Pre-task before the class: 

Watch a part of the tutorial Writing for scientists: Cover Letter (0.00 -14.00) and think about the questions below:

1.      Joe advises us to use compound sentences. What are they?  
2.      He recommends specific structure of compound sentences: complete the gaps
         CLAIM because _________
         EVIDENCE and so  _________
3.      What is the takeaway message for you from this part of the video (1 thing)?