EAPP Position Paper PDF

EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 humans, find a way to abuse its benefits 1.0 UNIT 4: Position Paper and be adversely affected by it. This was the case when Wil...

EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 humans, find a way to abuse its benefits 1.0 UNIT 4: Position Paper and be adversely affected by it. This was the case when Wilhelm 1.1 LESSON 1: Writing Roentgen discovered x-ray and Strong Thesis Statement within five years, the British Army was using a mobile x-ray unit to THE THESIS STATEMENT locate bullets and shrapnel in wounded soldiers in Sudan. TV was also invented S with positive thoughts in mind – there For an academic paper to be would be no convincing, the author's stand/argument national borders, education and H must be defined concretely. communication would be worldwide, etc. However, we are now trying to overcome its physiological and psychological adverse effects on human -S The central idea of a beings. multiple-paragraph composition Tells what the writer is going to CHARACTERS OF A THESIS talk about in the text STATEMENT Presents or describes the point(s)/argument(s) of the writer It shows the writer’s stand on an PU Guides, controls, and unifies issue. ideas when writing a paper It tells readers what they can Written in a declarative sentence expect from the rest of the paper. Provides at least two key It directly answers a question. points/arguments on the subject It makes a claim that can be Presents well-defined, concrete disputed. C and identifiable arguments It is a single sentence that presents the writer’s argument/s to the readers. EXAMPLE: Introductory Paragraph LOCATING THE THESIS Effects of Watching Too Much TV STATEMENT Discoveries and invention of devices are always welcome till we, CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Introduction and Thesis Statement Body: Evidence and Supporting Ideas Conclusion: Reiteration of Arguments Where is the thesis statement and Closing Statement located? EXAMPLE: Introductory Paragraph Three-part Essay 1. Among the popular forms of S - Introduction alternative music is a lasting example of an embryonic culture known as rap. 2. IMRaD Rap music is very controversial. 3. - Executive H Some people think it is a fine piece of ad Summary or while others consider it a horrid, non- talented, way of expressing feelings. 4. Abstract Some of the lyrics accompanying this -S type of music are very explicit and greatly influence teens and adults. 5. While the lyrics are explicit, they can also be degrading, using both sexual and racist comments, to not only women but men as well. 6. Also, rap music PU causes problems and disagreements between children and their parents due to their different styles. 7. With today's youth getting more involved with rap, they become more influenced by what the songs are saying, and they can sometimes negatively affect or convince C them to do things that would be considered wrong in today's society. EXAMPLE (IMRAD): ABSTRACT Where is the thesis statement located? Previous studies revealed that meaning-focused instruction (MA) and form-focused CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 instruction (FF1) are two of the most STRATEGIES FOR LOCATING effective approaches in developing the overall language skills of second THE THESIS STATEMENT language learners, separately. However, no experimental studies have been ✓ Read the title of the text and make conducted to prove their effectiveness inferences about its purpose. when integrated. This study, therefore, ✓ Read the first few paragraphs. aims to fill in this gap by investigating ✓ Check the conclusion where authors S the effects of combining MFI and FFI in sum up and review their main points. developing the speaking, writing, and grammar skills of selected secondary WRITING STRONG THESIS H ESL students in public high schools in the Philippines. The participants STATEMENT involved in this study are 480 third year 1. GENERATING THE THESIS high school students. These students STATEMENT -S were divided into four groups: Group A (n=120) received both the MFI and FF1, 1) Brainstorm the topic. Group B (n=120) received MMI only, → Sugar consumption Group C (n=120) received FFI only, and 2) Narrow the topic. Group D (n=120) received the standard → Reducing sugar consumption by English programme for secondary ESL elementary school PU students. Findings revealed that children students from Group A, B, and C 3) Take a position on the topic. significantly improved in their speaking, → More attention should be paid to the writing, and grammar skills but not food and beverage Group D. Based on ANOVA, findings choices available to elementary school further showed that students from Group children. A have outperformed students from C 4) Use specific language. Groups B, C, and D. From these → Experts estimate that half of findings, it is concluded that combining elementary school children consume MFI and FF1 is an effective way in nine times the recommended daily significantly improving the language sugar allowance. skills of students. Future directions and 5) Make an assertion based on clearly implications for teaching are also stated support. discussed. → Because half of elementary school children consume CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 nine times the recommended daily ❌Companies need to exploit the sugar allowance, schools marketing potential of the internet, and should be required to replace the beverages sold in canteens web pages can provide both advertising with healthy alternatives. and customer support. 