SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

English for Academic and Professional Purposes 1

Introduction

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

(EAPP) is an applied subject that aims to develop your
communication skills specifically in the field of technical
writing both for the academic and professional
purposes.

This module helps you understand the features, uses,

and underlying principles of different academic and
professional papers. With those in mind, you will be able
to utilize the role and impact of academic and
professional reports in innovating the society.

As you go through this module, remember to search

for the answers to the following focus questions:
1. How can one effectively read various types of
academic texts?
2. How is reacting a sign of critical thinking?
3. How does concept paper help improve society?

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 Lessons and Coverage
Lesson 1 – Reading Academic Texts
Lesson 2 – Writing the Reaction Paper/Review/Critique
Lesson 3 – Writing the Concept Paper

Lesson 1 • Differentiate language used in academic texts from various disciplines

• Use knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she needs
• Use various techniques in summarizing a variety of academic texts
• State the thesis statement of an academic text
• Outline reading texts in various disciplines
Lesson 2 • Use appropriate critical writing a critique such as formalism, feminism, etc.
• Write an objective/balanced review or critique of a work of art, an event or a
program
Lesson 3 • Determine the ways a writer can elucidate on a concept by definition, explication
and clarification
• Compare and contrast various kinds of concept papers:
• Present a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/ graphic aids

Module Map

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 Pre-Assessment
I. Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, and
write FALSE if the statement is wrong.

TRUE 1. Academic writing is subjective and personal.

TRUE 2. Outlining provides a map to writers of where to go with
the essay.
TRUE 3. A strong thesis statement is specific and expresses only one
main idea.
FALSE 4. The use of a number of hifalutin words is significant in
academic writing.
FALSE 5. Paraphrasing involves putting the main idea into the
writer’s own words.

II. Read the statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

6. It is a short summary of your completed research.

A. Abstract C. Critique Paper
B. Reaction Paper D. Concept Paper
7. This academic paper gives importance to definitions.
A. Abstract C. Critique Paper
B. Reaction Paper D. Concept Paper
8. This academic paper, when done right, can help us process our own
experiences.
A. Abstract C. Critique Paper
B. Reaction Paper D. Concept Paper
9. This academic paper helps researchers to quickly evaluate the content of
your paper.
A. Abstract C. Critique Paper
B. Reaction Paper D. Concept Paper
10. This kind of academic paper objectively review a piece of research to
highlight both its strengths and weaknesses.
A. Abstract C. Critique Paper
B. Reaction Paper D. Concept Paper

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 Lesson 1. READING ACADEMIC TEXTS
Learning Goals: Every Piece of the Pie
For each category in the pie chart, write out the goals that you want to accomplish at the end of
this module.

Map of Conceptual Change: 21st Century KWL Chart

Fill out the first three columns of the chart below. List your answers on the provided space.

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students, faculty, improve my imbibing
and researchers to skills and everything
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 Hook Activity: Getting to the Abbey Church
You just entered the San Beda University using the gate near the LRT. You are
standing right in front of the Red Wall when someone approached you and asked
for the directions on how to go to the Abbey Church. Since you are familiar with
the campus, you enthusiastically gave the directions. Write how you will direct
the person who approached you to the Abbey Church.

1. to a teacher
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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2. to a close friend
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________

Follow up: What are the things that you considered in giving directions? Why
are those important?
______________________________________________________
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In this lesson, you will find answers to the following essential questions:
1. How can one effectively read various types of academic texts?
2. How is reacting a sign of critical thinking?
3. How does concept paper help improve society?

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MELC #1: Differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines
Learning Targets:
• I can familiarize myself with the structure of an academic text.
• I can differentiate language used in academic texts from various disciplines.

Key Concepts

Academic Writing
- expository and argumentative prose used by university students, faculty, and
researchers to convey a body of information about a particular subject
- Examples: Articles, Conference Papers, Reviews, Thesis, Dissertations

Common Purposes: Add-Ons: Watch the video on

- to report findings from research endeavors the link to have a better
- to discuss a concept to a greater populace understanding on the nature
and structure of academic text:
- to formulate a solution to a problem https://www.youtube.com/watc
- to evaluate programs and personnel h?v=_poJgdZYjLY

Features of Academic Texts

- lexically denser and has a wide array of vocabulary

Complex
- has more grammatical complexity

- academic language
Formal
- non-usage of colloquial words

- it is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to

Explicit
the reader how the various parts of the text are related

- main emphasis should be on the information that you want to

Objective
give and the arguments presented

Precise - facts are double checked and updated

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 Activity 1: Three-way Venn Diagram
Directions: Read the different texts below. Classify which article is Academic, Literary,and
Professional. Write it on the first column. Afterwards, compare and contrast the texts based on
its features and purposes using the three-way Venn diagram.

Text A
LITERARY
It was very early in the morning, the streets clean and deserted, I was walking to
the station. As I compared the tower clock with my watch I realized that it was
already much later than I had thought, I had to hurry, the shock of this discovery
made me unsure of the way, I did not yet know my way very well in this town;
luckily, a policeman was nearby, I ran up to him and breathlessly asked him the
way. He smiled and said: “From me you want to know the way?” “Yes,” I said,
“since I cannot find it myself.” “Give it up! Give it up,” he said, and turned away
with a sudden jerk, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.
Text B
PROFESSIONAL
In my role as a Restaurant Manager for Bar Louie, I proved to be an efficient,
enthusiastic, and strong leader. My value quickly became apparent to Bar Louie’s
shareholders after I single-handedly trained and prepared my entire waitstaff for
opening night and beyond. Not only did our team meet sales goals each month for
the first year, but the down payment for the property was even paid back after
the first six months operating.
Text C
ACADEMIC
The HIV virus is currently destroying all facets of African life. It therefore is
imperative that a new holistic form of health education and accessible treatment
be implemented in African public health policy which improves dissemination of
prevention and treatment programs, while maintaining the cultural infrastructure.
Drawing on government and NGO reports, as well as other documentary sources,
this paper examines the nature of current efforts and the state of health care
practices in Africa. I review access to modern health care and factors which inhibit
local utilization of these resources, as well as traditional African beliefs about
medicine, disease, and healthcare. This review indicates that a collaboration of
western and traditional medical care and philosophy can help slow the spread of
HIV in Africa. This paper encourages the acceptance and financial support of

