EAPP Reviewer for the First Quarter Exam

1. Academic Writing and Language

• Academic Writing refers to a formal style of writing used in universities and scholarly publications. It
includes essays, research papers, critique papers, reports, and more. Key characteristics include clarity,
conciseness, formal tone, and use of evidence.

o Examples: Research papers, formal essays, critiques, position papers.

o Not examples: Diaries, casual emails, blog posts, or social media content.

• Academic Language is the language used in schools and academic settings. It is more structured,
formal, and uses subject-specific terminology.

o Uses: Essays, reports, formal classwork.

o Non-examples: Informal text messages, casual conversation, social media posts.

• Social Language is used for everyday conversations and informal communication.

2. Summarizing and Paraphrasing

• Summarizing involves condensing a text to its main ideas and essential information. In a summary,
details, examples, and supporting ideas are often eliminated.

o How to summarize: Focus on the thesis or main point, remove minor details, and restate key
ideas concisely.

• Paraphrasing involves rewriting a passage using your own words without changing its meaning. Unlike
summarizing, paraphrasing keeps the same length and level of detail as the original.

o How to paraphrase: Identify the main points, rewrite them using different words, and avoid
copying exact phrases.

• Outlining is the process of arranging ideas and information in a structured form before writing. It
typically includes three sections: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.

o Main Idea: The key point of each section of your outline.

o Supporting Ideas: Details and examples that back up the main idea.

3. Thesis Statement

• A Thesis Statement is the central idea of an essay or paper. It usually appears at the end of the
introduction and guides the entire argument or discussion.

o Examples:

▪ "It is time to raise the minimum wage."

▪ "Terry is a real sports fan."

▪ "I am very happy with my doctor."

• The thesis should be clear and specific, giving readers a preview of the essay's main argument.

4. Academic Writing in Professional Settings

• Formal Writing in Workplaces includes business letters, reports, and formal memos.

o Examples: Business letters, formal reports.

o Non-examples: Casual emails, text messages, comic books.

5. Critical Approaches and Literary Criticism

• Formalist Criticism focuses on the structure and form of a text, analyzing its literary devices, syntax,
and style, without considering the author’s background or the reader's response.

• Feminist Criticism examines texts through the lens of gender roles and women’s sociopolitical,
psychological, and economic oppression.

• Balanced and Objective Review involves assessing and interpreting a work of art or literature fairly
without personal bias. It considers truthfulness, context, and the value of the work rather than simply
criticizing or "bashing."
6. Writing Critique, Position, and Reaction Papers

• Critique Paper is a genre of academic writing where the writer critically evaluates a work (like a book,
article, or film), highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.

o Structure: Introduction, summary of the work, evaluation, and conclusion.

• Position Paper presents an opinion or argument on a specific issue. It involves stating a position on a
topic, providing evidence, and arguing for that viewpoint.

o Examples: Writing about the effects of distance learning during the pandemic or an opinion on
raising the minimum wage.

• Reaction Paper involves providing personal reflections and reactions to a specific piece of work, such
as a book, movie, or policy.

o Difference from a critique: A reaction paper focuses more on personal response than objective
evaluation.

7. Concept Papers

• Concept Paper is a short document that explains the core idea of a project, proposal, or initiative. It is
used in research or project planning to outline the basic concepts and goals before the full document is
prepared.

o Parts of a concept paper: Rationale, objectives, methodology, timeline, and evaluation.

o Purpose: To clarify and define a project’s direction.

• Developmental Tool: Concept papers can serve as tools for guiding research projects or initiatives,
often outlining preliminary ideas that will be expanded upon later.

8. Visual Aids in Writing

• Graphic Aids such as charts, graphs, and flowcharts help readers better understand data or complex
information. They provide visual representation, making it easier to interpret and remember.

o Examples:

▪ Bar graph: Used for comparing different groups.

▪ Flowchart: Shows processes or steps in a system.

▪ Pie chart: Represents proportions or percentages.

9. Critical Approaches in Literature

• Biographical Criticism considers the life of the author to understand the text better.
• Formalist Criticism focuses on the form and structure of the text without external factors.

• Historical Criticism looks at how the text fits within its historical context.

• Feminist Criticism examines gender relations and women's oppression in the text.