2ND QUARTER FLASHCARDS
It involves an active understanding, deeper engagement, and careful judgment of the author’s ideas presented in the text.
CRITICAL READING
This technique allows you to make impressions and relate your personal experiences toward the author’s ideas.
Keeping a reading journal
This technique allows you to make or add notes giving further explanation or comments.
Annotating the text
This technique is used to plot out the thesis statement and/or topic sentences, claims, and evidence.
Outlining the text
This technique is similar to outlining where you are creating a condensed version that covers the gist or the main points of the text.
Summarizing the text
This technique encourages you to ask specific questions of the author and the text.
Questioning the text
It is the most important part of the text for it is the central argument of the text.
Claim
Claim is what the writer tries to convey or prove in the text by providing ______, ___________ and ______ ___ __________.
details, explanations, and pieces of evidence
It is a statement that can be proven or verified by observation or research. It is based on scientific data.
Claim of Fact
Claim of Fact is based on a _________ assertion.
quantifiable
It states that one thing or idea is better or more desirable than another (preference). Arguments are about moral, philosophical, ethical or aesthetic topics
Claim of Value
Claim of Value emphasizes _______, ________, and _______ _______.
religion, cultural, and societal values
It suggests what should or ought to be done to solve a problem. Specific actions should be chosen as solutions to a particular problem.
Claim of Policy
Claim of Policy uses words like:
“should”, “must”, “ought to”, and “need to”
It is defined as the social, cultural, political, historical, and other related circumstances that surround the text.
Context
These are statements used to make a declaration or to express a strong belief on a particular topic.
Assertions
These are statements that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research. (Assertion)
ASSERTIONS as FACT
These are statements in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms. (Assertion)
ASSERTIONS as CONVENTION
These statements are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness. (Assertion)
ASSERTIONS as OPINION
These statements are based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked. (Assertions)
ASSERTIONS as PREFERENCE
These are claims made to rebut a previous claim. They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument.
Counterclaims
This is defined as the details given by the author to support his/her claim. This will allow you to validate the assertions of the author and your own counterclaims as a response to reading.
Evidence
It is a formal and nonfiction writing that is produced in an academic setting like in schools, colleges or universities, and scholarly publications.
Academic Writing
It provides a description, summary, and analysis of a book or article in terms of its content, style, and merit.
BOOK REVIEW OR ARTICLE CRITIQUE
It is a comprehensive summary of a previous research on a topic. It also surveys scholarly articles, books, and other sources relevant to a particular area of research.
LITERATURE REVIEW
It provides a careful analysis, comprehensive interpretation, and argument-based discussion on a particular topic based on experiments and previous information.
RESEARCH REPORT
It is a document that facilitates problem solving, service provision, event planning, or equipment selling.
PROJECT PROPOSAL / CONCEPT PAPER
It presents an issue on which the writer takes a stance and persuades the readers to take on his/her side.
POSITION PAPER
It presents an issue on which the writer takes a stance and persuades the readers to take on his/her side.
POSITION PAPER
It is any form of written communication produced in a workplace environment that enables them to communicate effectively.
Professional Writing
It is a document that presents a brief account of your background, skills, and accomplishments.
RÉSUMÉ
Heading
This includes your name, address, home phone number, cell phone number, and e-mail.
Objective Statement
This informs the reader of the specific purpose of your résumé. It should be specific, concise, and focused on the audience’s needs.
Summary of Qualifications
This highlights your professional experiences and accomplishments.
Employment History.
This includes your job title, the name of the organization or company, the dates of your employment, and your specific duties and accomplishment in any relevant work experience.
Education
This includes your educational attainment. You may include your class rank, average, or honors/awards if these are noteworthy.
Honors and Awards
This includes the title of the award or honor, inclusive date, sponsor, or award-giving organization.
Skills
This includes your managerial skills, professional qualities, personal qualities, or entrepreneurial qualities.
Training
This includes the title of the training, organizer, date, and venue.
Organization
This includes professional and civic affiliations.
Professional Licensure and Certifications
This includes the name of the certification, rating (optional for low ratings), date issued, and place of issuance.
References
This lists people who can answer questions about your work history, skills, abilities, and work style, e.g., former professor and employer.
Signature
This acts as a validation by you that the details you mentioned in your résumé are true to the best of your knowledge.
It is a briefly summarized letter that accompanies your résumé. It highlights your professional skills and personal interests in applying for a job.
Cover Letter
Introduction
This part introduces yourself and states your purpose in writing to the receiver.
Body
This part highlights your work experience, academic qualifications, trainings, some personal qualities with specific evidence.
Conclusion
This is where you request for an interview.
