15 SEPTEMBER, 2014

Reader Response Comments

Use reporting verbs in the summary – it is important that I can distinguish between the voice of TESOL and your voice

Your thesis statement should be distinct from TESOL’s thesis statement.

In the second paragraph, analyze what TESOL said – what did they say (perhaps include a quotation), elaborate, clarify, criticize

Use APA in-text citations and include an end-of-text references list.

Notable grammar points

Widespread (adj.) – existing in many places or affecting many people

Wide(adj.) spread(noun) – the growth or development of something so that it affects a larger area.

Can you explain the difference?

Notable grammar points

The English (adj.) language is fascinating.English(noun) is fascinating.

English (adj.) language is fascinating. [WRONG]

The English is fascinating. [WRONG]