Academic writing

LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Final exam questions
1. Match the key words on the left to the definitions on the right. 5 Pts

Analyse ( ) a. Explain a topic briefly and clearly

Assess (Evaluate) ( ) b. Deal with a complex subject by reducing it to the
main elements
Describe ( ) c. Divide into sections and discuss each critically
Discuss ( ) d. Break down into the various parts and their
relationships
Examine (Explore) ( ) e. Make a proposal and support it
Illustrate ( ) f. Look at various aspects of a topic, compare benefits
and drawbacks
Outline (Trace) ( ) g.Give a detailed account of something
State ( ) h. Give a simple, basic account of the main points of
a topic
Suggest ( ) i. Give examples
Summarise ( ) j. Decide the value or worth of a subject

2. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box . 6Pts

Notes Report Project Essay Dissertation Paper

1. __________is a piece of research, either individual or group work, with

the topic chosen by the student(s).
2. ____________is the longest piece of writing normally done by a student
(20,000+ words) often for a higher degree, on a topic chosen by the
student.
3. __________is a written record of the main points of a text or lecture, for
a student’s personal use.
4. ________________is a A general term for any academic essay, report,
presentation or article.
5. ________________ is a A description of something a student has done
e.g. conducting a survey.
 6. ________________ is the the most common type of written work, with
the title given by the teacher, normally 1000–5000 words.

3. Review each of the following sentences; add punctuation where

needed.6 pts

1. Rose found the final exams extremely difficult she was not able to study
for the exam a week in advance

2. I made the homework for English History Math Science and Foreign
Language class only in a span of an hour

3. Wow The thrill ride almost separated my soul from my body.

4. While he was eating lunch Robert suddenly felt ill

5. Here’s a list of groceries I need a loaf of bread a quart of milk and a stick of
butter

6. Jean Champion a French Scholar deciphered the Rosetta stone

4. Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences and then

decide what their functions are. 6 pts

1. There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can
now be used.

2. Texting while driving is dangerous, and furthermore, it is also illegal.

3. Sean had no reason to take a taxi since his flat was near enough to walk to.

4. I was thirsty thus I fell asleep.

5 .That night it stormed and then turned cold.

6. He didn't want to go to school today, however he had a very important exam.

5. Choose the correct answer. 12 Marks

1. Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced

below?

Abber, C. and Smith, T. (2016) Research study methodology. Dover: Dover

University Press.
 a) web page
b) book chapter
c) book
d) journal article

2. Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced?

Better Health Channel. (2012). Body image and diets. Retrieved from
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_i
mage_and_diets?open

a) web page
b) book chapter
c) journal article
d) book

3. Look at this reference. Is this a complete book reference?

Daly, J., Speedy, S & Jackson, D Contexts of nursing: An introduction, (4th ed.).
Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

a) True
b) False

4. Is this a correct in-text citation? True or False?

Thwaites (2007, p. 151) argued that ‘Psychoanalysis is…..’

a) True
b) False

5. When you list your references at the end of your work, you
should:

a) have separate lists for journals, books, websites

b) have one long list arranged alphabetically by author.
c) None of the above

6. TS stands for

a) Top Sentence
b) Topic Sentence
c) Tough Stuff
d) Thorough Sentence
 7. It proclaims the main idea and contains an opinion.

a) Concrete Detail
b) Concluding Sentence
c) Topic Sentence
d) Commentary Sentence

8. supports the topic sentence with facts ,quotes ,or examples.

a) Concluding Sentence
b) Commentary Sentence
c) Concrete Detail
d) Topic Sentence

9. What is the purpose of the concluding sentence?

a) wraps up the paragraph.

b) It brings the reader back to the original topic without repeating the
same words or summarizing
c) All of the above
d) None of the above

10. It includes your your analysis, interpretation, inferences,

opinion, explanation or insight.

a) Concluding Sentence
b) Commentary Sentence
c) Concrete Detail
d) Topic Sentence

11. Select the supporting detail that doesn’t fit.

Reading class is very interesting.

a) We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

b) It's my least favorite class
c) Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
d) Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

12. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime

he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas.
He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
 a) Johnny has a difficult time in school.
b) Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
c) Reading is Johnny's favorite subject
d) Math is the worst subject ever.

