Academic writing-semináře-zápisky

Peter Trudgill claims that the controversial relationship between sociolinguistic and dialectology is a central problem of linguistic. He raises the question whether dialectology is part of sociolinguistic or they are separate disciplines.

Indian scientists checking ancient are trying to find out the truth about sayings predicting the weather.

Indian scientists checking ancient superstitions try to connect age- old wisdoms with actual weather forecasts.

Old saying links monsoon to the legend about flowering of a common tree, Cassia tistule.

Old syings link the monsoon to the flowering of a local tree.

Used by farmers to select peanuts (for wet) or castor (for drier) to plant in Gujarat.

Used by farmers to select peanuts (for wet) or castor (for dry seasons), this method proved successful for local peasants for centuries

Dr Kanani of Gujarat Agriculture University has found that the tree can predict the monsoon’s arrival.

Dr. Kanani of Gujarat Agriculture University has found that monsoons can be quite adequately forecast this way.

26. 3.

- The topic can be the same, but different conclusion

- The topic can be the same, but different angle

- The topic can be similar (The source can analyse the 1st book of Harry Potter, I am analysing 5th book of Harry Potter)

9. 4.

Thesis statement

Source 1 Source 2

1. Similar arguments, but a bit different topic

2. Same topic but different arguments/conclusions

3. Difference in method/theory

16. 4.

1. Use references + reporting phrases

2. Avoid secondary reference

3. Be aware of the differences/similarities

• Topic, data

• Arguments/conclusions

• Angle/method/theory

1. Comparison

2. Chicago style

3. Reporting phrases – precise referencing

Exercise 1

A ii

B iii

C v

D iv

E ii

F i

G ii

H iv/iii

Exercise 2

A – summary of main findings

B – limitations of the research, proposals for further research

Exercise 3

Summary of main findings – THE MOST IMPORTANT

Implications of the findings

Reference to how these findings compare with other studies

Limitations of the research

Proposals for further research

Exercise 4

1. Summary: The results suggest that students from backgrounds with different culture are successful in adaptation to life at a university in UK. ¨

The results suggest that besides culture, age, previous experience abroad and language proficiency are key factors in the successful acculturation of foreign students at British Universities.

1. Implications:

The research implies that the most aid should be given to/ the most attention should be kept on those who are the most vulnerable: The relatively old ones who have never travelled before and do not speak English well.

1. Limitations: There is not definitive conclusion about adapting of overseas students at a university in Britain because of limitations such as age of the students or their previous experience of living abroad.

Although quite a large number of questioners were evaluated in the research, representing various countries from Asia, nations from other continents such as America, Europe, Africa and Australia, were underrepresented.