Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
WRITING
NURUL SHAFIEZA, FITREN, OKTOVYANTI KOH
Background to writing
Most university and college students are assessed through the production of written
assignments. Students need to be clear about the basic components of written
texts
work produced by students
Type 1. Common types of written
Purpose
Length
Letter
Article/paper
Presenting information
Research paper
3000-6000 words
Essay
Thesis/dissertation
To provide a solution or a
unique discovery
20000 words
2. Organisation of text
Shorter text, e.g. essays, are normally organized :
Introduction > Main body > Conclusion
Longer text, e.g. dissertations and articles :
Abstract > Contents > Introduction > Main Body > Case Study
Bibliography/References > Appendices.
Books
Dedication > Foreword > Preface > Index
Avoiding Plagiarism
Plagiarism means taking information or ideas from another writer and using them in
your own work, without acknowledging the source in an accepted manner. In academic
work plagiarism can be a serious offence.
1. Which of the following would be considered as plagiarism?
a) Not providing a reference when you have used somebodys idea.
b) Copying a few sentences from an article on the internet without giving a reference.
c) Not giving a reference when you use commonly accepted ideas, e.g. Aids is a growing
problem.
d) Giving the reference but not using quotation marks when you take a sentence from
another writers article.
e) Taking a paragraph from a classmates essay without giving a reference.
f) Presenting the results of your own research.
Acceptable
Plagiarised