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Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor, take detailed notes while listening.
deadline – a point in time before which you have to complete something
feedback – comments about how well or how badly someone did something
freshman – a student in his/her first year of college
senior – a student in his/her final year of college
syllabus – paper describing information about a class
Fill in the following diagram.
Problem
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Reason
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Solution
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Now answer the questions using your notes.
Research Paper Assignment
Summarize the text using your notes and diagram.
- 1: Student is worried about her research paper assignment.
- 2: It is her first research paper in college.
- 3: Professor offer to look over her draft to help her feel less nervous.
Listen again:
W: Professor Strathern, can I talk with you about the research paper assignment?
M: Sure.
W: You know this is my first semester in college, and I've never done a research paper before. So I don't think that I'm any good at writing them. I'm really nervous about this.
M: There's nothing strange about that. I see it all the time in freshmen. At least you came to talk to me now, rather than after I graded it, That's more than most do.
W: Well, I want to do well.
M: It takes time to learn how to write a good research paper. It doesn't happen right away. This is an introductory class, so I don't expect you to write like a senior.
W: That's good.
M: If you want to write a draft and give it to me before the deadline, I'd be happy to look over it and provide feedback. Send it by email if you want.
W: What's your email address?
M: It's on your syllabus.
W: Thanks for the offer. I'll take you up on that.
