Q4: Lesson 2 | Purposeful Writing Flashcards

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looks at the quality, meaning, and significance of a work of literature. It is a reaction paper – focusing on purpose, content, and authority – in which strengths and weaknesses of the material are analyzed.

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A book/article review

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It should examine what the author has tried to do, evaluate how well the author has succeeded, and presents evidence to support this evaluation.

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A book/article review

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is a brief, concisely written synopsis of the book/article.

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summary

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restates the author’s main point, purpose, intent, and supporting details in your own words.

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summary

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are written to help you gain a better grasp of the original, as well as show that you have read and understand the assigned material.

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summaries

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is a detailed evaluation of the thesis (arguments) presented by the author.

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analysis

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is a critical analysis and summary of published research and scholarly articles, books, and other sources related to a specific research topic or question.

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A literature review

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is to provide a comprehensive overview of the existing research on a topic, to identify gaps and inconsistencies in the literature, and to inform the development of a research project or proposal.

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The purpose of a literature review

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typically involves a systematic search and selection of relevant sources, followed by a careful reading and evaluation of each source’s content and methodology.

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A literature review

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may include a synthesis of the findings from the selected sources, as well as an assessment of the quality and credibility of the research.

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A literature review

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is often a key component of research papers, theses, and dissertations in academic and scientific disciplines.

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The literature review

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A forecast of key topics or texts that will appear in the review

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introduction

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Potentially, a description of how you found sources and how you analyzed them for inclusion and discussion in the review (more often found in published, standalone literature reviews than in lit review sections in an article or research paper)

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introduction

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An introductory paragraph that explains what your working

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introduction

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is an expanded paper that presents interpretations and analyses of a phenomenon based on experiments and previous information so that readers can better understand it.

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Research report

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It also presents evidence, puts it into shape, gives conclusions and recommendations.

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Research report

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reflects the content and emphasis of the project described in the report

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title

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an overview of the research study and is typically two to four paragraphs in length containing 200-300 words

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provides the key question that the researcher is attempting to answer and a review of any literature that is relevant

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introduction

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the researchers will provide a rationale of why the research is important and will present a hypothesis that attempts to answer the key question

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introduction

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it should contain a summary of the key question following the completion of the research

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introduction

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most important section of a research report

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methodology

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it allows reader to evaluate the quality of the research

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methodology

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provides the details by which another researcher may replicate and validate the findings

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methodology

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contains data and perhaps a short intro

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is where the results of the study are interpreted and evaluated against the existing body or literature

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discussion

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provides a list of each author and paper cited in the research report

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references

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is a document that is written for problem solving, service provision, event planning, or equipment selling.

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project proposal

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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.

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project proposal

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provides the background necessary for understanding the project

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introduction

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

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reveal what the project intends to achieve in terms of results

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objectives

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gives the reader an idea of the intended solution

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objectives

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these show what the reader can gain from the proposal, which may be improvements in processes or systems, etc

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Is a written document that presents an individual or organization’s stance or perspective on a particular issue or topic.

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position paper

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It aims to persuade the reader to support the writer’s position by providing evidence-based arguments and supporting facts.

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position paper

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are often used in advocacy, political, or policy-making contexts, as they provide a clear and concise statement of an individual or organization’s position on a particular issue.

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position paper

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They are commonly written by advocacy groups, government agencies, or interest groups to influence policy decisions or public opinion.

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position paper

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can also be used in academic settings, such as in a debate or class assignment, to present and defend a particular position on a topic.

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position paper

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gives specific information about the project itsef

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project description

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indicates how the project will address the identified problem

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project description

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entails the different activities, project will take on including the manpower, resources to be utilized and the expanded output

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methodology

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

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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