Unique Features and Requirements

in Academic Writing
Lesson 7 and 8
➢ Features and requirements
in composing texts that are
useful across disciplines
1. Book Review/Book Report
2. Literature Review/Analysis
3. Research Paper
4. Project Proposal
5. Position Paper
➢ Features and requirements in
composing professional
correspondence
1. Resumé
2. Application Letter
(Employment)
3. Application for College
Admission
4. Various forms of Office
Correspondence
Literary Analysis
 Literary Analysis

A literary analysis is not merely a summary of a

literary work. Instead, it is an argument about
the work that expresses a writer’s personal
perspective, interpretation or critical evaluation,
and judgment of the work. Analysis may focus
on the theme, plot, setting, and characters,
among other elements in literature. It can be
applied to novels, short stories, plays, poems,
or any other form of literary writing.
A Literary Analysis is a form of critical
analysis.

Writing a Critical Analysis

• Introduction – include the background of the
text.
• Body - discussion of the themes or context
found in the text.
• Conclusion - include your overall
impression on it.
Activity:

▪ Watch any tv or web series from

2021 – present.

• Write a critical analysis based on

your interpretations, reflections,
and evaluation on the themes
present in it.
 Writing a Critical Analysis on a TV or Web Series
• Introduction – include a brief description on the
background of the series and the important details about it.
(as transitional statements)
• Body
Note: Follow the -Plot summary (1 paragraph only)
conventions in writing -Discussion of the context/s in the series
the introduction, body, -Discussion of themes found in the series (at least 3
and conclusion. themes and reflections on them, 1 parg. each theme)
• Conclusion - include your overall impression on it. (as
transitional statements)
• References in APA latest ed.
• Make a summary of the context/s and themes discussed in
the analysis. (bulleted)
Submit at least seven-paragraph critical analysis.
Context – social, cultural, historical,
political, socio-political, psychological,
moral, biographical, etc.

Themes – family, friendship,

awareness, patriotism, dilemma,
anxiety, struggles, good vs. evil, etc.
Summary of Discussion:
Contexts
• Historical
• Social
• Psychological

Themes
• Family Relationships
• Patriotism
• good vs. evil
• Upper class vs. The marginalized
Title Page Muntinlupa Science High School (LOGO)
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A Critical Analysis on a TV Series

Batang Quiapo
In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Reading and Writing

Submitted by:
(Name)
(Gr. and Sec.)

Submitted to:
Mrs. Rowena A. Virgo
Format

• Times New Roman, font size 12, normal-

spacing, normal margins
• Observe proper indention and alignment.
Structure
Sample Titles

A Critical Analysis on a TV Series

Batang Quiapo
A Critical Analysis on Season 1: Episode 1 and 2
of the TV Series, He’s into Her
A Critical Analysis on a Web Series
Trese
Sample Themes

A Critical Analysis on a TV Series

Batang Quiapo

Themes:
• Historic Quiapo
• Religiosity
• Family Relationships
• The Marginalized
• Violence
• Organized Crime
Sample Themes

A Critical Analysis on Season 1:Episode 1 and 2

of the TV Series, He’s into Her

Themes:
• Family relationships-the close family ties aspect
• The dilemma of being an illegitimate child
• Adaptation to a new environment
• Student’s struggles
• Bullying
• Power tripping
• Upper class vs. The marginalized
• Women empowerment
Start writing your critical analysis!