EAPP REVIEWER 2nd QUARTER THESIS STATEMENT VS TOPIC

SENTENCE
Thesis Statement - tells the reader what
CRITICAL READING
the rest of the paper is about Topic
- The process of understanding deeply a Sentence - from the thesis statement;
text. tells what the paragraph is all about.
Further Explanation:

- The process of comprehending with - Thesis Statement is general.

deep analysis a text for academic
- Topic Sentence is taken from
purposes.
the Thesis Statement.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL

CRITICAL READING TECHNIQUES
READING
1. Outlining
- The ability to pose problematic
questions. 2. Summarizing
- The ability to analyze a problem 3. Paraphrasing
in all its dimensions - to define its key
4. Abstract Writing
terms determine its causes, understand
its history, appreciate its human
dimension and its connection to one's
own personal experience. I. OUTLINING

- The ability to find, gather, and - An outline is a plan for or a

interpret data, facts and other summary of a writing project or speech.
information relevant to the problem. - An outline is usually in the form
- The ability to imagine alternative of a list divided into headings and
solutions to the problem, to see different subheadings that distinguish main
ways in which the questions might be points from supporting points.
answered and different perspectives for
viewing it.
Types of Outline
- The ability to analyze
approaches, to construct arguments and 1. According to Structure - Topic,
provide solutions. Sentence

- The ability to write effective 2. According to Mode of Presentation -

arguments. Traditional, Standard
Topic Outline - Summary is a brief statement or
account of the main points of a
- A topic outline provides a quick
text.
overview of topics to be included in an
- Summary is shorter than a
essay.
paraphrase.
- Topics are listed for each unit, - Summary can be selective.
and readings and assignments under - Summary condenses the text.
each.
- After each heading in a topic
- Paraphrase is rewording of a text
outline for an essay, a maximum of
to clarify the content.
several words is used to identify the
- Paraphrase is longer than a
topic or idea that will be discussed
summary.
under the given heading.
- Paraphrase has to be specific.
- Paraphrase clarifies the text.

Sentence Outline
- In a sentence outline, the thesis III. PARAPHRASING
and topic sentence of each supporting
Paraphrase - is a text presentation using
paragraph are fully written out.
one's own words in rephrasing lines.
- The sentence outline forces
parts of the essay to be written out in
sentences before the first draft. Five Easy Steps in Paraphrasing
1. Read the passage carefully.
Traditional Outline - Consists of Alpha- 2. Outline the text.
numeric numbers
3. Re-state the thesis statement
Standard Outline - Consists of Hindu- and topic sentence in your own words.
Arabic number.
4. Rewrite the supporting details
in your own words.
II. SUMMARIZING 5. Re-read your paraphrase to
check if it sounds the same as the
Summary - is a shorter version of a
original.
reading material, including only the
important details of components of the
text given.
IV. ABSTRACT WRITING
Précis - same with the meaning of
Abstract - summarizes a paragraph of
summary but only applied in academic
300 words or less, the major aspects of
text or an official document.
the entire paper.
Contents of an Abstract a. There are four basic kinds of papers,
each with its own objective:
- Over-all purpose of the study
i. Expositive writing
- Design
ii. Comparative writing
- Major findings
iii. Evaluative writing
- Brief summary of results
iv. Constructive writing.
3. The paper should be well
BLUFFS ABOUT REACTION PAPER
organized.
"A reaction paper contains your
4. The paper should be focused.
feelings towards an incident."
5. The paper should be complete.
“A reaction paper is based on
emotions only." 6. The paper should be clear.
"A reaction paper is about the 7. The paper should substantively
feelings of the writer." correct.
8. The paper should be
mechanically correct.
REACTION PAPER
9. The paper should flow.
- It is a form of academic work
which discusses answers questions that 10. The paper should (ideally) be
are raised from a given piece of work or creative.
event.
- It is a synthesis of intellectual
FOUR MAJOR QUESTIONS TO ASK
thoughts or ideas.
WHEN WRITING A REACTION PAPER
- It is a response or critique to
1. What is the main problem or
some sort of prompt.
issue that the author is
- It is an intellectual and scholarly addressing?
writing. 2. What is the author's claim,
argument or point?
3. What evidence does the author
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD present?
REACTION PAPER 4. What are the strengths and
weaknesses of the text?
1. The paper should be in the
author's own words.
2. The paper should have a clear REACTION PAPER OF A TEXT
purpose. PRODUCT: AN ACADEMIC TEXT
 - A text is usually given to Paragraph 2 - Topic Sentence 2 is
students for them to react to. Reaction 2 plus evidences of the
reaction.
- The product of the reaction
paper of a text is an example of an Note: You can have more than two
academic text. reactions.
Paragraph 3 - Topic Sentence 3 is
Social Issue 1 plus evidences coming
PROCESS OF WRITING A REACTION
from the strengths and weaknesses of
PAPER
the text.
I. Pre-Writing
Paragraph 4 - Topic Sentence 4 is
- Read the text. Social Issue 2 evidences coming from
the strengths and weaknesses of the
- Read the text critically. text.
- Outline your reactions to the Note: You can have more than two
text. social issues.
- Look for societal issues of the
text.
- CONCLUSION
- Expound on your reactions 1. Summary of the Points (discuss
through evidences. the main important points)
2. Over-all Reaction (recommend
the text, etc.)
II. Actual Writing
Structure
III. Post-Writing
- INTRODUCTION
1. Summary of the Text (condense EVALUATION - Content, Organization,
the main point of the text you are Vocabulary, and Language Use.
reacting to) EDITING - Grammar, Punctuation,
2. Main Societal Issue Involved Capitalization
(discuss briefly what issue are
you going to emphasize) PUBLISHING - Publish in your
3. Thesis Statement (Include what Academic Journal
you will discuss in the text).

