Effective Reading Strategies for English Academic and Professional Purposes

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What does skimming involve?

Identifying central or main points quickly (correct)

Reading every word in detail

Ignoring the main idea

Focusing on underlining and highlighting

Which strategy involves looking for the basic parts like introduction, body, and conclusion?

Detailed reading and notetaking

Making inferences

Scanning (correct)

Vocabulary knowledge

How does making inferences help improve reader comprehension?

By understanding implicit messages based on background knowledge (correct)

By skipping the concluding chapter

By focusing on keywords only

By reading every word carefully

What is a key element of detailed reading and notetaking?

Underlining and highlighting important points Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves making a conclusion based on experience and background knowledge?

Making inferences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scanning in reading comprehension?

To skim through the text quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of reading with a purpose?

Activating background knowledge Signup and view all the answers

During the pre-reading stage, what does a reader do?

List all the information that comes to mind about the title Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT part of reading comprehension?

Character Signup and view all the answers

What does a reader do during the during-reading stage?

Confirm or revise predictions Signup and view all the answers

When does the reading process continue according to the text?

Before, during, and after reading Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of plot in a story?

Resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'METHODS AND MATERIALS' section in an article?

To explain the choices made and what was done in the study Signup and view all the answers

In which section of an article is in-depth analysis and explanation of results typically found?

Discussion Signup and view all the answers

What graphical aids can help readers better understand the results of a study?

Tables, charts, and illustrations Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in the 'Results' section of an article?

Interpreting the results Signup and view all the answers

Which section provides an opportunity to evaluate the interrelation of all parts of an academic article?

Conclusion Signup and view all the answers

What does the writer need to ensure when developing ideas to support an article's argument?

Making sentences unified, coherent, and cohesive Signup and view all the answers

What does drawing conclusion provide to the reader?

Visual clues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an article or an essay?

To control the ideas within the paper Signup and view all the answers

What does an academic text need to be on all levels according to the text?

Clear on all levels Signup and view all the answers

What does implicit mean according to the text?

Indirect Signup and view all the answers

What skill does drawing a conclusion help develop?

Putting together various information Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of an academic text required to be according to the information provided?

Organized and specific Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a reaction, review, or critique paper?

To judge both the merits and weaknesses of the piece of work Signup and view all the answers

According to Harry Show's mechanics for review as cited by Jimenez (2000), what should a writer know to do an effective critique?

The scope and purpose of the book, the writer's style, and the theme of the work Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in writing a good reaction paper according to the text?

Thinking about major arguments or points to articulate Signup and view all the answers

What should a writer AVOID doing when creating a reaction paper?

Just summarizing the book or article Signup and view all the answers

What does a reader want to know when reading a reaction paper?

The reader's opinions and insights about the material Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial element for making a writer's stance strong in a reaction paper?

Citing credible sources or materials Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Knowledge

Understanding the vocabulary used by the writer is crucial for effective reading.

Text Comprehension

Combines vocabulary and comprehension strategies to develop an understanding of the text.
Strategies to increase comprehension:
- Skimming (main idea, intro, thesis statement)
- Scanning (look for basic parts: intro, body, conclusion)
- Detailed reading and notetaking (underline, highlight, keywords, questions)
- Making inferences (making conclusions based on experience)

Reading Process

3 stages: pre-reading, during-reading, and after-reading
Pre-reading: activates background knowledge, previews the text, and develops a purpose for reading
During-reading: makes predictions and confirms or revises them
After-reading: retells the story, discusses elements, answers questions, and compares to another text

Elements of Reading Comprehension

6 elements: character, setting, plot, conflict, theme, and conclusion
Plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

Effective Writing Strategies

Develop and organize ideas that support the article's argument or stance
Ensure sentences are unified, coherent, and cohesive

Methods and Materials

Discusses what was done to accomplish the aim and address research questions
Focuses on the study's methods and choices

Results

Presents the data without interpretation
Uses graphical aids like tables, charts, and illustrations to aid understanding

Discussion

Interprets the results
Requires in-depth analysis, assessment, and explanation of the results
Relates to previous research, discusses strengths and weaknesses, and addresses potential differences

Conclusion

Expresses the fulfillment of the aim and what was found in the study
Assesses the interrelation of all parts of the academic writing
Provides an opportunity to explore and utilize visual clues

Thesis Statement

A sentence that bears the main idea of an article or essay
Helps control the ideas within the paper
Tells the reader how to interpret the significance of the subject matter
Serves as the map for the paper

Academic Text

Written material in an organized way and in a specific manner
Must be clear on all levels of academic text

Writing a Reaction-Review or Critique Paper

Weighs, assesses, and judges both the merits and weaknesses of a piece
Requires the writer's analysis
Tips for writing a good reaction paper:
- Read carefully, think about major arguments, describe each point clearly, and provide in-depth analysis
- Cite credible sources to make your stance strong
- Avoid summarizing the material and instead provide opinions and insights

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Description

This quiz covers Lesson 1 on effective reading strategies and techniques to improve reading skills for academic and professional purposes. It includes topics such as decoding symbols, constructing meaning, text comprehension, and the reading process.