Title: Understanding the Essentials of Academic Writing and First Amendment Rights
Attendance:
– No students were mentioned as absent.
Topics Covered:
1. First Amendment Rights:
– Importance of the Fourth Amendment.
– Discussion of Benjamin Franklin’s quote about liberty and safety.
– First Amendment as a “superhero” and its importance.
2. Academic Writing:
– Importance of clarity and objectivity.
– The use of first, second, and third person in academic English.
– The difference between active and passive voice.
– The importance of neutrality in academic writing.
– The idea of focus in writing.
3. Presentation Skills:
– The practice of presenting and structuring main points in a presentation or academic paper.
– Practical examples of passive voice in various situations.
Actionable Items:
1. Presentation and Preparation:
– Students need to improve on presentation skills, specifically clarity and structure.
– Some students need to prepare more before presenting.
– The teacher should ensure that presentations are more casual and clear for better understanding.
2. Clarification and Practice:
– Address the confusion regarding ‘statute of fisie’ and ‘academic attraction’.
– Further clarification on the practice of being objective in academic writing.
– Further practice and clarification on the use of third person in academic writing.
– More examples and exercises on active and passive voice.
– Further discussion on the role of neutrality in academic writing.
– Continued focus on the concept of objectivity in future classes.
3. Technical Issues:
– Address the significant internet connectivity issues. Consider exploring alternative platforms like Google Meet for future sessions.
Homework:
– The teacher mentioned homework related to the topic. Ensure clear instructions are given to students.
– The teacher mentioned a PowerPoint presentation on active and passive voice. Ensure this is shared with the students.