ENGLISH FOR

ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES
Quarter 2
SUMMARIZES FINDINGS
AND EXECUTES THE
REPORT THROUGH
NARRATIVE AND
VISUAL/GRAPHIC FORMS
Objective:

Summarizes findings and executes the report

through narrative and visual /graphic forms
Vocabulary List
Summary - Gives brief statement of the main points
Execute - Carry out in full
Graphical Presentation - is a visual display of data
and statistical results
Narrative - is a report of related events presented
to listeners or readers, in words, arranged in a
logical sequence.
Pre-test
Study the graph and the text below and answer the questions
that follow. Choose the correct answer and write your answers
in your notebook.

1%
2%
3%
8% I READ
27% I LISTEN TO MUSIC
8% I DO EXERCISE
I TALK TO MY FAMILY
I DO HOMEWORK
I ONLY WATCH TV AND DO
NOTHING ELSE
23%
I HAVE MEALS
28% I USE MY MOBILE PHONE
The pie chart shows teenagers’ answers to a
survey for New Normal Teenage Time magazine,
which asked them if they do anything else while
they watch T.V. It can be seen that over three-
quarters of those surveyed do other things
simultaneously.
Over half said they either ate or checked their
mobile phone or tablet, while they were watching
TV, while perhaps unsurprisingly , only a few of
teenagers said that they read, did exercise or
listened to music while watching TV. Eight
percent talked to their families and another 8%
said they often did homework and watched TV at
In conclusion it is evident that a large
proportion of families watch TV while they
are eating, while almost a third of young
people divide their attention between
several screen at the same time. These
figure may reflect a general trend towards
less formal family mealtimes and greater
level of multi-tasking. However a significant
number of teenagers still focus fully on the
television when they are watching.
1.The text summarizes teenagers' answers to ___ about
their TV viewing habits.
a.one question
b.two questions
c.three questions
2. The proportion of teenagers that did something else
while watching TV was ___.
d.more than 50 per cent
e.more than 75 per cent
f. more than 80 per cent
3. We don't know from the survey results ___
while watching TV.
a.what percentage of teenagers read
b. if teenagers talk to their families
c.if teenagers do more than one other activity
4. The top two activities done while watching TV
could show ___.
d.a general trend
e.a very surprising change
f. that teenagers’ habits are the same as they’ve
always been
5. The proportion of teenagers that
do nothing else while they watch TV
is ___.
a. surprisingly small
b. unknown
c. significant
After a series of making survey, distributing and gathering
data, now it is time for you to make a summary of what you
have found.

These are the key points you need to follow to make your
findings understandable and reliable. Some techniques to
differentiate your own research from previous research in
your writing (these are suggestions not rules, and your best
guides is to see how other writers in your discipline do this.)
Use the first person to describe the findings Ex. My data shows…

Consistently use this to refer to your own research Ex. This study… The findings of this research… Smith
and refer to previous research by name, place or time and Geva found that… A previous study in Belgrad

Make reference to similarities or differences in Ex. Similar research carried out in the 1980s showed
approach or findings that…

Use the present perfect tense to highlight the recent Ex. The study has shown a prevalence rate of 2.5
relevance of your research in comparison with earlier which is greater than that found by Smith and Geva in
research, referring to it in the simple. their Belgrade study.
USING CAUTIOUS LANGUAGE
Discussing results and drawing conclusions involves making claims about
interpretation, significance and applicability. This is done within a research
tradition where existing knowledge is always being modified in the light of
new results. As a researcher, you are expected to distinguish carefully
between.
◦ Knowledge you are sure because you have reliable evidence for it
◦ Other knowledge you are less sure of
◦ Other knowledge you think is only within the realms of possibility
Therefore, very strong claims, like the one below, are rare in academic
writing.

Reducing fat intake lowers the risk of heart disease

A claim like this which implies that
the statement is true in every case
cannot be supported with evidence.
Claims should therefore be specific
and precise and the level of certainty
must match the level of evidence.

There are many methods used in

academic writing to qualify claim.
A survey is a research method for
collecting information from a selected
group of people using a standardized
questionnaires or interviews. It is also a
means of obtaining information not
generally available under other
circumstances, and are often use in
Social Sciences. Questionnaire is just one
part of the survey.
What is a questionnaires?

A list of survey questions asked

to respondents to extract specific
information. Questionnaire is the
data collection component of
overall survey.
Are questionnaire and survey the same?