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 PROFESSIONAL
- May be based on a person's
ACADEMIC
specialization . Both are - Most commonly used in the
written in academe.
- Writing that is used in the a formal
business or any professional manner- Used by students, faculty members,
context. and used and for research.
in several
- May persuade, influence andcontexts.- Objective, based on facts, written
convince formally and professionally.
- Clear, concise, and objective.
All are forms of writing that
are taught in school and
essential for academics.

- Both can
Uses an individual’s
persuade and intellect and
influence a understanding.
person.
LITERARY
- Subjective, based on the author's
preference and ideas.
- One of major genres of literature
that be a prose o poetry or fiction or
non-fiction.
- The author has his/her freedom to
express their creativity and ideas.
Even if it is based on facts or not.

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MELC #2: Uses knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she needs
Learning Targets:
• I can explain the specific ideas contained in various academic texts.
• I can use knowledge of text structure to glean the information he/she needs.

Key Concepts
PART 1: On Reading Academic Texts
Reading is a skill that:
- recognizes the written words (written symbols)
- is essential for getting the gist or the message of the text
- involves both perception and thought
- involves two processes: word recognition and comprehension
▪ word recognition: the process of perceiving how written symbols
correspond to one’s spoken language
▪ comprehension: the process of making sense of words, sentences and
connected text
Types of Reading:
1. Skimming - familiarizes the reader with the text; what the text is all about
2. Scanning - used to acquire and look for specific information
3. Close-reading - intensive reading; complete understanding and detailed
comprehension

PART 2: On Plagiarism
Plagiarism - to steal and pass off the ideas, words, or works of another person
as one’s own
- to use another person’s ideas, words, or works without proper
acknowledgement of the source

Types of Plagiarism
1. Ghost Writer 5. The Forgotten Footnote
2. The Potluck Paper 6. The Too-Perfect-Paraphrase
3. The Poor Disguise 7. The Resourceful Citer
4. The Self-Stealer Add-Ons: A well-cited work prevents you from
plagiarism. Click the link for the updated APA Citation:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_st
yle/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_changes_7th_
edition.html
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 Activity 1: Scrutinize the Link
Directions: Go to the links below, and read the texts carefully. Use the table
provided in supplying the information being asked.
Abstract https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1037969X20930431
Movie https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/feb/07/parasite-review-
Review bong-joon-ho-south-korean-satire
Reaction https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/the-philippines-pandemic-
Paper response-a-tragedy-of-errors/

1. Abstract
Title: The COVID Cyborg: Protecting data status
Topic: The effects of COVID19 to the ‘personhood’ of people and protection of data.
Purpose/s:
- To spread awareness regarding your personal data
- To protect the well-being of people
- Preservation of basic rights and services
Essential Ideas:
a. The COVID19 Pandemic has caused a severe change to almost all the sectors in the society.
It changed people’s ways of living and their environment.

b. Technology has paved its way mostly during the COVID19 Pandemic, where several apps
were made to control the spread of the pandemic or were made to make the living of people
more convenient and essential.

c. Adaptation of individuals to new environments and practices are always present and have
been anticipated all along.

2. Movie Review
Title: Parasite review – searing satire of a family at war with the rich
Topic: The movie, Parasite (2019)
Purpose/s: To objectively critique Parasite (2019), to express how the movie was made efficiently, and
to spread awareness regarding social issues or problems that are prevailing in the movie
Essential Ideas:
a. Parasite has explored several movie genres and executed it perfectly, it made combinations of
genres that may seem atypical.

b. Parasite spreads awareness regarding social class issues which made the movie a masterpiece.

c. The movie has won Palme d’Or in Cannes in 2019 and became a very popular movie not only in
Asia but most parts of the world.

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 3. Reaction Paper
Title: The Philippines’ Pandemic Response: A Tragedy of Errors
Topic: The COVID19 Pandemic response of the Philippine Government.
Purpose/s: To broadcast reliable and fact-based information regarding the state of the Philippines
during the COVID19 Pandemic.

Essential Ideas:
a. The Philippine Government specifically the Duterte Administration focused on militarism to
propagate discipline rather than focusing on the pandemic itself.

b. Travel restrictions was implemented in the Philippines when the virus is already spreading, it could
have been prevented if it was implemented earlier before the first case entered the country.

c. The Philippines really had numerous errors in combatting the COVID19 Pandemic, the governance
is incompetent and ineffective. The government has a lot of unnecessary actions that led the country
into a worse state.

That One Question

Directions: Answer the question below. Kindly elaborate your answer.

What are the possible effects of stealing other’s work

to the original author and to the one who plagiarized the work?

Plagiarism can be made intentionally or unintentionally; it brings several effects that

may impact a person’s passion and drive to continue. Stealing other’s work can bring a
drastic effect not only to them but mostly to you. By stealing work from an original
author, you just made yourself incompetent because you copied other people’s ideas,
you did not give yourself a room to grow and to learn. To the author, it will affect their
confidence and passion to express their ideas because. Of course, the one who
plagiarized the work will be impacted with realization and should give themselves a
room to grow.

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