Hypertext, Intertextuality and Statements

Hypertext

• Hypertext is not a linear method of presenting information; it typically uses links.

Text Development

• Directing readers to different reading inputs or materials that diverge from the traditional linear reading method is called hypertext.

Intertextuality

• The filmmaker utilizes intertextuality in films/movies, as seen in "Shrek," where scenes reference previously known fairytales.
• Intertext is also used when Norse mythology inspires the Victor Magtanggol series on GMA Network.
• Alfred Tennyson implies intertextuality is present in almost all written works in the statement about parallel passages.

Types of Statements

• The statement "Earth is the third planet..." is a fact.
• The statement "Facebook is cooler than Twitter" is an opinion.
• A valuable evaluative statement advises readers to find ways to improve their economic status if they remain poor after thirty years.
• "One of the ways to overcome depression..." is a claim.
• "People should not commit adultery" is an opinion.
• A negative response to a claim is a counterclaim.
• Offering reasons to support a claim is an example of reason.

Supporting Claims

• Evidence that attendance rates went up in a school after implementing a uniform policy supports the claim that high school students should be required to wear uniforms.
• A counterclaim contradicts a claim and is supported by reasons and evidence.

Textual Evidence

• Textual evidence uses information from a source to back up an argument.

Claims and Counterclaims

• A claim for the argument that cell phone radiation is harmful to people is that studies correlate cell phone radiation with brain tumors.
• A counterclaim for the argument about the disadvantages of social media is that social media allows news to be broadcast quickly.

Book Reviews

• A book review offers a preview of content and its overall perspective.
• The best basis for creating titles for a book review is the book's impression.
• A strong book review title is "Millennial Philosophy to the Highest Level."
• A book review warning, "Do not give away the story," means avoid retelling the entire story.
• A weak book review title example is "Quite Tough."

Literature Review

• Students should write a literature review for reasons including all of the above.
• Evaluating research based on chosen criteria is an evaluation strategy in literature review.
• Synthesis combines ideas to form an integrated theory through critical evaluation.
• A literature review does not attempt to develop a new argument.

Reviews

• A review's introduction includes the author's name, book title, source, and statement.

Research Reports

• A research report is a long, formal essay (5-15 pages) presenting the writer's views and findings.
• Research report results provide data interpretation, including a short introduction.
• Numerous factors can hinder students when preparing and writing research reports.
• The discussion section is where the study's outcome is interpreted against existing literature.
• The introductory part of a research report often aims to address all the above.

Proposals

• Reviewing a proposal for accuracy and organization involves revising the proposal.
• The sequence of a project proposal's parts is: Project Description, Project Objectives, Risk Management Plan, Project Work Plan, Background/Situational Analysis, Expected Output, Project Organization, and Detailed Budget.
• An outline helps structure discussion effectively when organizing data in a project proposal.
• The budget presents an analysis of all anticipated project costs.
• The rationale identifies the problem and the need for a solution.

Thesis Statements

• "Despite mobile phone convenience, prolonged use poses health risks" is a thesis statement for a position paper on mobile phones.
• Urgency is not a necessary criteria when choosing the issue to be discussed

Position Statements

• A topic like "The pandemic Covid-19 shakes the world" is unsuitable for a position statement because there is nothing to debate.
• A false statement is that you don't need to offer any options when writing a position statement.
• To present the main topic on "Should teachers and students be friends on FB?", a paper should mention that teachers should be forbidden from following students on Facebook.

Application Letters

• In the full block method, all lines should be indented left.
• Adding skills related to the position applied for in the body is most appropriate to convince the employer.
• The closing also needs a complimentary close and the applicant's signature.