COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPPOSES

COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPPOSES. GROUP 8.

undefined. Learning Outcomes:. At the end of this chapter, students are expected to: • write and present academic papers using appropriate tone, style, conventions and reference styles; • develop keen sense of awareness of audience and context in presenting ideas; and • convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and or web-based presentations for different target audiences in local and global settings by using appropriate registers and should embed with values of honesty, industry, humility, conscientiousness, among others..

undefined. .. The key phrase of this chapter is academic purposes which are integrated with the types and steps of writing an academic paper as means and ways to achieve the learning outcomes. There are a number of types of academic paper, but to those that are very applicable to the grade level of its constituents..

undefined. ACADEMIC WRITING. When you talk about academic writing, you start by asking yourself a question or a series of questions, conceptualizing the problem, finding the solution to the problem, evaluating the solution to the problem, clarifying your solution to the problem, finding the solution/s and making or even arguing your own stand. Academic paper can be considered as an umbrella term that may include case study analysis, financial analysis, reports, essays and others. Prominently different from professional writing in terms of format and structure. -not a social commentary, and opinion or a blog. -begins with a thesis which identifies clearly what the topic is being discussed, and aims to persuade. -in general, the writer of the academic paper aims to persuade readers of an idea or a solution to a problem base on EVIDENCE – not on personal opinion..

undefined. The purpose of academic writing is to communicate complex ideas in a way that makes them least likely to be challenged. So it's important to avoid any ambiguity. That means that academic writing must be: - formal, because informal writing is not always understood in the same way by every reader; - structured, because complex ideas need to be controlled to produce an unambiguous statement; - precise, so that none of its ideas can be challenged; - appropriate, so that it communicates to its audience in the most effective way..

undefined. Academic writing is… Academic writing is not… Formal and unbiased Clear and precise Focused and well structured Well sourced Correct and consistent Personal Long-winded Emotive and grandiose.

undefined. TYPE ONE: Feasibility Study. A feasibility study is a detailed analysis that considers all of the critical aspects of a proposed project in order to determine the likelihood of it succeeding. A feasibility study is an assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or project. A feasibility study analyzes the viability of a project to determine whether the project or venture is likely to succeed. The study is also designed to identify potential issues and problems that could arise while pursuing the project..

undefined. Main Objective of a Feasibility Study.

undefined. Steps on How to Write Feasibility Study.

undefined. 4. Undertake data analysis Example: This portion will determine whether or not putting up a school for toddlers in the planned area is feasible in terms of number of clients, money to be invested, workers needed, income expected, length of time considered to earn such an income, and others. 5. Formulate conclusions and recommendations Example: After data has been gathered, one can conclude whether or not the plan of putting up a school for toddler is feasible or not. If it is not, he has to make some doable recommendations to make the plan viable or phase it out if it is not viable as the case may be..

undefined. TYPE TWO: Critical Analysis. In general “the ability to undertake critical analysis is a skill that is required for everyone, because life is about problem solving (Randal, J & Sim, A, 2014).In juxtaposition, Norquist (2017) stressed the idea that “in composition, critical analysis is a careful examination and evaluation of a text, image, or other work or performance. And performing a critical analysis may help us understand the interaction of the particular elements that contribute to a work’s power and effectiveness.” Therefore, any piece of work or topic like artifacts, music, dance and other forms of humanities and arts, can be striking subjects for critical analysis..

undefined. Suggested Steps on how to write a Critical Analysis.

undefined. 2. Write your analysis a. Introduce what you are analyzing with all pertinent information about the work, the title and the author. You may begin with a brief summary. b. It can be helpful for your analysis to insert in the first paragraph a clear and explicit statement of the author’s argument. For example, “The author argues…” c. In the following sentences of your introduction, hit all the main points. Then in subsequent paragraphs, describe each of the author’s main supporting points/evidences as topic sentences and evaluate them. d. Support your evaluation with detailed evidences from the text. Do not forget to use proper citation for quotes and paraphrases. e. Keep in mind: A critical analysis is different from a summary. It may include a summary, but should go beyond this. You are providing an informed critique of the material..

undefined. f. Remember that the purpose of a critical analysis is to evaluate. Is this text trustworthy Useful? Important? Valid or truthful? 3. Other questions you may consider a. Does the subject matter have contemporary relevance? b. Is there a controversy surrounding the text? c. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the choice of topic, the methodology, the evidence, and the author’s conclusions?.

