Resilience is the most important factor in academic success. Do you agree?
Microsoft Word - 2021.2 AE 1B Research Essay - Task Advice.docx ASSESSMENT TASK ADVICE SHEET Academic English 700056/900021 Term 2 2021 Research Essay Overview The research essay task is worth 20% of the overall marks for this unit. It should be 1,000 words in length and be based on the essay plan. You will be given an essay topic, which is to be written in the persuasive analytical genre. The essay is to be submitted through Turnitin by 11:50pm on Sunday 8 August 2021 – the end of week 6. Assessment description This task assesses the learning outcomes 1 (critically read, analyse and make meaning from academic texts), 2 (identify and summarise the main points of arguments), 3 (locate and cite arguments and evidence using the conventions of academic research), and 4 (produce a well-structured, logical, coherent and cohesive response to writing tasks using appropriate academic language structures). Guidelines The essay question is: 'Resilience is the most important factor in academic success. Do you agree?' If you are a repeating student, you must not submit an essay from a previous term. Please talk to your teacher. You need to include a minimum of 3 current academic sources (such as books or recently published journal articles). One of your sources may include the supplied text but you must have at least 2 other sources of your own. In your essay, you must use a citation every time you raise an idea, opinion, or provide evidence that is not your own. The minimum required number of citations depends on the number of supporting arguments you are using in your essay. For example, if you have 2 supporting arguments, you will write 2 body paragraphs, so you need to include at least 6 citations, that is, at least one for each argument, counter-argument and refutation. No more than 10% of your essay length should consist of direct quotations. You may discuss the essay question with others, and you may use some of the same resources. You must, however, plan, write and edit your essay INDEPENDENTLY to avoid allegations of collusion. Marking criteria When marking the essay task, the following criteria will be assessed: • Use of persuasive analytical structure • Development of persuasive arguments • Use of evidence • Quality of written expression • Use of in-text citations • Accuracy of reference list • Compliance with style and formatting guidelines Style and formatting You must include a title page with your essay that shows: • Your name • Your student number • Your teacher’s name • The title of your essay • The word count (number of words you wrote, excluding title page and reference list) • The referencing style you are using. Note – if no style is chosen, the Harvard style will be assumed Use Times New Roman, 12-point font with double line spacing, standard margins and black ink only. You must include a reference list using the WSU Harvard referencing style (APA if you are a Health Science student) on a separate page at the end of your essay. Penalties A penalty of 10% will be deducted from your final mark for texts which are outside the range of plus or minus 10% of the stipulated word length. The word length does not include the title page or reference list. Penalties for plagiarism will be applied based on the extent of matching as identified by Turnitin after adjusting to exclude small matches, the Title Page, the Reference List, in-text references and any other matches (text) that do not constitute plagiarism. A penalty of 10% per calendar day applies for submissions made after the due date and time unless an extension has been granted. Additional Notes You should choose your topic and begin your reading and note-taking as early as possible. As this is a research essay, your writing should reflect the research you have conducted by presenting an in-depth understanding of the topic and providing academic evidence to support your arguments. Search in libraries and online databases for suitable material, e.g. books or peer reviewed journal articles plus material supplied by your teacher and stored on vUWS. It is highly recommended that you submit your essay through Turnitin and check for matchings at least once before the final submission date, as penalties for poor paraphrasing are severe. “Essay Plan Template” “ Name Karishma kumar Student number 20233945 Teachers name Dalal Oubani, Deborah Cronholm Title 'Resilience is the most important factor in academic success. Do you agree?' Word count 801 – 264 = 537 Instructions Your plan and introduction paragraph together should be approximately 350-450 words in length (not including the template). PART ONE - ESSAY PLAN: · Write complete sentences for the thesis statement and for the topic sentence of each argument · Use dot points to complete other parts of the plan · Include