Raw Final Term Flashcards
Guidelines on Writing a College Application Letter
- Indicate why you want to attend this particular school.
- State your academic Guidelines on Writing a College Application Letter interests.
- Express how the school is a good fit for your academic interests and long-term goals.
- Describe your academic achievements and other particular interests.
- Mention any connections you have to the school.
- Be concise and straightforward.
- Use simple language.
• comes from valid and reliable sources or references
• is a set of information that is true and serves as grounds for belief to prove something.
Evidence
Steps in Writing Each Part of a Book Review
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
These include academic, musical or athletic recognitions, and the like.
Other Achievement or Awards
is a type of formal letter that is written as one seeks admission to college, sometimes specifically stating his or her intended course to take.
College application letter
includes data that present a person’s experience or observation. These pieces of evidence are used with another type of evidence to support the observation stated
Anecdotal Evidence
Functional Resume Template/Format
• Name and contact information
• Summary
• Skills grouped by theme
• Any relevant professional experience
• Education
is a type of assertion that can easily be verified through various sources such as direct experience testimonies of witnesses verified observations and results of research
Fact
Reverse chronological resume template
- Contact information
- Resume summary or resume objective
- Work experience
- Education
- Skills
- Additional sections
includes data that present authorized and professional testimonies about a certain topic from the people who are experts on the related field of the subject.
Testimonial Evidence
Standard plain ??? such as Times New Roman, Arial, Verdana, and Courier New.
Font Style
includes data that present a comparison of two different things to prove a certain point.
Analogical Evidence
Is a type of assertion that is very subjective in nature early based on the choice of a certain person or a group of people. It does not require any evidence or proof as it may vary from one person to another.
Preference
All the details are typically presented in reverse chronological order. Observe the following format:
- Title or position
- Name of organization
- Inclusive dates of participation
Professional Affiliations or Organizations
• refers to a word or a phrase that serves the purpose of minimizing the negative impact of a criticism stated in a counterclaim.
• may come in the form of modals, adverbs of frequency, and adverbs of probability.
Hedge
the details are typically presented in reverse chronological order. It may also include details about a person’s internships or volunteer works. It observes the following format:
-Job title or position
-Name and location of the company
-Dates of Employment
-Brief Description of position
-Accomplishments that are relevant to the position being applied for
Work and Related Experience
This style is a combination of reverse chronological and functional style. In this style, the skills and experiences are presented first before the employment history. It still highlights the person’s capabilities more than his or her work history. This style is typically used by those people who have already gained many relevant experiences and now aim to apply for a higher or senior position in a company.
Combination style
Styles Used in Writing Resume
- Reverse chronological style
- Functional style
- Combination Style
In this style, the details about a person’s work history or relevant experiences are arranged from the most recent to the previous ones. This is the most commonly used style of résumé. It is typically used when applying for a job similar to the previous one.
Reverse chronological style
Types of Assertion
- Fact
- Convention
- Opinion
- Preference
This style focuses on a person’s experiences, skills, and abilities rather than on his or her work history. It also highlights the professional capabilities of a person that are needed and relevant for the job being applied for. This style is typically used by fresh graduates.
Functional style
A ??? is a one-page document attached to the resume. It gives a summary of an applicant’s strengths and abilities that are related to the job post being applied for.
Cover letter
In this style, the elements in the letter are not fully aligned to the left or right. Paragraphs are not indented. To indicate a new paragraph, a line is skipped.
Modified Block Style
This style is similar with modified block style. Its only difference is that its paragraphs are indented. To indicate a new paragraph, a line is skipped in this style.
Indented Style
Components and Outline of a Résumé
• Contact Information
• Personal Summary or Objective Statement
• Educational Background
• Work and Related Experience
• Seminar and/or Trainings
• Professional Affiliations or Organizations
• Skills
• Other Achievement or Awards
• References
includes data that present numbers to prove a point. These pieces of evidence are usually the results of surveys.