Very often, the questionnaire and survey are used to mean the same
thing. But there is an important distinction between them: SURVEY
describes the process of conducting a research, which includes the
series of 7 steps, while the questionnaire is one part of the survey
process.

We are all observer in our walking hours, but there are characteristics
of scientific observations that distinguish them from our everyday
observations. One of the most important is that scientific observations
should be recorded immediately in a notebook. In discussion
observation , we are referring not only to observation but also to data
collected by. Observation involves selection and description
Some ways of introducing graphs
are as follows:
1.The pie graph presented in Figure 2 shows the total
number of enrolled Grade 11 senior high school students
for school year 2014-2015.
2.The bar graph in Figure 1 presents the level of
performance of senior high school students in different
subjects such as English, Mathematics, Social Science,
and Management.
3.Table 9, entitled “Weighted Mean of the Response of the
Grade-VI Teachers Regarding Clinical Supervision during
Post-Conference,” appears on page 34.
4.Table 4, below shows the weighted mean of the level of
Tables- Sometimes, you can simply
report the information in a table.
Tables provide exact values and
illustrate results efficiently as they
enable the researcher to present a
large amount of space. The data,
usually shown as specific numerical
figures, are arranged in an orderly
display of row and columns to aid in
comparison. Therefore, the
The following must be observed in the
use of table:
1.Precise values are better than
rounded-off values for they may
display patterns and exceptions.
2.Comparing numbers down a column
is better than a cross row.
3.Column and row averages provide a
visual focus that allows easy
inspection of data
After the presentation of the table, there is a need
for a written analysis. The use of different colors is
also encouraged for every column or row to make
the data stand out.
Tables can be used in the following scenarios:
1.A single category is to be presented in different
points. One example is the category of
performance at different points. One example is
the category of performance at different levels.
2.An exact value like the weighted mean or
frequency must be emphasized.
3.The data set contains few numbers.
A good table must should include the
following parts
1.Title Number and Title-These are
places above the table. The title is
usually written right after the table
number.
2.Caption Subhead- this refers to
columns and rows
3.Body- It contains all the data under
each subhead
How are we going to summarize findings from a report using
Tables?
Table 21.1. Sample Weighted Mean of the Responses of the
Grade-VI Teachers Regarding Clinical Supervision during Post-
Conference.
Behavioral Responses
1. Accepts all comments and 4.49 Very Apparent
suggestions of the supervisor.
2. Reacts positively to the 4.85 Very Apparent
feedbacks
3. Feels nervous 3.03 Apparent
4. Responds normally, thinking 3.97 Satisfactory Apparent
of clinical supervision as a
regular process.
5. Shows gratitude to the 4.67 Very Apparent
supervisor for the pointers
given to improve certain areas
Average Weighted Mean 4.2 Very Apparent
“Reacts positively to the feedback” is
the indicator with highest weighted
mean of 4.85 with an interpretation of
“Very Apparent” while the indicator ;
“Feels nervous”, has the lowest
weighted mean of 3.03 and is verbally
interpreted as “Apparent”. This variable
has an average weighted mean of 4.2
and verbally interpreted “Very Apparent
 Table 2
Profile of Students According to Gender
Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 120 40%

Female 180 60%

Total 300 100%

Among 300 respondents , 120 (40%) are males and 180 (60%)
are females)
 Graphical Method of
Presenting the Data
A graph or chart portrays the visual
presentation of data using symbols, such as
lines, dots, bars or slices. It depicts a trend of a
certain set of measurements or shows
comparison between two or more sets of data
or quantities How about summarizing
information using a pie graph?

A pie chart is usually used to show how parts

of a whole compare to each other and to the
The entire circle represents the total and the parts are proportional to the amount
of the total they represent.

Figure 21.1. Sample Total Population of Enrollment of Senior High School (Grade
11) Students for School Year 2014-2015

19%
38% 1st
2nd
3rd

44%

The Pie graph shows that the highest enrollment of senior high school (grade 11)
student is recorded in the second semester of school year 2014-2015 with 1400
enrollees while the lowest enrollment is listed in the summer term with 600
enrollees.
A bar graph uses bars to compare categories of data. It may
be drawn vertically or horizontally. www.shsph.blogspot.com 9
0 20 40 60 80 100 English Mathematics Social Science
Management Grade (%) Axis Title

A vertical bar graph is best to use when comparing mean s

or percentages between distinct categories. The categories are
measured independently and compared with one another.

