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READ AND WRITE REVIEWER Reading  OPINION - difficult to objectively verify, a belief, impression, judgement or prevailing view held by a - Process in which we use o...

READ AND WRITE REVIEWER Reading  OPINION - difficult to objectively verify, a belief, impression, judgement or prevailing view held by a - Process in which we use our eyes to receive written person. symbols and getting meaning from them Clue words for opinion statements are think, believe, Critical Reading seem, always, never, most, least, worse, greatest. - It involves scrutinizing any information that you read ex. Chocolates taste better than ice cream. or hear.  PREFERENCE - are based on personal choice; - Engaging yourself in a text therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively - Exercising judgement and not simply accepting the proven or logically attacked. information as it is presented ex. I prefer chocolate than milk. Critical Reading Strategies b. COUNTERCLAIM a. Annotating - Involves underlining key points and writing notes - is a statement that goes against or disagrees with a b. Outlining - Provides an overview od a document by stated claim. organizing information and ideas in a hierarchical structure c. Summarizing - Readers own words, shorter than the original text but contains the important idea d. Paraphrasing - Writing a text in your own words but maintaining the original information given by the author Critical Reading as Reasoning Reasoning Is the act of providing justifications and explanations to defend a position or idea. TEXTUAL EVIDENCE supports one’s assertions or counterclaim, it is crucial in convincing readers to agree Explicit – fully revealed or expressed the idea of the with your claims. writer Implicit – not openly stated and is just suggested or Types Of Textual Evidence implied Inference – a conclusion or opinion formed based on 1. STATISTICAL EVIDENCE - proof using mathematical both information (explicit or implicit) or evidence and representation reasoning 2. TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE - opinions, statements, or Critical thinkers – rigorously question ideas and quotations from experts on the topic at hand assumptions, requires ability to reason. 3. ANECDOTAL EVIDENCES - person’s observations, own experiences EVALUATIVE STATEMENT is a way of giving a better 4. ANALOGICAL - weakest types, draws conclusion explanation to show the strength and weaknesses of based on comparison of something that is not certain, something through writing useful for topic under research “based on” Evaluative statement can be labelled as either positive LOGICAL FALLACIES - Common errors in reasoning or negative, depending on the focus of the evaluation. 1. Hasty Generalization - Whole is to part; don’t validate GOOD WAY OF EXPRESSING EVALUATION: facts Ex. I’ve met two people from the Philippines, and they 1. Begin with the positives. were both good singers, so all Filipinos must be good 2. Keep your feedback concise. in singing 3. When pointing out negatives, focus on the situation, not 2. Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc - “after this, therefore the per son. Mention, too, why it is negative. because of this.” The phrase expresses the logical fallacy of assuming that one thing caused another merely because the first thing preceded the other. Cause and Effect relationship. Ex. A mirror was broken, and soon after, I had a series of bad luck. The mirror must be the cause of my misfortune. 3. Ad Hominem - attack on character of a person Ex. You do not have high grades when you were a. ASSERTION studying, so you have no right to give advice on education. - declarative sentences that give one's belief about 4. Ad Populum - bandwagon, group of people thinks the something else as if it is true though it may not be. same therefore you believe it. Opinion is considered Types Of Assertion true because a lot of people believe it. Ex. This video has millions of views. It must be worth  FACT - can be proven objectively by direct experience, watching. testimonies or witnesses, verified observations, or the 5. Red Herring - diverting attention away from the main results of research issue, opposing, avoiding, distracting, misled. Ex. Attorney: My client may have been at the scene, but ex. The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal let’s discuss how unreliable the witness’s character purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative. is.  CONVENTION - something that everybody in a tribe, Academic Paper society, nation, or culture does or believes; laws, rules - Clear, concise, focused, structured, and backed up by ex. Men should be the breadwinners in the family. evidence  - Formal type, third person point of view Guide on making an effective college admission Literature Review – a search and evaluation id the application letter available literature in your given topic Research report – is a well-crafted document that  10- 12 font size outlines the processes, data, and findings of a  1’ margin on all sides systematic investigation  Dateline, salutation, etc. are all aligned to the left Project Proposal - designed to present a plan,  Do not indent paragraphs reasons for considering the plan. Must be useful and  Affix your signature in the letter convincing.  Limit the letter to one page Position Paper – presents one side of an arguable  DO NOT use generic letter for different universities opinion about an issue; defensibility Book review – critical assessment of a book, a concise Employment Application Letter summary of the content - is widely known as a "cover letter” Resume A cover letter in a job application introduces the applicant A résumé is an informational sheet about your qualifications and express his interest in the position. and achievements. Introduction - give the reader an idea of what the letter 1. Heading is about, the purpose of the letter, where and how you - Applicants complete name learned of the vacancy and a summary statement of - Name should be written in a large bold font your qualifications - appropriate personal e-mail address Body - support to the statement included in the first 2. Objective paragraph. It emphasizes the highlights of your - Goals and intention educational background and work experience - Specific areas of interest Conclusion - request or suggest an interview at the 3. Professional Summary employer's convenience - Showcases your knowledge and abilities TWO KINDS OF APPLICATION LETTER: - 3- 4 sentences - Match in qualifications 1. Solicited - to answer an advertisement 4. Career profile 2. Unsolicited – submitted to a company without - Bullet point, focused keywords specific job opening announcement 5. Summary of Skills - Relevant special skills or talents OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 6. Work Experience - In the letter, be specific with the person you are writing - All related previous employment to. Usually, it is the hiring manager or recruitment 7. Educational Background officer. - Specify the dates of attendance or graduation. - Always maintain a formal and detached tone in writing 8. References the letter. - most career advisors say it is - As you conclude the letter, always thank the reader and unnecessary/optional. express interest in further discussion 9. Certification - prove that the information provided are true and VARIOUS FORMS OF OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE correct - name and signature Office correspondence or business correspondence is a written interchange of internal communication between College Admission Application Letter company departments and external communication between a company to another firm to assist the flow of - shows your interest in the university while justifying why business processes. you are qualified at the same time - It also serves as a cover letter for all your other college A. Business Letter - The primary purpose of a business admission documents. letter is to communicate formally with clients, partners, - Commonly, it presents your academic qualifications, or stakeholders accomplishments, and reasons for applying for B. Business Memorandum - It is used to communicate admission. important information within an organization C. Business E-Mail - It is used in exchanging messages Parts Of a College Admission Application Letter between people using electronic devices a. INTRODUCTION - State who you are and what you are applying for. - eye-catching statement about yourself that will cause the reader to continue reading your qualifications. b. BODY - Present your academic qualifications, extracurricular involvement, community, activity engagements, and some personal qualities with specific evidence. - Organize your thoughts and segregate them into paragraphs. - State the benefits the university can obtain by admitting you. c. CONCLUSION - Indicate your interest for an interview. - Indicate how the interviewer can contact you. - Express your hope for a positive response from the Admission Director. Say thank you. Review well -ley