 CW1 Source Report Thesis Statement vs Scope davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/527997321
 Thesis statement = what you are going to do
Example: 'This essay compares and contrasts X' or 'This essay discusses X'


Scope = overview of specific body paragraph topics
Example: …… 'in terms of X, Y and Z' or 'focusing specifically on X, Y and Z'…… 
]]> 2020-04-24 10:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/527997321 Week 5CD - EXH davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/543640747 For the mock seminar discussion exercise with two questions, do we have to discuss both or just one?

You should discuss both. Use evidence from the previous exercises (Ex B / C) and remember to cite the authors name.
Example: X argues that...
                 Y suggests that...
  Z states that...]]> 2020-05-01 08:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/543640747 davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/543643945 2020-05-01 08:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/543643945 NO End of Term Exam of AES on Week 9 davidmitchell1 https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/564527459 MOLE shows that we have an End of Term Exam of AES on Week 9, is that relevant to us?

To my knowledge there is no End of Term test. There is only a Formative Speaking Assessment in Week 9 which won't count towards your final mark for the course.   ]]> 2020-05-11 11:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/davidmitchell1/lbs2p2dqieej/wish/564527459