OMG 192 MCBS Corpus Based English Study Paper for Corpus use https://www.english-corpora.org/bnc/ attache the steps with the task CES Assignment Brief

OMG 192 MCBS Corpus Based English Study Paper for Corpus use https://www.english-corpora.org/bnc/

attache the steps with the task CES Assignment Brief
Submission Deadline
Marks and Feedback
Before 6pm on:
15 working days after deadline (All Levels)
07/06/2020
Module title & code
20/06/2020
Corpus-based English Study, OMG 19-2
Assignment number and title
No. 2. Exploring colligation, phraseology, and grammatical behaviour of the selected words in the
BNC
Assessment type
Assignment
Weighting of assessment
50%
Module learning outcomes
1. Understand approaches to CL, be aware of the rationale behind the creation of a
corpus, and understand how corpus enquiry can help in different areas of linguistic
enquiry.
2. Be able to use a basic corpus, navigate through corpus data, use tools to
investigate linguistic data, interpret data to help in linguistic enquiry.
What am I required to do in this assignment?
Using the BNC, you are required to collect data and make a proposal on how grammar and/or vocabulary can be
taught to beginners such as Foundation level students. To do so, you are required to review the literature of corpus
linguistics in the English language teaching to have some background knowledge in the assignment.
You should
1.
Select 2 more frequent and 2 less frequent synonyms in the English language. The words should include 2
nouns and 2 verbs. The high frequency and low frequency index of the words will be determined in the
BNC.
2.
Using the concordance lines of the words selected, explore colligation and find patterns of the word(s)
usage.
3.
Using phrasesinenglish.org, develop phraseology profile of the selected words, see the words’ place in
the context and make observations regarding English language learning.
4.
5.
Using Word Sketch explore any difference between the more and the less frequent words (nouns and
verbs) in terms of their grammatical roles such as being modifiers or being modified.
Based on your findings, comment on the possible implications of your findings for language teachers and
make proposals as to how nouns and verbs should be taught to students. The report should be 1500
words (+/-10%) and the weighting of the report will be 50%.
You can follow the following stages:
Stage 1:
Read relevant literature on Corpus linguistics and language teaching, and word
relations including grammatical relations and word usage. Consider how corpora
have helped us better appreciate words and their grammatical collocates. You should
use what you have read in a section on the theoretical background in your essay.
Stage 2:
The words you will select for assignment two should be approved by module lecturer.
Stage 3:
Using the British National Corpus carry out a search of your selected words as per the
essay requirements.
Stage 4:
Make observations regarding meaning, grammatical behaviour of the words, compare and contrast them in the
English language and suggest possible implications of your research findings.
Deliverables
Submission
The final version of the assessment must be submitted online via Turn-it-in which you can access through MOVE.
At the time of submission, you need to make sure that the assignment is your own and all the sources have been
acknowledged.
Is there a word limit (Number of Words ± 10%)?
There is a word limit which must be observed. You are supposed to write 1500 words (+/- 10%).
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations)
You need to collect necessary data regarding this enquiry, do the required analyses and evaluations,
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and consider the implications. You should understanding of the key terms employed in corpus
linguistic research appropriately, and awareness of problematic issues relating to the use of corpus
data.
How do I produce high quality work that merits a higher grade?
Your wok may merit a higher grade if your writing is based on academic writing style, the task is adequately
addressed and if the final draft submitted is checked with the teacher before submission.
How does assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
The assignment relates to what is done in the scheduled sessions in the second half of the semester. Some of the
topics covered should be discussed in the assignment. For example, corpus data on word meanings and grammatical
aspect which are covered in the second half of the semester should be described, referred to and discussed in detail
based on the data collected when writing the assignment.
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How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.
You can use them to evaluate your own work and estimate your grade before you submit.
N
o
1
Criterion
Informatio
n and
Research
Weighi
ng (%)
20
Sub Standard /
No Attempt
(0 Marks)
No evidence
for information
search. Tasks
are
incomplete. No
clear evidence
of following
the phases to
complete the
essay. No
understanding
of the
theoretical
context.
Poor
(20 Marks)
There is
inadequate
Information
search. Very
limited
resources are
used to
discuss the
tasks. Limited
and uncritical
use of a range
of sources
Inadequate
and
unsatisfactory
understanding
of the
theoretical
context and
unsuccessful
completion of
tasks.
Satisfactory
(40 Marks)
There is an
attempt to
address some
tasks but
some other
tasks lack
proper focus in
discussion.
Although
information
supports the
task, it is not
properly
analysed and
it lacks
paraphrasing
at some areas.
There is
satisfactory
understanding
of the
theoretical
context. There
is clear
evidence of
following
phases such
as completion
of the essay
and
information
Good
(50 Marks)
Good attempt
to address the
tasks but one
or two tasks
lack focus or
clarity. Good
understanding
of the
theoretical
context but it
should have
been more
focused.
Relevant
information
search is
evident, but
not adequate.
