consub 3 Flashcards
is defined as critical,
objective and specialized texts written by
experts or professionals in a given field
using formal language
Academic Text
Academic writing, therefore, is
generally quite
- Formal
- Objective
- Technical
are a collection
of sentences that deal
mostly with one topic or idea
at a time
Paragraphs
Parts of a paragraph
- Topic sentence
- Supporting sentences
- Concluding and/or
transitional sentences
presents the main point of the
paragraph
Topic sentence
support the main idea of
the paragraph
Supporting sentences
pave the way to the next
idea in the next paragraph
Transitional sentences
close out the main idea
by summing up the main idea
Concluding sentences
THREE-PART ESSAY STRUCTURE
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
THE IMRaD STRUCTURE
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussions
the language of a certain profession
Jargon
language of doctors; terms used in the field of medicine
MEDICALESE
language of lawyers; terms used in the field of law
LEGALESES
Language of journalists; terms used in the field of
journalism/newspapering
JOURNALESE
language used of businessmen, terms
used in the field of commerce and industry
COMMERCIALIST/MERCANTILESE
language of technocrats, terms used in the field of science
and technology
TECHNICALESE
language of diplomats. Terms used in the field of foreign
service
DIPLOMATESE
Language of teachers. Terms used in the field of education.
TEACHERESE
language of mothers. Terms used in parenting.
MOTHERESE
language of texters. Terms used in telegraphy/texting
TELEGRAPHESE
language of computer specialists. Terms used in information
technology
COMPUTERESE
is being able to read
more actively
Critical Reading
3 Steps in Critical Reading
- Reading to analyze
- Reading to interpret
- Reading to evaluate
the reader breaks down the
text into parts to analyze the argument of the
author
Reading to analyze
the reader attempts to
understand the ideas and sentences relative to the
context of the text
Reading to interpret
the reader makes
judgements about the text for a variety of values
Reading to evaluate
summarizing is
reducing text to one-third or one quarter its
original size, clearly articulating the author’s
meaning, and retaining the min ideas
Buckley (2004)
summarizing involves stating a work’s thesis
and main ideas “simply, briefly, and accurately”
Dianne Hacker (2008)
means surveying a text quickly before
you read it carefully.
Previewing
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
Skimming and Scanning
Techniques
in
summarizing
texts
- Somebody Wanted But So Then
- The SAAC Method
- 5 W’s, 1 H
- First, Then, Finally
- Give Me The Gist
brief
statement or account
of the main points of a
text
Summary
is
rewording of a text to
clarify the content
Paraphrase
shorter
than a paraphrase
Summary
longer
than a summary
Paraphrase
can be
selective.
Summary
can be specific
Paraphrase
condenses
the text
Summary
clarifies the text
Paraphrase
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
Thesis Statement
Characteristics of Thesis Statement
- It shows your stand on an issue.
- It makes a claim that can be disputed.
- It answers a question
- It is a single sentence at the start of your paper that presents your argument to the readers
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
Outlining
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.
Concept Paper
USES OF CONCEPT PAPER
- Serves a foundation of the full proposal
- Determines whether the project is feasible or not
- Piques the interest of the potential funding
agencies - Obtains formal feedback on the ideas prior to
preparing the full proposal - Helps in addressing social issues which plague our
society
Parts of a Concept Paper for Project
- Cover Page
- Introduction
- Rationale or Background
- Project Description
- Project Needs and Cost
Parts of a Concept Paper for Academic Research
- Project Needs and Cost
- Title Page
- Background of the Study
- Preliminary Literature Review
Determines the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication, and clarification
Competency
explaining the concept by answering “What does it mean?” This makes of an illustration, examples, and description to clarify the term
Definition
THREE WAYS TO DEFINE
- Informal Definition
- Formal Definition
- Extended Definition
giving of a parenthetical or brief explanation
Informal Definition
giving of the term to be defined, the category, and the quality that makes the term different from other terms in the same category
Formal Definition
is a detailed way of defining a term and is usually a one paragraph
Extended Definition
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
Explication
is a method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples
Clarification
Response of a writer about another piece of work
Aims to discuss a piece of work, evaluate its merit, and recommend it to others
Reaction Paper
Two parts of the reaction paper
1, Summary
2. Reaction
Structure of the Reaction Paper
- Introduction
- Reaction
- Conclusion
Reviews recent progress on a particular topic
Review Paper
Structure of Review Paper
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
following the same questions used to write one.
Analyzing Reaction Paper
done by presenting your understanding of both the source material and the review’s own analysis.
Analyzing Review Paper
respectfully, objectively, accurately, and distinctively
Present Counterpoints
by presenting the author’s ideas, stating your own objections, supporting your objections, and having a clear conclusion.
Refute Counterpoints
