LQ1 Flashcards
• A systematic illustration of ideas taken from a text you’ve read
• Provides an overview of a text
• May be used to summarize information from an academic paper
• May also be used to simplify information about your research papers dur defense
Graphic Organizers
The spaces of the circle are where differences are written, overlapping space in the middle is where the similarities are written
Venn Diagram
illustrates differences between concepts
T-Chart
modified version of a t-chart, like a bulleted list
Data Retrieval Chart
contains missing elements
Data storage chart
chart containing What you know, What you want to know and What you learned
KWL Chart
shows sequence in events, steps in a process, or cause and effect
Flow Chart
shows causes and effects
Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Diagram)
shows minor topics arising from a major topic
Idea Web
shows hierarchy of concepts
Pyramid
show sequencing of events
Timeline
shows relationship among 3 elements that are dependent of one another
Fire Triangle
fear of the blank sheet, page fright, writing without the muse
writers block
opposite of writers block
writers itch
remind yourself of what you have accomplished
listing your achievements
think of relevant ideas
brainstorm
write one part at a time
divide large tasks
do NOT entertain the feeling of not wanting to write
concede its existence
best ideas comes when the mind is rested
read for a break
prepare yourself to write when the specific time comes
establish a routine
commit a time for writing
show up for work
do NOT think that what you have written is bad
cope with badness
create an environment conducive for writing
reinvent your space
ask yourself the purpose as to why you are writing
go back to the start
• serves as a dumping site of the writer - tool where the writer dispo: may get in the way of writing
Is not something that the writer may use for his actual message - d before a writer starts writing
• Piece of writing that is made up of 3 pages - takes a writer’s mind o are not related to his writing task
Morning pages
How long is language training in writing
12 years
How long is language training in reading
6-8 years
How long is language training in speaking
1-2 years
How long is language training in listening
0- few hours
• Type of text that discusses or clarifies the “whatness” of idea/term
• Starts with a definition, either formal or informal, of the term or the concept and proceeds with an expanded definition and analytic description of the aspects of the concept
Concept paper
proposed idea that may not be detailed yet, but somehow provides a framework
project proposal
articulate the activities for the proposed project, gives details in how you plan to implement the project
CLEAR
based on facts, justifies how it supports the group’s causes
ACCURATE & OBJECTIVE
illustrate the significance of the idea, establishes the activity’s worth to the company
ACCESSIBLE
provide a logical presentation of a research idea, it follows a format
CONCISE
represent the goals of the group, team objectives, easy to understand and pronounce, creative and professional, easy to remember and recognize
Project Title
argument in favor of implementing the proposed project by your organization, a detailed explanation of why the project is required in the area, describes issues and problems the community is facing and how your organization and the proposed project will address them with the funding support expected from the donor
Rationale
descriptions of expectations to be satisfied at successful completion of the proiect or its certain stage or activity, within a certain period of time and at certain cost
Objectives of the Project
A piece of writing on a particular subject often expressing one’s point of view written in paragraphs to discuss or highlight several points
Essay
catch the interest of readers
Title
introduces the thesis statement, provides an idea of what to expect from the essay, gives background information
Introduction
justifies main idea, provides supporting details, justifies the thesis statement
Body
summarizes everything that has been discussed, reviews main points
Conclusion
piece of writing used to convince readers to an argument or claim about a particular topic (showing facts, presenting action to avoid)
Argumentative Essay
writing with intention to convince or influence readers to believe an idea that leads to action, shares some similarities with argumentative essay, but they have their own differences. It is also not to be mistaken with manipulation.
Persuasive Essay
state the opinion of the editors and publishers news organizations
Editorial
opinionated article written by the community that is submitted to a newspaper for publication
Op-Ed (Opposite-Editorial)
letters sent to print and Internet publications to express opinions in response to previously published articles (shorter, and much direct) by the publisher
Letters to the Editor
evaluate items and activities, such as books, movies, plats, and music from the writer’s point of view
Reviews
paid announcements that try to convince people to buy or do something
Advertisement
uses emotional appeal and often biased, false, or misleading information to persuade people to think or act ir a certain way
Propaganda
states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources
Argument/Claim
argument (point/reason/view/evidence) that your opponent would make. It tries to explain why you are wrong
Counterargument/Counterclaim
rebuttal when you respond directly to your opponent’s argument/point to
explain/show how/why they are wrong. Simply disproving an opposing argument
Refutation
response to some sort of prompt. The prompt may be a question, a
current event, or a form of media, including movies or video clips. It is a popular academic assignment because it requires thoughtful reading, research, and writing.
Reaction Paper
genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a
work or concept
Critique
Parts of a Critique Paper (IBC)
- article and its author, your main point (evaluation of the article)
Introduction
Parts of a Critique Paper (IBC):
- summary of the issues, author’s key assumptions, your perspective on these
assumptions and basis/criteria used
Body
Parts of a Critique Paper (IBC):
- overall evaluation of the work, a summary of the key reasons, identified
during the critical evaluation, why this evaluation was formed, Sometimes: recommendations for improvement
Conclusion
analyzing, anticipating, adapting
Prewriting
researching, organizing, composing
Writing
revising, proofreading, evaluating
Revising
must be realistic, timely, appropriate, acceptable
Defining Purpose
the decision makers or opinion holders
Primary Holders
number of people to be addressed and how the message needs to be written
Size and composition
what the audience knows and does not know
Understanding level
positive, negative, or neutral
Probable reaction
bits and pieces of the actual message are considered
Good relationships
it is communicated in the company including different ranks, from highest to the lowest ranks
Vertical Articulation
it is communicated within the ranks of those who are involved
Horizontal articulation
states that a sender should select a medium of appropriate richness to communicate the desired message or fulfill a specific task
Media Richness Theory
finding info on the topic
Researching
arranging info logically, randomly enumerating ideas (scratchlist), identifying
the major and minor points (outline)
Organizing
transforming (effective sentences, structures, errors)
Composing
contains the COMPANY NAME, ADDRESS AND CONTACT NUMBER
Letterhead
contains THE DATE WHEN THE LETTER WAS SENT
Date Line
contains FULL NAME OF THE RECIPIENT, POSITION IN THE COMPANY, NAME OF THE COMPANY, & ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY
Inside Address
contains DEAR FOLLOWED BY THE SURNAME OF THE RECIPIENT FOLLOWED BY A COLON, OR A COMMA
Salutation
THE MESSAGE ITSELF CONTAINING THE OPENING, BODY, AND CLOSING
Content
WORDS SUCH AS SINCERELY, RESPECTFULLY, VERY TRULY YOURS, & OTHERS
Complimentary Close
FULL NAME OF THE SENDER FOLLOWED BY HIS POSITION IN THE COMPANY
Signature Line
THE INITIALS OF THE WRITER & SENDER’S NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS
Reference Initials
written to respond in an info request
Reply
written by client to identify a problem with the product or service
Claim
written in response of the claim/complaint
Adjustment
interaction between & among company representatives
Internal organizational communication (Vertical)
interaction between company and outsiders
External organizational communication (Horizontal)
