Anas Awwad
I hold a PhD in Applied Linguistics from University of Reading.
I also have an MA in TESOL and Cambridge CELTA.
I have taught English for fifteen years in the Middle East.
Location University of Reading, UK
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Anas Awwad replied to Bethina Viale
With pleasure, Bethina!
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Anas Awwad replied to Serhii Shvets
Hi Sehri. Proofreading is one of the academic writing skills that you need to work on.
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Good job, Cinta. I agree with you that proofreading is one of the academic writing skills. It is an important component of writing process.
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You are right, Debora. You need to practise proofreading in order to improve as a proofreader.
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Anas Awwad replied to Caterina Farina
Don't worry if you missed some points. Proofreading as a skill needs practice and practice.
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Anas Awwad replied to Mary Hassani
It is good to see that you enjoy proofreading. Remember that it should be part of your academic writing skills.
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Anas Awwad replied to Debora Leite Caputo
You have a good point. It is possible that you offer recommendations or make predictions in the middle of the conclusion paragraph. However, you are right that it is more likely to find them at the end of the conclusion.
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Anas Awwad replied to Katiuska Fonseca-Prada
Great effort, Katiuska!
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Anas Awwad replied to Serhii Shvets
Well done, Serhii!
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Anas Awwad replied to Anna-Sofia Chatrath
Excellent job!
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Anas Awwad replied to Marco Lassandro
You were almost there, Marco.
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Anas Awwad replied to Barrington Makunga
It is great that you have found the feedback useful.
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Anas Awwad replied to Iony Manitra Razanajatovo
Don't worry, Iony. Try to analyse why your answers were different.
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Anas Awwad replied to Perkha shah
Brilliant, Perkha.
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Anas Awwad replied to Noorat Lawal
Well done, Noorat
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We are happy that you have found these tips helpful.
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Anas Awwad replied to LOAN VO
@LOANVO Good job. It is nice to see learners analyse and reflect on the main points.
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You are welcome, Mary.
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Anas Awwad replied to Manuela Franco
I think you are on the right track. You got the first two and the last two correct.
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Anas Awwad replied to Caterina Farina
You were almost there, Caterina.
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Anas Awwad replied to Anna-Sofia Chatrath
Well done, Anna.
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Anas Awwad replied to Marco Lassandro
You got most of it right.
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Anas Awwad replied to Suzanne Young
That's fine, Suzanne. It is useful to analyse what went wrong.
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Anas Awwad replied to Farman Ullah
You have to understand why your answers are very different.
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Anas Awwad replied to LOAN VO
You were almost there, Loan.
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Anas Awwad replied to Astrid Longo
Hi Astrid. It is good that you learn from your mistakes.
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You have good points, Katiuska. I agree with you that using a detailed plan is more expected if you are writing a tutor-marked essay at university which requires you to follow a more detailed plan to make sure that you are on the right track.
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Anas Awwad replied to Darío Contreras
Hi Dario. Remember that academic writing is NOT only about following your preferences or the easiest way. At university, you are expected to follow a more detailed plan to make sure that you are on the right track.
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Anas Awwad replied to Maddy Bazett
Well done, Maddy. I strongly agree with you. The detailed plan can also save your time while writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Suzanne Young
I agree with you, Suzanne. There are many benefits of detailed planning. Though, it requires much time, it saves your time when you start writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Jorge Sixpence
This is expected from most learners. However, a rough plan will not be enough if you are writing a tutor-marked essay at university. You need to follow a more systematic and detailed plan to respond to the demands of academic writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Bethina Viale
Hi Bethina. This is an interesting strategy. It is good to see learners who value the key role of planning in academic writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Georgina Owen
I am afraid a rough plan will NOT be enough. Academic writing at university is more systematic. It is not only about learners' preferences.
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Anas Awwad replied to perla Z
Hi Perla. Do you think this strategy is appropriate if you are writing a tutor-marked essay at university? It will demand you to follow a more detailed plan to make sure that you are on the right track.
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Hi Barrington. I am afraid that planning is not only listing the key words you need to use. It requires organising the main ideas and supporting details in a coherent way.
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Anas Awwad replied to Amir Khalifa
Hi Amir. Can you tell us why?
