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The main contents of the chapter consist of the following: After successfully completing ENG406, the student will be able to: Write variety of essay styles (narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive), write for a variety of purposes and audiences, apply the writing process (prewriting, writing, and revising), demonstrate basic grammar and sentence skills in writing, develop his/her personal writing style/voice, self-edit writing and analyze other writing samples, critically evaluate a variety of reading passages, carry out library and on-line research, organize and deliver an oral presentation.

I am Anila Nosheen from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad I have done my Masters in English (Linguistics & Literature) from National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad I did my MPhil from International Islamic About the Course Essay Writing & Presentation Skills COURSE DESCRIPTION • ENG406 is Essay Writing and Presentation Skills course designed for students to: – develop knowledge of essay crafting skills – presentation techniques LEARNING OUTCOMES • After successfully completing ENG406, the student will be able to: • Write variety of essay styles (narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive) • Write for a variety of purposes and audiences • Apply the writing process (prewriting, writing, and revising) • Demonstrate basic grammar and sentence skills in writing What is an Essay? • •   An essay is an organized collection of your thoughts on a particular topic An essay consists of three major parts: Introduction Main body Conclusion What is an Essay? •   Essays can be either: o Long or Short o Serious or Humorous o Formal or Informal o Can describe your opinions or be a synopsis of expert Course Contents 32 Lectures= 32 Topics on Essay Writing and Presentation Skills Language and Communication Skills • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing Receptiv e Skills Producti ve Skills 10 15 Critical EssayEssay Critical A critical essay analyzes the strengths, weaknesses and methods of someone else's work A critical essay can be written about another essay, story, book, poem, movie, or work of art Examples: A critical essay may analyze * how Shakespeare presents the character, Hamlet, in his play, Hamlet; * the strengths and weaknesses of the movie, Bol; 25 16 Expository Essays • Expository essays are essays that explain something with facts, as opposed to opinion Sample styles include: – Papers that analyze events, ideas, objects, or written works – Papers that describe a process – Papers that explain/describe a historical event 26 17 Academic Essay/Paper • • • The academic essay is generally written in response to a question You are expected to present a point of view (expressed in a thesis statement) that is informed by research Your aim is to develop a supporting argument for the thesis you propose 27 18 What is Presentation? • Introduction • Is Presentation a Communication? • Planning Your Presentation • How to make a Presentation? “Great speakers aren’t born, they are trained” 28 19 • • • Types of Presentations Informative– used to present research – Paper presentation Demonstrative– – show how to something – Procedural Persuasive– – A try to change the way you think about a 29 subject or issue 20 Creating the Presentation • Performing a needs analysis • Writing the basic outline • Researching, writing and editing • etc 30 21 The Presentation Sequence • Creation • Preparation • Presentation 31 22 Verbal communication Skills • Listening and Hearing: They aren't the same thing • Asking questions • Communicating with power • etc 32 23 Non-verbal communication in Presentation – Body language – The signals you send to others – It's not WHAT you say, It's HOW you say it 33 24 Use of Para-verbal Communication during Presentation 25 Creating Effective Visual Aids 34 26 Effective Presentation Techniques • Do’s and Don’ts – Slides – Ground rules – Font analysis – Color schemes – Text tips – Bullets – Spelling and grammar 35 27 Choosing your Delivery Methods • Basic methods • Advanced methods • Basic criteria to consider • etc 36 28 A Word from the boss • Preparing mentally • Physical relaxation techniques • • How to prepare yourself look confident in front of the crowd etc 37 29 Pumping it up a Notch • Make them laugh a little • Ask them a question • Encouraging discussion • Dealing with questions • etc 38 30 Overcoming Nervousness 31 Sample Presentations (slide shows)- discussion 32 Sample (videos)discussion 39 ... the Course Essay Writing & Presentation Skills COURSE DESCRIPTION • ENG406 is Essay Writing and Presentation Skills course designed for students to: – develop knowledge of essay crafting skills. .. synopsis of expert Course Contents 32 Lectures= 32 Topics on Essay Writing and Presentation Skills Language and Communication Skills • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing Receptiv e Skills. .. Essay • Definition Essay • Process Essay • Compare/Contrast Essay • Academic Essay • Cause/Effect Essay • Narrative Essay 15 Writing an Essay with the help of outline • • • • An essay outline is

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