6. Read the following topic sentence and write the rest of the
paragraph. 5 Pts

Mobile phones are very important to many people now.__________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________
Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Final exam answers
1. Match the key words on the left to the definitions on the right. 5 Pts

Analyse ( d ) a. Explain a topic briefly and clearly

Assess (Evaluate) ( j b. Deal with a complex subject by reducing it to the
main elements
)
Describe ( g ) c. Divide into sections and discuss each critically
Discuss ( c ) d. Break down into the various parts and their
relationships
Examine (Explore) ( f ) e. Make a proposal and support it
Illustrate ( i ) f. Look at various aspects of a topic, compare benefits
and drawbacks
Outline (Trace) ( b ) g.Give a detailed account of something
State ( a ) h. Give a simple, basic account of the main points of
a topic
Suggest ( e ) i. Give examples
Summarise ( h ) j. Decide the value or worth of a subject
2. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box . 6Pts

Notes Report Project Essay Dissertation Paper

7. _____ Project _____is a piece of research, either individual or group

work, with the topic chosen by the student(s).
8. _______ Dissertation _____is the longest piece of writing normally done
by a student (20,000+ words) often for a higher degree, on a topic chosen
by the student.
9. _____ Notes _____is a written record of the main points of a text or
lecture, for a student’s personal use.
10. _________ Paper _______is a A general term for any academic essay,
report, presentation or article.
11. __________ Report ______ is a A description of something a student
has done e.g. conducting a survey.
12. ________ Essay is the the most common type of written work, with
the title given by the teacher, normally 1000–5000 words.

3. Review each of the following sentences; add punctuation where

needed.6 pts

1. Rose found the final exams extremely difficult ,she was not able to
study for the exam a week in advance

2. I made the homework for English, History, Math, Science ,and Foreign
Language class only in a span of an hour

3. Wow! The thrill ride almost separated my soul from my body.

4. While he was eating lunch ,Robert suddenly felt ill

5. Here’s a list of groceries I need :a loaf of bread , a quart of milk ,and a stick
of butter .
 6. Jean Champion a French Scholar deciphered the Rosetta stone

4. Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences and then

decide what their functions are. 6 pts

1. There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can
now be used.

2. Texting while driving is dangerous, and furthermore, it is also illegal.

3. Sean had no reason to take a taxi since his flat was near enough to walk to.

4. I was thirsty thus I fell asleep.

5 .That night it stormed and then turned cold.

6. He didn't want to go to school today, however he had a very important

exam.

5. Choose the correct answer. 12 Marks

1. Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced

below?

Abber, C. and Smith, T. (2016) Research study methodology. Dover: Dover

University Press.

e) web page
f) book chapter
g) book
h) journal article

2. Look at this reference. What kind of material is being referenced?

Better Health Channel. (2012). Body image and diets. Retrieved from
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Body_i
mage_and_diets?open

e) web page
f) book chapter
g) journal article
h) book
3. Look at this reference. Is this a complete book reference?

Daly, J., Speedy, S & Jackson, D Contexts of nursing: An introduction, (4th ed.).
Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.

c) True
d) False

4. Is this a correct in-text citation? True or False?

Thwaites (2007, p. 151) argued that ‘Psychoanalysis is…..’

c) True
d) False

5. When you list your references at the end of your work, you
should:

d) have separate lists for journals, books, websites

e) have one long list arranged alphabetically by author.
f) None of the above

6. TS stands for

e) Top Sentence
f) Topic Sentence
g) Tough Stuff
h) Thorough Sentence

7. It proclaims the main idea and contains an opinion.

e) Concrete Detail
f) Concluding Sentence
g) Topic Sentence
h) Commentary Sentence

8. supports the topic sentence with facts ,quotes ,or examples.

e) Concluding Sentence
f) Commentary Sentence
g) Concrete Detail
h) Topic Sentence
 9. What is the purpose of the concluding sentence?

e) wraps up the paragraph.

f) It brings the reader back to the original topic without repeating the
same words or summarizing
g) All of the above
h) None of the above

10. It includes your your analysis, interpretation, inferences,

opinion, explanation or insight.

e) Concluding Sentence
f) Commentary Sentence
g) Concrete Detail
h) Topic Sentence

11. Select the supporting detail that doesn’t fit.

Reading class is very interesting.

e) We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

f) It's my least favorite class
g) Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
h) Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

12. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime

he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas.
He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

e) Johnny has a difficult time in school.

f) Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
g) Reading is Johnny's favorite subject
h) Math is the worst subject ever.