Very Good
(60 Marks)
Excellent
(70 Marks)
Very good
usage of
variety
information
from various
sources. The
usage of
information
can be better
if it relates to
the context.
Contents are
properly
paraphrased.
All tasks are
discussed
properly.
Evidence of
very good
understanding
of the
theoretical
context as
presented in
the section on
background
and
successful
completion of
tasks. Clear
evidence of
Excellent
understanding
of relevant
information
and research.
Reference to
appropriate
theoretical
background
provides
support to the
discussion.
Excellent
application of
the relevant
information
from variety of
sources.
Excellent
usage and
quoting of the
literature. All
the tasks are
discussed with
proper focus.
Use of a wide
range of
appropriate
sources,
indicating
critical
Outstanding
(100 Marks)
Exceptional use of
a wide range of
appropriate and
current sources,
focusing on
relevant research
and critical
awareness of their
status and
relevance.
Outstanding
understanding of
the theoretical
context and clear
evidence of
following all
phases to
complete the
task.
search.
2
Developm
ent and
Support of
Analysis
20
No evidence of
analysis as
well as
supporting
description.
LNo evidence
of critical
application of
the concepts
to the case.
No evidence of
critical
evaluation of
material.
The discussed
tasks are
completely
out of focus.
Task are not
properly
addressed.
Limited
evidence of
critical
evaluation of
material. Poor
selection and
analysis of
information
and use of
supporting
description.
Although
there is
evidence for
some
discussion,
they are
discrete and
lack focus. It
does not
reflect critical
application of
the concepts
to the case.
Limited
evidence of
critical
evaluation of
material.
Satisfactory
selection of
theoretical
information
and linguistic
data as well as
satisfactory
supporting
description.
Evidence of
limited critical
evaluation in
some areas,
with some lost
opportunities
or
misunderstand
ings
following all
phases in the
completion of
the essay.
Good evidence
for critical
analysis and
reasoning in
some areas.
There is
sporadic
evidence of
critical
evaluation in
some areas
though some
material not
evaluated.
Good selection
of theoretical
information
and linguistic
data as well as
supporting
description.
Very good
selection of
theoretical
information
and
supporting
description.
Very good
application of
the
information to
the case.
There is
evidence of
in-depth
analysis of
data.
However, all
tasks are not
consistent in
analysis and
could have
been be
presented in a
better
manner.
Evidence of
very good
critical
appreciation
and
evaluation of
relevant
theory and
research and
a systematic
attempt to
relate it to the
awareness of
their status
and relevance.
Excellent
selection of
theoretical
information
and
supporting
description.
Excellent
analysis of the
information
and precise
application to
the case.
Critical
reasoning is
evident while
discussing the
tasks.
Evidence of
thorough
appreciation
and evaluation
of relevant
theory and
research and a
systematic
and creative
attempt to
relate it to the
topic.
Evidence of
exemplary
understanding of
theoretical
background and
research.
Reference to
appropriate
theoretical
information
provides support
to the
discussion.Outsta
nding selection of
theoretical
information and
supporting
description
5
topic.
3
4
Structure
Language
10
40
Lack of
statement of
objective,
introduction,
development
and conclusion
– Lack of
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation
of data. The
assignment is
unacceptable.
Unsatisfactory
statement of
objective,
introduction,
development
and
conclusion.
Unsatisfactory
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representatio
n of the
data.The
assignment is
poor in terms
of structuring
and clarity of
writing.
Statement of
objective,
introduction,
development,
conclusion and
paragraph
structure are
satisfactory.
Though
discussion of
the ideas is
clear, a
coherent flow
of thought is
not evident.
The report is
unorganized,
but can be
read. The flow
of the report
structure is
only
satisfactory.
The
assignment
has failings in
structuring
and clarity of
written
expression,
which impair
its capacity to
communicate
the content.
No evidence of
possession of
vocabulary,
use of
Unsatisfactory
possession of
vocabulary Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
possession of
vocabulary,
use of a range
Good
statement of
objectiveGood
introduction,
development
and conclusion
– Good
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation
of data
Statement of
objective, and
introduction,
development
and
conclusion are
very good.
The report is
well
structured
and well
organized.
There is
orderliness in
the structure
that
communicates
its messages
clearly.
Coherence is
also evident
but there is
still scope for
improvement.
Statement of
objective,
introduction,
development
and conclusion
are all
excellentExcellent
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation
of data.The
report is well
organized with
a cohesive
discussion.
The structure
of the report is
excellent.
Outstanding
statement of
objectiveOutstanding
introduction,
development and
conclusion Outstanding
paragraph
structure and
distinct
representation of
data.The
structure is
exemplary and
clear layout
augments the
presentation.
Overall
organisation of
the report is
exceptional.
