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Move 1: Establishing a Territory
– Step 1 (Claiming Centrality): Paragraphs 1–4
In the beginning, the author introduces the concept of critical thinking and explains its importance in education. The use of words like “urgent” and “vital” indicates that the author wants to emphasize that this issue is crucial and cannot be ignored. Furthermore, in the fourth paragraph, the author begins to demonstrate the need for research in this area.
– Step 2 (Making Topic Generalizations): Paragraphs 1–3
The author provides a general explanation of what critical thinking is and its role in education, thus categorizing the topic. Furthermore, the explanation of critical writing and its function remains general and conceptual. The discussion of the role of critical writing courses in education is also included in this stage because it is still within a broad context.
– Step 3 (Reviewing Previous Research): Paragraph 5
In this paragraph, the author begins to review previous research to demonstrate that this topic has been researched and has a strong theoretical basis. Move 2: Establishing a Niche
– Step 1A (Indicating a Gap): Paragraph 6
The author points out shortcomings in previous research using phrases such as “Despite the above-mentioned studies,” which indicate a difference between existing research and that which has not yet been discussed.
– Step 1B (Justifying the Gap): Paragraph 6
In addition to identifying the gap, the author also explains why this gap is important to study, especially since many students still experience difficulties in critical writing.
– Move 3: Occupying the Niche
– Step 1 (Outlining Purpose): Paragraph 7
The author clearly states the research objective through the phrase “aims to,” which is to identify students’ needs in learning critical writing.
– Step 2 (Announcing Method): Paragraph 7
The author also briefly explains the method used, namely survey research, so that readers can understand how the research was conducted.
– Step 3 (Indicating Significance): Paragraph 7
Finally, the author explains the benefits of the research, such as its contribution to educational policy, resource allocation, and improving teaching quality. This demonstrates that the research has practical, not just theoretical, value.Move 1: Establishing a Territory
– Step 1 (Claiming Centrality): Paragraphs 1–4
In the beginning, the author introduces the concept of critical thinking and explains its importance in education. The use of words like “urgent” and “vital” indicates that the author wants to emphasize that this issue is crucial and cannot be ignored. Furthermore, in the fourth paragraph, the author begins to demonstrate the need for research in this area.
– Step 2 (Making Topic Generalizations): Paragraphs 1–3
The author provides a general explanation of what critical thinking is and its role in education, thus categorizing the topic. Furthermore, the explanation of critical writing and its function remains general and conceptual. The discussion of the role of critical writing courses in education is also included in this stage because it is still within a broad context.
– Step 3 (Reviewing Previous Research): Paragraph 5
In this paragraph, the author begins to review previous research to demonstrate that this topic has been researched and has a strong theoretical basis. Move 2: Establishing a Niche
– Step 1A (Indicating a Gap): Paragraph 6
The author points out shortcomings in previous research using phrases such as “Despite the above-mentioned studies,” which indicate a difference between existing research and that which has not yet been discussed.
– Step 1B (Justifying the Gap): Paragraph 6
In addition to identifying the gap, the author also explains why this gap is important to study, especially since many students still experience difficulties in critical writing.
– Move 3: Occupying the Niche
– Step 1 (Outlining Purpose): Paragraph 7
The author clearly states the research objective through the phrase “aims to,” which is to identify students’ needs in learning critical writing.
– Step 2 (Announcing Method): Paragraph 7
The author also briefly explains the method used, namely survey research, so that readers can understand how the research was conducted.
– Step 3 (Indicating Significance): Paragraph 7
Finally, the author explains the benefits of the research, such as its contribution to educational policy, resource allocation, and improving teaching quality. This demonstrates that the research has practical, not just theoretical, value.1.One of my most memorable experiences reading journal articles was when I read an article about students’ difficulties in academic writing. I read it in my academic writing course last semester and accessed it through Google Scholar. Initially, I was intrigued because the topic aligned with my own learning experiences, but I also felt confused because the article used formal academic language and many terms I didn’t understand.
2.This experience was memorable because the article addressed issues I frequently encounter in writing, such as grammatical errors, limited vocabulary, and difficulty organizing ideas. However, it was also quite challenging because the journal’s structure is quite complex and some sections are difficult to understand, especially the detailed explanations.
3.The most difficult section of a journal article for me to understand is usually the methodology section, as it contains many technical terms and detailed research procedures. Sometimes the explanations are so complex that I have to read them more than once to understand them clearly.
4.I find reading journal articles helps improve my academic writing skills because I learn how to organize ideas, use formal academic language, and support arguments with evidence. Furthermore, I also gain a better understanding of academic writing structures such as the introduction, methodology, results, and discussion.