relevant source details in the right margin (write these as an in-text citation) PART TWO - INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: · Write a complete introduction paragraph from your plan · Write complete sentences, and include the background information, thesis and outline · Use formal language” “List of Sources Used (include Name(s) of author(s), Title of article, and Year of publication):” 1. Relationship of grit and resilience to dental students’ academic success, 2020, : Montas M, Rao SR, Atassi HA, Shapiro MC, Dean J, Salama AR 2. Academic Resilience in education: the role of achievement goal orientations, 2014, BAHRAM JOWKAR,1 JAVAD KOJURI,2 NAEIMEH KOHOULAT,3* and ALI ASGHAR HAYAT2 3. Resilience building in students: the role of academic self-efficacy, 2015, Simon Cassidy. 'Resilience is the most important factor in academic success. Do you agree?' “PART ONE - ESSAY PLAN” “Note: the grey area suggests that sources should not be used in that section of the essay plan”” “Sources” “(author(s) and year)” “Introduction” “Provide background information and context:” Resilience is the most important factor in academic success, this was a study to prove that students with a high score in resilience achieved a higher GPA. It was studied by an online survey that was emailed to all the dental students in the U.S. 1. , 2020, : Montas M, Rao SR, Atassi HA, Shapiro MC, Dean J, Salama AR “State your thesis (your overall position) using a complete sentence:” I think resilience is an important factor in academic success, as studies have proven that resilience has a critical role. Also resilience is known as the process of adapting to sources of stress meaning it’s easy to bounce back and learn and develop from different situations Outline the arguments you will use to support your thesis:” · Academic resilience Is known as those who “maintain high motivational achievement” even when they are placed in stressful situations. · “Body Paragraph 1 (Argument 1)” “Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:” How can we teach resilience? “Supporting sentences (explanations, examples, evidence):” You can teach resilience by making connections, moving towards your goals, having a daily routine, teaching what self-care is about. 2014, BAHRAM JOWKAR,1 JAVAD KOJURI,2 NAEIMEH KOHOULAT,3* and ALI ASGHAR HAYAT2 “Counter-argument: resilience isn’t something you are born with it’s a “mastery approach” that you build. 2014, BAHRAM JOWKAR,1 JAVAD KOJURI,2 NAEIMEH KOHOULAT,3* and ALI ASGHAR HAYAT2 “Refutation of counter-argument:” achievement goal orientations showed that the “mastery approach” was a positive predictor towards the “high home care” and “peer care” that was positively predicted by ‘performance-avoidance” 2014, BAHRAM JOWKAR,1 JAVAD KOJURI,2 NAEIMEH KOHOULAT,3* and ALI ASGHAR HAYAT2 “Body Paragraph 2 (Argument 2)” “Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:” Why is academic resilience important? “Supporting sentences (explanations, examples, evidence):” Students experience physical and mental growth on a daily basis. That includes facing many challenges and setbacks but being resilient gives them the best opportunity of bouncing back and being successful. 2020, : Montas M, Rao SR, Atassi HA, Shapiro MC, Dean J, Salama AR “Counter-argument:” It follows that a solid developmental foundation of self-esteem, as manifested in grit and resilience, would contribute to superior academic performance. Individuals with grit and resilience are able to face academic challenges head-on and not waver in the face of set-backs.” 2020, : Montas M, Rao SR, Atassi HA, Shapiro MC, Dean J, Salama AR “Refutation of counter-argument:” harder work. This framework emphasizes the reality that academic performance is not merely a product of raw intelligence. Rather, emotional issues and personality styles can have a strong influence on academic performance, since the ability to face challenges head on and persist through adversity are foundational to academic and professional success.” 2020, : Montas M, Rao SR, Atassi HA, Shapiro MC, Dean J, Salama AR “Body Paragraph 2 (Argument 3) – OPTIONAL” “Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:” “Supporting sentences (explanations, examples, evidence):” “Counter-argument:” “Refutation of counter-argument:” “Conclusion” “Re-state your thesis and the main arguments supporting your thesis:” I think resilience is an important factor in academic success, as studies have proven that resilience has a critical role. Also resilience is known as the process of adapting to sources of stress meaning it’s easy to bounce back and learn and develop from different situations “ A concluding statement (eg. refer to future implications, suggestions or recommendations for future research):” · Further discuss the difference between races and academic achievement 2