Lesson 9: Book Review and Article Critiques

Question 1

describes and evaluates a work of fiction or nonfiction and offers the
book’s overall purpose, structure, style of narration to the unknown readers. It tells
not only what a book is about, but also how successful it is at what it is trying to do.
It is a sneak peek at a book, not a summary.

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book review

Question 2

skills needed in writing a book review

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describing, analyzing, and expressing

Question 3

a review should not be less than

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100 words

Question 4

longer books usually ask for reviews with more than

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500 words

Question 5

a type of academic essay that examines what has already
been written about a topic. As a collection of published research about your topic by
recognized scholars and researchers, it is a way for you to examine also what has
already been done in regard to your research question or problem. Likewise, it
summarizes and synthesizes the conducted research driven by guiding principles.
Although, it is not a research paper, it provides background for your problem and a
rationale for your research

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literature review

Question 6

literature review consists of the following components

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introduction, main body, conclusion, and references

Question 7

• Defines the topic and the scope being considered
• Notes intentional exclusions
• States the general findings of the review and the availability of the sources

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introduction

Question 8

• Organizes the evaluation of the sources whether chronologically or
  thematically
• Showcases the critical summary and evaluation of the research’s premise,
  methodology, and conclusion
• Uses grammatical connectors, relational words or phrases and transitional
  devices

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main body

Question 9

• Summarizes the key findings of the review
• Offers the reviewer’s justification of the conducted research

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conclusion

Question 10

• Reflects the in-text citations
• Contains complete and correct citations

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references

Question 11

four literature review strategies

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summary, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation

Question 12

State briefly the argument and
main points of relevant research

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summary

Question 13

Combine ideas in order to form an integrated
theory or system through critical evaluation,
compare/contrast, etc.

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synthesis

Question 14

Examine closely the elements or
structure of the research

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analysis

Question 15

Assess the research based on the criteria or
rubric that you choose, state, and explain.
Support it with another similar research.

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evaluation

Question 16

a long, formal essay, usually five to fifteen pages in length,
which presents the writer’s views and findings on a chosen subject. However, it is
not just a long composition which follows the principles of good writing. It is a
scholarly work and not just a collection of notes lifted from many different sources
and strung together, one after the other.

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research report

Question 17

components of a research report

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title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, (conclusion), references,

Question 18

It reflects the content and emphasis of the project described in the report.
Similarly, it should be as short as possible, including essential key words.

Answer 18

title

Question 19

It is an overview of the research study and is typically two to four paragraphs
in length containing 200-300 words. Think of it as an executive and technical
summary that distills the key elements of the remaining sections into a few
sentences.

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abstract

Question 20

It provides the key question that the researcher is attempting to answer and
a review of any literature that is relevant. In addition, the researcher will provide a
rationale of why the research is important and will present a hypothesis that
attempts to answer the key question. Lastly, it should contain a summary of the key
question following the completion of the research.

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introduction

Question 21

This is arguably the most important section for two reasons: (1) it allows
readers to evaluate the quality of the research, and (2) it provides the details by which
another researcher may replicate and validate the findings. Typically, the information in the methodology section is arranged in chronological order with the most
important information on top of each section.

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methodology

Question 22

In longer research papers, this section contains the data and perhaps
a short introduction. Ideally, the interpretation of the data and the analysis is
reserved for the discussion section.

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results

Question 23

This section is where the results of the study are interpreted and evaluated
against the existing body or literature. In addition, should there be any anomalies
found in the results, this is where the authors point them out. Finally, it is an attempt
to connect the results to the bigger picture and show how the results might be
applied.

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discussion

Question 24

This section provides a list of each author and paper cited in the research
report. Any fact, idea, or direct quotation used in the report should be cited and
referenced.

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references

Question 25

a document that is written for problem solving, service
provision, event planning, or equipment selling. Generally, proposals are used to
convince the reader to do what the proposal suggests, such as buying goods or
services, funding a project, or implementing a program. Proposals in the professional
world are used for internal (within an organization) and external (from one
organization to another) purposes. They are ways of generating income for companies
or seeking funding for projects. This is provided to the sponsor of the project for
approval.

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project proposal

Question 26

guidelines to writing a proposal

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gathering the data, organizing the data, writing the proposal, and revising the proposal

Question 27

One of the characteristics of an effective proposal is being
well- researched. It needs concreted data to back up its claims so it can become
more credible. You can gather data from primary and secondary sources, and
apply the strategies that you learned in writing a research paper in the previous
lessons.

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gathering the data

Question 28

A proposal becomes more effective if the information on it
is clearly organized. You can use the parts of the proposal to guide you in your
organization, or use an outline to structure your discussion more effectively.

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organizing the data

Question 29

Fill out the parts of the proposal with the relevant data.

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writing the proposal

Question 30

Make sure to review your proposal for accuracy and
organization before you send it out. A good proposal will be comprehensive and
will put your organization in the best light.

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revising the proposal

Question 31

parts of the project proposal

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introduction (rationale, objectives, benefits) and project description (methodology, schedule, budget)

Question 32

This part provides the background necessary for understanding the
project.

Answer 32

introduction

Question 33

this identifies the problem to be addressed and shows the need to
solve it.

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rationale

Question 34

these reveal what the project intends to achieve in terms of results.
It also gives the reader an idea of the intended solution.

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objectives

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Good objectives are ___

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SMART

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SMART stands for

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specific, measurable, attainable, results oriented, and bound within a specific time frame

Question 37

This section gives specific information about the project itself. It
indicates how the project will address the identified problem through its parts:

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project description

Question 38

this entails the different activities, the project will take on,
including the manpower (i.e., the people involved and their duties), resources
to be utilized and the expanded output.

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methodology

Question 39

this discusses the task duration and expected start and end dates
of each activity in the project.

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schedule

Question 40

this presents an analysis of all the costs anticipated in the project,
which can be itemized or shown as a whole, depending on the needs of the
project.

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budget

Question 41

a composition that highlights an opinion of an author or
specified entity about an issue. As a debate, it presents one side of an arguable
opinion and persuades the readers or audience that the author has a well-founded
knowledge about the issue.

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position paper

Question 42

After choosing the argument to take, you must present relevant

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supporting evidence

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examples of supporting evidence

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factual knowledge, statistical inferences, informed opinions, and personal testimony

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valid and verifiable information

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factual knowledge

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conclusions drawn from data gathered

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statistical inferences

Question 46

based on knowledge of the facts and carefully
considered principle, and rely on evidence instead of limited personal
experience

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informed opinions

Question 47

personal or first-hand experience of the writer
or knowledgeable party

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personal testimony

Question 48

components of a position paper

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introduction, body, conclusion

Question 49

identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the
author’s position on that issue.

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introduciton

Question 50

contains the central argument and can be further broken up into
different sections

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body

Question 51

restating the key points and when applicable, suggest resolution to
the issue.

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conclusion

Question 52

parts of the introduction

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background information and thesis

Question 53

parts of the body

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counter argument, argument, and rebuttal

Question 54

parts of the conclusion

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restate thesis and plan of action