EAPP (1st Quarter) (Prelims) Flashcards
Output of an academic writing is given in an academic setting
Academic Text
Used for publication or presented
Academic Text
Done to obtain an advance degree to a college or university
Dissertation and thesis
short summary of long document
Abstract
work which explains a part of a particular work
Explication
is your stance, claim, point of view or take on a certain topic
Argument
Creates a solid and acceptable argument
Proof
Rottenberg’s element of argument (3)
Claim
Grounds
Warrant
what are the ways these events, words, and people are similar?
Comparison
what are the ways in which they are different?
Contrast
make reader experience the words in your writing
describe
how well something meets a certain standard
Evaluate/Critique
an issue or controversy
discuss
consider all sides of a question with fairly open mind
discuss
What are the value, truth or equality of this essay
Evaluate/Critique
not being asked for any possible interpretation but asked for a best interpretation
Interpret
Bringing your own experience and prior acknowledgment to the reader of the text
react
What are the important points in the text
Summarize
condense a long text into a short one
Summarize
boils away all the examples and nonessential details
Summarize
Blending info from many sources determining which fits together
Synthesize
a stand
Argument
similarities and differences
Compare and contrast
enable a reader to tell whether any even or thing they might encounter falls into the category designated
Define
readers experience the words
describe
OPen minded delivering content
discuss
identifying the north of text
Evaluate/Critique
the meaning and significance of the texr
interpret
attach meaning that is not explicitly states
react
condese a long text into short one without plagirizing
summarize
Blend info from many resources
Synthesize
any writing done to fulfill a
requirement of a college or
university.
Academic text
CHARACTERISTICS OF ACADEMIC
WRITING. (6)
Planning
Outline
Tone
Language
Point of view
Approach
To be analytical and organized
planning
Determine the pertinent information to be included in your paper
Outline
Focal tone: No Jargons, abbreviations or cliches
Tone
Must be clear and precise
Language
to educate on the facts.
not support an opinion.
Point of View
Third person
POint of view
deductive and
Analytical Approach
Approach
For your readers have
to follow the path that
brought you to your
conclusion
Approach
critical in being able to focus
on both research and writing.
Planning
It allows you to evaluate and organize
ideas, find the best evidence to support
them, and give your writing a cohesive,
logical structure.
Planning
not only help formulate
thoughts but will sometimes make aware of
certain relationships between topics.
Outline
refers to the
attitude conveyed in a piece of
writing.
Tone
needs to be
clear and words need to be chosen for
their precision.
Language
indicate personal
experience, evaluation, and/or opinion.
1st Person
to instruct or address the
reader.
2nd Person
to generalize the experience
or situation.
3rd Person
Deductive reasoning is a big part of academic writing as
your readers have to follow the path that brought you to your
conclusion.
Approach
STRUCTURE OF
ACADEMIC
WRITING (3)
INTRODUCTION
Body
Conclusion
grab the reader’s attention and identify the thesis of the paper.
Introduction
main part of the work
body
you re-emphasize the thesis and summarize all the main points
Conclusion
must grab the reader’s attention and
identify the thesis of the paper.
Introduction
This is the main part of the work
and the paragraphs must be
clearly written and be arranged in
a logical order, like
chronologically or in order of
importance.
Body
you re-emphasize
the thesis and summarize all the main
points. The conclusion consists of
one paragraph which shows the final
conclusion to the reader.
Conclusion
This is one of the bases why an author
creates a write up or a piece.
Author’s Purpose
the soul of
the piece that he / she will create.
Author’s Purpose
This purpose is intended to give
information about a subject.
To inform
Authors with this purpose wish to
provide facts that will explain or
teach something to readers.
To inform
This one is to amuse and delight; to
appeal to the reader’s senses and
imagination.
To entertain
Authors with this purpose set out to
captivate or interest the audience.
To entertain
General and Specific Purposes of to Inform 5
To analyze
To Clarify
To Establish
To Discuss
To explain
General and Specific Purposes of to Entertain 3
To amuse
To delight
To frighten
General and Specific Purposes of to persuade 5
To argue against
To argue for
To convince
To criticize
To inspire
refers to the author’s use of
words and writing style to convey his or
her attitude towards a topic.
The Author’s Tone
refers to his or her
position on an issue or, in other words, the
author’s opinion or belief regarding an issue.
An author’s point of view
MEMORIZE THE CHARACTERISTIC OF ACADEMIC WRITING
STUDY BOY
the author’s objective is to convince the reader to agree with the author’s point of view on a subject
To persuade
Facts are given to argue or prove a point to the reader
To persuade
When authors favor one side of an issue, they
are said to have a bias in favor of that side of
the issue.
Author’s Point of View
precise detail that is accurate based on
verifiable evidence, a first-hand account, or the
result of an accepted scientific procedure.
Fact
Fact is
objective
These statements are not subject into
anybody’s thinking, and will only be
changed unless there is a declaration by a
higher authority, or based on studies and
experiments.
Fact
are expressions of an individual’s
sentiments, convictions, or perspectives,
and they may vary from person to person.
Opinions
opinion is.
subjective
These statements are subject into anybody’s
thinking, and will only be changed depending on
different circumstances.
Opinion
DISTINGUISHING
FACT VS. OPINION
Analyzing language
Seeking supporting evidence
Recognizing subjectivity
erroneous detail or statement. It should
be corrected or it can cause
misunderstanding and disbelief.
Incorrect information
It can be checked or corrected with different
trusted sources, agencies and organizations,
authorities and others.
Incorrect information
