EAPP Flashcards
Structure of Academic Writing
Straightforward
Business-like
most basic type of all academic writing styles; explains a topic or issue, by clarifying and giving info through description
Descriptive Writing
oinvolve not only just describing and defining the topic, but also rearranging them in a logical sequence.
Analytical Writing
requires you to convince your readers of an argument whose varied angles you have thoroughly analyzed and would like to defend.
Persuasive Writing
when using this mode, you need to identify the main arguments in addition to summarizing important aspects of the topic.
Critical Writing
referred to as shoptalk or specialized language known only to certain professions
Jargon
aims to diminish the disparity among people on the basis of physical ability, financial status and other social constructs.
Politically Correct Terms
Determining the Author’s Purpose
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To inspire
Determining the Author’s Tone
Formal
Casual
Sarcastic
SQRRR (abbreviation)
(Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)
enables you to complete the cycle of reading from the initial phase of browsing through it to evaluating what you’ve learned
SQRRR
what is stated directly by the text and writer
Literal Meaning
when what is said is not directly what is meant
Implied Meaning
is the main idea of your paper that is usually conveyed in one declarative sentence, serving as a summary for your text.
Thesis Statement
Parts of a Thesis Statement
Claim/ Conviction (What to prove)
Objective (What to accomplish)
Position (What you believe in)
Issue (What your problem is)
Functions of A Thesis Statement
- expounds on an answer to an issue or topic
- gives direction to the academic text
- defends a writer’s claim
Guidelines in Formulating a Thesis Statement
- Expressed as a declarative sentence
- More than just a statement of fact about a topic
- Contain enough supporting details and should be more than just a title
- Specific enough to be defended
- Reflect your opinion, giving enough arguments that can be proven
Informal expressions that belong to more casual, informal discourses.
E.g. (how do ya?) how do you do; (wanna) want to; (dunno) don’t know; (LOL) laugh out loud; (FYI) for your information.
Colloquial Expressions
Seeks to _________ , to teach, to add to the reader’s knowledge by way of new ideas.
Often serious in tone, and are unmistakably academic in their intent to impart learning.
To Inform
That seeks to _________ may take the form of creative nonfiction whose intent – in addition to telling a story – would be to state a narrative in an academic way.
Formal writing while writing about a personal experience.
To Entertain
Aims to influence readers to take a practice or belief.
Uses persuasive techniques (Illustration, Cause and Effect).
To Persuade
To uplift, to make someone feel better or be enlightened.
Aims to reach out regardless of religious affiliation.
Without being hardcore religious, aims to explore themes that resonates with most readers.
To Inspire
Tone used by the writer complements the subject and purpose to which it is written.
This tone is used in academic writing to distinguish it from informal types of writing that use colloquial or slang expressions, such as blogs, personal letters or essays.
Formal
May be used by the writer for non-academic topics.
This tone is more conversational, it is more favored by the readers who prefer a casual and a more intimate approach.
How the writer seems to be speaking directly to the readers in the following example.
Casual
When the writer is expressing a dissatisfaction over certain issues, he or she may use a ______ tone.
Sometimes used to lighten the impact of what could have been a harsh statement.
Also used to heighten the impact of a statement.
Sarcastic
ASPECTS OF A FILM REVIEWED BY CRITICS
Plot
Acting
Cinematography
Musical score
Special Effects
Editing
Script
Sums up the author’s personal impression and critical evaluation of a film and its elements organized in paragraphs.
Film review
Its main purpose is to inform, analyse, convince, and entertain.
Film Review
How to write a movie Review
- A witty title
- Begins with a synopsis Do not include the ending of the film in your narration
- Author’s general impression
- Critique of the author in the body
- Ends with an overall evaluation of the film.
Is the sequence of events logical and entertaining?
Are there twists and turns?
What storytelling techniques were used in the film?
Plot
Were the actors and actresses in character?+
Are their acting compelling?
Do they project their voices well? +
Acting
Are the shots able to contribute to the overall mood or theme the author wishes to convey?
Cinematography
Does the background music contribute to the beauty of the story?
Musical Score
Were there special effects in the movie?
Were these special effects appropriate?
Are they aesthetically pleasing?
Special Effects
Were the scenes logically arranged?
Are there unnecessary scenes in the movie? +
Editing
Were the lines uttered in the movie characteristic of how people would act in the given context?
Are the lines original and catchy, or are they cliché?
Script
Rhetorical Patterns
Descriptive Writing
Persuasive Writing
Critical Writing
Analytical Writing
Crippled
Persons with disability
Autistic/mentally retarded
Persons with intellectual disability
Poor
Financially challenged
Squatters
Informal settlers
Stewardess
Flight attendant
Fireman
Firefighter
Seaman
Seafarer
Parts of a plot
Exposition
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
Scanning
Specific
Skimming
General
- Gives a glimpse of what the paragraph talks about
- Connects to the thesis statement
- only one idea should be contained
Topic Sentence
Browse through the article
Survey
- Ask Pertinent questions
- Annotate the margins
Question
- Answer the questions you have raised.
- Be mentally engaged with what you’re reading.
Read
- Recall important details.
- Summarize important details based on what you remember.
Recite
- Try to answer those questions that you failed to answer correctly.
- Evaluate what you have learned.
Review
