Writing Academic Papers

HyFlex Classroom; Prerequisite; Two (2) Credit Units; 1st Sem SY 2023–2024

Learning Facilitator:
Ms. Stephanie Grace Reloj
0917 835 6518, stephanie.reloj@ats.ph
How’s your 1st formal
writing assignment?
What questions do you
have now?
Source: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/
Thesis Statement
Paragraph
 Paragraph Writing

Topic Sentence

Supporting Details

Concluding
Sentences
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 Paragraph Writing
A thesis statement is the anchor of any well-
Topic Sentence structured essay or academic paper. This concise and
vital sentence or two, typically found within the
introductory paragraph, encapsulates the core
argument and purpose of the entire piece. It serves as a
Supporting Details roadmap for both the writer and the reader, guiding the
direction of the discourse and offering a clear, focused
perspective on the topic at hand. A well-crafted thesis
statement not only states the main point but also
Concluding provides a sense of why it matters and how it will be
substantiated. In essence, it is the keystone upon which
Sentences the entire argument is constructed, making it an
indispensable element of effective writing.
Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
October 19, 2023
 Paragraph Writing
A thesis statement is the anchor of any well-structured
Topic Sentence essay or academic paper. This concise and vital
sentence or two, typically found within the
introductory paragraph, encapsulates the core
argument and purpose of the entire piece. It serves as
Supporting Details a roadmap for both the writer and the reader, guiding
the direction of the discourse and offering a clear,
focused perspective on the topic at hand. A well-
crafted thesis statement not only states the main
Concluding point but also provides a sense of why it matters and
how it will be substantiated. In essence, it is the
Sentences keystone upon which the entire argument is constructed,
making it an indispensable element of effective writing.
Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
October 19, 2023
 Paragraph Writing
A thesis statement is the anchor of any well-structured
Topic Sentence essay or academic paper. This concise and vital
sentence or two, typically found within the introductory
paragraph, encapsulates the core argument and
purpose of the entire piece. It serves as a roadmap for
Supporting Details both the writer and the reader, guiding the direction of
the discourse and offering a clear, focused perspective
on the topic at hand. A well-crafted thesis statement not
only states the main point but also provides a sense of
Concluding why it matters and how it will be substantiated. In
essence, it is the keystone upon which the entire
Sentences argument is constructed, making it an indispensable
element of effective writing.
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October 19, 2023
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October 19, 2023
 Group Activity
1. Write an introductory
paragraph about Jesus.
2. Present after 10 mins.
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Writing Essay
 “Your success with academic writing
depends upon how well you understand
what you are doing as you write and then
how you approach the writing task.”
(Lowe & Zemliansky, 2010, p. 3)
Essay Writing

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Essay Writing

“It's helpful to think of the different essay

sections as answering a series of questions
your reader might ask when encountering
your thesis.”

Reference: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj

Abrams, E. (2000). Essay Structure. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure June 7, 2021
Essay Writing

What? How? Why?

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Abrams, E. (2000). Essay Structure. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure June 7, 2021
Essay Writing

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

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Essay Writing: Introduction

How long?

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Kain, P. (1999). Beginning the Academic Essay. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay June 7, 2021
Essay Writing: Introduction

How to start?

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Kain, P. (1999). Beginning the Academic Essay. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay June 7, 2021
Essay Writing: Opening Strategies

Introduction

— topic — state your thesis

— ask a question — orient readers

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Kain, P. (1999). Beginning the Academic Essay. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay June 7, 2021
Essay Writing: Body

Essay Mapping

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Abrams, E. (2000). Essay Structure. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure June 7, 2021
Essay Writing: Body

Activity: Comic Strip

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Essay Writing: Mapping

Thesis Supporting Claims

Empirical What Readers Must

Evidence Know

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Abrams, E. (2000). Essay Structure. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure June 7, 2021
Essay Writing: Mapping

Thesis Supporting Claims

Empirical What Readers Must

Evidence Know

Conclusion
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Abrams, E. (2000). Essay Structure. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/essay-structure June 7, 2021
Templates: A.INTRODUCTION
B.BODY:
I. Compare and Contrast Pattern
I. Point 1
a. Alternating Method •Item 1
•Item 2
II.Point 2
•Item 1
•Item 2
III.Point 3
•Item 1
•Item 2
C.CONCLUSION
Reference: Cidro, M. G., A. L. M., G., Lusica, F. G. S., Mallari, A. M. A., Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. L. U., & Yabut, D. C. T. (2016). Integrated English for effective communication: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
Reading and writing skills | senior high school (1st ed.). Phoenix Publishing House. July 18, 2022
Templates:
I. Compare and Contrast Pattern
b. Block Method A.INTRODUCTION
B.BODY:
I. Item 1
•Point 1
•Point 2
II.Item 2
•Point 1
•Point 2
C.CONCLUSION

