TASK DESCRIPTION
In this assessment, you will discuss a major theme/s that is/are important to you or your
professional framework as an emerging language professional – by bringing together key ideas and
research findings encountered during your masters course.
A ‘theme’ as used here refers to a topic, issue, idea, or point of view that you regard as significant in
the discipline of languages and linguistics.
A ‘professional framework’ as used here refers to a personalised theoretical interpretation of your
masters course – a continuation of Part 3 of the E-Portfolio.
The Synthesis Essay can be an independent work, part of the development of your Academic
Portfolio [A3], or an Individual Presentation.
A complete and accurate reference list must by presented in APA 7 format, giving credit to all the
scholars and researchers cited in the text.
Consider the following points when developing your theme/s:
(1) Identify the major principles, theoretical position/s, and research findings relevant to the
theme(s),
(2) Explain the implications of these principles in terms of your own practice. Do not talk about
(3) DO NOT describe what language professional should od in general