Text book:
R.R. Jordan, Academic Writing Course - Study Skills in English. 3rd Edition.
References:
Credit: 3
Aim of the course: Improve writing skill.
Reading books:
Reading interesting articles: http://user.hus.edu.vn/leminhha/Home/esp
Assigments and in-class activities: 40%
Midterm: (30% of overall grade) oral and written tests
Final term: (30% of overall grade) written test.
Grading: Grade on a curve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grading_on_a_curve
Download tests' results at this link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2477840/K3%20AP%20Mathematics-ESP2.xls
Handouts:
- Mathematical Writing by Donald E. Knuth, Tracy Larrabee, and Paul M. Roberts. Download
- Tips on Writing in Mathematics. Download
- Common Errors to Avoid in Writing Mathematical English (by David Kramer). Download
- How to write mathematics. Download
- ERRORS IN MATHEMATICAL WRITING by KEITH CONRAD. Download