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consub 3 Flashcards

1
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is defined as critical,
objective and specialized texts written by
experts or professionals in a given field
using formal language

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Academic Text

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Academic writing, therefore, is
generally quite

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  1. Formal
  2. Objective
  3. Technical
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3
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are a collection
of sentences that deal
mostly with one topic or idea
at a time

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Paragraphs

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Parts of a paragraph

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  1. Topic sentence
  2. Supporting sentences
  3. Concluding and/or
    transitional sentences
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5
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presents the main point of the
paragraph

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Topic sentence

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6
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support the main idea of
the paragraph

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Supporting sentences

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pave the way to the next
idea in the next paragraph

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Transitional sentences

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8
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close out the main idea
by summing up the main idea

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Concluding sentences

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THREE-PART ESSAY STRUCTURE

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  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Conclusion
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THE IMRaD STRUCTURE

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  1. Introduction
  2. Methods
  3. Results
  4. Discussions
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11
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the language of a certain profession

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Jargon

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12
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language of doctors; terms used in the field of medicine

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MEDICALESE

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language of lawyers; terms used in the field of law

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LEGALESES

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14
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Language of journalists; terms used in the field of
journalism/newspapering

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JOURNALESE

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language used of businessmen, terms
used in the field of commerce and industry

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COMMERCIALIST/MERCANTILESE

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16
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language of technocrats, terms used in the field of science
and technology

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TECHNICALESE

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17
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language of diplomats. Terms used in the field of foreign
service

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DIPLOMATESE

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18
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Language of teachers. Terms used in the field of education.

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TEACHERESE

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19
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language of mothers. Terms used in parenting.

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MOTHERESE

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language of texters. Terms used in telegraphy/texting

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TELEGRAPHESE

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21
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language of computer specialists. Terms used in information
technology

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COMPUTERESE

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22
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is being able to read
more actively

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Critical Reading

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23
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3 Steps in Critical Reading

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  1. Reading to analyze
  2. Reading to interpret
  3. Reading to evaluate
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24
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the reader breaks down the
text into parts to analyze the argument of the
author

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Reading to analyze

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25
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the reader attempts to
understand the ideas and sentences relative to the
context of the text

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Reading to interpret

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26
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the reader makes
judgements about the text for a variety of values

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Reading to evaluate

27
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summarizing is
reducing text to one-third or one quarter its
original size, clearly articulating the author’s
meaning, and retaining the min ideas

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Buckley (2004)

28
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summarizing involves stating a work’s thesis
and main ideas “simply, briefly, and accurately”

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Dianne Hacker (2008)

29
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means surveying a text quickly before
you read it carefully.

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Previewing

30
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is a method of rapidly
moving the eyes over the text with the purpose of
getting only the main ideas and a general overview of
the content

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Skimming and Scanning

31
Q

Techniques
in
summarizing
texts

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  1. Somebody Wanted But So Then
  2. The SAAC Method
  3. 5 W’s, 1 H
  4. First, Then, Finally
  5. Give Me The Gist
32
Q

brief
statement or account
of the main points of a
text

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Summary

33
Q

is
rewording of a text to
clarify the content

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Paraphrase

34
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shorter
than a paraphrase

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Summary

35
Q

longer
than a summary

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Paraphrase

36
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can be
selective.

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Summary

37
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can be specific

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Paraphrase

38
Q

condenses
the text

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Summary

39
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clarifies the text

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Paraphrase

40
Q

is a controlling idea in the form of a declarative sentence

conceptualized and written before a discourse is spoken or written

presents or describes the point of an essay

in an academic text, it is usually presented in the abstract or executive summary or found at the last part of the introduction

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Thesis Statement

41
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Characteristics of Thesis Statement

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  1. It shows your stand on an issue.
  2. It makes a claim that can be disputed.
  3. It answers a question
  4. It is a single sentence at the start of your paper that presents your argument to the readers
42
Q

is a tool we use in
writing process to help
organize our ideas,
visualize our paper’s
potential structure, and
to further flesh out and
develop points

A

Outlining

43
Q

is a summary document of a project
proposal that tells what the project is all about, the
reasons for conducting the project and how it will
be carried out.

A

Concept Paper

44
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USES OF CONCEPT PAPER

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  1. Serves a foundation of the full proposal
  2. Determines whether the project is feasible or not
  3. Piques the interest of the potential funding
    agencies
  4. Obtains formal feedback on the ideas prior to
    preparing the full proposal
  5. Helps in addressing social issues which plague our
    society
45
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Parts of a Concept Paper for Project

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  1. Cover Page
  2. Introduction
  3. Rationale or Background
  4. Project Description
  5. Project Needs and Cost
46
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Parts of a Concept Paper for Academic Research

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  1. Project Needs and Cost
  2. Title Page
  3. Background of the Study
  4. Preliminary Literature Review
47
Q

Determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication, and clarification

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Competency

48
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explaining the concept by answering “What does it mean?” This makes of an illustration, examples, and description to clarify the term

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Definition

49
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THREE WAYS TO DEFINE

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  1. Informal Definition
  2. Formal Definition
  3. Extended Definition
50
Q

giving of a parenthetical or brief explanation

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Informal Definition

51
Q

giving of the term to be defined, the category, and the quality that makes the term different from other terms in the same category

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Formal Definition

52
Q

is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually a one paragraph

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Extended Definition

53
Q

is a method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes, or phrases are taken from a literary or academic work then interpreted and explained in a detailed way

A

Explication

54
Q

is a method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples

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Clarification

55
Q

Response of a writer about another piece of work

Aims to discuss a piece of work, evaluate its merit, and recommend it to others

A

Reaction Paper

56
Q

Two parts of the reaction paper

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1, Summary
2. Reaction

57
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Structure of the Reaction Paper

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  1. Introduction
  2. Reaction
  3. Conclusion
58
Q

Reviews recent progress on a particular topic

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Review Paper

59
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Structure of Review Paper

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  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Conclusion
60
Q

following the same questions used to write one.

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Analyzing Reaction Paper

61
Q

done by presenting your understanding of both the source material and the review’s own analysis.

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Analyzing Review Paper

62
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respectfully, objectively, accurately, and distinctively

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Present Counterpoints

63
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by presenting the author’s ideas, stating your own objections, supporting your objections, and having a clear conclusion.

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Refute Counterpoints

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