6. Read the following topic sentence and write the rest of the
paragraph. 5 Pts

Mobile phone are very important to many people now.__________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________
 Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
First quiz questions
Choose the best topic sentence :

1. She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she
came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need.
Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do.
a) am very happy with my doctor
b) It is hard to find a good doctor
c) Seeing a doctor has become very expensive
d) I love my mother

2. Choose ONE supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to

look for a new job.
a) I like working with my brother
b) Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family
c) This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job
d) The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family

3. Choose the best topic sentence

Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercise every day. Crowds and
loud noises do not make them nervous. Also, they do not mind being alone for hours, if
you need to be away at work. On top of all this, they are known to be patient and loving
with children. If you are a city-dwelling family looking for a pet, I highly recommend this
breed of dog

a) Every family should have a dog

b) Not all dogs are happy living in the city
c) All breed of dogs are pretty much alike -- it's all the same
d) Greyhounds are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities

4, Choose the best topic sentence

Many people who earn the minimum wage are trying to support families with this salary.
No one working full-time and earning the minimum wage makes enough money to pay
for rent, food, and other necessities. If we raise the minimum wage, families will have
more money to spend, and therefore other businesses will make more money. For so
many reasons, it is the right thing to do

a) it is time to raise the minimum wage

b) We must worry about jobs, not wages
c) Parents in New York City have a lot of expenses.
 d) This economy is especially hard for small business owner

5.C hoose ONE supporting sentences for this topic sentence:Young children
should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.
a) There are many good restaurants on that street
b) Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street
c) There is a school located on Fourth Avenue
d) None of the above

6. Choose ONE supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

Students need to learn good ways to study

a) Making friends is important to happiness and success

b) Many high-paying jobs require a college degree
c) Sometimes doing homework in a group can be helpful
d) None of the abov
e)
7. Anna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If
she sees one, she runs away." Identify the supporting sentence in this
paragraph

a) Anna is afraid of spiders

b) She screams every time she sees one
c) None of the above

8.Matilda's parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, ,
while on the ground floor there was a dining room and a living room, and a
kitchen

Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did

pretty well at.it .her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it
seemed he did pretty well at it. "- In this paragraph, what is this
sentence

a) Topic sentence
b) Supporting sentence
c) Both

9. John hates doing laundry and folding clothes. He thinks all this takes a lot of
his time. Also, he believes he is not good at it as he never gets any wrinkles
out. In this paragraph, what is the topic sentence?

a) Also, he believes he is not good at it as he never gets any wrinkles out

b) He thinks all this takes a lot of his
c) John hates doing laundry and folding clothes
d) None of the above
10.Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of
Pompeii and Herculaneum. It has received much attention because of its
frequent and destructive eruptions. The most famous of these eruptions
occurred in A.D. 79
Which is the topic sentence in this passage?
a) The most famous of these eruptions occurred in A.D 79
b) Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of
Pompeii and Herculaneum
c) It has received much attention because of its frequent and destructive eruption
d) None of the above
Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
First quiz answers
Choose the best topic sentence :

2. She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she
came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need.
Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do.
e) am very happy with my doctor
f) It is hard to find a good doctor
g) Seeing a doctor has become very expensive
h) I love my mother

2. Choose ONE supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to

look for a new job.
e) I like working with my brother
f) Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family
g) This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job
h) The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family

3. Choose the best topic sentence

Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercise every day. Crowds and
loud noises do not make them nervous. Also, they do not mind being alone for hours, if
you need to be away at work. On top of all this, they are known to be patient and loving
with children. If you are a city-dwelling family looking for a pet, I highly recommend this
breed of dog

e) Every family should have a dog

f) Not all dogs are happy living in the city
g) All breed of dogs are pretty much alike -- it's all the same
h) Greyhounds are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities

