Day32 : Academic Tone

Objectives: We will be able to ..........

1. understand what academic tone is 
2. identify differences between formal and informal languages
3. learn specific constructions to avoid in formal academic writing
4. practice replacing the inappropriate words with appropriate one

• Example : Consider your audience!

• How can we sound ‘academic’?

• Identify the differences…
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av0Ji-sKFWRkdExwM2pnNVQ2Y04yaUJtOXlyWFpGZUE#gid=0

• Something to avoid? PPT

• Handout Practice

• Homework  DUE Nov. 11th. 11:59PM

           Based on what we have covered today,
           make revisions as necessary in our first draft of GRP.
           Name the file "GRP_second_draft_YOURNAME.doc” in your dropbox folder.