LO 1 Flashcards
What is the main purpose of evaluating a text?
To determine its suitability for a purpose, such as inclusion in a research assignment or as a guide or learning material.
What aspects should be evaluated in a text?
Purpose, accuracy, sufficiency, relevance, tone, language, and structure.
How can you evaluate the accuracy of a text?
By corroborating information through additional research, examining the author’s expertise, and checking if the information is backed by reliable sources.
What is sufficiency in the context of evaluating a text?
It refers to whether the text presents enough information to logically and convincingly achieve its aims, especially for its target audience.
How can you identify the tone of a text?
By analyzing the language and style, considering if it is sarcastic, persuasive, pleading, or patronizing, and seeing if it suits the intended audience.
What is the significance of evaluating the structure and presentation of a text?
Structure and presentation, including headings, subheadings, and paragraphing, aid in the flow and comprehension of the text, enhancing its effectiveness.
What does the tone of a text convey?
Tone conveys the author’s attitude and can impact how the message is perceived, influencing whether the text’s aims are achieved.
How can language affect the accessibility of a text for its target audience?
The use of jargon, acronyms, or complex language can make a text less accessible, whereas clear, simple language enhances understanding.
What are the different purposes of a text?
To entertain, persuade, convey a personal point of view, highlight an issue, or inform/educate.
How can you identify a persuasive text?
It uses bias towards positive points, words of praise, and arguments supporting the writer’s viewpoint, often with an enthusiastic tone.
What are some examples of texts meant to entertain or amuse?
Jokes, witty comments, cartoons, funny descriptions, and puns.
What is a key feature of texts that aim to inform or educate?
They include clear language, factual information, statistics, charts, and often refer readers to other sources of information.
How can a text highlight an issue effectively?
By presenting facts, dramatic statements, and questions that provoke thought and awareness.
What is the role of personal point of view in a text?
It expresses personal reactions and opinions, often using “I” to describe feelings and reactions.
How do you assess the sufficiency of an article?
By checking if it covers relevant points, includes enough information, and presents a balanced view.
Why is it important to justify your arguments by referring to the text?
It provides evidence for your evaluation, supporting your analysis with specific examples.
What steps can you take to evaluate the accuracy of information?
Identify the author, examine the findings, check for bias, analyze the argument, and verify the publisher’s credibility.
How does tone impact the reader’s perception of a text?
Tone can influence how the message is received, potentially persuading, antagonizing, or engaging the reader.
What does the relevance of an article depend on?
Whether the article stays within its topic and covers points pertinent to its aims and audience.
How can the presentation of a text affect its evaluation?
The use of layout, headings, color, images, and formatting can enhance or distract from the content, affecting the text’s clarity and effectiveness.