4, Choose the best topic sentence

Many people who earn the minimum wage are trying to support families with this salary.
No one working full-time and earning the minimum wage makes enough money to pay
for rent, food, and other necessities. If we raise the minimum wage, families will have
more money to spend, and therefore other businesses will make more money. For so
many reasons, it is the right thing to do

e) it is time to raise the minimum wage

f) We must worry about jobs, not wages
g) Parents in New York City have a lot of expenses.
h) This economy is especially hard for small business owner
5.C hoose ONE supporting sentences for this topic sentence:Young children
should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.
e) There are many good restaurants on that street
f) Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street
g) There is a school located on Fourth Avenue
h) None of the above

6. Choose ONE supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

Students need to learn good ways to study

f) Making friends is important to happiness and success

g) Many high-paying jobs require a college degree
h) Sometimes doing homework in a group can be helpful
i) None of the above

7. Anna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If
she sees one, she runs away." Identify the supporting sentence in this
paragraph

d) Anna is afraid of spiders

e) She screams every time she sees one
f) None of the above

8.Matilda's parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, ,
while on the ground floor there was a dining room and a living room, and a
kitchen

Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did

pretty well at.it .her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it
seemed he did pretty well at it. "- In this paragraph, what is this
sentence

d) Topic sentence
e) Supporting sentence
f) Both

9. John hates doing laundry and folding clothes. He thinks all this takes a lot of
his time. Also, he believes he is not good at it as he never gets any wrinkles
out. In this paragraph, what is the topic sentence?

e) Also, he believes he is not good at it as he never gets any wrinkles out

f) He thinks all this takes a lot of his
g) John hates doing laundry and folding clothes
h) None of the above
10.Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of
Pompeii and Herculaneum. It has received much attention because of its
frequent and destructive eruptions. The most famous of these eruptions
occurred in A.D. 79
Which is the topic sentence in this passage?
e) The most famous of these eruptions occurred in A.D 79
f) Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located between the ancient Italian cities of
Pompeii and Herculaneum
g) It has received much attention because of its frequent and destructive
eruption
h) None of the above
Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Second quiz questions
After each sentence, select the option that best describes that
sentence.

1. Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class

a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

2. Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister.
a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

3. Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an

imaginary animal.

a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

4. Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.

a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

5. Although it was raining and the roads were slippery, we decided to go for a bike
ride

a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

6. If i want to get a good grade,i have to study more

a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence
7. Jessica, who is my best friend, walked into the room, and she looked
radiant.
a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

8. I want to do well in school because i want to go to college,but i have a lot of trouble with Math

a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

9. Although James can play the guitar, he doesn’t sing well, so he may not
be in the band
a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence

10. Keith made the winning goal after he ran sixty yards in the final
moments of the game
a) Simple sentence
b) Complex sentence
c) Compound sentence
d) Compound complex sentence
Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Second quiz answers
After each sentence, select the option that best describes that
sentence.

1. Mary and Jazz are making the best commercial in class

e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

2. Kennedy has a new baby brother, and Katie has an older sister.
e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

3. Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an

imaginary animal.

e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

4. Be sure to turn off the lights when you leave the room.

e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

5. Although it was raining and the roads were slippery, we decided to go for a bike
ride

e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

6. If i want to get a good grade,i have to study more

e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
 g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

7. Jessica, who is my best friend, walked into the room, and she looked
radiant.
e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

8. I want to do well in school because i want to go to college,but i have a lot of trouble with Math

e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

9. Although James can play the guitar, he doesn’t sing well, so he may not
be in the band
e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence

10. Keith made the winning goal after he ran sixty yards in the final
moments of the game
e) Simple sentence
f) Complex sentence
g) Compound sentence
h) Compound complex sentence
 Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
First assignment questions
Read the paragraphs. Underline the topic sentences.
1. My favorite drink is tea and I drink a lot of it. I always have tea in the morning for breakfast. I
make a pot of tea and then I drink it all myself. Sometimes I have another pot before lunch. At
four o’clock, I make a cup of mint tea. Mint tea is good for waking up and studying

2.I love football! I loved football when I was a small boy, and I love it now. My favourite team is
Manchester United. I go to see our local club team every weekend, and now I play for the
college three times a week.

3. My brothers all have jobs. My oldest brother, Edward, is a doctor at the hospital in the centre
of the city, and the second oldest, Daniel, is an accountant in an office near our home. My
youngest brother is a policeman. I am the only brother who is still at school.

4.I like most types of books. However, the books I enjoy the most are travel books. I like reading
about different countries and the famous places there. When I go on holiday, I always buy lots
of books about the place I am visiting. Travel books help you to understand a place.

