LESSON 6 - PURCOM Flashcards
It refers to the process of conveying a message though the written symbols.
Written Communication
In other words, any message exchanged between two or more persons that make use of written words is called as?
Written Communication
Steps on writing an essay: TOTIMBSECA
- Decide on the topic
- Prepare an outline or diagram of
your ideas - Formulate a thesis statement
- Write the introduction
- Decide on the main points
- Write the body
- Write the supporting ideas
- Elaborate on the supporting ideas
- Write the conclusion
- Add information, when needed,
upon editing and proofreading.
This explains the meaning of a
concept or an idea by showing the
details, giving examples, describing,
analyzing using symbols, antonyms.
Definition
This explains technical terms
and jargon to prepare the intended
reader for the topic to be discussed.
Definition
This breaks down information into parts in order to simplify a concept or to explain a series of things by discussing their individual parts.
Classification
This describes a series of
connected actions chronologically,
in which the outcome is a product,
a natural phenomenon, a
mechanical process, or an effect of
some kind.
Process
This discusses the reason of a state,
condition, or a phenomenon and its
consequences or results.
Comparison and contrast
This tells a story in the
order of occurrence.
Narration
According to …., an essay
may be anchored on a…
Adlous Huxle, three-poled
frame of reference.
The three poled frame
Personal, Concrete-particular, and abstract-universal
When a writer utilizes autobiography to be able to describe what he wants to convey.
Personal (autobiographical)
When a writer anchors
his judgments and perceptions on
relevant and factual data.
Concrete-particular (objective
factual)
when a writer relies on better abstractions than on personal experiences or facts
Abstract-universal
Three major reason why essays are written
To inform, To explain, To persuade
This essay presents an
argument for the following reasons: Convince, influence, and persuade
The opinion essay
The building blocks of formulating argument
Claims, Reasons, and Evidence
▪ Verifiable statements or
facts issues or faith or belief
▪ Matters of simple opinion
or personal taste
Claims
▪ Must be supported by
reasons that the audience will accept.
Reasons
- Support
- Facts
- Statistics
- Examples
- Authorities
- Anecdote
- Case studies
- Actual evidences
Evidence
Format of an opinion essay
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion
- Establish an argument that exists by discussing its background, Take a position (thesis).
Introduction
Provide evidence/s to defend your position. Refute the position with evidence paragraphs.
Body
Restate your position in terms of the argument defended or refuted,
Conclusion
The foundation for effectively
communicating through written materials.
Mastering the basic structure in essay
writing