Exposition of a Process Organizational Patterns
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What is the most frequently used organizational pattern in expository writing?

  • Comparison and Contrast
  • Exposition of a Process (correct)
  • Exposition of an Abstract Term
  • Character Sketch

    • What type of expository writing explains how something works in successive stages?

  • How-it-works (correct)
  • How-to-do-it
  • How-did-it-happen
  • How-it-is-organized

    • What is the purpose of a definition in expository writing?

  • To persuade the reader
  • To define a term and provide its characteristics (correct)
  • To compare and contrast
  • To provide an example

    • What is the main difference between an individual sketch and a type sketch?

    <p>One concerns a particular person, while the other deals with a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analogy in expository writing?

    <p>To compare two things to understand an abstract concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the characteristics that differentiate a concept from others?

    <p>Differentia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of expository writing?

    <p>To inform or explain a concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of expository writing explains a causal process?

    <p>How-did-it-happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a film review?

    <p>To tell the reader whether the film is worth seeing or buying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an Application Letter?

    <p>To provide additional information about a job applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the introduction of a book review?

    <p>A statement of the central thesis and tone of the review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended way to write the date in a Business Letter?

    <p>Use the date the letter was written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Recommendation Letter?

    <p>To focus on the professional relationship between the applicant and the sender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of revising a draft of a book review?

    <p>To verify quotes and correct grammar and spelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a Block Form and an Indented Form in a Business Letter?

    <p>The alignment of the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided in the conclusion of a book review?

    <p>Introducing new material or opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing background information in a film review?

    <p>To establish the context or significance of the film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Resignation Letter?

    <p>To formally leave a job position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an Acknowledgement Letter?

    <p>To express acceptance or receipt of a prior correspondence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a book review?

    <p>Assessing the book's aesthetic, social, and cultural merits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the development of a book review?

    <p>Supporting arguments, descriptions, and explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an Inquiry Letter?

    <p>To ask a specific question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Complaint Letter?

    <p>To express a problem, discontent, or protest about a situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of watching a film again when writing a film review?

    <p>To gather basic facts and take notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an Apology Letter?

    <p>To express regret and intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Business Letter?

    <p>To communicate with clients and customers in a professional manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in composing a film review?

    <p>Create an original thesis based paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a film review?

    <p>To provide basic information about the film and begin to evaluate it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?

    <p>Quantitative methods focus on numerical data, while qualitative methods focus on holistic pictures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a research proposal?

    <p>To persuade people that the researcher has the skills and plan to complete the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a Claim of Fact?

    <p>It relies on reliable sources or systematic procedures to be validated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a research problem statement avoid?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of claim asserts something that can be qualified?

    <p>Claim of Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a plot summary in a film review?

    <p>To give readers a brief overview of the film's plot without spoiling it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of qualitative research methods?

    <p>Holistic pictures of what goes on in a particular situation or setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of a Claim of Policy?

    <p>It defends an actionable plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the significance of the study section in a research proposal?

    <p>To demonstrate the importance and relevance of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question can help identify a Claim of Fact?

    <p>Is this issue related to a possible cause or effect?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a film review's conclusion?

    <p>To remind the reader of the reviewer's general thoughts and impressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of claim involves judgments, evaluations, and appraisals?

    <p>Claim of Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is often used in a Claim of Value?

    <p>best strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a researcher avoid when selecting a research topic?

    <p>Topics that are too broad or too technical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between a Claim of Fact and a Claim of Value?

    <p>Claims of Fact assert something that exists, while Claims of Value argue for what should be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical question that can help identify a Claim of Policy?

    <p>Does the claim suggest a specific remedy to solve the problem?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exposition of a Process

    • Most frequently used organizational pattern in exposition
    • Common types of exposition of a process include:
      • How-to-do-it: gives direction for doing something in a step-by-step manner
      • How-it-works: shows an operation in its successive stages
      • How-it-is-organized: shows how a complex organization functions and breaks it down into departments
      • How-did-it-happen: seeks a cause for a known effect and shows why and how an event occurred

    Exposition of an Abstract Term

    • Achieved through:
      • Definition
      • Analogy
      • Cause and Effect
      • Comparison and Contrast
      • Repetition
      • Combined Methods
    • Three parts of definition:
      • Term: the word to be defined
      • Genus: the class or concept
      • Differential/Differentiation: characteristics that differentiate it from others

    Character Sketch

    • Process of writing an individual's traits to set forth an idea of a person
    • Two kinds of character sketches:
      • Individual Sketch: concerns a particular person
      • Type Sketch: deals with the characteristics common to a group

    Claims

    • Three types of claims:
      • Claims of Fact: quantifiable assertions or measurable topics, based on data and reliable sources
      • Claims of Value: asserts something that can be qualified, making judgments based on certain standards
      • Claims of Policy: defends actionable plans, answering "how" questions

    Writing a Book Review

    • Should include:
      • Preliminary information
      • Introduction
      • Development
      • Conclusion
    • Steps to write a book review:
      • Begin writing
      • Revise the draft

    Writing a Film Review

    • Assessments of the aesthetic, entertainment, social, and cultural merits and significance of a film
    • Steps to write a film review:
      • Drafting your review
      • Studying your source material
      • Composing your review
      • Polishing your piece
    • Parts of a film review:
      • Introduction
      • Plot's summary
      • Description
      • Analysis
      • Conclusion/Evaluation

    Research

    • Means "to investigate again"
    • Research methods:
      • Quantitative method: collects numerical data, emphasizes objective measurements
      • Qualitative method: provides a holistic picture of a situation, stresses the socially constructed nature of reality

    Research Proposal

    • Characteristics of a good research proposal:
      • Coherent, unified, and enthralling
      • Directs a problem, issue, or concern
      • Delivers firsthand information
      • Assumes a methodology suited for the research question
      • Accomplishes a determined time frame
    • Sections of a research proposal:
      • Introduction
      • Research problem
      • Statement of the problem
      • Significance of the study

    Job Application

    • Parts of a job application:
      • Work experience
      • Skills
      • Extra-curricular activities
      • References

    Application Letter

    • Also known as a "cover letter"
    • Provides additional information about a job applicant
    • Parts of an application letter:
      • Introduction
      • Body
      • Conclusion

    Business Letter

    • Formal type of written communication used by professionals
    • Parts of a business letter:
      • Return address
      • Date line
      • Inside address
      • Salutation
      • Body
      • Complimentary close
      • Signature line

    Office Correspondences

    • Types of office correspondences:
      • Recommendation
      • Acknowledgement
      • Inquiry
      • Request
      • Complaint
      • Apology
      • Resignation

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    Learn about the different types of exposition of a process, including how-to-do-it, how-it-works, and how-it-is-organized. Understand how to use these organizational patterns in writing and communication.

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