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What does the process of DIVISION & CLASSIFICATION necessitate?
What does the process of DIVISION & CLASSIFICATION necessitate?
- Creating clear distinctions between items (correct)
- Grouping items randomly
- Mixing items together
- Ignoring the little things that make up the whole
In what way does COMPARISON & CONTRAST provide insight into something?
In what way does COMPARISON & CONTRAST provide insight into something?
- By avoiding a deep analysis
- By ignoring any related concepts
- By showing similarities with other things (correct)
- By explaining how something is entirely unique
What is the primary focus of CAUSAL ANALYSIS?
What is the primary focus of CAUSAL ANALYSIS?
- Exploring the causes and effects of an event (correct)
- Creating fictional scenarios
- Presenting random facts
- Disregarding the reasons behind an occurrence
What is the main goal of PERSUASION in writing?
What is the main goal of PERSUASION in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language mentioned in the text?
What is the function of Epistrophe in figurative language?
What is the function of Epistrophe in figurative language?
What is the purpose of discourse according to the text?
What is the purpose of discourse according to the text?
What does the word 'argument' mean based on its Latin origin?
What does the word 'argument' mean based on its Latin origin?
Which type of discourse aims to clarify and explain a phenomenon?
Which type of discourse aims to clarify and explain a phenomenon?
What technique involves listing down broad topics and then identifying related, narrower topics?
What technique involves listing down broad topics and then identifying related, narrower topics?
In DESCRIPTION, how does it aim to transmit impressions of a topic?
In DESCRIPTION, how does it aim to transmit impressions of a topic?
Which word's origin is tied to the Latin word 'discursus' meaning conversation, argument, or speech?
Which word's origin is tied to the Latin word 'discursus' meaning conversation, argument, or speech?
What is the purpose of using graphic organizers?
What is the purpose of using graphic organizers?
What distinguishes a topic outline from a sentence outline?
What distinguishes a topic outline from a sentence outline?
In outlining, which system uses Roman and Hindu-Arabic numbers, as well as uppercase and lowercase letters?
In outlining, which system uses Roman and Hindu-Arabic numbers, as well as uppercase and lowercase letters?
Which type of graph is best suited for presenting the lines of responsibility and accountability in an organization?
Which type of graph is best suited for presenting the lines of responsibility and accountability in an organization?
Which pattern of development focuses on explaining what something is?
Which pattern of development focuses on explaining what something is?
What is the primary function of the Definition pattern of development?
What is the primary function of the Definition pattern of development?
What is one of the techniques mentioned to develop critical reading skills?
What is one of the techniques mentioned to develop critical reading skills?
Which type of claim asserts an empirical truth?
Which type of claim asserts an empirical truth?
What is the process of expressing ideas and opinions and justifying one's stand called?
What is the process of expressing ideas and opinions and justifying one's stand called?
Which term describes the interrelationship between texts based on social meanings?
Which term describes the interrelationship between texts based on social meanings?
What does a Claim of Judgment or Value assert?
What does a Claim of Judgment or Value assert?
Which element for evaluation looks at the substance of a text?
Which element for evaluation looks at the substance of a text?
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Study Notes
Outlining
- Two main systems of outlining: Alphanumeric and Decimal
- Alphanumeric system uses Roman and Hindu-Arabic numbers, as well as uppercase and lowercase letters
- Decimal system uses symbols that look like decimal numbers
- Outlining helps organize ideas and shows the hierarchical relationship or logical ordering of information
Graphic Organizers
- Visual and graphic displays that show relationships among concepts or ideas
- Types of graphic organizers:
- Pie/Circle/Sector Graph: presents proportions and percentages
- Line Graph: shows progress or development
- Venn Diagram: compares and contrasts
- Organizational Chart: presents lines of responsibility and accountability in an organization
- Schematic Diagram: shows how something works or is organized
Patterns of Development
- 8 patterns to organize and develop ideas:
- Narration: tells a story and shows a sequence of events
- Description: uses concrete and specific details to create a vivid picture
- Definition: explains a concept, term, or subject
- Exemplification: provides typical cases or examples
- Division and Classification: separates items and creates clear distinctions
- Comparison and Contrast: shows how something is like or different from other things
- Causal Analysis: tackles causes and effects
- Persuasion: intends to convince readers to do or believe in something
Properties of a Well-Written Text
- 4 key properties:
- Organization: organizing ideas through paragraphing and using appropriate signals
- Coherence and Cohesion: overall understandability and the glue that holds the structure together
- Language Use: using specialized language, figurative language, and tone
- Reading and Writing: integrating reading and writing skills
Text as Connected Discourse
- Text: a stretch of language perceived as a purposeful connected whole
- Discourse: conversation, argument, or speech
- Purpose of a discourse:
- To inform
- To persuade
- To entertain
- Types of discourse:
- Argumentation: making and presenting arguments
- Description: transmitting impressions through language
- Exposition: informing, clarifying, and explaining a phenomenon
- Narration: storytelling and recalling events chronologically
Techniques in Selecting and Organizing Information
- Brainstorming: generating ideas in a group or individual setting
- Idea List: listing broad topics and identifying related, narrower topics
- Concept Map: starting with a main concept and adding branches for subtopics
- Mechanics: technical aspects of writing, including spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Critical Reading and Writing
- Critical readers recognize a deeper meaning beyond the presented text
- Three types of analysis:
- What a text says: restatement
- What a text does: description
- What a text means: interpretation
- Techniques to develop:
- Thinking: constructing and deconstructing ideas
- Reasoning: expressing ideas and opinions and justifying one's stand
- Elements for evaluation:
- Content: substance
- Objectivity: stand of the author
- Significance: intention and value
- Types of claims:
- Claim of Fact: asserts empirical truth
- Claim of Judgment or Value: asserts a judgment
- Claim of Action or Policy: asserts an action should be taken
Intertextuality and Hypertextuality
- Intertextuality: connections built on social meanings, involving the interrelationship between texts
- Hypertextuality: creating links between information, such as hyperlinks
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