- BODY
Paragraph 1 - Topic Sentence 1 is
Reaction 1 plus evidences of the
reaction (1 citation)
 - In formal definitions, avoid using
the same term to be defined (e.g. "A cell
DEFINING A CONCEPT PAPER -
phone is a phone...")
(mutual exclusivity)
- In definition writing, observe the
A Concept Paper is a discussion
concept of mutual exclusivity. Meaning,
of a topic that the writer has a strong
make sure that the features of the term
capability for and usually with the intent
do not overlap with the other similar
of giving information
concepts of the same class (e.g. "A
skateboard is a mode of transport that
has four wheels...)
A Concept Paper includes four parts:
- Definition
EXPLANATION
- Explication/Explanation
This is the part of the paper
- Situation Provision/Clarification where the writer provides the important
- Example Citation aspects of the terms being presented
such as:
o origin of the term
DEFINING CONCEPTS...
o interesting facts about the term
Central to developing the concept
explication paper is WRITING o author's understanding about
DEFINITIONS. the term

Definitions are used to provide

the meaning of a particular word or CLARIFICATION
term.
- This is giving the supporting
details of the explanation.
KINDS OF DEFINITION - This is simplifying the concepts
Formal - includes the term, class being discussed by clearing confusing
and distinguishing features ideas of what the writer wanted to
express.
Informal - does not include the
distinguishing features
Extended - essay length texts EXAMPLE CITATION
which use rhetorical patterns to show - From the given term, give
meaning-describe, compare and examples to further discuss the
contrast, cause and effect. This is concept.
holistic
o Other Guidelines in Definition Writing
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD about. – Example: This paper discusses
reaction and CONCEPT PAPERS the importance of the term being
defined.)
- All the parts of a basic concept
paper are clearly elucidated.
- The transition in each Body
paragraph/each part is guided by
Paragraph 1 - Explanation
signposts.
Paragraph 2 - Clarification
- The language in the piece can
be easily understood by the intended Paragraph 3 - Example Citation
audience.
- The essay is free from
grammatical errors. Conclusion

- Sources are listed in the - One sentence to summarize the

reference list. key points.
- One sentence to state the
importance of the paper.
PROCESS WRITING APPLIED IN A
CONCEPT-BASED PAPER
III. Post-Writing
I. Pre-Writing
Evaluation - checking the Content,
- Looking into specific terms from Organization, Vocabulary and Language
a general topic. Use
- Constructing the outline Editing - looking into the Grammar and
Mechanics
- Brainstorming
Publishing - Including the paper in a
- Researching and looking for
journal
possible references

II. Actual Writing

- The title of the paper is the term
being discussed
✓ Structure:
Introduction
- The definition of the term plus
the Thesis Statement - (Write one
sentence of what you are going to write
POSITION PAPER DEFINED: Characteristics of a Good Topic
- This is devoted to a discussion of - Broad/General
one side of an issue. - Can be explored with a degree of
- This is a presentation of a stand importance
on a significant issue in the - Not sensitive to people
society. - Not related to religious teachings
- This convinces the readers to
Characteristics of a Good Issue
believe on the stand.
- This presents credible evidences - Closely related to the topic
to support a stand. - Stated in a question answerable
by yes, if it should and no, if it
should not
PROCESS WRITING APPROACH - Has two sides/debatable
APPLIED IN POSITION PAPER
WRITING
From Issue to Argumentative Thesis
I. Pre-Writing
and Stand
Outline
Sample Argumentative Thesis: The
Essential Parts of a Position change of old jeepneys will have a good
Paper effect on the environment
1. Topic - the general idea of the Stand: In-favor
paper.
2. Issue - central concept related to
the topic. Sample Argumentative Thesis: The
3. Argument Thesis - the stand change of old jeepneys to the modern
(pro/anti) one will be a burden to the minimum
4. Claim - specific reasons of the wage earner drivers.
stand.
5. Topic Sentence - a statement Stand: Against
related to the claim Characteristics of an Argument Thesis
6. Evidence - concrete proofs to
prove the stand - It should indirectly present the
stand.
- It should be a general idea.
Examples: - It should be in a complete
sentence.
From Topic to Issue
Topic - Transportation
STAND: In-favor/Against : Pro/Anti
Issue – Should the old jeepneys
be changed with the modern one?
Claims - These are phrases that Bibliography – in APA (if you
support the author's stand. Write your interviewed someone, state it as well)
claims based on your argumentative
thesis.
III. Post-Writing
Characteristics of Good Claims
Evaluating
- Related to the argument.
Content - evaluate how strong the
- Stated in a phrase thesis.
points are
Organization - check if there is only
Topic Sentence - This is a sentence one claim per paragraph
explaining the claim.
Language Use, Vocabulary - all
Characteristics of a Good Topic words must be accepted in academic
Sentence writing
- Related to the claim Editing - Grammar and Mechanics
- Should be a complete sentence.
Publishing - Publishing in the journal
under Documentary; or in newspapers
under the Documentary Part or the
Evidences - These are proofs to
Editorial Section.
strengthen one's claims. These could be
from surveys, library research and
experiments, from informant interviews
MONDAY
(those with direct experience) and could
also be from experts. - exam application
- multiple choice
II. Actual Writing - critical reading kasama
Structure
Title - Think of a good title. It FINAL REQUIREMENTS
must be catchy
- final copy yung imrad (after
Introduction - Present the defense)
background of the issue and the - picture ng workbook / selfie w/
argumentative thesis workbook
- evaluation
Body - Each paragraph must
contain only one claim plus evidences.
Conclusion - Summary of the
claims.