The ESL173 Assessment 2 summary should follow the summary writing model provided in Interact2/Subject Outline and meet the following criteria.
The ESL173 Assessment 2 summary should follow the summary writing model provided in Interact2/Subject Outline and meet the following criteria.
Criterion Yes / no Notes
Article is
current,
reliable,
and authoritative
written media article
(as defined in the Assessment 2 folder in Interact2). Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no Summaries of articles that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for marking.
The article was published within the last two years and focuses on a current issue. Yes / no Summaries of articles that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for marking.
The article you have summarised is between 900 and 1200 words. Yes / no Summaries of articles that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for marking.
Summary is within the word count (350 400 words) +/- 10% Yes / no Summary is written in two or three paragraphs Yes / no
Begins with an introductory sentence that states the article's title and author Yes / no The main thesis or standpoint of the article is restated in my own words in the first or second sentence. Yes / no Written in my own words and contains few or no quotes (a maximum of two short quotes no more than 10% of the total word count).
Quotes are correctly acknowledged in the APA 7th edition format. Yes / no
Yes / no Summary is shorter than the original article approximately 1/3 of the original. Yes / no Contains all the major points of the original text including crucial details:
key names
key words/terminology
key dates
key events
key statistics Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no Does not include most of the fine details, examples, illustrations, or explanations Yes / no The sources of all information presented in the summary are acknowledged using reporting verbs and phrases, narrative citations/parenthetical references. Yes / no I have used secondary citations (APA7 style) to clearly distinguish between the ideas of the articles author and the ideas from other sources the author has cited in the article. Yes / no Coherence: I have combined or chunked similar ideas or concepts together with a focus on the key concepts so that it is easy for the reader to follow the progression of ideas. Appropriate linking words and phrases have been used to connect these key ideas (create coherence). Yes / no
Cohesion: I have used language effectively (e.g., the use of appropriate referents to ensure my sentences flow seamlessly. Yes / no
Summary contains only the ideas of the original text (I have not included any of my own opinions, interpretations, deductions, comments, or conclusions) Yes / no I have proofread to check the following:
Vocabulary,
grammar,
punctuation,
sentence structure,
spelling,
English expression is consistent with
formal,
precise,
concise,
explicit,
and accurate academic writing style
Meaning is clear throughout.
Errors have been corrected Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no Thesis statement for Assessment 3 is included at the bottom of but separate to my summary under the heading Thesis Statement Assessment 3
My thesis statement is
Specific
precise
Clearly states a controlling idea/
explicitly states a strong arguable point of view that can be demonstrated. Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
Yes / no
I submitted my summary with the assessment instructions to Studiosity, actioned the feedback received, and I am ready to submit my assessment. Yes / no
NOTES:
How to complete ESL173 Assignment 2H
How to complete ESL173 Assignment 2H
Go to the subject outline and carefully read the assessment 2 task instructions and the marking criteria.
Go to the Assessment 2 folder in Interact 2. Select an article from the list entitled Media articles for assessment 2.
Record the referencing details of the article in APA7 format.
Take notes on the article. This is an important stage of summarising, and it should not be skipped.
Write your summary according to the format provided in the subject outline. For additional information on how to do this, read Writing a summary of a media text in the Assessment 2 folder. This explains each of the elements required in a summary. Your subject coordinator will also outline in class how you should write the summary. If you are still unsure how to write a summary after that lesson, make an appointment with the Academic Skills team.
Add in your referencing information (both in-text citations and the reference list in APA7 format).
Write your thesis statement. In addition to the information provided in your module notes, you will be provided with guidance on how to write a thesis statement in class.
This thesis statement should be placed after your summary and be labelled Thesis statement for ESL173.
Note: You will use this thesis statement in assessment 3 when you will write an essay arguing your point of view. So, before you decide upon a thesis statement you will need to do some research to make sure your point of view can be backed up by referring to current, reliable, and authoritative sources.
Submit your draft summary to Studiosity and/or Academic Skills for feedback.
Act on any feedback you receive.
Submit your summary in EASTS.
12.Relax and celebrate having completed another assessment.
Assessment 2 Assessment task analysis activity
Bullet point summary of instructions
This task prepares you for the final assessment task. It has two components:
Successfully complete the CSU Academic Integrity subject: (see Intereact2
Complete five short quizzes
score 80% on each quiz.
Provide a screenshot of your final quiz results
copy screenshot into your Assessment 2 document before submission.
Submit a summary
Select news media article on a current issue
Write and a thesis statement related to the issue of the news media article chosen.
Choose one current, reliable, and authoritative written news media article (newspaper, transcript of a TV news report, online news services, etc., as defined in the Assessment 2 folder in Interact2).
Choose an article between 900 and 1200 words published within the last two years
Focus on a current issue on which you have a point of view.
Include a hyperlink for an online news media article or a copy of the news media article as part of your submission.
The current issue (Assessment Item 2) will become the topic for your final assignment essay (Assessment Item 3).
326263059690000Write a summary of the news media article.
can be composed of two or three paragraphs.
The summary should be between 350 and 400 words.
Must include appropriate in-text citations and a reference list in APA (7th Edition) style (https://www.csu.edu.au/current- students/learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-skills-help/referencing).
In addition to and separate from your summary, write an original thesis statement that clearly expresses your point of view on an issue that is directly related to the topic you have summarised for this assessment.
This thesis statement will be the thesis statement for your assessment 3 essay and must follow the format provided within the relevant module of this subject's Interact 2 site.
As this thesis statement is separate from your summary, it should be clearly labelled, Thesis statement for ESL173, and inserted after your summary.
868680177165IMPORTANT: Research for Assessment 3 will be necessary before you write your thesis statement, as without researching your topic you cannot be certain that your thesis statement can be argued and demonstrated by referring to current, reliable, and authoritative sources.
00IMPORTANT: Research for Assessment 3 will be necessary before you write your thesis statement, as without researching your topic you cannot be certain that your thesis statement can be argued and demonstrated by referring to current, reliable, and authoritative sources.