2. DISTINGUISHING STRONG ✅Because the internet is filled with THESIS STATEMENTS tremendous marketing potential, S companies should exploit this potential 1) A strong thesis statement takes by using web pages that offer both some stand. advertising and customer support. H ❌There are some negative and positive 4) A strong thesis statement is aspects to the Banana Herb Tea specific. ❌World hunger has many causes and Supplement. -S ✅Because Banana Herb Tea effects. ✅The Democratic Republic of Congo Supplement promotes rapid weight loss that results in the depletion of muscles and lean body mass, it (DRC) suffers from the worst global poses a potential danger to customers. hunger crisis due to the 25-year conflict PU and significant number of displaced 2) A strong thesis statement justifies families. the discussion. ❌My family is an extended family. 5) A strong thesis statement should not state an absolute fact. ✅While Americans consider the ❌Rizal Park is located in Manila. C ✅Rizal Park, which is located in Manila, nuclear family as the“traditional family,” Filipinos’ extended family system is viewed with dignity, protectiveness, and is a reminder of our nationalism and respect. revolution. 3) A strong thesis statement 6) A strong thesis statement avoids expresses one main idea. using jargon. CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 ❌Quarantine and social distancing are Does my thesis statement pass effective in fighting COVID-19 because the “So what?” test? they flatten the curve. Does my thesis statement pass ✅Quarantine and social distancing the “how and why?” test? Does the rest of my essay effectively fight COVID-19 because they specifically and concretely slow down the rate at which people get support my thesis statement? infected with the virus. S “A good thesis statement is supported 7) A strong thesis statement does not with facts… Creating an initial statement start with obvious or awkward and developing it to be more specific is H phrases such as “I will tell you...” or an excellent way to start your research.” “I will talk about...” ❌I believe that magazines have 1.2 LESSON 2: The Position Paper -S included a more diverse group of models in the past five years but still has a long way to go in promoting a woman’s healthy body image and non-discriminating culture. form of academic writing written after reading about PU ✅In the past five years, magazines and having a discussion on a particular issue have included a more diverse group of models but still has a long way to go in written to defend a promoting a woman’s healthy body particular belief of ours image and non-discriminating culture. and maybe even gain more support for it C 3. EVALUATING STRONG THESIS STATEMENTS Purpose of Position Paper Am I answering the question? To support of a particular solution to Have I taken a position that can convince those with the possibly be disputed by others? power to implement these solutions to Is my thesis statement specific give your preferred one enough? a shot. CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 of requiring uniforms. After the short context, it then states the thesis statement and the author’s stand. It clearly states that the paper is against the school policy, Features of Position Paper defining the path the paper’s body will most likely take. Introduction S Body Conclusion Example of Body H Adolescents are still developing their identities, and they often experiment Example of Introduction with different activities and fashion choices to find what suits them (Arnett, -S Most schools implement a school 2000). Wearing the same uniform daily uniform policy. It is rare for schools, limits their ability to explore personal especially for style, stifling creativity and their students in primary, elementary, self-expression. A study by Professor and high school, to let their students Janine Vera (2014) found that 59% of wear whatever students oppose school uniforms, with PU they want. It is practically the status quo 70% saying it hindered their by now, and very few schools, if any at self-expression. Psychologist Jacob all, have Domingo (2018) also notes that removed their policy for mandatory uniforms suppress teens' individuality school uniforms. Requiring school and sense of self. uniforms, however, is an outdated and restrictive school The paragraph shows one of the C policy that does more harm than good, author’s main points, which is that so it should be school uniforms abolished. stifle the creativity and individuality of students, especially adolescents. It is The introduction starts by stating and able to state explaining the main issue, which is the the author’s informed opinion that many school policy students feel this way while backing it up with at least three cited studies. CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Example of Conclusion 2.0 UNIT 5: Writing a Critique S With more and more proof emerging that school uniforms are more of a burden 2.1 LESSON 1: Facts vs Opinion H than a boon to students, parents, and even teachers, the policy that mandates them What is fact? should be considered outdated and -S restrictive. Schools, especially those information that is declared as handling true and verifiable adolescents and teens, should consider can be verified as either true or removing this policy