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EU Foundation Year 2020-21 FYU 006-0 English for Specific Purposes Portfolio Task 3: The 1000-word Essay This .saytask involves you choosing a topic area and then agrming an essay question with your teacher. The subjectar.s you may choosefrom are:
1)The world of business 2)The world of science and tethnology 3l ma world of media and entertainment 4) The world of sport 5)The world of education
Choose one of these five ‘worlds’ and formulate an .say question of your choiceto answer in the form of an .say of around 1000 words in length.
Your .sayshould attempt to argue a point of view, developing a seri. of premis. which lead naturally into a logical conclusion.
You must includea reference I ist coveri ng all sources us. in the construction of your essay.This reference list does not form partof the 1000 word limitfor this task. Deadlines; The deadlinefor submission of your complet..say is Friday 10. of December by 23:59 via your group’s submission box on BRE°. The submission boxes will beopen. for you duringthe week before the deadline. marldna Criteria: When marking your essays, we will be looking for evidence of the following:
• Accuracy in your useof the English Language • A consistentacademic style, including useof suitablegrammar,phras. and punctuation • A logical structurein which an argument is developed and leads to a logical conclusion • Your abilltyto use sources well to back up points you make or to make a point clear to the reader • Your knowl.ge of the topic you have chosen • A prof.sional approach in the style in which you submit your work, including consistency in elements such as font sizeand style, useof cover sheet etc. • That you have fulfilledthe terms of the task,as set out on this rubric sheet
Feedback:
You will receiveelectronic feedback within two working weeks of submission and faceto face feedback during a tutorial s.sion as soon as possibleafter the essays have been mark. and grades agr..

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