BUSINESS ENGLISH 4 M Sc Sanda Kataviaui WELCOME

BUSINESS ENGLISH 4 M. Sc. Sanda Katavić-Čaušić

WELCOME TO THE 4 th SEMESTER OF YOUR GRADUATE STUDIES STUDENTS’ OBLIGATIONS: 1. term paper 2. presentation on the chosen topic �individual consultation sessions throughout semester upon request via email EVALUATION CRITERIA PROPORTION IN THE FINAL MARK TERM PAPER 50% FINAL PRESENTATION 50% TOTAL 100%

1. BUSINESS ENGLISH 4 - TERM PAPER* * a major written assignment in a school or college course representative of a student's achievement during a term � � � area of professional interest original work (research topic) discussing the topic in detail length: 4 -6 typed pages (1300 -1800 words - excluding the cover page, table of contents and references) due: 9 th May 2017 topic: master’s thesis topic � Option A: a summary of the whole � Option B: a chosen part / section HOW TO WRITE A TERM PAPER

STEPS: 1. Define your topic MUST BE ACCEPTED BY THE TEACHER BEFORE WRITING ( via email or personally) 2. Do your research MAPPING YOUR RESEARCH IDEAS 3. Refine your thesis statement first draft / outline for the paper - MINDMEISTER VIDEO 4. When finished →

4. Outline of the main part of your term paper 3 Ts 1. INTRODUCTION – main topic / clarify thesis statement, hook the reader with a quote or question & elaborate on the reason you are writing and usefulness for the readers 2. BODY - elaborate on your thesis, cite relevant resources - descriptive and explanatory paragraphs - argument each paragraph - write out the main idea for each body paragraph 3. CONCLUSION – summary of arguments & explanation of conclusions: restate, conclude & clincher

FORMAT FOR THE TERM PAPER � title page EFOS – INSTRUCTIONS (in English!!!) � if you have a blog / webpage / firm – create a QR code and insert it next to your name - qr codes explained table of contents e-mindmap of your term paper main part: introduction body - heading I subheading (if needed) heading II subheading (if needed). . conclusion � summary in Croatian (150 -200 words) � bibliography (online articles, books, websites etc. ) � � include at least one video link using a qr code leading to a URL HOW TO CREATE A QR CODE

2. PRESENTATIONS � topic: the same as your term paper � powerpoint � duration: 10 -15 minutes � due: second half of May (16 th, 23 rd and 30 th) in smaller groups as agreed with the teacher � must be sent to the teacher a week before delivery � check the web regularly for additional info and dates

OPTION 2: (BE 2 programme lectures) STUDENTS’ OBLIGATIONS (regular & part-time students): 1. SMARTPHONE CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY + OPINION ESSAY 2. INTERNATIONAL POETRY EVENING� 3. CREATION OF QR CODE BUSINESS ENGLISH WORKSHEETS + TRANSLATION 4. PRESENTATION OF A BUSINESS TOPIC – STUDENTS’ CHOICE PART-TIME STUDENTS & AND ‘NOT WILLING TO PARTICIPATE’ STUDENTS �the same as above, but instead of participation in 2) – creation of 2 worksheets accompanied by translation

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