Introduction:

This assignment evaluates academic writing skills for a basic 5-paragraph expository or argumentative essay. It evaluates the student’s ability to research information to support the arguments proposed in the essay, to cite the sources of information and also to provide a list of references.  

 

Objectives:

1. Provide practice in basic 5-paragraph essay writing.

2. Provide instructions in basic referencing skills.

3. Provide basic analytical skills for contemporary essays and reading texts.

 

Learning outcomes:

1. Write a well-developed and well-organised 5-paragraph expository and argumentative essay.

2. Apply correct APA style referencing techniques. 

3. Analyse contemporary essays and reading texts critically.

 

In Assignment One, students are required to answer ONE question with the word limit 600 to 800 words from the following:

 

1. In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies. What do you think are the causes and effects of this condition? Plan your response, and then write a cause or effect essay.

2. Write a compare or contrast essay about any two traditional houses of your choice.

3. Identify the steps involved in producing an attractive sketch. Then, write a process essay to describe this process.

 

My choice is Question 2. I compare Minangkabau traditional house and Hanok (Korean traditional house).

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFLECTION

Throughout the study of Minangkabau and Korean traditional houses (Hanok), I learned the culture and design of the houses. Furthermore, I obtained the way that people build a house and how to utilise the space for their living so it is comfort and good to stay. 

Other than that, i learned the correct APA referencing skill to insert into my essay. From the resources of books and Internet, I complete my Assignment One within the period.