and allowing false students to based on real occurrences: to wear casual clothes so that they may exist or known to have existed PU express themselves more freely. used in research studies Perhaps, if a not debatable (with reliable and compromise must be made, then the credible sources are cited) policy can be modified to be a dress code policy Categories of Fact instead of a school uniform policy. Historical Facts C The concluding paragraph restates the Scientific Facts thesis statement from the introduction Geographical Truth and then Statistics provides a plan of action. In this case, it is either to abolish the school uniform Historical Fact policy or generally accepted by readers as turn it into a dress code. While plans are common knowledge of the past suggested, no new major information is introduced. Example CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Benigno Simeon “Nonoy” Cojuangco individual understanding of Aquino III is the 15th President of the something Philippines. Scientific Fact S product of years of the scientific Debatable - no one wins in an process of proving and disproving argument of opinions information H However, opinions can change Example other people’s view depending on The earth is round. how well they are supported by Facts. -S Geographical Truth statements based on geography Examples of Opinion Example 1. He is a failure in life. The Philippines is in Southeast Asia. 2. All people love basketball. 3. Pineapple on pizza tastes great. PU Statistics 4. I think female are more loyal than facts in numerical form men. Example Forming Opinion Based on 60, 000 plastic bags are used in the U.S. every five seconds. Facts C What is an Opinion While opinions are personal and A statement of a personal belief subjective, they may be credible, too or view and have the power to convince cannot be verified because it is others. not a fact a belief subjective - based on a person’s perspective, emotions, or CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Example Hedging Devices Fact: The Philippines is located 1. Modal Auxiliaries close to the Equator. 2. Approximators Opinion based on fact: A vacation in 3. Modal Lexical Verbs sunny Philippines will be very 4. Adjective/Adverb and noun enjoyable. Modal Phrases S 2.2 LESSON 2: Raising Modal Auxiliaries H Legitimate, Contrary Views in an Appropriate Express the subjunctive mood which Manner can be a desire, a wish, a possibility, or a probability among others -S How do you express an Includes: can, could, may, might, shall, Opposing view? should, must, have to, has to, would, would like, would want Writing a response to express an opposing view that is well-founded Approximators PU and not just expressed for the sake of argument must be done in a suitable Are adverbs expressing vaguely fashion. quantity, degree, frequency, and time Includes: about, many, quite, somewhat, What is hedging? occasionally, often, at around, almost C The use of words or phrases that tone Modal Lexical Verbs down statements in order to lessen the risk of opposition Express the probability of a proposition Minimize the threat to another person’s face Includes: seem, suggest, advise, wish, Helps writers sound polite and less propose, recommend, believe aggressive even if they are stating contrary views CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Adjective/Adverb and Noun Modal Phrases length from 250 to 750 words not simply summaries but critical Convey possibility, uncertainty or assessments, analyses, or evaluations of Tentativeness different works. require critical thinking and recognizing Includes: alleged (adjective) arguments do not rely on mere opinions, use allegation (noun) proofs and logical reasoning S allegedly (adverb) Example of Hedged Critical Approaches in Writing a Critique H I would like to disagree with the writer’s claim that Deve Limasan stands among the great Filipino masters. I may Formalist Criticism/formalism not be a painter myself, but I think that -S Limasan’s recent artwork displayed at the the key to understanding a text is through gallery seems to display mediocrity and the text itself suggests that he must practice more for not necessary in interpretation: historical him to join the ranks of Amorsolo and Luna. context, author, any other external context Formalist criticism looks into the following PU 2.3 LESSON 3: Writing aspects: central passage rhyme and rhythm What are Reaction Papers, relationship of the form and the content imagery Reviews, and Critique? unity in the work figures of speech A reaction paper, a review, and a critique paradox and irony C are specialized forms of writing in which a reviewer or reader evaluates any of the following: 1. A scholarly work Feminist Criticism/Feminism 2. A work of art 3. Designs how literature presents women as subjects 4. Graphic design of socio-political, psychological, and economic oppression CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 also reveals how the aspects of culture are patriarchal 3.0 UNIT 6: Writing a Concept Feminist criticism looks into the following Paper aspect: How culture determines gender Gender equality 3.1 LESSON 1: Writing a Concept Paper Gender issues Oppression of women S Patriarchal ideology What is a concept paper? a summary of what a project is all about, Reader’s Response Criticism the reasons for conducting the project or H research, and how it will be carried out reviewer’s reaction as an audience of a provides an