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EASPQ1reviewer 647807263641910
EASPQ1reviewer 647807263641910
QUARTER 1: REVIEWER
academic text - is a written language that provides information, which contain ideas and concepts that
are related to the particular discipline.
Text structures - refers to how the information within a written text is organized.
3 Part Essay Structure (IBC) - This is the basis of all formal writing.
Introduction - states the issue or topic, reason or purpose, and structure.
Body Paragraph - elaboration or explanation of the topic.
Conclusion - summary of the ideas presented in the paper and explains briefly how these ideas
are connected to one another.
IMRad Text Structure - This is commonly used in writing scientific articles or reports.
Introduction - states the status of a current phenomenon.
Methods - explains the process on an author reach the results of his/her study or investigation.
Results and Discussion - explains the findings of the study or investigation.
TIPS IN SUMMARIZING
Re-read the text to be summarized repeatedly.
Identify the main idea of the text.
Put yourself in the situation of the reader.
Use appropriate transitional devices.
Limit your summary to a few sentences.
Proofread your work.
TECHNIQUES IN SUMMARIZING
Somebody Wanted But So - The strategy helps student generalize, recognize cause and effect
relationships, and find main ideas.
SAAC Method - helpful in summarizing any kind of text.
5 W's, 1 H - relies on six crucial questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how.
thesis statement - is a sentence used in an essay that serves as the guide for the essay and directly
answers the question or task asked of you.
- must have a main point, main idea or central message.
- is simply a factual statement nor is not just a topic sentence.
- the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper.
- can be usually found at the end of an introduction.
- can be one sentence.
OUTLINING
Subordination - Writer should distinguish major and minor components of the outline.
Division - Basic rule is to have two or more parts and this division should be based on rank/level/category.
Example:
I. Preparing for a Test
A. Review the lessons
B. Take down notes
C. Sleep early
D. Have a good breakfast
II. Taking the Test
A. Concentrate
B. Read the questions
C. Answer the test
GENERAL RULES WHEN WRITING AN OUTLINE