Good
possession of
vocabulary Good use and
Very good
possession of
vocabulary,
use of a range
Excellent
possession of
vocabulary Excellent use
Outstanding
possession of
vocabulary, use of
a range of
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cohesive
devices, use
of terminology
and lack of
academic style
and accuracy
5
Academic
Skills
10
Lack of
citation and
source
acknowledgem
ent,
bibliography,
use of
appendices
and layout
use and range
of cohesive
devices Unsatisfactory
use of
terminology Unsatisfactory
academic
style and
accuracy
Unsatisfactory
citation and
source
acknowledge
ment Unsatisfactory
bibliography
and use of
appendices The
references do
not clearly
comply with
the basic
requirements
of HARVARD
STYLE. The
references are
inadequate to
support the
literature
used in the
report.
Sources used
show either
limited
relevance or
currency.
of cohesive
devices, use
of
terminologySatisfactory
academic style
and good
accuracy.
Satisfactory
citation and
source
acknowledgem
ent and
bibliography Satisfactory
use of
appendices
and layout.
The report
shows some
compliance to
HARVARD
Referecing
Style, but
shows many
errors.
References
cited are
inconsistent
with the
amount of
literature used
in the report.
Some sources
of information
are relevant
while others
are not.
range of
cohesive
devices -Good
use of
terminology Good
academic style
– Good
accuracy
Good citation
and source
acknowledgem
ent,
bibliography
and use of
appendices Good layout
of cohesive
devices -very
good use of
terminologyVery good
academic
style and
accuracy
Very good
citation,
source
acknowledge
ment and
bibliography,
use of
appendices
and layout .
The report
demonstrates
a solid
understanding
of the basic
elements of
HARVARD
STYLE of
referencing.
Sources used
to support the
discussions
are relevant
and current.
of a range of
cohesive
devices Excellent use
of terminology
– Excellent
academic style
– Excellent
accuracy
Excellent
citation and
source
acknowledgem
ent,
bibliography,
use of
appendices
and layout .
The report
demonstrates
excellent
HARVARD
REFERENCING
STYLE. In-text
citations are
presented at
relevant
areas.
Consistent use
of relevant
and current
sources that
enhance the
discussions.
cohesive devices outstanding use
of terminology outstanding
academic style outstanding
accuracy. The
report is free of
grammar or
writing errors.
Outstanding intext citation and
source
acknowledgement
, bibliography and
use of appendices
as well as layout.
Student
recognizes the
concept of
intellectual
property, can
defend himself if
challenged, and
can properly
incorporate the
ideas and
published works
of others into his
own work building
upon them.
Accurate use of
Harvard
Referencing style.
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Steps to CES Second Assignment
1. Introduction
Corpus linguistics is a field that focuses on collection of language research procedures or methods. It
is mainly known as the body or group of texts
(Write a short introduction about Corpus Linguistics, and its increasing importance in many fields of
English language study such as literature, translation and English language teaching. Then, write the
assignment’s thesis statement.)
2. Literature Review (Review 5 articles on the use of Corpora in the English language teaching and
report them briefly. Do not forget to use in text citation.)
3. Data collection and analysis (Briefly write about the words you have selected and how would like to
analyze them. For example, the words’ frequencies, how they are used in a phrase, and how their
grammatical behaviors are in the BNC can be written in this section.)
4. Selected Words’ Frequency (report the selected words’ simple frequency in a Tabular form)
POS
N1
N2
V1
V2
Word
Goal
Point
aim
Purpose
Simple Frequency
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-5. Colligation: (From the data, develop colligational profiles for the selected words. Note the
grammatical pattern of the words in the BNC .)
5.1. Feedback
Line 7
(If in theory) the line manager
Line 14
Quality manager should
The pattern: Subject + verb + object
Is taking
feedback from them
give
some feedback.
1
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
5.2. Comments
Line 4
Chief executive will be happy
Line 14
It is inappropriate
The pattern: Subject + verb + object
to receive
your comments.
to make a lot of
a lot of comments.
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-5.3. Suggest
Line 5
I would
suggest
That it would go there
Line 16
I would
suggest
The pattern: Subject + verb + that clause
That it would be a good idea if…
2
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
5.4. Recommend
Line 6
I’d like to
recommend
That everyone should go out
and buy a dog.
That we support that line
Line 11
I think I would
recommend
The pattern: Subject + verb + that clause
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-6. Phraseology (From the BNC or from the site of PhrasesinEnglish.org , discuss the 3-gram profiles of
the words selected. Note their place in a phrase with the frequency and discuss the implication)
6.1. Noun
word
N-gram (3)
Initial Position
N1(Table)
feedback
Freq
3
3
N2(Desk)
comments
Freq
9
Middle position
0
Final position
0
12
6
Describe the place of the word, its frequency and its meaning regarding English language learning
and language learners
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-6.2..Verb
3-gram search
Verb 1:suggest
Verb 2: recommend
Initial position
36
5
Middle position
40
7
Final position
59
6
Describe the place of the word, its frequency and its meaning for a language learner
4
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-7. The Word Sketch (Nouns and verbs)
7.1. Nouns (feedback-comments)
N1(only)
N2(only)
Common
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-7.2. Verbs (object)
V1(only)
V2 (only)
Common
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-8. Conclusion
5
References
6

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