Creative Writing Group Exercise

Study Notes

Academic writing requires knowing text structure for better comprehension and flow of ideas.
Key components of a paragraph include the topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding, and/or transitional sentences.
The topic sentence presents the main idea, while supporting sentences develop it. The concluding sentence summarizes and transitions to new concepts.

A standard essay is composed of three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
The body of the essay is typically longer than both the introduction and conclusion.
Short essays can have one to three paragraphs in the body; longer essays may require additional paragraphs.

A strong introduction should:
- Introduce the topic and provide context.
- Offer background information and outline objectives.
- Include a thesis statement at the end as a transition to the body.

The body must:
- Present and analyze research data.
- Thoroughly discuss the evidence supporting the thesis.

The conclusion restates and rewords the thesis, summarizing how the evidence supports it.
New material should not be included; instead, offer insights for further study.

Example 1: Filipino Food
- Highlights globalization's impact on Filipino cuisine through references to popular media.
- Discusses culinary pride stemming from global recognition of Filipino dishes like ube and balut.
Example 2: Wi-Fi Repeater
- Evaluates the effectiveness and limitations of Wi-Fi repeaters, noting signal loss and speed reduction.
- Considers external factors such as the internet service provider’s speed affecting performance.
Example 3: Audio-Streaming Platforms
- Examines the rise of audio streaming as the primary music consumption method.
- Notes user-centric features and artist compensation as crucial factors in its popularity.

Cohesion in writing depends on understanding paragraph structures and patterns.
A well-structured essay enhances clarity and persuasiveness.
Concluding sections should encapsulate the main discussion without introducing new content.