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Anas Awwad replied to Florence Mabillot
This is the smartest and most honest answer I have already read :-)
I think learners need to resist the temptation of following the easiest path. You need to remember that academic writing at university is very demanding and systematic. Therefore, following a detailed plan is the norm. This plan can save your time while writing and give you more confidence as... -
Anas Awwad replied to PRASHANT SHARMA
Good point, Prashant! The detailed plan has also a number of benefits. It can also save your time while writing and will boost your confidence as a writer.
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Hi Debora. You are almost there!
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This is a brilliant strategy, Anna. However, you should know that you need to be more systematic if you are writing a tutor-marked essay at university. It will require you to follow a more detailed plan to make sure that you are on the right track. Still, you can make some amendments even if you are following a detailed plan.
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Anas Awwad replied to Karla Greene
@KarlaGreene You have good points. However, you should know that following a detailed plan does not mean that you cannot change anything.
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Anas Awwad replied to LOAN VO
I strongly agree with you, Loan. The detailed plan can also save your time while writing and will give you more confidence as a writer.
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Anas Awwad replied to Hiro K
Hi Hirohiko. You have a good point. However, you should NOT forget that the more time you spend on planning, the less time you spend on writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Oksana Zhukovina
Hi Oksana. I also agree with you. A detailed plan will make your life easier when you start writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Marco Lassandro
This is expected from most learners. However, a rough plan will not be enough if you are writing a tutor-marked essay at university.
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Anas Awwad replied to Michael Martin
Hi Michael. Including a word bank is a good idea. However, I am afraid that a rough plan will not be enough if you are writing at a higher level at university.
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Anas Awwad replied to Dr Graham Smith
Hello Graham. The rough plan sometimes works well. However, academic writing at university is very demanding and systematic. Therefore, following a detailed plan is the norm.
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Anas Awwad replied to Farman Ullah
Hi Farman. You need to remember that writing at university level is very demanding and should follow systematic procedure. Therefore, following a detailed plan is much expected. This course attempts to help you plan in a more detailed and systematic way to respond to the demands of university writing.
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Hello Cinta. Brilliant choice and justification. This is really a good strategy.
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Anas Awwad replied to Sidney Marques
I agree with you, Sidney. There are many benefits of detailed planning. Though, it requires much time, it saves your time when you start writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Dorothy Akikoli
Hi Dorothy. This course attempts to help you plan in a more detailed and systematic way to respond to the demands of university writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Natasha mckenzie
@Natashamckenzie Hi. You need to know that academic writing at university level is more systematic and very demanding. Therefore, following a detailed plan is more expected.
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Anas Awwad replied to Yana Diachkova
That's nice. However, you need to know that following the detailed plan does not mean that you cannot change anything.
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Anas Awwad replied to Mohamed Magdy
Well-justified, Mohamed. Remember that the more time you spend on planning, the less time you spend on writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Astrid Longo
I can see that it fits most of the learners. However, this course attempts to help you plan in a more detailed way to respond to the demands of university writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Eamon Auld
Hi Eamon. I agree with you that planning helps you make sure whether you are on the right track or not.
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Hi Muhammad. You need to remember that writing at university level is very demanding and should follow systematic procedure. Therefore, a rough plan may NOT be enough.
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Anas Awwad replied to Caterina Farina
@CaterinaFarina I think it is a good choice and a brilliant justification.
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Anas Awwad replied to Rafael Stefania
Hi Rafael. I am afraid that most learners have chosen No.2 because it is easier or it allows more flexibility. However, you need to know that following the detailed plan does not mean that you cannot change anything.
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Anas Awwad replied to J I
What about the first statement?
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Anas Awwad replied to Omer Bashir
You are right, Omer. The more time you spend on planning, the less time you spend on writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to Renos Symeou
Hi Renos. You need to remember that you do NOT choose a strategy only because it is easier. You should know that academic writing at university level is very demanding. Therefore, following a detailed plan is the norm.
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Don't forget that academic writing at university level is systematic and very demanding. Therefore, following a detailed plan is much expected.
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Anas Awwad replied to Lucy Soares
Hi Lucy. I would advise you to start thinking about following a more detailed plan if you want to write for an academic purpose at university.
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Anas Awwad replied to Denise Wilkin
Well done for your flexibility, Denise. When you write at university level, you are required to follow a systematic plan.
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Anas Awwad replied to Mary Hassani
Hi Mary. I agree with you. Using a detailed plan does NOT mean that you cannot make changes.
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Anas Awwad replied to Mario Fernández
Hi Mario. You need to distinguish between writing for a general purpose or academic purpose. Don't forget that academic writing at university level is systematic and very demanding. Therefore, following a detailed plan is much expected.
