英语写作 unit6 CARS MODEL -SIMPLE VERSION.ppt

Review of Unit 5 Did you enjoy the first intimate contact with academic writing (an outline for your big project) in your English learning? Are you satisfied with your proposal, especially the introduction section? Teaching Objectives At the end of this lesson, you will be able to know the importance of introduction in a RP. know what is the CARS model. know the importance of the CARS Model in introduction. know the steps in the model. analyze the Introduction part by applying the model. apply the model in the introduction part for the later research paper writing. WHAT IS CARS? It is a model pioneered by John M. Swales in 1981 who investigated introduction sections of research articles (RAs). Swales named this as Create a Research Space (CARS) and identified the typical moves in the organization. More Examples proposal lecture seminar abstracts grant proposals laboratory reports textbooks letters editorials... Genre sets: abstract and introduction in the research paper Why INTRODUCTION is So Important? Opening paragraph Production of academic paper- the necessity of getting started is INTRODUCTION a key factor in sharing knowledge from research with peers Introduction Section as a Problem? Many L2 writers perceived writing introductions as the most difficult section to write. (Flowerdew, 1999; Shaw, 1991; Swales, 1990 as cited in Jogthong, 2001) Introduces the topic and discusses its importance Describes the current situation, features and characteristics of that area of study Practice Analyze the introduction section by applying the CARS model. Group Work Read your proposal critically with a focus on the Introduction section. Homework Rewrite your proposal based on the comments and your discussion. Do have a practice to apply the CARS model in the introduction part. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! EXAMPLE * * ? To assess the possible effects of different forms of teacher feedback in a general compositi