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RWS Exam Flashcards

1
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Summary that gives the essential features of a text
Shows how the parts of a text are related to one another

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Outline

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Helps in better understanding the reading material
Allows to better remember the information that was read

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Reading Outline

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number of ranks in the hierarchy of information in the reading

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Levels

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main topic/division

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FIRST LEVEL (Roman Numeral)

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subtopics/topic sentences

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SECOND LEVEL (Capital Letters)

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4
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supporting details/evidences

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THIRD LEVEL (Arabic Numerals)

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Contains fundamental points and the different details that support them.

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Writing Outline

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specific, supporting points

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FOURTH LEVEL (Lowercase Letters) (Writing Outline)

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6
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A group of sentences that deals with one particular idea

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Paragraph

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Fundamental rule in paragraph

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only one idea should be discussed per paragraph

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6
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contains the main idea of the paragraph or main point that supports the thesis statement

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TOPIC SENTENCES

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elaborates the topic sentences; ranges from facts, examples/instances

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SUPPORTING DETAILS

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Simple List of ideas that take form of words and phrases; are good for their brevity (exact words)

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Scratch Outline

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Topic sentence should be elaborated using concrete evidence, different examples relevant facts, & specific details

Specific details help to capture interest, understand the message, and convince the reader about the validity of the topic sentence

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Adequate Development

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moreover, furthermore, next, also, etc.

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Sequence

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Use sentences to define the subject matter; are good for their use of specific details.

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Sentence Outline

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All sentences of the paragraph are related to the topic sentence
Paragraph should end and begin with 1 focus
Details have a clear &consistent connection to the topic sentences

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Unity

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Sentences are arranged in a logical manner, making the reader understand easily
Achieved when ideas flow smoothly within and between paragraphs
Through the use of logical order & signal devices

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Coherence

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for instance, specifically, for example, etc.

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Illustration

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first, before, afterward, after, immediately

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Time

10
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words that give readers an idea of how the points in your paragraphs are progressing.

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Signal Devices

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above, next to, below, behind, beside

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Space

10
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  • similarly, also, in the same way, still, etc.
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Comparison

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but, despite, however, even though, yet, etc

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Contrast

12
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because , then, so, etc.

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Cause and Effect

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thus, therefore, in short, etc

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Conclusion

14
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Words similar in meaning to important words/phrases that prevent tedious repetitions

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Synonyms

14
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Keep continuity & highlight important ideas

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Repetitions

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Connect readers to the original word that the pronouns replace

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Pronouns

15
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Using similar sentence structures
Commonly uses “and”, “or”

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Parallelism

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Going back through the whole draft and improving/clarifying the writing subject’s meaning

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Revisions

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big idea/important massage, audience, purpose, form, coherence, strengths & weaknesses

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Essay Revision Checklist

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More meticulous of process of clarifying meaning by revising each word and line of the draft
Includes grammar, s-v agreement, punctuations, etc.

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Editing

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STEPS IN REVISING A DRAFT

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Take a bird’s eye view of your draft to re-read it as a whole.
Check if you have attained your writing purpose (to entertain, to enlighten, to persuade, etc).

Reviewing your draft portion by portion and adding in, filtering, and re-organizing content according to form and flow.

What you will be keeping in mind now are the relationships between sections of the draft.

18
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Specifically targets a social issue, not only to address inequalities, but more importantly, to effect social change.

An academic essay considered to be a variant of the research and persuasive paper.

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Position Paper

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Entails a tedious preparation, long hours of working, and meticulous writing

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Research Paper

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Are documents that are written for problem solving, service provision, event planning, or equipment selling.
Used for internal and external purposes.

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Project Proposals

20
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Brainstorm available sources once a narrowed down research topic has been decided to work on.

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Browse through available Research Materials

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If you want to try researching on something beyond your comfort zone, go for what your curiosity leads you to. Explore things that interest you such as your hobbies.

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Try something that piques your interest

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You will know what your sources are and where to find them. You already have your own insights & assumptions before you even start your research

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Work with a familiar subject

21
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Can be from primary & secondary sources, and apply strategies learned from writing a research paper.
One of the characteristics of an effective proposal is being well-researched.

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Gathering Data

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Parts of the proposal can be used to serve as a guide in the organization or use an outline to structure the discussion more effectively
A proposal becomes more effective if the information is clearly organized.

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Organizing Data

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Draft the proposal by filling out the parts of the proposal with the relevant data.

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Writing the Proposal

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Reviewing the proposal for accuracy and organization before sending it out
A good proposal will be comprehensive & will put your organization in the best light

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Revising the Proposal

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