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1. You should write an introduction to the TMA at the very beginning of the page on which you are beginning the TMA. Also, you should write a conclusion to the whole TMA at the end in which you sum up what you have done in the TMA and state your own evaluation and opinion of the TMA.
2. In an appendix attach a photocopy or a printout of the two texts you have used for analysis.
3. Indicate in a very clear manner the source of each text.
• Task 1 (here you don’t have to write anything)
Choose two texts by native writers of English from two different registers (academic prose, news, or fiction) about any subject (the texts don’t have to be on the same topic) taken from any source (newspaper, magazine, academic articles, etc). Each text should be about 200-250 words in length.
• Task 2 (write about 500 words for the discussion and comparison only)
In this task you will analyze the structure of all Noun Phrases (NPs) in the first 200 words in each text. You should identify all NPs in each clause and underline the head noun (HN). Then, analyze and discuss the structure of the NP in terms of the premodifiying and the postmodifying elements. After you finish doing this for each text, you should discuss the results of both texts by comparing them and commenting on the major differences.
Refer to Unit 4 in Book 1(and all the related activities) to do this task properly.
Note: You should write the texts (200 words of each text) on the page you are doing this task.
• Task 3 (write about 500 words for the discussion and comments/comparison only)
In this task you will analyze the structure of all Verb Phrases (VPs) in the first 200 words in each text. You should identify all VPs/VP complexes in each clause and underline the Head verb (main lexical verb)Then, analyze and discuss the structure of each VP in terms of lexial verbs, auxiliary verbs, verb phrase complex, etc. After you finish doing this for each text, you should discuss the results of both texts and comment on the major differernces between the two texts.
Refer to Unit 5 in Book 1(and all the related activities) to do this task properly.
Note: You should rewrite the same 200 words you wrote in Task 2 of each text on the page you are doing this task.
Using the e-library on campus:
Students are requested to visit the e-library on campus and use it to do their TMAs properly. They are also requested to show their tutor that they used the e-library in doing the TMA.
Learning Outcomes of the TMA
To be successful in doing your TMA, you are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of :
1. the three aspects of functional grammar framework, especially tenor and mode and their relations in written English prose texts;
2. the resources of the noun phrase and nominalization;
3. the resources of theme and how the organization of a text is influenced in particular by its purpose and mode;
4. how interpersonal meanings of stance, personalization and attitude are construed in grammar and lexis;
5. the major characteristics of English grammar, and how the language may be described and analysed, using appropriate linguistic terminology (based broadly on a functional grammatical model);
6. the relevance of grammar to a range of real-life contexts;
and to have descriptive, analytical, cognitive, interpretation and communication skills to:
1. analyse and describe major grammatical structures in English, using appropriate terminology;
2. describe how a text draws on the resources of the noun phrase and nominalization to package information and how these resources may differ according to the context of text, particulary its mode;
3. describe the ways in which different types of theme are used to structure clauses and how choices in theme also relate to the context of the text, particulary its mode;
4. interpret the meanings made by writers who package and stage their texts in different ways;
5. interpret written linguistic data, showing an understanding of how grammatical forms relate to meaning;
6. construct a coherent argument, clearly focussed on the topic under discussion;
7. develop good academic practice in the acknowledgement of source material and presentation of bibliographies;
8. present written work to a high standard;
9. respond to tutor feedback about improving the effectiveness of written communication.
10. work independently, scheduling tasks and managing time effectively;
11. make independent judgements;
12. assess the value of evidence critically (including simple statistical data).
13. construct coherent written arguments, supported by relevant evidence, appropriately referenced.
The following are guidelines on plagiarism:
If you submit an assignment that contains work other than yours without acknowledging your sources, you are committing plagiarism. This might occur when:
? Using a sentence or phrase that you have come across
? Copying word-for-word directly from a text
? Paraphrasing the words from the text very closely
? Using text downloaded from the Internet
? Borrowing statistics or assembled fact from another person or source
? Copying or downloading figures, photographs, pictures or diagrams without acknowledging your sources
? Copying from the notes or essays of a fellow student
(Slightly adapted from OU document on quoting versus plagiarism)
It is important to remember that plagiarism is strictly barred and would be subject to punitive action by the Arab Open University.
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