English for Academic Purposes - Position Paper

An argumentative writing piece to discuss a writer's stance on an issue.

Different perspectives or opinions exist on a topic.

Clearly stating your position on the issue in the thesis statement.

The writer's position on the issue, presented as a complete sentence.

The opposing view to the main argument.

Acknowledging some validity in the opposing argument.

Showing why the opposing argument is weak or biased.

Initial section explaining the country's history, committee, and the topic.

Places where viral infections originate, often workplace disks brought from home.

A significant portion(nearly 30%) of viral infections whose source cannot be identified.

Businesses are at risk of losing data due to unidentified sources of infection.

Concise summary of report's key points, including purpose, results, conclusions, and recommendations.

Detailed explanation of how the survey was conducted, including sample selection, survey method, and participant characteristics.

The reason for conducting the survey, outlining the specific objectives.

The findings and data collected from the survey.

Sets up the survey's context; explains why the survey was necessary and its goals.

The specific group of people being studied in the survey. This could be based on age, culture, religion, political beliefs, or other shared characteristics.

The specific things the survey is trying to study. It could be looking for relationships between two ideas or exploring how one factor influences another.

The specific questions asked in the survey. These can be multiple choice, interview questions, or rating scales like Likert scales.

Comparing your survey's findings with existing research and studies on the topic.

Describing how your survey's results add new information or insights to the existing knowledge about the topic.

The location of the observer in a nonparticipant observation. Usually situated on the sidelines, observing the group's activities.

A research method where the observer doesn't actively participate in the group's actions. It helps reduce researcher bias and reveals differences between stated and actual behavior.

Recording details about the physical environment where observations take place. This includes space, arrangement of objects, and how the space is utilized.

Objects or symbols reflecting the beliefs, values, and ideas of the observed individuals. Their presence and placement influence behavior.

Observing the patterns of behavior, including who performs what action, how often it occurs, and the stage in the setting.

The purpose of the research is known to the participants. The researcher doesn't conceal their identity and may have a more detailed understanding of the situation.

The purpose of the research is hidden from the participants. The researcher takes a false identity, gaining access to groups that wouldn't normally allow observation.

Recording relevant physical attributes of the observed individuals, such as age, gender, and clothing style. Useful for understanding group dynamics.

A research method that involves watching and recording behaviors, actions, and interactions in natural or controlled settings.

A technique within observational research that monitors how users engage with a website, app, or other digital platform.

A tool used to measure and record eye movements, providing insight into how users perceive and interact with visual information.

A controlled experiment that compares two versions of a website, campaign, or product to determine which performs better.

An imitation of a real-world process or system used to understand its behavior over time.

A document that provides a detailed account of the procedures, observations, and findings of a laboratory experiment.

A scientific study where the variables are carefully manipulated to test the impact of one factor on another.

The consistency and dependability of a research method, ensuring that the results are repeatable by different researchers.

Any material used during a presentation to enhance understanding, such as images, videos, or graphs.

Sound elements used during a presentation to enhance the overall experience, such as music or audio recordings.

Presentation materials that are relevant, appropriate for the audience, readable, appealing, varied, and easy to manipulate.

Presentation content should be directly related to the presented topic and target audience.

Presentation materials should be suitable for the audience's level of understanding and interests.

Presentation materials should be interesting and engaging to hold the audience's attention.

Presentation materials should use a combination of different types of visuals, audio, and audio-visuals to keep the audience engaged.