Reference: Cidro, M. G., A. L. M., G., Lusica, F. G. S., Mallari, A. M. A., Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. L. U., & Yabut, D. C. T. (2016). Integrated English for effective communication: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
Reading and writing skills | senior high school (1st ed.). Phoenix Publishing House. July 18, 2022
Templates:
II. Cause and Effect Pattern A.INTRODUCTION
B.BODY:
a. Block Method I. Causes of Conflict Escalation
•Expanding the issues
•Personal attacks
II.Effects of these causes
•Lose focus on original issue
•Cycle of defensive responses
•Win-Lose orientation
•Negative emotions
C.CONCLUSION
Reference: Cidro, M. G., A. L. M., G., Lusica, F. G. S., Mallari, A. M. A., Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. L. U., & Yabut, D. C. T. (2016). Integrated English for effective communication: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
Reading and writing skills | senior high school (1st ed.). Phoenix Publishing House. July 18, 2022
Templates:
II. Cause and Effect Pattern A.INTRODUCTION
b. Chain Method B.BODY:
I. Cause: Expanding the issues
•Effect: Lose focus on original
issues
•Effect: Cycle of defensive
responses
II.Cause: Personal attacks
•Effect: Negative emotions
•Effect: Win-Lose orientation
C.CONCLUSION
Reference: Cidro, M. G., A. L. M., G., Lusica, F. G. S., Mallari, A. M. A., Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. L. U., & Yabut, D. C. T. (2016). Integrated English for effective communication: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
Reading and writing skills | senior high school (1st ed.). Phoenix Publishing House. July 18, 2022
Templates:
III. Persuasive Essay Pattern
A.INTRODUCTION
I.Attention getter II.Writer’s Argument 1
II.Background •Supporting details
III.Thesis Statement III.Writer’s Argument 2
B.BODY: •Supporting details
I. Counterarguments C.CONCLUSION
•Refutation I.Restatement of the T.S.
•Consequences/Predictions II.Call to Action

Reference: Cidro, M. G., A. L. M., G., Lusica, F. G. S., Mallari, A. M. A., Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. L. U., & Yabut, D. C. T. (2016). Integrated English for effective communication: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
Reading and writing skills | senior high school (1st ed.). Phoenix Publishing House. July 18, 2022
Templates:
IV. Problem and Solution Essay Pattern
A.INTRODUCTION
I.Attention getter
II.Background
III.Thesis Statement
C.CONCLUSION
B.BODY:
I.Restatement of the T.S.
I. Problem
II.Call to Action
•Explanation/s
II.Solution
•Explanation/s
Reference: Cidro, M. G., A. L. M., G., Lusica, F. G. S., Mallari, A. M. A., Mendoza, L. G., Miranda, A. L. U., & Yabut, D. C. T. (2016). Integrated English for effective communication: Prepared by: Stephanie Grace Reloj
Reading and writing skills | senior high school (1st ed.). Phoenix Publishing House. July 18, 2022
 Group Activity

1. Plan how your essay will be

written.
2. Create an outline.
3. Present after 10 mins.
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Essay Writing: Goal?

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 Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Chapter 2: RRL
Body Paragraphs
The first major point is discussed and then supported by synthesized information/
views on this point taken from several sources.

The second major point is discussed in several sources, supported by synthesized

information/views on this point from all them.

Further major points are developed in later paragraphs using similar support.

Source: Hogue, A., Bixby, J., Hogue, A., Butler, L., Oshima, A., Curtis, J., Meyers,
A. (2014). The Longman academic writing series. White Plains, NY: Pearson.
Chapter 2: RRL
Body Paragraphs
The first few paragraphs contain a summary of key points covered and supported
by specific information/views from one source.

The next set of paragraphs contains a summary of key points covered, supported by
specific information/views from a second source

Further major points are developed in alter paragraphs using similar support.

Source: Hogue, A., Bixby, J., Hogue, A., Butler, L., Oshima, A., Curtis, J., Meyers,
A. (2014). The Longman academic writing series. White Plains, NY: Pearson.