Academic Writing (ENGL3210)
BA. English Language - ENG
Semester: Second Semester
Level: 300
Year: 2017
The University of Bamenda
Faculty of Arts
Department of English
Course Code: ENGL 310 Course instructor: Prof Ndongmanji/Dr Wandji
Course Title: ACADEMIC WRITING Date
Hall: Credits 6
Time Allowed 3hrs
Answer the questions below in good English and neat presentation
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
la) Write short notes on the following: i) Plagiarism ii) Review of Literature (15mks)
lb) State the basic points necessary for an MLA and APA entry on the works cited page.
(20mks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
la)What is an abstract? Write out an abstract of not more than 150 words on any topic of your
choice.
lb) Comment on the use of hedging in the abstract. (15mks)
2) Paul wants to carry out a research on the topic ‘The Influence of Level of Education on
Pronunciation by Bafut Speakers of English.’ Advise him on the various research tools he has
to use and how he will go about them. (20mks)
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