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EAPP Mrs. Tapit  Language used in Acacemic Text Text Structure Pointers Techniques in Summarizing a Text Stating a Thesis Statement to review Outlining Reading Text Writing a Critique: Critical Approaches...

EAPP Mrs. Tapit  Language used in Acacemic Text Text Structure Pointers Techniques in Summarizing a Text Stating a Thesis Statement to review Outlining Reading Text Writing a Critique: Critical Approaches Steps in Writing a Critique paper  round 1: LANGUAGE USED IN ACADEMIC LANGUAGE  ACADEMIC TEXT A material that provides information which include concepts and theories that are related to the specific discipline. It is a process that starts with posing a question, problematizing a concept, evaluating an opinion, and ends in answering the question or questions posed, clarifying the problem, and/or arguing for a stand. It is also serves as a tool of communication that conveys acquired knowledge in a specific field of study. It is commonly used in textbooks, classrooms, journal etc. EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC TEXT 1. Essay 2. Textbooks 3. Research paper 4. Academic journal 5. Abstract 6. Dissertation 7. Concept paper 8. Critique paper 9. Position paper EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC TEXT 1. Essay 2. Textbooks 3. Research paper 4. Academic journal 5. Abstract 6. Dissertation 7. Concept paper 8. Critique paper 9. Position paper  CHARACTERISTICS OF ACADEMIC LANGUAGE: 1.Formality in language is observed when writing for professional and academic purposes. This language requires precision to make it a “legitimate” piece of academic text and uses formal words, it avoids jargons, balbal and colloquial words. 2.Objectivity- This means that the writing must be impersonal.We do not use pronouns like I, We, Us.  CHARACTERISTICS OF ACADEMIC LANGUAGE: 3.Explicitness. Academic writing demands the use of signposts that allow readers to trace the relationships in the parts of the study. 4.Caution. Academic writing requires care since knowledge is built from proven theories and concepts. Therefore, caution is needed to avoid sweeping generalizations. round 2: TEXT STRUCTURES Text structure refers to how a piece of writing is organized, making it easier for readers to find information and understand the material. It should be clear throughout the text, including in each section, paragraph, and sentence. The structure of a text can follow different patterns depending on the author's purpose.  Patterns of Text Structure: Cause and Effect: This structure shows how one event causes another. It explains relationships between actions or events. Signal words include cause, leads to, therefore, because, and consequently.  Patterns of Text Structure: Description: This structure creates a mental image for the reader by providing detailed descriptions using the five senses. It helps the reader experience the subject being described (person, place, object, or event).  Patterns of Text Structure: Order/Sequence: This structure presents events or steps in chronological or logical order. Signal words include first, second, next, finally, and lastly. It is used to describe the sequence of events or stages in a process.  Patterns of Text Structure: Comparison and Contrast: This structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more things (people, ideas, events). Signal words include like, unlike, in comparison, whereas, and however.  Patterns of Text Structure: Problem – Solution: This structure presents a problem and then suggests a solution. The problem is usually introduced in the thesis statement, and the solution follows logically from it. The problem chosen should offer a challenging issue to solve.  round 3: Techniques in SUMMARIZING Summarizing is a crucial skill in critical reading, helping to distill the main ideas and essential information from a text. It involves condensing a longer work into a shorter version while retaining the core content, without including personal judgment. The key benefit of summarizing is presenting the "big picture" to help readers understand the material's essence. It gives you a shorter version, but the main ideas are instilled or retained.  Summarizing Techniques: The Cornell Method: Divide your paper into two columns to list main points and detailed explanations.  Summarizing Techniques: Summarizing Experimental Reports: Focus on the purpose, method, results, and conclusions.  Summarizing Techniques: Summarizing Argumentative Texts: Identify the author's main arguments, counterarguments, and supporting evidence. Present the summary clearly,comprehensive, accurate without including personal commentary.  round 4: Stating a thesis statement  Thesis Statement: A thesis statement summarizes the topic and declares your position on it, guiding the direction of the essay. It's the central idea of an essay and provides focus, unity, and structure for the paper.  Thesis Statement: It is different from a topic sentence in that it covers the main idea of the entire essay, while a topic sentence focuses on the main idea of a paragraph.  Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is the main concept that a writer introduces in an academic paper.  