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consub 3 Flashcards

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is another form of academic writing that is written after reading about and discussing a particular issue.

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Position Paper

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uses formal academic language and has an introduction, body, and conclusion.

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Position Paper

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Writing a position paper entails a lot of

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research and gathering information and evidence

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A position paper is not simply a report of the issue at hand. It involves

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actively choosing a side and supporting it,

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Purposes of Position Paper

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  1. to generate support
  2. describe the side you have taken
  3. based on facts and evidence
  4. inductive reasoning
  5. always tied to a particular issue or event.
  6. spark debate and discussion
  7. adds your voice in support of that position,
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features of position paper

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  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Conclusion
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An issue for a position paper should be

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  1. controversial
  2. uncertain
  3. at least two distinct sides
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Make sure that your stand is

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  1. original
  2. specific
  3. backed up by many reliable sources
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are documents that wish to inform, analyze or recommend

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Reports

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are usually expressed through written or verbal presentations

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Reports

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Common mediums of reports

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  1. Speeches
  2. Televisions
  3. Radios
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is a complex account that uses formal and structured language. It is usually applied in major projects and organizations

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Formal Report

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formal report can be

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  1. Informational
  2. Analytical
  3. Recommendatory
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presents information, results or updates

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Informational

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presents, analyzes and draws conclusions

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Analytical

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presents recommendations based on results and Conclusions

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Recommendatory

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communicates information using free-flowing, casual and short formats about routines or everyday business

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Informal Report

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Structures of Reports

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  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. List of Figures and Tables
  4. Introduction
  5. Body
  6. Conclusions
  7. Recommendations
  8. References
  9. Appendices
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which presents the title of the report

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Title Page

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a brief summary of the report

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Abstract

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which includes tabulated data, graphs and illustrations

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List of Figures and Tables

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presents a brief background of the report and introduces the report topic

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Introduction

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the elaboration and discussion of the report topic

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Body

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includes inferences from the key points or findings of the report

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Conclusions

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which includes suggestions or solutions to the problem identified in the report

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Recommendations

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the reading materials, internet resources used in the report

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References

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includes supporting documents such as questionnaires, letters, and documentation

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Appendices

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Aims to collect data from a group of respondents to gain information and insights about a topic

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Survey Report

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Different channels for survey report

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  1. Online
  2. Pen and paper
  3. Phone interview
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Aims to describe the observations of people, places, and/or events

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Field Report

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A researcher can make use of the following to take field notes

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  1. Written/typed notes
  2. Photos
  3. Video and audio recordings
  4. Illustrations and drawings
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Objectives of Report

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1, Specific
2. Measurable
3. Attainable
4. Realistic
5. Time-Bound

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objectives must not be broad

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Specific

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objectives must be quantifiable

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Measurable

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objectives must be capable of accomplishment so that the report can serve its purpose

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Attainable

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objectives must deal with real-life situations; therefore, the results of the report will have real-life applications

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Realistic

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objectives must be attained within the prescribed limit

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Time-Bound

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Methods of Data Gathering

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  1. Reading
  2. Experimentation
  3. Observation
  4. Interviewing
  5. Conversation/Chat
  6. Internet Surfing
  7. Conducting Surveys
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books and periodicals are considered secondary sources of information, yet they are always valuable sources of information

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Reading

40
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When dependent and independent variables are involved in the study, the most likely approach to use is the experimental method

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Experimentation

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merely looking closely at the surroundings is a mean of data gathering

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Observation

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can be done in three ways

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Interviewing

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the interviewer personally ask the questions

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Personal

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he interviewer sends the letter and will be returned to the interviewer

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Mail / Letter

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the interviewer ask questions through telephone

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Telephone

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an unstructured way of data gathering

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Conversation/Chat

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a rich and good source of information coming from all corners of the world

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Internet Surfing

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surveys have become one of the more common source of data

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Conducting Surveys

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Questions are classified in to two

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  1. Open Ended Questions
  2. Close Ended Questions
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are those that require sentences and paragraphs as answers

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Open Ended Questions

51
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require only words and phrases as answers

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Close Ended Questions

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3 Q’s

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  1. Quality
  2. Quantity
  3. Quest
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the researcher should ask questions which are clear, objective, concise, relevant, ethical and simple worded

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Quality

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a researcher should be concerned not only about the kinds of questions but also about the number of questions to be asked

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Quantity

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the research is in search for answers to solve the problem he has in mind. As a researcher he must asks questions that are within the bounds of his quest

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Quest

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arranged chronologically or logically from the most important to the least important

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LIST FORM

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are written in the present tense, active or passive voice, and indicative mood

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summarized findings

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include not only graphic or written aids, but also realia, e.g. live or preserved specimens, technological tools and equipment, and the like

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Visual aid

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other methods of presentation almost always involve visual aids, particularly graphic aids

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Power Point Presentations

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