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A ______ is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in an organized and logical manner.
A ______ is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in an organized and logical manner.
discourse
A discourse can be either ______ or written.
A discourse can be either ______ or written.
spoken
A discourse that aims to ______ provides a descriptive and comprehensive discussion on the topic.
A discourse that aims to ______ provides a descriptive and comprehensive discussion on the topic.
inform
A discourse that aims to ______ tries to convince the readers that the proposed claim or solution is better than any other proposal.
A discourse that aims to ______ tries to convince the readers that the proposed claim or solution is better than any other proposal.
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Analyzing a discourse is usually ______.
Analyzing a discourse is usually ______.
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The ______ may have influenced the author's perspective on several issues.
The ______ may have influenced the author's perspective on several issues.
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Personal accounts or first-hand experience of events, though subjective, establish ______ and reliability of information presented in any discourse.
Personal accounts or first-hand experience of events, though subjective, establish ______ and reliability of information presented in any discourse.
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In ______, the writer aims to persuade the audience or readers.
In ______, the writer aims to persuade the audience or readers.
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To get the best results possible, the procedure in the manual was modified by ______ each trial three times.
To get the best results possible, the procedure in the manual was modified by ______ each trial three times.
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The given text is from "Identification of a Compound Using Melting and Boiling Points," a lab report by Dr.Ethan B.Gallogly.It presents how an experiment was ______.
The given text is from "Identification of a Compound Using Melting and Boiling Points," a lab report by Dr.Ethan B.Gallogly.It presents how an experiment was ______.
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Field reports are commonly written in the ______ sciences.
Field reports are commonly written in the ______ sciences.
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Field reports aim to analyze behavior patterns ______ by the subject based on specific theories.
Field reports aim to analyze behavior patterns ______ by the subject based on specific theories.
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The passage is an example of an ______ of the results from the data gathered.
The passage is an example of an ______ of the results from the data gathered.
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Writing in business aims to provoke ______ or elicit responses from the readers.
Writing in business aims to provoke ______ or elicit responses from the readers.
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Memorandum is a form of written communication in a ______ setting.
Memorandum is a form of written communication in a ______ setting.
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A résumé is a short document that shows a person’s ______ and professional background.
A résumé is a short document that shows a person’s ______ and professional background.
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An applicant may include a list of ______ or people who can tell about the applicant’s character and abilities.
An applicant may include a list of ______ or people who can tell about the applicant’s character and abilities.
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The language used in the letter is strictly ______.
The language used in the letter is strictly ______.
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This type of discourse is based on the main ______ of the author about the topic or subject.
This type of discourse is based on the main ______ of the author about the topic or subject.
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Exposition aims to ______, clarify, and explain a phenomenon.
Exposition aims to ______, clarify, and explain a phenomenon.
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Narration is like ______.
Narration is like ______.
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A literary discourse is generally focused on creative works, including ______.
A literary discourse is generally focused on creative works, including ______.
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Poetic discourse focuses on how language is used to form ______ and convey ideologies.
Poetic discourse focuses on how language is used to form ______ and convey ideologies.
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Expressive discourse is typically written in the ______ point of view.
Expressive discourse is typically written in the ______ point of view.
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Transactional discourse is commonly found in ______ materials, advertisements, and editorial articles.
Transactional discourse is commonly found in ______ materials, advertisements, and editorial articles.
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Academic discourse is expository or ______ in nature.
Academic discourse is expository or ______ in nature.
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Unlike other discourses, academic discourse uses ______ language and the third person point of view.
Unlike other discourses, academic discourse uses ______ language and the third person point of view.
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Writing in the sciences uses the ______ point of view to maintain the objective tone.
Writing in the sciences uses the ______ point of view to maintain the objective tone.
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Writing in the sciences requires ______ precision; the words should be clear and exact.
Writing in the sciences requires ______ precision; the words should be clear and exact.
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Jargon, which Merriam-Webster defines as "the technical terminology or characteristic ______ of a special activity or group," is commonly used in scientific writing.
Jargon, which Merriam-Webster defines as "the technical terminology or characteristic ______ of a special activity or group," is commonly used in scientific writing.
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Most writings in the sciences contain a ______, an idea, or a theory that is not yet proven.
Most writings in the sciences contain a ______, an idea, or a theory that is not yet proven.
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Writing in the sciences usually involves ______ research.
Writing in the sciences usually involves ______ research.
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After the data-gathering process, the researcher proceeds with analyzing and ______ the results.
After the data-gathering process, the researcher proceeds with analyzing and ______ the results.
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Study Notes
Discourse Definition and Purposes
- Discourse is a formal discussion, logically arranging concepts.
- It's also how language conveys meaning, action, or response. Often written analysis of another writer's work.
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Purposes:
- Inform: Discusses a topic descriptively and comprehensively.
- Persuade: Convinces readers a claim is better.
- Entertain: Provides amusement.
Analyzing Discourse
- Analysis is contextual, considering factors influencing the writer.
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Influencing factors:
- Culture: Beliefs, customs affect perspective.
- Social Environment: Physical surroundings, time period impact writing.
- Experiences: First-hand accounts enhance credibility.
Types of Discourse
- Argumentation: Persuades by presenting claims/counterclaims with evidence (studies, data).
- Description: Based on author's impression influenced by knowledge, culture, etc. Triggers sensory images.
- Exposition: Aims to inform, clarify, explain and provide in-depth discussion, often less understood topics. Gives instructions.
- Narration: Storytelling, recounts events chronologically. Can be linear (beginning, middle, end) or nonlinear.
Literary Discourse
- Focuses on creative/nonfiction works and business communication.
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Types:
- Poetic: Creative works (poems, novels, plays). Focuses on how language creates theme and ideology. Meaning can be explicit or implied, using sound patterns to enhance ordinary words.
- Expressive: Academic journals, letters, diaries, blogs. Personal narrative, reveals writer's identity (creative nonfiction).
- Transactional: Instructional materials, ads, editorials. Directive, gives instructions; encourages action.
Academic Discourse
- Expository/argumentative; presents insights using formal language.
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Characteristics:
- Third-person point of view; objective tone; avoids figurative speech, biases, sexist/stereotyped language.
- Examples: Essays, journals, reviews, synthesis, literature reviews, research.
Writing in the Sciences
- Third-person point of view, precise diction, common use of jargon.
- Often includes hypotheses, backed by concrete evidence, from painstaking research and quantitative data-gathering methods.
- Analysis and interpretation of results follow data collection.
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Common types:
- Case study: In-depth study of a subject (person, event).
- Lab report: Formal documentation of an experiment, including objectives, methods, results.
- Field report: Analyzes behavior patterns based on specific theories and descriptive, detailed observations (social sciences).
Writing in Business
- Aims to generate action or response, formal language, objective tone, explicit purpose.
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Common types:
- Memorandum (memo): Written communication in corporate settings, informing or conveying messages. Can be announcements or reprimands.
- Résumé: Short document showing educational and professional background of an applicant.
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This quiz explores the key elements of discourse, including its purpose and structure as presented in Dr. Ethan B. Gallogly's lab report. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing different types of discourse and how personal experiences contribute to the credibility of information. Test your understanding of the concepts discussed within this specific report.
