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It covers explaining, summarizing, synthesizing, reporting and interpreting data, arguing, responding, and analysing. Model texts, guided activities, and writing assignments connect these skills with relevant grammar and vocabulary. Projects include research papers, literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, abstracts, and personal statements.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Resource link<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/press.umich.edu\/Books\/E\/Essential-Actions-for-Academic-Writing\">University of Michigan Press \u2014 Essential Actions for Academic Writing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>APA citation<\/strong><br \/>\nCaplan, N. A., &amp; Johns, A. M. (2022). <em>Essential actions for academic writing: A genre-based approach<\/em>. 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