Hypertext and Intertextuality Study

Hypertext and Intertext

• Hypertext is a non-linear way to present information using "links". These links allow users to navigate, create further meaning, and learn associatively. It's displayed on computer screens or devices and has references to other text that users can access directly.
• Hypertext is used in online reading, making it different from traditional linear text.
• Intertextuality, or intertext, is a method of text development whereby an author incorporates elements of existing texts into their own work, often due to the influence of a previous author.
• Intertextuality often involves a combination of imitation and creation.
• Examples of intertextuality methods:
  • Retelling: Restatement or re-expression of a narrative.
  • Pastiche: Imitating an author/genre/style.
  • Quotation: Directly quoting another text.
  • Allusion: Mentioning another text without quoting.

How to Present a Research Paper

• When presenting research, outline the content in advance.
• Brainstorm and create a rough outline for your talk.
• Organize your material and create notes.
• Summarize your points for slides, notes or handouts.
• Prepare visual aids.
• Rehearse your delivery within time limits.
• Initiate the presentation by capturing the audience's attention with questions, stories or statements.
• Clearly state the purpose of the presentation.
• Present a clear outline. Example: "First of all..., Then..., This will lead to..., And finally..."
• During the presentation:
  • Deliver your main points sequentially.
  • Give time to pause and let the audience process or take notes after each main point.
  • Clearly transition between points. For example: "The next point is that…", or "Of course, we must not forget that…".
  • Provide illustrative examples to enhance comprehension.
  • Use visual aids (maps, charts, images, hyperlinks) effectively and use them sparingly.
• Conclude by summarizing the key points and reiterating your main objectives.
• Ask audience for questions.

Language Use and Mechanics

• Carefully choosing language affects the tone and interpretation of your writing. Consider your target audience when writing.
• Informal language is used in everyday writing with close contacts, while formal language is used in academic, business, and official settings.

Determining Textual Evidence

• Textual evidence refers to the details used by an author to support their claims.
• Textual evidence makes a text more interesting and reinforces the author's argument.
• Example ways to present textual evidence: paraphrasing, summarizing, referencing, and quoting.

Writing a Resume

• The chronological format emphasizes work experience progression.
• The functional format focuses on the applicant's skills instead of the work history.
• Combination or hybrid format combines both chronological and functional formats.
• Essential sections of a resume: Heading, Objective, Professional Summary, Work Experience, Educational Background, Expertise and Achievements.

Literature Review

• A Literature Review (LR) is an academic essay that summarizes and examines previously published research on a specific topic. It provides context, background, and rationale for the researcher's project or work.
• An LR has a specific structure, including an introduction, main body, and conclusion.
• The main body will identify, summarize, evaluate, and analyze the relevant research/studies identified, including the methodology, findings, and conclusions of cited works.
• The main body may use different strategies, such as summary, synthesis, or analysis.

Depression in Adolescents

• Depression is a common mental health concern among adolescents, affecting more than 25% of them.
• Symptoms of adolescent depression include loss of interest or pleasure, mood changes and irritability.
• Attachment styles and family dynamics may contribute to adolescent depression.

Explore the concepts of hypertext and intertextuality in this quiz. Understand the differences between linear and non-linear texts, and learn about various intertextual methods such as imitation, quoting, and allusion. Test your knowledge on how these elements shape reading and writing in the digital age.