Communication for Academic Purposes Chapter 8 PDF

Communication for Academic Purposes Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes At the end of this chapter, students are expected to: Write and present academic papers using appropriate tone, style, conventions, and reference styles; Develop keen sense of awareness of audience and context in presen...

Communication for Academic Purposes Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes At the end of this chapter, students are expected to: Write and present academic papers using appropriate tone, style, conventions, and reference styles; Develop keen sense of awareness of audience and context in presenting ideas; and Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and/or web-based presentations for different target audiences in local and global settings by using appropriate registers and should embed with values of honesty, industry, humility, Academic Writing Start by asking yourself a question or series of questions, conceptualizing the problem, finding the solution to the problem, evaluating the solution to the problem, clarifying your solution to the problem, finding the solution/s and making or even arguing your own stand. Academic Writing is: Considered umbrella term that may include case Prominently different study analysis, financial from professional writing analysis, reports, and (format & structure) essays and others. Not a social commentary, an opinion or a “blog”. It Present reader with an is based on EVIDENCE – informed argument. not on personal opinion. Types: FEASIBILITY CRITICAL LITERATUR BOOK POSITION STUDY ANALYSIS E REVIEW REPORT PAPER  It determines the commercial viability of any project, which Type I. components include plan, cost, FEASIBILI source funding, TY STUDY manpower/personal requirements market and profitability. (Portillo, R. et al, 2003)  Determine purpose and scope of the study Steps on Establish source of data how to write Gather and verify information feasibility study Undertake data analysis Formulate conclusions and recommendations  It is a careful examination and evaluation of a text, image, or other work of performance. Type II. CRITICAL The following can be striking subjects: ANALYSIS artifacts music, dance and other forms of humanities and arts Suggested 1. Prepare by reading the materials thoroughly. Understand what you have steps on how to analyze is crucial. As you read, make notes of the ff: to write a a. Identify what the author is critical b. arguing/against? Identify the context of his argument. analysis Why is he arguing this? c. Does he offer a solution to the (Teaching problem/s he raises? Does it seem plausible? and Learning d. Note any supporting evidence and all of the main ideas. How does the author of Center of support his argument? University of e. What kind of appeal does the author make in order to persuade the readers? Washington, f. Note your responses to the reading. Do any questions arise? How effective does TACOMA) the article appear? Suggested 2. Write your analysis. steps on how a. Introduce what are you analyzing. b. It can be helpful to insert a clear and to write a explicit statements of the author’s argument. ( i.e., The author argues) critical c. In introduction, hit all the main points. analysis Then, describe each of the author’s main points/evidences and evaluate (Teaching d. them. Support your evaluation with detailed and Learning evidences. of Center of e. Keep in mind: CA is different from a summary. You are providing an University of f. informed critique of the material. Remember the purpose which is to Washington, evaluate. Is this text trustworthy USEFUL? IMPORTANT? VALID or TACOMA) TRUTHFUL? Suggested steps on how to write a 3. Other questions you may consider critical a. Does the subject matter have contemporary relevance? analysis b. Is there a controversy surrounding (Teaching the text? c. What are the strengths and and Learning weaknesses of the choice of the topic, and methodology, the of Center of evidence, and the author’s conclusion? University of Washington, TACOMA) Type III. LITERATURE REVIEW It is one part of a research paper; the It is part and parcel of a research main aim is to build a foundation and paper as it summarizes and support for a new insights that a synthesizes the arguments and research paper writer contributes. ideas of others without adding new contributions. Functions: 1. They provide a handy guide to a particular subject. 2. They give an overview of the topic. 3. They serve as steppingstone for researchers who have limited time in conducting a research. 4. They supply useful reports that keep professionals updated with what is current in their field. 5. For scholars, the depth and breadth of the literature review emphasizes the credibility of the writer in their field. 6. They furnish a solid background for a research paper’s investigation. Strategies. Find a focus. ( i.e., look into link between topic and sources – organized around ideas) Convey your literature review to your readers ( i.e., telling the readers what to expect from it. Consider Organization. ( i.e., determine the most effective way of presenting information.  It is a written composition or oral presentation that describe, summarizes, evaluates a work of fiction and non-fiction. Type IV. Differentiated from a book review, or critical essay, it is merely present some interesting BOOK elements (theme, conflict, climax in the REPORT case of stories), without undertaking to compare it with other books to pass judgement on its value. It is summary of contents, plot, or thesis of a particular book preceded by a full bibliographical citation.  In chronological order: Title of the book and its year of publication Name of the Author Genre of the book like biography, Format: autobiography, fiction, etc. The main subject, plot or theme of the book Brief summary of the key points or ideas Reader’s response to the book, identify strengths and weaknesses Brief quotations from the book to support general observations  Goal: To convince the reader or audience on the validity/worth of the presenter’s V. POSITION opinion. PAPER It is presenting an arguable opinion about an issue.  Identify your possible topics and Identify some controversial questions you might try to answer. Give a brief narration explaining Give what you already know about the topic and reason/s for your interest in it. Suggeste Identify Identify your article or articles and explain how you think they might d steps: help you. Speculate about some unusual Speculate about directions your research might take. Decide which axes you’re going Decide to grind and which ones you aren’t. THE END 