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© 20XX A game by 'Your Name'

Story

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dungeon

dragon

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The

breakout

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Legend says that a faraway kingdom forged a sword that together with the power of the Elemental Gems (fire, water, air, and earth) could defeat any evil. Gather the gems to assemble the ultimate weapon and defeat the CSS dragon hiding in the dungeon.

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Thank goodness you’ve come! We need your help!You need to find the 4 Elemental Gems so that the sword has enough power and then defeat the fearsome CSS dragon that is terrorizing our people…

No thank you, I’ll pass

Of course!

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Help us, only a person like you can do it!

Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you

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Ouch! I thought you were cool ... What will become of us!

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I knew you would not fail me! Thanks a lot! Here is the holy sword. Now gather the Elemental Gems to complete it and defeat the dragon.

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Start level

Watch out, a wandering skeleton is in your way!Get the earth gem by passing a quiz...

EARTH GEM

LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM

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Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You won’t be worthy of the Earth Gem until you get all my questions correct. Do you dare to try?

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False

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An integral citation includes the name of the authors you're citing as part of your sentence: For example, Spurling et al. (2013) claim that increased eating outside of home may provide sustainability gains through reduced domestic energy use for cooking and refrigeration.

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False

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A non-integral citation removes the author's name from the flow of your sentence, and tucks it away in the reference, often, but not necessarily, at the end: Critical thinking is fundamentally “the correct assessing of statements” (Ennis, 1964).

Selecting and referring to evidence that supports your viewpoint.

Carefully considering an idea and evaluating the evidence supporting it to see if it is convincing.

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Critical thinking is:

No, because the information is not peer-reviewed.

Yes, because many supply information

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Wikipedia is an acceptable academic source.

IPA

Harvard

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For the CSS Assignment you must use the _______ Referencing Style.

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Congratulations!! Here is your reward, you have earned it

Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!

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Hahahaha, what do you say? ...

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Start level

Choose the correct image to get out of theroom aliveand get the next gem

AIR GEM

LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM

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In an introduction you include a general statement, a specific statement, a thesis statement and possibly an outline.

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In the conclusion, we summarise key points and arguments; restate our position; and offer recommendations and/or predictions for the future.

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A thesis statement should include: your stance, key points of your arguments, an interesting/shocking piece of information.

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A topic sentence is the sentence that introduces a paragraph by stating its main idea or point. It's often the first sentence of a paragraph, but it doesn't have to be.

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What animal is Sonic?

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You got the Air Gem!

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Exit

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GAME OVER

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Start level

Drag the light to find the correct answer

WATER GEM

LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM

What is 'paraphrasing' in Academic Writing?

Paraphrasing is presenting ideas and information in your own words and acknowledging where they come from.

Paraphrasing is an author's central idea or main point on an essay's topic or issue.

Paraphrasing is the skill of being able to combine a number of sources in a clause, paragraph or text to either support an argument or refute it. To also compare and contrast ideas and to further expand on a point.

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What is 'coherence' in Academic Writing?

Coherence is a key quality that ensures readers can easily understand the ideas, arguments, and evidence presented. It involves making sure that everything flows smoothly, and that the ideas are logically connected and relevant to the essay's central focus.

Coherence is information that supports a claim, such as facts, examples, or sources. It can include data, research, statistics, quotations, arguments, theories, and interpretations of texts.

Coherence is presenting ideas and information in your own words and acknowledging where they come from.

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What is 'synthesis' in Academic Writing?

Synthesisis the skill of being able to combine a number of sources in a clause, paragraph or text to either support an argument or refute it. To also compare and contrast ideas and to further expand on a point.

Synthesis is presenting ideas and information in your own words and acknowledging where they come from. By using your own words, you demonstrate your understanding and your ability to convey this information.

Synthesis is a short objective overview of the main ideas of a larger work. It includes only the broader points or purpose of a work rather than the details or examples.

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What is a summary in Academic Writing?

Summary is a short objective overview of the main ideas of a larger work. It includes only the broader points or purpose of a work rather than the details or examples.

Summary is presenting ideas and information in your own words and acknowledging where they come from.

Summary is the skill of being able to combine a number of sources in a clause, paragraph or text to either support an argument or refute it. To also compare and contrast ideas and to further expand on a point.

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And now look for the gem! Hurry up!

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You got the Water gem!

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Exit

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GAME OVER

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Start level

Search among the tiles for the mathematical operationto find the correct answer

FIRE GEM

LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM

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It is generally believed

Everyone knows

Lots of people say that

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___________ that Climate Change is caused by human activity.

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is

often

must be

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Mars is currently the focus of much scientific study and ______ considered the foremost planet for human colonization.

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causes

is the result of

as a result

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Economic growth _____________ investments in critical infrastructure.

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Due to

Consequently

It gives rise to

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_________ sustainable industralisation, there is reduced environmental degradation and resource depletion.

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UK research has confirmed that considerable revenue to HE qualifications, which is in agreement with international evidence.

The findings of multiple studies conducted in the UK suggest that higher education qualifications leads to significant financial benefits, aligning with international evidence.

According to International evidence and UK Research, Higher Education qualifications can provide considerable revenue returns to investment.

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“Several UK studies have found evidence of substantial returns to higher education qualifications, which is consistent with international evidence” (Psacharopoulos & Patrinos as cited in Bachan, 2014).

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You got the Fire Gem!

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Exit

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GAME OVER

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Defeat the dragon!

FINAL LEVEL - DRAGON

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How dare you bother me, you fool!

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© 2024 A game of 'Katerina Y.'

You defeated the CSS dragon. Everything returned to peace.And you’ve become became a legend! Let knowledge and wisdom guide you to an exceptional CSS Assignment! May the force be with you!

THE END

Exit

Stay

SURE YOU WANTTO GO OUT?

What will become of us!