READING Flashcards
it is a way of giving a better explanation
evaluative statement
presents a value of judgement
evaluative statement
to be able to write evaluative statement, you must learn first how to
formulate assertions and counterclaims
in writing assertions, it is important to be
-knowledgeable
-back it all up
-clear and concise
benefits of writing assertions
-develops critical thinking skills
-enhances decision making skills
type of assertion that is claim that can produce evidence through direct experience
fact
referred as a way in which something is done
convention
based on facts
opinion
based on personal choice
preference
are used in writing counterclaims because they minimize the impact of argu
hedges
different forms of hedges
-modal
-frequency adverb
-probability adverb
book reviews allow your audience to
speak, giving them voice
book review
author’s background
social
economic
political conditions
two steps before writing book review
-read the material
-formulate questions about the content
a survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic
literature review
overview of current knowledge
literature review
is the simplest approach to trace the development of the topic
chronological
systematic investigation
research paper