TYPE THREE: Literature Review. Literature reviews discuses published information in a particular subject area within a certain time period. Further, literature review can be just a simple summary of the sources, but it usually has an organizational pattern and combines both summary and synthesis. However a summary is a recap of the important information of the source, but a synthesis is reorganization or a reshuffling of the information. A literature review is one part of a research paper, the main aim of which (literature review) is to build a foundation and support for a new insight that a research paper writer contributes. In general, a literature review is part and parcel of a research paper as this literature review summarizes and synthesizes the arguments and ideas of others without adding new contributions..

Functions of Literature Reviews. 1. They provide a handy guide to a particular topic. 2. They give an overview of a topic. 3. They serve as stepping stone for researchers who have limited time in conducting a research. 4. They supply useful reports that keep professionals updated with what is current in their field. 5. For scholars, the depth and breadth of the literature review emphasizes the credibility of the writer in their field. 6. They furnish a solid background for a research paper’s investigation..

Strategies for Writing a Literature Review. 1. Find a focus i.e writer starts with looking into a link between his topic and sources because a literature review like a term paper is organized around ideas. For example, the topic of one’ research paper is about pauperism on the streets of CdeO. Therefore, the focus here is on pauperism which he can use as his theme or motif in making a literature review. 2. Convey your literature review to your readers, i.e. telling the readers what to expect from it. Examples: • With more and more cultural studies, scholars are accepting [popular media as subject worthy of academic consideration. • The current trend in treatment for congestive heart failure combines surgery and medicine. • Pauperism reflects the economic insufficiency..

3. Consider organization i.e. determining the most effective way of presenting the information. What are the most important topics, subtopics, etc. that your review needs to include? And in what order should you present them? Develop an organization for your review bothand global levels. a. First, cover the basic categories by taking into account the introduction or background of information section; the body of the review containing the discussion of sources, and finally, a conclusion and/ or recommendations section to end the paper. b. Introduction gives a quick idea of the topic of the literature review, such as the central theme or organizational pattern. c. Body contains the conclusion of sources and is organized chronologically, thematically or methodologically. d. Conclusion/recommendations discuss what has been drawn from reviewing literature so far..

TYPE FOUR: Book Report. A book report is a written composition or oral presentation that describes, summarizes, (often but not always) evaluates a work of fiction or non fiction. Simply means of determining whether or not the student has read a book. FORMAT OF A BOOK REPORT 1. Title of the book and its year of publication 2. Name of the Author 3. Genre of the book like biography, autobiography, fiction, etc. 4. The main subject, plot or theme of the book . 5. Brief summary of the key points or ideas treated in the book. 6. Reader’s response to the book, identifying is apparent strenghts and weakness. 7. Brief quotations from the book to support general observations..

TYPE FIVE: Position Paper. A position paper is an essay that presents an arguable opinion about an issue – typically that of the author or some specified entity. Position papers are published in academia, in politics, in law and other domains. It ranges from the simplest format of a letter to the editor to the most complex in the form of an academic position paper. Similarly, a position paper is also used by large organizations to make public the official belief and recommendations of the group..

Suggested steps in writing a position paper .. Identify your possible topics and some controversial questions you might try to answer. 2. Give a brief narration explaining what you already know about the topic and the reason/s for your interest in it. 3. Identify your article or articles and explain how you think they might help you. 4. Speculate about some unusual directions your research might take. 5. Decide which axes you’re going to grind and which ones you aren’t. Formulate a concrete proposal that advocates the changes you want. In other words, judge which ones you can make the best case for. Anticipate some objections and suggest how you might refute them..