eapp lesson 4, 5, and reviewer

Question 1

A _______ is a type of academic and professional
writing that involves forming judgement
about a subject by assessing it based on a
set of criteria in order to determine its
overall value.

Answer 1

critical evaluation essay or a critique

Question 2

considered as a life skill especially in
this day and age of information and
misinformation brought about by the
prevalence of social media.

Answer 2

Purposes of A Critical
Evaluation Paper

Question 3

In the academe:

Answer 3

Gain awareness and knowledge of
the various creative, academic, and
research output in a field of
discipline.

Develop critical thinking by analysing
information and judging its value.

Enhance one’s ability to support
statements through evidence , which
is a must in academic writing

Question 4

IN THE WORKPLACE:

Answer 4

1. Learn to point out
   strengths and
   capitalize on them
   for the benefit of
   your institution
2. Improve the quality
   of services,
   programs, or
   products by
   examining weakness
   in order to improve
   on them
3. Innovate and
   develop new
   services, programs,
   and products
4. Contribute toward
   nation building by
   conceptualizing
   solutions to civic
   concerns

Question 5

Components of
Critical
Evaluation Paper

Answer 5

A well presented subject

A definitive claim

An effective counter argument

Set of acceptable criteria

A well supported judgement

A readable plan

Question 6

Organization of a
Critical
Evaluation Paper

Answer 6

introduction, body, conclusion, References/Works cited

Question 7

The _____ presents the subject and
provides a context for the evaluation.

Answer 7

introduction

Question 8

Two parts of introduction:

Answer 8

General background

Thesis statement

Question 9

The ____ discusses the details of the
evaluation by presenting the following parts:

Criterion

Mini claim/topic sentence

Supporting evidence

Counterargument (if any)

Answer 9

body

Question 10

following parts of body:

Answer 10

Criterion

Mini claim/topic sentence

Supporting evidence

Counterargument (if any)

Question 11

The _____ provides closure to the paper
by way of synthesis and summary.

Answer 11

conclusion

Question 12

parts of conclusion

Answer 12

-Restatement of the claim/thesis

-Summary of the evaluation

• Insights/Implications

Question 13

______ lists all the sources
cited in the paper with complete
copyright/reference details. It should follow a
specific formatting style prescribed by the
instructor.

Answer 13

References/Works cited

Question 14

CRITIQUE PAPER: Format and Procedure

Answer 14

1. Explore Possible Topics
2. Establishing Standards/
   Criteria
3. Doing Field Work
4. Making a Claim

5.Organizing Fieldwork

Question 15

CRITIQUE PAPER: Template

Answer 15

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Hook Statement

B. Brief Summary of the Subject

C. Claim/Thesis Statement

II. Body

Criterion 1 __________________

Description:

Three sub criteria _____________

1.Topic Sentence

2.Supporting Evidence

3.Counterargument (if any)

Criterion 2 __________________

Description:

Three sub criteria _____________

1.Topic Sentence

2.Supporting Evidence

3.Counterargument (if any)

Criterion 3 __________________

Description:

Three sub criteria _____________

1. Topic Sentence
2. Supporting Evidence
3. Counterargument (if any)

III. Conclusion

A. Restatement of the Claim/Thesis

B. Summary of The Evaluation

C. Insights/Implications

Question 16

CRITIQUE PAPER: Tips

Answer 16

1. Write an effective and meaningful
   title.
2. Use the objective point of view in
   writing.
3. Apply nominalization.
4. Avoid clichés.

Question 17

METHODS OF
PARAGRAPH
DEVELOPMENT

Answer 17

1. Definition
2. illustration
3. description
4. Process analysis
5. Compare and contrast
6. Cause and effect
7. CLASSIFICATION

Question 18

It explores a subject matter fully by
presenting both denotation (dictionary
meaning) and connotation and by
distinguishing the subject from other topics
to clearly draw distinction.

Answer 18

Definition

Question 19

it explains or clarifies a subject by presenting
examples to support a general statement.

Answer 19

illustration

Question 20

Transitional markers of illustration:

Answer 20

for example, for instance, to illustrate, another example of this

Question 21

It uses vivid details to allow the readers to
visualize the subject and get the dominant
impression of the text.

Answer 21

description

Question 22

Often adjectives are used in ____

Answer 22

description

Question 23

It shows how to do something or how
something works by analyzing and
presenting the steps in an orderly
sequence.