Statistical Evidence
Guide questions that you may use when writing a book critique
- What is the title of the book that you have read? Include details such as publishing year, publishing house, etc.
- Who is the author? You may include details about the author such as his/her career and life, previous notable works, and other relevant achievements.
- What is the book all about? What is the story?
- What can you say about the author’s writing and his/her techniques?
- What messages do the book/story relay to its readers?
- What is your favorite part of the story/book?
- Are there other parts that are unique, interesting, and/or significant in the story/book? What are these?
- What is good/bad about the book?
- Who do you think should read the book?
- What are your other takeaways from this story/book?
Varies per line and per element
Spacing Between Letter Elements
Is a type of assertion that must have packs as its foundation is commonly open to arguments it is harder to verify as compared to facts.
Opinion
is a document intentionally created to present one’s personal background, academic achievements, skills and accomplishments, mainly to apply for a certain position in a company.
Résumé
Begin with a short summary of the content of the book. Then, critique the content by presenting personal reactions and opinions about the book. Include your analysis and evaluation of the book.
Body
Any soft and/or hard skills.
Skills
Characteristics of an effective Book Critique
- Must report what the book does. (what’s the purpose of the book?
- Must judge how well the author has done his/her job.
- Must provide enough evidence from the book itself to support or illustrate judgement.
- Must be fair in his evaluation. Personal prejudices should NOT come in a way of the book appraisal.
Include your opinion on whether the readers will have a worthwhile time in reading the book or not. Discuss about the strongest and weakest points of the book.
Conclusion
All the details are typically presented in reverse chronological order. This should only include those which are relevant to the position being applied for. Observe the following format:
- Title of ???
-Location
-Dates of ???
Seminars and/or Training
This may be composed of three to five people. It observes the following format:
- Name of the presented ???
- Relationship of the ???
- Organization or company
- Contact information
References
• must be supported by the evidence to be solid enough to disprove or rebut the claims presented by the writer
• are claims made to offset or oppose the claims presented in a text.
Counterclaim
10 to 12
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are statements declared to express someone’s side or belief on a certain idea and are backed up by evidence to be more solid.
Assertion
It summarizes your goal/s in seeking a job that is related to the position you are applying for. This may also include his or her career overview, and relavant skills and abilities which are stated in a few lines
Personal Summary or Objective Statement
All the details about it are typically presented in reverse chronological order. Observe this format:
-School name- This should not be abbreviated
-School location- Include only the town/city and province
-Degree and/or major
-Date of graduation- Include only the month and year
-Achievements- Include only those that are relevant to the position
Educational Background
Is a type of assertion that is socially accepted at a certain place during a certain period of time. These depends on existing laws, rules, usage, customs, traditions, and norms.
Convention
In this style, all of the elements in the letter are aligned to the left and there are no indentions. Paragraphs are not indented. To indicate a new paragraph, a line is skipped.
Block Style
is a type of academic paper that goes beyond summarizing the content of a book. It extends to the analysis and evaluation of the content of a book and the articulation of comments that may raise arguments or points to consider about the book itself.
- It usually ranges from 250 to 750 words
- It is a critical assessment, analysis, or evaluation of work.
Book Review
In writing the ???, provide a brief description of the book. This may include the name of the author, the title of the book, its theme, plot, and genre. It may also include a thesis statement, as long as it is supported with arguments.
Introduction
Styles Observed in Writing a Letter for Professional Correspondence
- Block Style
- Modified Block Style
- Indented Style
1 inch to 1.5 inch on each side
Margin
Combination Resume Template
• Name and Contact Information
• Summary
• Skills and abilities
• Professional experience
• Education
• Awards
General Format in Writing a Letter for Professional Correspondence
- Margin
- Font Style
- Font size
- Spacing Between Letter Elements
Types of Textual Evidence
- Statistical Evidence
- Testimonial Evidence
- Anecdotal Evidence
- Analogical Evidence
It presents the person’s name, address, phone number, and email address.
Contact Information
