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1\clivily :{: Cohesive devices
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m atter. Here are some examples:
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a) Look back at the paragraph in Activity 2. Which cohesive devices did the
writer use? Add them to the correct column in the table
b) <fE§!j)any words in the table which are new to you. Discuss their meaning
and use with a partner.
c) Make a note of the new words you will try to use in your next writing.
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introduction for your essay title. Now write two body paragraphs for your
essay. Remember to:
1. Structure your paragraphs so that each paragraph has a topic
sentence, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.
2. Use cohesive devices to connect ideas within the paragraphs.
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surprisingly, thankfu lly
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Example: use of exclam ation marks
(!) and dashes( -}, CAPITAL LETTERS
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Keep a list of formal words as you learn them and their informal equival
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refer to when you are writing (e.g. also ~ furthermore) .
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: . \\1i at type of language do you use when you are uncertain or want to
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c, Herc are some more examples of cautious language. Put the word in the
correct column in the table thatfollows;
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Unit 7 Acade rnic Style
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notes ideas ldeu Referencing
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Act ivi ty 1: Writin g objecti vely and impers onally - can you do it?
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Good academ ic writing is objective and impersonal rather
than persona l and subjecti ve. Using 'I' can lead to writing about personal
feelings / experie nces. In academic writing the readers are interested in the
informa tion itself rather than the informer .
a) Study the following table and use the information to do the task in b).
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Appe n di x 1: Ex a m p I e es.Say ' Units
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Satellit e TV c anne Is ave experienced an unprecedented. rise in .popularity as a
. f · t across the globe. Similarly, since the introduction .
medium o entertainmen - -- . of
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satellit e TV to Bang a es in 1992 Bangla deshi audienc es have embrac ed 1t as one
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the most popu Iar f orms o f e ntertai nment with its appeal spreading particularly
urban society .
amongst th e more affluent With this spread, a key concern 1s the
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potent ial negative influence of satellite TV on cultural traditions
and societal
behaviour in Bangladesh. This e.. :'. s~J..!L_f.QM on the possible impact
and effects of
satellite TV ~ tly on Bangladeshi traditions and culture and then on
the behaviour
of specific s; ctions of society.
Bangladesh has a rich cultural tradition enriched by its history, rituals,
values and
heritage. Shamsher and Abdullah (2012) suggest 't hat through satellit
e TV the
viewing Bangladeshi public is exposed to external norms and values
that are in
conflict with local values and ideals. In their view this is threatening
the country's
cultural heritage. Many young people are adopting a more westernised
culture and
lifestyle. Increased fast food consumption, greater fashion-consci
ousness and
height ened interest in music and movies produced outside Bangladesh,
appears to
be growing. Correspondingly, there is a lack of interest in local music,
food, dress,
festivals, language and values. Desai and Agarwal (2009), refer to a media-
mediated
cultural imperialism. They argue that satellite TV threatens the cultura
l traditions of
developing countries. lJ:!_,us, aGCOrding to these authors, satellite TV
appears to be
having an adverse impact on the culture of Bangladesh.
References
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