Answer 23

Process analysis

Question 24

It explains two ideas/objects by showing
their similarities and differences.

Answer 24

Compare and contrast

Question 25

It analyses why something happened and what the consequences are or might be.

Answer 25

Cause and effect

Question 26

It works by clustering objects, people, or events on the basis of their similarities and characteristics thus forming categories.

Answer 26

CLASSIFICATION

Question 27

meaning from dictionary

Answer 27

denotative

Question 28

operational definition of words

Answer 28

connotative

Question 29

illustration is also called____

Answer 29

exemplification

Question 30

in process analysis shows how something works by analyzing and presenting the steps with the help of?

Answer 30

graphic organizer

Question 31

example of graphic organizer

Answer 31

flow chart and ordinals

Question 32

usually used in compare and contrast instead of sentence

Answer 32

venn diagram

Question 33

you could express cause and effect with the use of ____ instead of sentence.

Answer 33

fish bone diagram

Question 34

you could use ____ instead of words in classification.

Answer 34

tree map and hierarchy map

Question 35

main idea is also called ____

Answer 35

thesis statement.

Question 36

Here are few reminders about what a thesis statement is:

Answer 36

1. It is expressed as a complete sentence. Not a phrase, topic, title, or question. 2. It expresses an opinion, attitude or view regarding a topic. 3. It is not a statement of fact or an announcement. 4. It is not too broad nor too specific.

Question 37

The ______ of a text, which usually expressed as the first or last sentence of the first paragraph (introduction) provides an overview of what the passage will be about.

Answer 37

thesis statement

Question 38

Another kind of main idea, which comes from the thesis statement and discusses a more focussed/specific idea, is referred to as?

Answer 38

topic sentence.

Question 39

is usually expressed at the sentence of every paragraph- the unifying thought that is expounded on in the paragraph by using supporting details.

Answer 39

topic sentence

Question 40

PURPOSES AND TYPES OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING

Answer 40

1. To report findings from research endeavours 2. To discuss a concept to a greater populace 3. To formulate a solution to a problem 4. To evaluate programs and personnel

Question 41

Written language is in general objective rather than personal.

Answer 41

objectivity

Question 42

It therefore has fewer words that refer to the writer or the reader.

Answer 42

objectivity

Question 43

This means that the main emphasis should be on the information that you want to give and the arguments you want to make, rather than you.

Answer 43

objectivity

Question 44

In any kind of academic writing you do, it is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making.

Answer 44

hedging

Question 45

In general this means that in an essay you should avoid colloquial words and expressions.

Answer 45

formality

Question 46

For that reason, academic writing tends to use nouns (and adjectives), rather...

Answer 46

\objectivity

Question 47

Different subjects prefer to do this in different ways.

Answer 47

hedging

Question 48

Spotting the ____ helps prepare the readers for the content of the material and allows them to activate their prior knowledge about the topic.

Answer 48

thesis statement

Question 49

The ____ of a text refers to the most important concept the writer wishes to impart to the readers.

Answer 49

main idea/thesis statement

Question 50

in academic writing we should be? to prove the hypothesis/theory

Answer 50

1. we can't be biased 2. only facts

Question 51

what is KISS

Answer 51

keep it straight and simple

Question 52

refers to the degree of formality of language use.

Answer 52

Register

Question 53

pertains to the writer’s attitude or treatment of the subject matter.

Answer 53

Tone

Question 54

To achieve formality, keep this in mind:

Answer 54

1. Avoid contractions. 2. Avoid figurative language 3. Observe rules in writing numbers and acronyms. Rule #1 – Numbers <100 should be written in words. Rule #2 – Numbers >100 should be written in numbers. Rule #3 – Acronyms are not accepted. 4. Avoid Slang and colloquial expressions. 5. Consider the type, purpose, and reader of the written output in choosing the appropriate point of view.

Question 55

The writer avoids expressing personal opinions about the subject matter and resort to facts presenting evidence.

Answer 55

OBJECTIVITY

Question 56

In objectivity Avoid expressions like? and use third person only

Answer 56

I believe, in my opinion, I think

Question 57

Any type of academic and professional writing generally follows an organized structure and format, which guides the readers in understanding the text.

Answer 57

STRUCTURE

Question 58

Practice of caution between facts and claims.

Answer 58

hedging

Question 59

A technique used by an author by resorting to tentative language.

Answer 59

hedging