Thesis Statement: A strong thesis statement should be focused, clear, and arguable, offering a claim that can be supported with evidence. CHARACTERISTIC OF A THESIS STATEMENT Specific Debatable Supported by Evidence  A thesis statement serves several crucial purposes in academic writing. First, it presents the main argument of the paper by clearly stating the central claim or position the writer will defend. It also guides the paper’s structure by organizing and directing the flow of ideas, ensuring the essay or research paper stays focused and cohesive. Furthermore, the thesis statement clarifies the writer’s position on the topic, expressing their perspective or opinion for the reader. Finally, it sets the scope of the paper, defining the focus and boundaries of the discussion, which helps the reader understand what to expect as they read on. round 5: Outlining  Outlining is a valuable tool in the writing process that helps writers organize their ideas, visualize the structure of their paper, and develop their points. After choosing a topic, brainstorming, and creating a working thesis, the next step is creating an outline.  This helps categorize main points, organize paragraphs in a logical order, and ensures each idea can be fully developed. Outlines provide a visual structure, showing relationships and hierarchies within the content, and serve as a guide throughout the writing process.  Types of Formal outlines: Topic Outlines, which organize ideas into headings and subheadings. Sentence Outlines, which provide more detail by stating ideas in complete sentences.  When to Use a Formal Outline: A topic outline is useful when you want to quickly organize and list your main ideas and subpoints in a clear, hierarchical manner. A sentence outline is more detailed than a topic outline and is ideal for when you need to develop your ideas fully. round 6: writing a critique: critical approaches Critical approaches, sometimes called lenses, are different perspectives we can consider when looking at literary pieces. Imagine wearing sunglasses. Critical approaches are ways of analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating works of literature. LITERARY CRITICISM/ CRITICAL APPROACH  1.Formalist Approach (Formalism) Formalist criticism is a way in which the reader can approach, analyze and understand using the inherent features of a text. 2.Biographical Approach Contrary to formalist criticism, biographical criticism uses details about an author’s personal life to analyze the author’s work.  3.Historical criticism, also known as New Historicism, investigates the social, cultural, and intellectual context that produced a work. it focuses more on how time and place of creation affect meaning in the work. 4.Psychological criticism examines works through theories of psychology. It looks either at the psychological motivations of the characters or of the authors themselves. 5.Reader-response criticism argues that the meaning of a text is dependent upon the reader’s response to it.  6.Marxism is concerned about the ways in which governments and businesses that control the means of production (factories, etc.) exert control over the working classes. To put it simply, it is concerned with issues of class conflict, wealth, work, and the various ideologies that surround these things.  7. Feminist criticism reveals the ways in which literature portrays the economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women round 7: STEPS IN WRITING A CRITIQUE PAPER A critique is an evaluation or analysis of a work or concept, often providing a judgment, which doesn't necessarily focus on negativity but includes strengths and weaknesses. It can apply to various subjects like artworks, books, films, research, and more. A critique is typically written in a formal and academic style. Steps to Writing a Critique: 1. Prepare: Examine the work and take notes on key elements, such as its main point, intended audience, and emotional impact. Research the context and relevant background information to better understand the work. 2. Write the Introduction: Introduce the work and provide basic information (creator's name, title, date). Summarize the context, creator’s purpose, and the main points of the work. State your stance or evaluation (positive, negative, or mixed). Steps to Writing a Critique: 3. Write the Body: Choose a critical approach (e.g., formalist, historical, psychological, etc.) and organize your points accordingly. Analyze the techniques or styles used in the work, supporting your points with evidence and examples. Discuss the arguments and provide reliable evidence to back your claims. 4. Write the Conclusion: Provide an overall assessment of the work, explaining if it achieved its goal. Summarize key reasons for your assessment and suggest areas for improvement. Critique for Artworks (based on Edmund Burke Feldman’s method): 1. Description: Describe the artwork’s surface information. 2. Analysis: Focus on the elements of art and principles of design. 3. Interpretation: Discuss what the artwork means based on your analysis. 4. Judgment: Offer your opinion and evaluation of the artwork. well done! GOOD LUCK!