Quarter 2 - Module 1: Language of Research

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What is the definition of research?

Research makes use of a formal, academic, and persuasive language to communicate discussions and present corresponding findings for variables studied. Language greatly matters in research as it enables the researcher to effectively communicate valuable results to his or her target readers.

What is the definition of a campaign? ?

A Campaign, usually social or political in nature, is technically defined as a planned set of activities that people carry out to attain a certain goal or objective.

What are the types of campaigns?

Awareness Raising (correct)
Social Mobilization (correct)
Research (correct)
Training (correct)
Lobbying (correct)

What is the definition of advocacy? ?

An advocacy, meanwhile, refers to activities that argue, plead, support, or favor a certain cause. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in the research process?

Analyze the data (A), Find out what others have already learned about the subject (B), Start with a question or a problem (C), Publish their procedures, data, and conclusions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why research results can be misleading?

The use of only primary sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Campaign and Advocacy are essentially the same.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an advocacy and a campaign?

A campaign is about speaking up for a cause, while an advocacy is about taking action. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following IS NOT a language device used in persuasive writing?

Using imagery (K) Signup and view all the answers

Match the language devices in persuasive writing with their definitions.

Emotive language = This involves the use of words that evoke emotions and make people feel a certain way Modal Verbs = The use of words that express modality or how likely something is going to happen helps adjust the level of certainty Involving the Reader = This is done through the use of personal pronouns like you, your, we, our, and words like together. Bandwagon = Commonly used in advertisements, this persuasion technique makes the audience believe the idea that “everyone is doing it” or that everyone likes something. Experts = This means relying on expert advice from trusted people like doctors, scientists, and professionals for things that the audience do not know. Using evidence = This involves the use of facts, figures, or quotes from experts to highlight the writer’s authority and make the arguments presented more convincing. Adjectives and adverbs = Using carefully selected adjectives and adverbs makes it possible for the writer to influence how the readers feel. Association = This technique tries to link an object or an idea with something already liked or desired by the target audience such as wealth, success, pleasure and security. Repetition = This technique involves repeating keywords, phrases or ideas to appeal to the readers. Signup and view all the answers

Rhetorical questions are meant to be answered directly.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bandwagon technique in persuasive writing?

The Bandwagon technique makes the audience believe the idea that “everyone is doing it” or that everyone likes something. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Experts technique in persuasive writing.

This means relying on expert advice from trusted people like doctors, scientists, and other professionals for things that the audience do not know. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using evidence in writing?

Using evidence involves the use of facts, figures, or quotes from experts to highlight the writer’s authority and make the arguments presented more convincing. Signup and view all the answers

How do adjectives and adverbs influence writing?

Using carefully selected adjectives and adverbs makes it possible for the writer to influence how the readers feel. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term association refer to in persuasive writing?

This technique tries to link an object or an idea with something already liked or desired by the target audience such as wealth, success, pleasure and security. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Repetition technique in writing.

This technique involves repeating keywords, phrases or ideas to appeal to the readers. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Research Definition

Formal, academic, persuasive language used to communicate research findings and discussions about variables.

Research Process (1)

Starts with a question and involves studying existing knowledge about the subject.