1. Choose the correct topic sentence for the following paragraph.0.5

__________________________________ It produces many cars, such as Toyotas and Nissans,

which it sells all over the world. It also produces electrical goods such as televisions and DVDs.
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the biggest and most modern cities in the world.

 A: Japan is a very beautiful country.

 B: Japan, for example, makes computers.

 C: Japan is a very important country.

 D: Japan makes cars.

Write two supporting sentences for the following topic sentences.2.5

Computers are very useful for learning English

I need to buy a new computer.

 Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
First assignment answers
Read the paragraphs. Underline the topic sentences.
1. My favorite drink is tea and I drink a lot of it. I always have tea in the morning for breakfast.
I make a pot of tea and then I drink it all myself. Sometimes I have another pot before lunch. At
four o’clock, I make a cup of mint tea. Mint tea is good for waking up and studying

2.I love football! I loved football when I was a small boy, and I love it now. My favourite team
is Manchester United. I go to see our local club team every weekend, and now I play for the
college three times a week.

3. My brothers all have jobs. My oldest brother, Edward, is a doctor at the hospital in the centre
of the city, and the second oldest, Daniel, is an accountant in an office near our home. My
youngest brother is a policeman. I am the only brother who is still at school.

4.I like most types of books. However, the books I enjoy the most are travel books. I like reading
about different countries and the famous places there. When I go on holiday, I always buy lots
of books about the place I am visiting. Travel books help you to understand a place.

1. Choose the correct topic sentence for the following paragraph.0.5

__________________________________ It produces many cars, such as Toyotas and Nissans,

which it sells all over the world. It also produces electrical goods such as televisions and DVDs.
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the biggest and most modern cities in the world.

 A: Japan is a very beautiful country.

 B: Japan, for example, makes computers.

 C: Japan is a very important country.

 D: Japan makes cars.

Write two supporting sentences for the following topic sentences.2.5

Computers are very useful for learning English

You can do your homework on them.

You can also use online dictionaries and play games in English.

I need to buy a new computer.

My computer is very slow.

need a faster one for my college work.

 Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Second assignment questions
Write a paragraph on one of these topics :

1. My family

2. Happiness
3. A nice holiday
 Academic writing
LSLA 313
Siham Asa’ad
2021-2022
Second assignment answers
Write a paragraph on one of these topics :

1. My family

2. Happiness
3. A nice holiday

My Family
My family comprises of four members. These members are my
mother, my father, my brother, and myself. My father is .a doctor in
the local government hospital. He is an M.D. in medicine. He is a
heart specialist. He is very gentle and kind. He is very sympathetic to
the patients. He listens to their problems attentively. He tries to
prescribe the best medicine for them. He does not accept bribe from
anybody.

My mother is a school teacher. She teaches English in the local

government primary school. She is very sincere in her work. She
holds extra classes for weak students. She also teaches the pupils
the importance of character, cleanliness and hard work. She also tells
them about the importance of discipline and respect to their parents
and teachers. My brother’s name is Ahmad . He is elder to me. He
reads in 12th class in the local Sacred Heart Convent School. He is
very intelligent and hard working. He always stands first in the class.
He also takes part in sports and extracurricular activities.
 Academic writing

LSLA 313

Instructor: Siham Asa’ad

First semester

2021/2022

Essay writing
Choose one of the following topics and write about 700- 900 words
essay:

Cause and effect essays

 How travelling the world affects life and personality

 What causes heart problems
 What was your cause of choosing your major
 What are the effects of homeschooling
 The causes of divorces
 Stress impact on health
 Social media effect on young people
 Domestic violence
 Effects of Pollution
 Effect of school bullying on children
 Internet Influence on kids
 Choose one of the following topics and write about 700- 900 words
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Comparison essays

 High school vs college.

 Public vs private college.
 E-books or text books.
 Exercising at home or exercising at the gym
 Doctor vs. teacher.
 Summer season vs. winter season.
 Our Lifestyles and our Grandparents' Lifestyles
 Fresh food or canned food
 Introverts Vs. Extroverts
 Texting Vs. In-person conversations
 Online Vs. Traditional shopping
 Apartment Vs. House
 Homeschooling Vs. traditional education