Reading Academic Texts: Text Structure ● Debatable and Arguable - presents an argument or

HANDOUTS — EAPP-W2-QTR3 a position, a claim that requires evidence and

analysis to support it.

1. Description - presenting details and characteristics

to paint a vivid picture or provide clarity on a subject. Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement
2. Chronological- presents ideas or events in order. 1. State the topic or present your argument.
3. Cause and Effect - reasons or explanation of 2. Summarize the main idea of each of your details.
events. 3. Write a thesis statement in one or two sentences.
4. Problem/Solution - identifying the problem and
solve it. Common Mistakes to Avoid
5. Compare and Contrast - compare two subject and - making general statements that could apply to a
find what similarities and differences they have. wide range of topics without providing clear direction
6. Definition and Description - describing or giving - narrowing or making too specific statements that it
definition to a topic. limits your ability to find sufficient evidence or explore
7. Sequence/process - outlining steps or stages in a related ideas
systematic order to convey a progression of events - stating obvious facts or information that does not
or actions. require discussion.

Text structure denotes the internal arrangement of a

written piece, commonly observed in informative and Examples of a Strong Thesis
nonfiction works. 1. Despite the challenges it poses, implementing a
comprehensive recycling program in our community
Ex. is essential to reduce landfill waste, conserve
● Description valuable resources, and lower our environmental
● Cause & Effect impact.
● Chronological Order
● Comparison and Contrast 2. Imelda R. Marcos became one of the most
● Problem and Solution influential women in the Philippines because of her
● Sequence/Process position as the first lady that influenced former
President Ferdinand E. Marcos' political career and
supported her extravagant lifestyle.
Transition words utilized by authors provide
insights into the overall organizational pattern of a
text by linking sentences and ideas.
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Signal questions Purposes: Outlining HANDOUTS — EAPP-W4-
often serve as cues or signals to help individuals QTR3
analyze information, explore ideas, or deepen
understanding.
Outlining
Graphic organizer serves as a visual representation - draft that summarizes the main points of an article.
illustrating connections among facts, terms, and - classify the main points and supporting details.
ideas presented within a text. - written list or description of the most important parts
of an essay.
- a list divided into main topics, subtopics, and
supporting details.

Reading Academic Texts: Stating the Thesis Steps in Outlining

Statement of an Academic Text HANDOUTS — 1. Choose a topic and create a thesis statement for
EAPP-W3-QTR3 your essay or article
2. Determine the type of outline you want to use.
Introduction 3. Prepare a list of main ideas including your
● The thesis statement is a critical element in references.
academic writing. 4. Organize the ideas.
● Mastering the art of crafting an effective thesis 5. Expand your ideas.
statement is paramount for writing quality essays. 6. Review your outline.

Definition of Thesis Statement Types of Outline

- It is a short statement, usually one sentence that ● Alphanumeric Outline - has a prefix in the form of
summarizes the main point or claim of an academic letters and numbers at the beginning of each topic. -
essay or research paper. is the common type of outline.
- It is developed, supported, and explained in the text ● Topic Outline - is a hierarchical outline that
using examples and evidence. contains words or phrases
● Sentence Outline - is a hierarchical outline that
contains sentences.
Qualities of a Strong Thesis Statement
● Clear - conveys the main point or argument of the
paper without ambiguity.
● Specific and Focused - addresses a particular
issue or aspect of the topic rather than making a
broad, general statement. English for Academic and Professional
Purposes: Using Various Techniques in
Summarizing a Variety of Academic Texts English for Academic and Professional
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Summarizing
- involves taking a large portion of a text and Definition of Critique
reducing it into a shorter version that presents the - According to Nordquist (2020), a critique is a formal
central ideas and key points of the original text. analysis and evaluation of a text, production, or
- A summary is a shorter version of an original text. performance—either one's own (a self-critique) or
someone else's. In composition, a critique is
Techniques in writing a summary sometimes called a response paper.
1. Read and understand the original text to critiques differ from reviews (these are also different
determine the author’s thesis and main points. from peer reviews) in that critiques offer more depth
2. Make an outline of all the main ideas and key to their analysis.
points expressed in the original text using your own
words without changing the original ideas. Critical Approaches in Writing a Critique
3. Re-read while taking notes.
4. Organize your notes. Formalism
5. Write a thesis statement for the summary. It claims that literary works contain intrinsic
6. Write a draft of the summary paragraph. 7. Check properties and treats each work as a distinct work of
the summary for accuracy and rewrite the summary art.
for the final copy.
Feminism
It focuses on how literature presents women as
subjects of sociopolitical, psychological, and
English for Academic and Professional economic oppression. It reveals how aspects of our
Purposes: Writing a Balanced Review/Reaction culture view men as superior and women as inferior.
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Marxist Criticism
It is concerned with differences between economic
What is a Reaction Paper? classes and the implications of a capitalist system,
such as the continuing conflicts between the working
It is a type of academic writing where the writer class and the elite.
expresses their thoughts, feelings, and opinions
about a particular topic, article, book, movie, or Reader-Response Criticism
event. It involves critically analyzing and reflecting on It is concerned with the viewer’s reaction as an
the content, offering personal insights, reactions, and audience of a work.
interpretations. The paper typically includes a
summary of the material being responded to,
followed by the writer's reaction, analysis, and
evaluation. English for Academic and Professional
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Key Guidelines in Writing a Reaction Paper
1. Introduction
● Begin with a brief introduction that identifies What is a Concept Paper?
the subject of your reaction paper and provides It is a concise summary of a proposed project,
context for the reader. outlining its purpose, rationale, and planned
2. Summary execution.
● Provide a concise summary of the material
you are reacting to. This summary should cover the Ways in Explaining a Concept Paper
main points or arguments presented. 1. ) Definition - providing a clear explanation or
3. Reaction/Response description of a concept.
● Express your personal reaction to the material. A. Formal - offering a structured explanation
This can include your thoughts, feelings, opinions, that includes specific elements to define a
and any insights gained from reading or experiencing concept precisely.
the content. b. Informal - providing a straightforward and
4. Analysis simple explanation of a concept.
● Analyze the content by examining its c. Extended - giving a detailed and
strengths, weaknesses, implications, and any comprehensive explanation of a concept,
underlying assumptions or biases. Consider how the incorporating various aspects to provide a
material relates to your own experiences, beliefs, or complete understanding.
the broader context.
5. Conclusion 2. ) Explication - analyzing and interpreting
● Conclude your reaction paper by passages or quotes from literary or academic works
summarizing your main points and reflecting on the in detail.
significance of the material.
3.) Clarification - organizing abstract ideas into
concrete examples to enhance understanding.
In academic settings, reaction papers typically range
from 500 to 1000 words, though they can be shorter
or longer depending on the requirements.