overview of the project or work research helps funding agency to eliminate -S a text does not have a meaning until the reader reads it and interprets it proposals that are likely to be disapproved helps save time and effort Reader response criticism looks into the Uses of concept paper following aspects: interaction between the reader and the text It serves as a foundation of the full in creating meaning proposal. PU It helps determine whether a certain the impact of the reader’s delivery of project is feasible or not. sounds and visuals on enhancing and It is used to pique the interest of the changing meaning potential funding agencies. It is used to obtain informal feedback on Marxist Criticism the ideas prior to preparing the full proposal. helpful in addressing social issues differences between economic classes C especially since they aim to show solutions and implication of capitalist system to tangible issues which plague society Marxist criticism looks into the following aspects: Three ways of explaining a concept social class as represented in the work social class of the writer/creator Definition social class of the characters Explication conflicts and interactions between Clarification economic classes CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Definition Using dashes method of identifying a given Example: term and making its meaning People’s main labors in life -learning, clear earning, and yearning- are also their major main purpose: clarify and reasons for living. explain concepts, ideas, and issues Appositive – a noun phrase that comes S answers: “What does it mean?” after a noun phrase to provide extra information or to explain it H Three ways of presentation the definition: Example: The altitude, or height above sea level, of Informal Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is above sea -S Operational level. Formal Context Clues - hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a Informal Definition reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words. PU synonym or substitute that is more familiar to the readers Example: Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, definition is embedded in the text salmon, and trout live in the coldest parts of the ocean. Ways to put the synonym in the sentence: “Piscatorial” obviously refers to fish. C Putting it into parenthesis Operational Definition Example: An individual’s intelligence (or mental does not come from the dictionary capacity) is measured by using intelligence quotient (IQ) test. defines a term or a phrase as it was used in the study or report agreed-upon criterion CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 Examples: Parts of Formal Definition Research Title: “Family Planning: Attitude Towards and Involvement of Husbands in Barangay Maparo, Pavia Iloilo” Modems are devices that make possible the S Age. In this study, this refers to the age transmission of data to or from computer of husbands as of via telephone. their last birthday. It is categorized into H young (30 years and below) and old (31 years and above). -S Research Title: “Exposure to Social Media: Its Relationship The internet is a global system of networked to the Academic Performance of Senior computers that allows High School user-to-usercommunication and transfer of Students of Central Philippine data files. University” PU EXPLICATION Exposure. Operationally, this refers to the number of hours Is another term for explanation spent by the students using social media and internet. sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explained in a C detailed way. Formal Definition need to clearly present your thesis in the introduction and follow it up with a one-sentence explanation of the detailed analysis of a passage or text. meaning of a word may begin the body of the explication by analyzing and explaining how the text from the dictionary was constructed. end with a concise conclusion by restating the thesis and major arguments. CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 CLARIFICATION Parts of Concept Paper points are organized from a general ranges from 500 to 2000 words (not abstract idea to specific and concrete more than five pages) examples divided into several parts (suggested entails the analysis of the concept by parts) looking into the examples and specifying S some of its characteristics to arrive at follow the format and design required by one working definition the funding agency H Signal words: parts may vary depending on the nature of the project/activity ★ after all ★ in particular -S ★ ★ as an example in short Guidelines: ★ consider the 1. reasonable cost and appropriate ★ namely methodology ★ following 2. clearly align budget, methodology, and ★ put another way timeline with one another ★ for example 3. use statistics and figures PU ★ specifically 4. no more than five pages (single-spaced) ★ for instance excluding the cover page ★ stated differently 5. never request funding for planning the ★ in other words proposal ★ that is 6. adjust your language to the intended ★ to clarify readers ★ to illustrate 7. include overview of the budget ★ to be specific 8.basic format details, such as page C numbers, are incorporated 9.cite your references CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025  EAPP | Prepared By: Rhell Anthony Parreno 02 S H -S PU C CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Senior High School Provincial Council 2nd Quarter Reviewer S.Y. 2024-2025