Bailey.Academic_Writing

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4e
historically the discussion could be limited to the past 10/20/50 years
plan will depend on decisions made in (c) above
5 Model answer
The last two decades have seen a steady increase in demand for higher (i.e.
university-level) education worldwide. Rising costs in this sector have put pressure
on national budgets, causing many countries to attempt to shift some of the cost to
the students, often in the form of loans. A degree generally remains the key to better
jobs and opportunities, yet if students have to pay a greater share of the cost this will
discriminate against poorer families. This essay examines the question of access to
university by comparing the situation in a developed country, the United States, with
that of a developing country, Turkey.
1.15 Conclusions
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1b
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2 Neither conclusion is complete – synthesis is required
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2b
Summary of discussion/reference to related research
Limitations of study/proposals for future research
3 (Suggested order – variations possible)
Summary of main findings
Reference to how these findings compare with other studies or Implications of the
findings
Limitations of research
Proposals for further research
4 Model answer
Summary: The results suggest that culture was only one factor in determining
successful adaptation. Older students, those with previous experience of living abroad,
and those with better language proficiency all seemed to adapt better.
Implications: The findings suggest that students should if possible study abroad when
they are more mature, and that they should aim for a higher level of language ability
before they leave home.