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AES Weeks 1 & 2 Review

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  • What does AES stand for?
    Academic English Skills
  • Why might someone choose to use an integral / author prominent citation?
    HIghlight the authority of the researcher, emphasize who is making the claim/argument, direct attention to the person whose ideas are presented
  • What are some sections you can expect to see in an academic article?
    Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Discussion, Conclusion
  • What is a seminar discussion?
    A small group discussion on a source or topic, informed by readings and research
  • Do you need to cite a source if you re-write the idea in your own words?
    Yes! All ideas that are not your own must be cited.
  • In the Harvard Reference System, what are the 2 types of in-text citations?
    Integral/author prominent and non-integral/information prominent
  • Name 3 "places" where you can find academic sources
    Google Scholar, Library Website, Library, Journal Directory...
  • When using a source, what 2 things do you need to do?
    Cite in the text and add to the reference list
  • When analysing an essay question, what are instruction words?
    Tell you what you need to do in your essay (describe, analyse, evaluate)
  • In Harvard referencing, what 2 pieces of information are needed in an in-text citation?
    Author last name and date
  • What are some things to consider when determining the reliability of a source?
    Currency (date), objectivity, the authors qualifications, format and intended audience