Academic Writing: Structure, Citation, Grammar Rules

Essay Structure Breakdown

  1. The Structure of the Essay
  2. The Introduction
    • The Opening Statement
    • Background Information
    • The Thesis Statement
  3. The Body
  4. The Conclusion

Citation Formatting Examples

  • Journal Article: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Periodical, volume(issue), page#–page#. https://doi.org/xxxx
  • Book: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Copyright Year). Title of the book (7th ed.). Publisher. DOI or URL
  • Chapter in an Edited Book: Author, A. A., & Author,
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Teaching History Concepts in Early Childhood

Difficulty Teaching Social Sciences Early

Initial premise: The concept of time and History can be taught and learned in Early Childhood Education.

Traditional Views in Spain

Traditionally, teachers in Spain have tended to think that it is only possible to teach history in the third cycle of primary education (Hernandez, 2000; Santisteban, 2000). Social sciences were not taught at the initial level because educators thought that the children were too young to understand their contents, characterized

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Self-Access Language Learning Centers: Benefits and Types

Self-Access Language Learning Centers

Self-Access Language Learning Centers are educational facilities designed for student learning that is self-directed (Synonyms: learner-centered approach, learner autonomy, or self-directed learning). They exist in Asia, Europe, and North America. Proper use can result in a feeling of empowerment and better learning outcomes, but getting to the point where students and teachers can exploit them well can be problematic. For this reason, the structure of established

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Effective Classroom Management Strategies for English Language Teachers

  • This discussion centers on managing for success, based on the chapter of the same name from The Practice of English Language Teaching by Jeremy Harmer. This chapter focuses on classroom management, as depicted in the accompanying picture.

  • Comparing this chapter to an older version reveals some key differences. The title and subheadings have changed, and the word “success” appears more prominently in the newer version. This suggests a shift towards a more positive perspective. While acknowledging

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Effective Writing: Profiles, Teaching, and Approaches

The Good Writer vs. The Apprentice

Profile of a Good Writer:

  • Reading: Good writers are avid readers. Reading is a primary means of understanding written code.
  • Audience Awareness: They consider their audience, spending more time thinking about their message and the recipient’s existing knowledge.
  • Planning: They mentally outline the text, visualizing the content and objectives.
  • Rereading: They reread written fragments to ensure they align with their intended meaning.
  • Revising: They revise the text, making
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English Language: Geographical, Historical, and Didactic Aspects

Topic 5: English-Speaking Countries

2. Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Framework

Old, Middle, Early, Modern, Late Varieties

2.1. Origin and Development of the English Language

2.2. English as a World Language

Smith (83): ‘Most Used’ ‘Lingua Franca’

2.3. The English-Speaking Countries

2.3.1. The United Kingdom (UK)
2.3.2. The Republic of Ireland
2.3.3. The United States of America
2.3.4. Canada
2.3.5. Australia
2.3.6. Other English-Speaking Countries

3. Didactic Implications of Geographical, Historical,

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