Lesson XXIV: Phrasal Actions with ABOUT

2.5. COMPOSITION, etc. Situation: Ali is visiting Mr. Smith. Ali: Mr. Smith, what kind of written assignments may be made during the course? Mr. Smith: Several different kinds. For example, in elementary courses you usually have to write short COMPOSITIONS about specific subjects. Sometimes one composition is assigned every week. Ali: And in advanced courses? Mr. Smith: In advanced courses you usually have to write one or two TERM PAPERS each semester. Each of them should be ten or more pages long. Ali: Is a TERM PAPER the same as a THESIS? Mr. Smith: No, a THESIS requires much more research and is usually a lot longer. It is often a requirement for a master’s degree. Ali: I suppose a DISSERTATION requires even more research then a THESIS. Mr. Smith: Yes, it does. It is one of the requirements for a doctor’s degree. Exercise: 2.5.1. Practice COMPOSITION, etc. Answer the following questions. 1. What kind of written assignment is required in an elementary course? 2. What kind is required in an advanced course? 3. What is the difference between a term paper and theses? 4. Is a dissertation more complex than thesis ? 5. What is a dissertation required for?