Final Exam Coverage:

Explanation Essay: addresses “why” questions; inform or educate

Blog: from weblog; personal and subjective;
Research-based Argumentative Essay:

Explanation Essay Blog Research-based

Argumentative Essay

What is it? An essay that answers A personal journal or An essay that presents
the question why diary entry that is a writer’s position with
posted online support from research
studies.

Purpose? To inform about why Any of the following: To persuade readers to

something happens entertain, instruct, accept the writer’s
inform, persuade position

Requires research? Research may be used Research may be used Research must be used
but is not required. but is not required to support the writer’s
claim or position

Thesis statement: central argument of the essay

Communication for Various Purposes - in LMS

Informative, persuasive, argumentative; Types of Speeches (Manuscript, Manuscript,
Extemporaneous, Impromptu)

Communication for Work Purposes - in LMS

Workplace Communication (3 things to consider)
4 Approaches of formal structure
Writer-centered vs. Reader-centered

Business Letter (Note: Use BarCharts QuickStudy Business Letters in the Shared Resume link)
The Basics (Letterhead, Dateline, Inside Address, Salutation, Body/Message,
Closing/Complimentary Close, CC/Copies/Carbon Copy, BCC/Blind Carbon Copy/Blind
Copies)
Memo (Note: Use BarCharts QuickStudy Business Letters in the Shared Resume link)
Purposes of Memos
Basic Memo Info (To:, From:, Date:, Re:/Subject:, Text/Message/Body)
Letter Formats (Note: Use BarCharts QuickStudy Business Letters in the Shared Resume link)
Full Block, Block/Modified Block, Semi-Block

Résumé (French for summary) - Note: Use 101 Great Resumes in the Shared Resumes
Chapter 1 - Info Needed
1. Work or volunteer experience
 2. Education
3. Licensing, certification, and special skills/training
4. Military experience - if applicable
5. Memberships and activities
6. Awards and Honors
7. Specific Skills and Talents

Format: Highlighted lang yung main difference/s

Chronological format, page 25;
1. Name header/Letterhead
2. Objective (optional)
3. Summary of Qualifications or Profile (optional)
4. Work Experience/Employment
5. Education
6. Other (Military Service, Awards, Professional Affiliations, Memberships, Skills)
Functional Format, page 34
1. Name header/letterhead
2. Objective (optional)
3. Summary of Qualifications or Profile (optional)
4. Skills and achievements by area
5. Work Experience/Employment (listing only)
6. Education (listing only)
7. Other (Military Service, Awards, Professional Affiliations, Memberships, Skills)
Combination Format, page 37
1. Name header/Letterhead
2. Objective (optional)
3. Summary of Qualifications or Profile (optional)
4. Skills/Achievements
5. Work Experience/Employment
6. Education
7. Other (Military Service, Awards, Professional Affiliations, Memberships, Skills)

IMPORTANT:
● This will cover only 40 items. Resume writing will be 50 points.
○ Identification: 10
○ True or False: 10
○ Multiple Choice: 10
○ Essay: 10
● The instructions for RESUME will be given during the exam. Deadline: Sunday, June 25.
● 2 quizzes will be open from tomorrow until Sunday. Same with Finals coverage.
● 2 quizzes (3 speeches will be after all your exams; parliamentary procedure)