English Prep · Intermediate
Academic Writing Intensive
EPY251 — Intensive — Semester 2, weeks 1–8
EPY251 — Intensive — Semester 2, weeks 1–8
An intensive writing module that builds on Academic Writing I: argument, comparison and cause-and-effect essays, effective introductions and conclusions, first steps in referencing, and editing your own work.
To raise learners' academic writing to the level needed for further study.
| Week | Topic & Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Argument essays Present and support a clear position. Writing clinic: Building an argument. |
| 3 | Compare and contrast Organise comparison essays effectively. Task: Comparing two systems. |
| 5 | Using sources Quote, paraphrase and cite simple sources. Workshop: Referencing basics. |
| 7 | Editing Edit and proofread your own essays. Peer review session. |
| 8 | Final essay Submit a final assessed essay. Assessment. |
Continuous assessment over the intensive block (teaching weeks 1–8 of Semester 2, with the final assessed piece in week 8): short weekly tasks and a final assessed piece (an essay, a presentation or a timed practice test, depending on the module). Results are reported as Pass, Merit or Distinction, with the CEFR level reached.