Resources
CORE 2012: Academic English, High D
Academic English Resources: Please click on the links below to learn how to build your English skills outside of the classroom. Each of these links contain information that we will explore, at least in part, during class this semester. If you have any suggestions for this list, feel free to let me know. Thanks!
Academic Word List: Broken
APA Citation Information
For more specific information on how to use APA when citing (both in text and as reference list), please see the following link: APA Citation Methods.
APA tips for documenting sources.
Article Use (practice with answer key)
Dartmouth College is among eight Ivy League colleges in the northeast — Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania and Yale University — renowned for their academic excellence. Here are links to some of the materials that Dartmouth has developed to support the success of its students.
Dartmouth College Academic Success Videos: Notetaking (captioned)http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/videos/video_ntcap.html
Dartmouth College Academic Success Videos: Strategic Learning
Dartmouth College Academic Success Videos: Reading Improvement
Here’s a good online dictionary that also has audio capability:
Photographic Resource Center (PRC)
Here’s a link to the Photographic Resource Center (PRC) at Boston University (832 Commonwealth Ave). The PRC has exhibitions, master lecture series, workshops, and special events. Check out their website or visit them in person. PRC
Plagiarism:
PRONUNCIATION/LISTENING SKILLS PRACTICE
One great way to work on rhythm and stress is to listen to music, particularly classical music. To help develop your ear for the sounds and rhythms of music, I suggest that you check out the free concerts at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge. Click on this link for their Spring 2012 concert calendar: Longy Concerts
Another good resource is the on-line English Club: English Club (pronunciation practice)
Science events and places around Boston:
Harvard School of Medicine talks: