Stage 2 - Writing

Incorporating research

•Incorporate supporting material by

–Paraphrasing

–Directly quoting (Do not overuse)

•Make sure it’s relevant and proves your stance

•Reference!!

–Find out what style you need to use (see course outlines)

–Download the relevant Referencing Guide from the library’s webpage

Stage 2 - Writing

Avoid Plagiarism

Footballers now have celebrity status due to their

high profiles and high salaries. ORIGINAL by Jones

1)Footballers now have celebrity status due to their high profiles and high salaries.

2)Because of their high profiles and incomes, footballers now have celebrity status (Jones, 2011).

3)As a result of the large amount of money paid to footballers and the fact that they are in the media spotlight, these sportsmen have become celebrities (Jones, 2011).

Stage 2 - Writing

Avoid Plagiarism

Footballers now have celebrity status due to their

high profiles and high salaries. ORIGINAL by Jones

1)Footballers now have celebrity status due to their high profiles and high salaries.

2)Because of their high profiles and incomes, footballers now have celebrity status (Jones, 2011).

3)As a result of the large amount of money paid to footballers and the fact that they are in the media spotlight, these sportsmen have become celebrities (Jones, 2011).

Stage 2 - Writing

The Conclusion

•Summarises main points

•Makes comment on implication of findings for the future

•Highlights areas for further research

DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW

INFORMATION!!

Stage 3 - Editing

Check your work

•Proofread for errors in spelling, grammar and logic

–Ask someone else to read your essay

•Check structure and organisation

•Relevance of content

•Referencing

•Formality/Appropriacy

Stage 3 - Editing

Formality

•Kids really look up to their sports heroes so they could get influenced by the sponsorship. In my opinion, sportsmen are role models to the young so sport shouldn’t promote unhealthy choices e.g. beer etc.

Stage 3 - Editing

Formality

•Kids really look up to their sports heroes so they could get influenced by the sponsorship. In my opinion, sportsmen are role models to the young so sport shouldn’t promote unhealthy choices e.g. beer etc.

Stage 3 - Editing

Formality

•Young people admire their sports heroes, and therefore may be influenced by the sponsorship and the products being promoted. Because sports people are role models to the young, sport should promote healthy choices rather than products such as alcohol and tobacco.

For further information:

•Check out the handout that accompanies this session on the Student Learning support iLearn site

Academic Writing key points

Further Help and workshops

• Student Learning Support iLearn site