SSHE Assignment essay template

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Introduction

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Introduce the topic:

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• A general introduction to the topic
• Demonstrate why this topic is important
• Explain what you are going to do – This essay will…..

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(Approx. 100 words)

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Main body – includes two parts

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1.1. Discuss three of the listening challenges from the article.(Write in paragraphs).

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Include:

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• Chose three listening challenges from the article: false starts and repetitions, unnecessary words, long sentences with items such as run-on sentences and clauses, technical terms, words with dependent prepositions, embedded references to items mentioned previously, complex structures such as noun phrases, abbreviations and acronyms, culture, lecture content, cognitive processing of numbers and statistics, working out detail from main points or visual challenges.
• Discuss = evaluate the ways they are important
• Support your arguments with logical and relevant evidence and examples. Include regular in-text citations.
• 1 or 2 paragraphs for each challenge. Be objective so use the 3rd person: This shows that, this is important because, many people think that etc.
• Support your arguments with logical and relevant evidence and examples. Include regular in-text citations.
• 1 or 2 paragraphs for each strategy. Be objective so use the 3rd person: This shows that, this is important because, many people think that etc.

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(Approx. 300 words)

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2.Suggest three strategies teachers can use to help students improve their listening skills. (Write in paragraphs).

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Include:

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• Chose three strategies teachers can use to help students improve their listening skills. Teachers can teach students the following: active listening, to take notes, prepare the environment, listen for gist, listen for detail, know the context and be prepared, signposting language etc.

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(Approx. 300 words)

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3.Describe some listening challenges you have experienced and the strategies that have helped you become a better listener. (Write in paragraphs).

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• Support your arguments with logical and relevant evidence and examples.
• This section is reflective so choose expressions such as: in my opinion, for me, my personal experience is, I feel that etc.

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(Approx. 200 words)

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Conclusion

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• Demonstrate how you have addressed the topic
• Highlight the main key points discussed in your essay
• Demonstrate any conclusions that can be drawn from the essay as a whole
• No in-text citations here
• Do NOT include any new information

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(Approx. 100 words)

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Reference list (on a separate page – not included in the word count)

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At least SIX (6) references – Use Harvard referencing

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***Important****: In your final essay do not include headings and subheadings. These are only to guide you. The essay should be made up of paragraphs – no headings or bullet points. Each paragraph should have a main point and supporting points and examples or evidence.

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For example:

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Complex structures such as noun phrases can be a challenge to listening because etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc ………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………