LG1 5 - Reviewer EAPP PDF
LG1 5 - Reviewer EAPP PDF
LG1 5 - Reviewer EAPP PDF
5. Text books - a type of academic writing which is designed to RAMAGE, BEAN, AND JOHNSON (2006) IDENTIFIED THE
assists students in learning. Textbooks vary depending to the FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS IN CRITICAL THINKING
needs of students. • The ability to pose problematic questions.
• The ability to analyse a problem in all its dimensions-to
6. Shorter Student texts (Essay)-Students’ essay vary in define its key terms, determine its causes, understand
formality and length. It consists of three main parts, the its history, appreciate its human dimension and its
introduction, body, and conclusion. connection to one's own personal experience, and
appreciate what makes it problematic or complex.
7. Case Studies-these can be used in any various fields most
specially in business, sociology, and law. To adopt a critical reading approach, practice the strategies to be
employed during each stage of reading.
8. Reports-the main function of this type of writing is to give
information or describe about the happening on a particular ➢ Before Reading
thing. • Determine which type of academic text you are reading.
• Determine and establish your purpose for reading.
LEARNING GUIDE 2 • Identify the author’s purpose for writing.
LESSON 1: PURPOSES OF READING ACADEMIC TEXTS • Infer the main idea or argument of the text based on the
• Reading academic text is important for writing and title.
research in college, but it is commonly disregarded.
Both lecturers and students have the assumption that
there is only one way to read, yet neither of these
perceptions is necessarily true. ➢ During Reading
• Annotate the important part of the text.
• Write keywords/phrases in bullet form
• Write something on the page margin where important
Reading for academic purposes demands focus and
information is found.
comprehension from the reader academic reading differs from
• Write a brief note/s on the margin.
non-academic reading in terms of content style and reader
expectations such as reading novels magazines newspapers and
➢ After Reading
comic books the difficult process of reading is essential to pupils
• Reflect on what you learned.
Reading for academic purposes demands focus and • Summarize the text in your own words (note what you
comprehension from the reader. Academic reading differs from learned, impressions, and reactions) in an outline,
non-academic reading in terms of content style and reader concept map, or matrix (for several texts)
expectations such as reading novels, magazines, newspapers, and • React on some part through writing.
comic books. • Discuss some parts with your teacher or classmate/s to
check your comprehension.
General reading is broken down into academic reading. It's
crucial to keep in mind that academic reading is a presentation. ANNOTATIONS
At contrast to passively absorbing information in college will be
expected to actively act on that particular information in the real Annotating a text or making notes on the pages is an efficient way
world. to get the most out of the reading for college content when you
skim through text annotation makes it easy to find important
information quickly
Stage Guidelines
P a g e 3 of 6
@_ralexzis
EAPP
New Era University Module 1-5 2023-2024
2.The KWL method (K-know, W-want to know, L-learned) • It gives the readers an idea on how the writer will
explain, interpret, and elaborate on the significance of
The KWL is a reading strategy/method is used to guide students the topic being discussed in the paper.
through a text students begin by jotting down everything they
know about a subject this data is stored in the k column of a k-w-l STRATEGIES IN LOCATING THESIS STATEMENT
chart. • Read the title of the text and make inferences on its
purpose.
• If the text has no abstract or executive summary, read
the first few paragraphs as the thesis statement is
usually located there.
• You may also check the conclusion where authors sum
up and review their main points.
LEARNING GUIDE 4
LESSON 1 - EVALUATING SOURCES
Evaluating sources means recognizing whether or not the data
you scan and embrace in your analysis is credible
TYPES OF SOURCES:
• Sources of information are commonly categorized as
primary, secondary, and tertiary.
• In brief, a summary is one close to the event with first-
hand knowledge (for example an
• eyewitness); a secondary source is at least one step
remove (for example, a book about
LEARNING GUIDE 3
LESSON 1: MAIN IDEA, TOPIC SENTENCE, AND THESIS 1) Primary sources are sources of original work as well as
STATEMENT historical items and references close to the subject depending on
Main idea - is the most essential sentence in a passage or a
the field
paragraph. It can be found in the following location.
2) Secondary Sources are reports that draw on research and
• Main Idea can be found anywhere in a sentence. other references to make interpretive, analytical, or synthesized
• May be stated in the first sentence of a paragraph and claims depending on the field, these may include textbooks,
may be repeated or stated at the end. review articles, and peer reviewed articles publishing original
• May be split (different location of idea, different point of research.
view)
3) Tertiary Sources are materials that provide an overview of
TOPIC SENTENCE primary and secondary sources, such as encyclopedias, textbook
• It discusses the topic which is directly stated related to and other compendia. Wikipedia is a tertiary source.
the thesis statement.
• It introduces the topic of the paragraph.
P a g e 4 of 6
@_ralexzis
EAPP
New Era University Module 1-5 2023-2024
LEARNING GUIDE 5: CITING SOURCES • volume when appropriate
LESSON 1: CITATION • name of publisher
Citation is very important, because when you cite a source, you
are providing credit for that source into different sources. CITATION FOR INDIVIDUALLY AUTHORED CHAPTERS IN THE
BOOKS TYPICALLY INCLUDE:
• Citation should match the reference, in that way, if the • name of the author/s
reader wants to find more information about the while • title of the chapter
reading your work he/she can just flip in the in the back
to locate the source in your reference list according to 2. Journal Articles. Citations for journal articles typically
the information you provided in your citation. include:
3. To help get your target audience identify your original • name of the composer/s, songwriter/s, script writer/s
source or the like
• name of the performer/s
• Your target audience wants to either verify the
• title of the song or individual track
information from the original source.
• With your proper citation, your readers can easily 6. Film, television, or video recordings. Citations for films, TV
identify the original source you use in your paper. episodes, or video recordings typically include:
WHEN AND WHY TO CITE SOURCES? • name of the director
➢ By citing sources for Wikipedia content, you enable • name of the producer (if relevant)
users to verify that the information given is supported • names of major performers
by a reliable source, thus improving the credibility of
Wikipedia while showing that the content is not original Proper Citation. If you use someone else’s words you must site
research. it.
LESSON 3: GUIDELINES IN IN – TEXT CITATION • Attribution involves adding the source of the statement
1. APA 6th edition (pp. 169-179) Basic Citation Rules the article text, such as Rawls argues that X. This is done
whenever a writer or speaker should be credited, such
Follow the latest year of publication method, indicate page as quotations, close paraphrasing, or a statement of
numbers even in paraphrases and summaries. opinion or uncertain fact.
1. According to Sipacio, (2014), APA style for business student • A citation that supports content, but is not linked to any
majors. particular piece of material in the article through an in-
line citation.
P a g e 6 of 6
@_ralexzis