Donita Jewel Linga ACTIVITY 1

GRADE 12 – STEM

Assessment:

I. Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. What is the easiest writing assignment you have done so far? Why?

- Newswriting was probably the easiest writing assignment I've ever

done. Despite the fact that writing such pieces has never been my cup
of tea, I've come to appreciate what I'm doing. Learning to enjoy what
you're doing, even if it's not your passion, will go a long way toward
making the process go more easily. Another factor that influenced my
ability to write news is that I was a former journalist, and my category
(Copy Reading and Headline Writing) improved my writing skills even
more.

2. How about the most difficult writing assignment you have done? Why?

- Making your own constitution and by-laws for the organization you're
into was the most challenging writing assignment I've ever done. I was
the President of the Dance Club at the time, thus I had to create the
Dance Club's constitution and by-laws. The preamble is followed by
six articles namely: the name of the organization and its definition, the
objectives, the membership, the organizational structure/powers/duties,
the procedure, the meeting, the rights, and the effectivity, along with
their sections. It is truly challenging as you are not just writing but also
inventing laws to be followed by your people. It entails not only writing
but also creative and critical thinking, as well as leadership behavior.
3. What do you think made the writing assignment difficult and easy? List
down your reasons.

- Based on my prior experiences, the topic at hand, as well as the rules in

the forms of writing used, determine whether writing assignments are
easy or difficult. The level of difficulty is influenced by your level of
interest towards the subject. You will have no issue finding words to
fill your writing tasks when you're very knowledgeable and seem to be
passionate about it. Moreover, certain limitations, such as word or
paragraph limits, may hinder you from producing your finest work.

II. Complete the following statements:

Academic writing is:

a type of writing that is used to transmit ideas, information, and research to
other academics. It is divided into two types: student academic writing, which
is used as a form of assessment at universities and in schools as part of the
preparation for university study; and expert academic writing, which is written
for publication in an academic journal or book. Both student and expert
academic writing are expected to meet the same standards, which can be
difficult for students to achieve. It should be clear, concise, focused,
systematic, and evidence-based as its goal is to improve the reader's
comprehension.

Academic writing requires:

a significant amount of effort in order to construct coherent sentences,
paragraphs, and arguments that are easy to comprehend. In general, this means
avoiding conversational English and presenting facts and figures in a specific
and accurate manner. Academic writing should be factually correct, concise,
and precise. Choose words carefully and properly so that the readers can
understand the ideas presented in the text.
It's important to keep in mind that academic writings are produced for an
academic audience, and your writing style should reflect the conventions of
the field you're studying.

Academic writing can be distinguished from other forms of writing through:

approach and formality. Academic writing is simply a different style or
approach to writing, which entails in-depth research, analysis, which can be
empirical, primary or secondary, as well as the application of mathematical,
biological, scientific, business, social, or educational abilities and
qualifications.

Self-Assessment Question
1. What does it mean to use “language that is appropriate but not
pretentious”?
- When writing, it is very important to use language that fits your
audience and matches purpose. Inappropriate language can undermine
your credibility, weaken your argument, or alienate your audience.
Omit jargon (technical words and phrases common to a specific
profession or discipline) and slang (invented words and phrases specific
to a certain group of people), unless your audience and purpose call for
such language. Avoid using euphemisms in your writing and rather be
straightforward (a gentler, but sometimes inaccurate, way of saying
something). Determine the level of formality required for each piece of
writing and stick to it.