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Reading and Writing Skills Reviewer

The document provides an overview of different types of essays, including narrative, compare and contrast, definition, descriptive, exemplification, classification, problem-solution, cause and effect, persuasive, argumentative, and expository. It also discusses types of claims, context of text development, properties of well-written texts, critical reading, critical writing, tips for writing an application letter, and tips for writing a resume.

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Reading and Writing Skills Reviewer

The document provides an overview of different types of essays, including narrative, compare and contrast, definition, descriptive, exemplification, classification, problem-solution, cause and effect, persuasive, argumentative, and expository. It also discusses types of claims, context of text development, properties of well-written texts, critical reading, critical writing, tips for writing an application letter, and tips for writing a resume.

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Reading and Writing Skills Reviewer

Written Text Across Discipline (Types of Essay)

1. Narrative – develops and tells a story


2. Compare and Contrast – describes similarities and differences
3. Definition – defines a term; in-depth analysis and explanation of a term;
meaning
4. Descriptive – detailed description of a subject; focused on a subject; used a
more creative approach like imagery; appeals to senses; what something looks
like and its characteristics
5. Exemplification – provides specific examples to prove
6. Classification – groups items in categories to establish a clear distinction
between related or similar ideas
7. Problem-Solution – identifies the problem and proposes one or more possible
solutions
8. Cause and Effect – explains the reason why an event or phenomenon
occurred; cause is what makes a particular thing happen while effect is what a
result from a particular situation, activity, or behavior
9. Persuasive – persuade or convince readers to agree to a claim or argument
through facts and emotional appeal; subjective opinions
10.Argumentative – convince readers to take a certain claim based on facts and
presented evidences; objectively supports one side
11.Expository – explains a topic to educate the readers; demonstrates knowledge
and expertise about a topic or subject

TYPES OF CLAIMS

1. Claim of Fact – rely on actual information for support; something is true


2. Claim of Policy – states a problem and suggests solution to the problem;
something should be implemented; uses the expressions must, must not, should,
should not, shall and shall not.
3. Claim of Value – claims that something is valuable or important; morality of an
idea

CONTEXT OF TEXT DEVELOPMENT (Refer to your notes as well those on our


discussion)
1. Context – defined as the social, cultural, political, historical, and other
circumstances that surround the text
2. Hypertext – non-linear way of processing information; readers follow their own
phase in reading the text; used of hyperlinks
3. Intertext – comparison of one text to another text; a text influences another
text; observable patterns
4. Digital-based – used of electronic files like Pdf, Powerpoint slides, and e-books;
digitized copies

PROPERTIES OF A WELL-WRITTEN TEXT – please refer to your notes and


discussion notes, every detail of my discussion

1. Organization
2. Coherence and Cohesion
3. Appropriate Language Use
4. Mechanics

CRITICAL READING – a reader applies certain processes, models, questions, and


theories that result in enhanced clarity and comprehension; more involved both in
effort and understanding

CRITICAL WRITING – making logical connections between ideas; presenting a


reasoned argument that evaluates and analyses what a person has read

TIPS FOR WRITING AN APPLICATION LETTER

1. One page is enough. Less is more.


2. Create a personalized cover letter for every company and position you are
applying for.
3. Address the letter to the company’s owner.
4. Review and make your own research about the company and the position you
are applying for.
5. Outline your experiences and qualifications to avoid overlapping details or
information.
6. Emphasize or highlights your skills and abilities.
7. Stay concise and KISS (Keep It Short and Simple).

TIPS FOR WRITING A RESUME

1. Always tell the truth in writing your resume.


2. Write only information needed by the employer to get to know you better.
3. Write only relevant experiences regarding the position being applied for.
4. Highlight your achievements and make an impression positively.
5. Do not include unrelated and random hobbies in your resume.

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