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Anas Awwad replied to Roghayeh Nemati
Hello Roghayeh. You are right in terms of the detailed plan. The high demands of academic writing at university and its objectivity make it inevitable to follow a strict plan.
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Hello Iony. I really like your comment but this does not mean I agree with you. As I said before, academic writing at university level is systematic and very demanding. Therefore, following a strict and detailed plan needed.
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Hi John. You need to know that academic writing at university level is systematic and very demanding. Therefore, following a strict plan is the norm.
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Anas Awwad replied to Georgina Allen
Hi Georgina. You can be flexible but to some extent. You need to make sure that your essay is within the focus of the main themes.
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Anas Awwad replied to Perkha shah
You are right. However, you should remember that the more time you spend on planning, the less time you spend on writing.
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Anas Awwad replied to G C
Hi Gillian. It depends on the university and the discipline. We use APA style in the Language Institute at University of Reading. Other disciplines within the same university use different styles. There are computer applications to regulate the referencing like 'EndNote'.
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Anas Awwad replied to Eman E
In academic writing, we prefer to use 'list of references' rather than 'bibliography'.
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Anas Awwad replied to Suzanne Young
Hi Suzanne. It does not depend on the writer's preferences. It depends on the function and the justification of using direct quotations. Remember that in short academic essays like the one you will be writing, you should not use long direct quotations.
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Hi Deborah. In short essays, it is unlikely to use long quotations.
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Anas Awwad replied to Manuela Franco
It is good to find the information useful. Remember that direct quotation should be used sparingly.
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Anas Awwad replied to Suzanne Young
You got it right, Suzanne! It's all about practice and the level of your understanding of the texts you are reading.
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Hi Florence. Using synonyms is only one techniques. Remember that it does not always work. You need to practise using other techniques. And on the top of that, your understanding of the source makes it easier to re-express the ideas in your own words.
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Anas Awwad replied to Hiro K
You are absolutely right. However, it depends on the amount of practice and your understanding of the source.
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Anas Awwad replied to J I
Remember Joseph that practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the better you become in paraphrasing.
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Anas Awwad replied to LOAN VO
Hi Laon. As you have said, paraphrasing depends heavily on your understanding of the ideas in the source.
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You are welcome, Lony.
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Anas Awwad replied to Manuela Franco
You got it right, Manuela. You cannot paraphrase effectively without a thorough understanding of the texts.
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Thank you Matala. I totally agree with you that practice makes perfect. My advice to you all is : "do to learn rather than learn to do".
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I agree with you that applying effective reading strategies can help learners to use the texts as a model for their academic writing.
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Anas Awwad made a comment
Hi Everyone,
Remember that when you use direct quotations, you should put the exact words between double quotation marks " ".
Also, you are required to mention the number of the page.
This is NOT required if you are paraphrasing or summarising. -
Hi Noorat. Just to correct your idea. When you use direct quotation, you should put the exact words between double quotation marks " ". Also you are required to mention the number of the page. This is NOT required if you are paraphrasing or summarising.
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Hi Seija. You may need to know that you should NOT use direct quotations frequently in academic writing.
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Hi Barrington. You need to remember that direct quotations should be used sparingly. Learners are expected mainly to paraphrase by re-stating the same idea (NOT same words) in their own language and style. Summarising can be used if there is lots of information in the source. In this case, you only highlight the main points without further information or...
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Thank you Cinta for your kind words. We are glad to see that you have found the course interesting.
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Anas Awwad replied to Suzanne Young
You are right, Suzanne. The information you include about the journal name and rank can offer indications to the degree of reliability of the sources.
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This is a very interesting reflection. Well done, Ronnie!
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Anas Awwad replied to Hiro K
This is a good point. It is anticipated that the sources you read as a writer will be adopted as a role model for your writing. This will help you grow as a writer if you employ effective reading strategies while dealing with the texts.
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You got it right, Jorge! What about the way he introduced the sources in the text?
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You are right regarding the impact of this on his argument. What about the way he introduced the sources in the text?
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This is a good answer. You may need also to mention how he cited the sources in the text.
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Well done, Mario. I like your concise and precise answer.
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That's correct, Cristian. However, why he has selected those sources and the impact of this on the points he has discussed.
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You are absolutely right, Hirohiko. What about the way he introduced the sources in the text?