A horizontal bar graph may contain more than five

categories. A bar graph is plotted on either the x-axis or y-axis.
Figure 21.2. Sample Level of Performance (%) of Senior High School (Grade 11)
Students in Various Subjects

The bar graph shows that the senior high school (Grade 11) students has the
highest level of performance in their Management subject with an average grade of
95% while the English subject has the lowest level of performance with an average
grade of 75%. The two subjects, Mathematics and Social Science, have performance
level between the average grades of 80% to 85%.
Line Graph / Time Series is a graphical presentation of data that shows a continuous
change or trend. It may show an ascending or descending trend. The graph below
shows how people buy music. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting
the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph illustrates trends in music buying habits between 2011 and 2018. It
presents three different methods: streaming, downloading and buying CDs.
Overall, both downloads and physical sales of music have steadily
declined. The latter has slumped since 2011, while the downturn for
the former began in 2014. However, there has been a sharp rise in
people streaming music since 2013.

In 2011, the majority of music sales were of CDs, at 55% of all sales.
In contrast, streaming was not common at all at only 5%. Also,
although people had started to download music, it only represented
35% of sales. As sales of CDs began to fall, downloads started to rise.
They rose steadily and downloads overtook physical sales in mid-
2013. During the same period, streaming doubled to 10% but then it
started to grow more dramatically.

Downloads peaked in 2014 at about 43% of sales but fell to 30% by

2018. This was slightly higher than physical sales, which shrank to
25%. Streaming, on the other hand, overtook both of them and
Practice Task 1: Trial Stage
Given the following data create a respective graph of
each item in a separate sheet of paper or in your
notebook.

1. There are 42, 036 barangays in the Philippines. The

largest barangay in terms of population size in
Barangay 176 in Caloocan City with 247 thousand
persons. It is followed by Commonwealth in Quezon
City (198, 295) and Batasan Hills in Quezon City (161,
409). Twelve other barangays posted a population size
2. Enrollment of Mabait National High School. (Line Graph)

2006- 650
2017-1,000
2018- 800
2019- 1,500
2020- 1,200

3. When asked of the preferred distance learning modalities, these are the
percentage of the answers of the 100 students from Fortitude Senior High School.
(Pie graph) 25%- Modular Learning 5%- Online Learning 10%- Television 5%- radio
55%- blended learning
B. Practice Task 2:
Rehearsal Stage
You are going to use the graphical
presentation you have made in practice
task 1 in this activity. Write a summary
of your findings based on the graphs.
(Choose at least 2 graphs which you
prefer.) Write your answer in your
notebook.
C. Practice Task 3.
Challenger Stage
Below is a survey report from Social
Weather Surveys. Create a summary
of the findings and present it through
your graphical presentation. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of
paper or in your notebook
SWS:
3 of 5 Pinoys believe China concealed COVID-19 info Published July
14, 2020 2:48pm
By DONA MAGSINO, GMA News
Three out of five Filipinos believe China withheld information about
COVID19, which has already infected 12.7 million people across the
globe, according to results of recent Social Weather Stations (SWS)
survey released on Tuesday.
Results of the July 2020 national mobile phone survey show 61% of
the respondents accepted the allegation made by other countries that
China did not disclose full information regarding the coronavirus,
including the severity of the disease it causes and the number of
deaths there.
The survey also shows 28% of respondents strongly believe while 33%
somewhat believe the accusation against China. On the other hand,
Post-Test Timed Test.
Create a summary of your findings based on the graphical presentation presented below.
Write in your notebook.

A.
B.
Reflection. As you are to leave
this module, would you care
share some insights you got
from the topic, the reading
selections, and the activities? I
would really be glad to hear
something from you.
Assignment: HOME BOUND! Conduct
a survey to every member of your
family. Ask them what their usual new
normal activity at home is. Gather
their answers and create a graphical
presentation together with a
summarized narrative findings of the
said survey. Use a coupon bond paper.
 Post Test: The teacher may check the result of the post test using
the rubric below.
CRITERIA Needs Fair Good Very Excel Score
More Goo lent
Effort d
1 2 3 4 5
Content
There should be an originality of ideas. It is well-
explained by using the data to support the
presentation. There are appropriateness of
vocabulary used
Organization
The ideas are organized smoothly using the different
transition devices
Language and Style
There is an accuracy in grammar, spelling and
punctuation. There are appropriateness of
vocabulary used

TOTAL
 Practice Task 1 Answer may vary, the teacher will use a rubric to
rate the output of the student.
CRITERIA Needs Fair Good Very Excel Score
More Goo lent
Effort d
1 2 3 4 5
Content
There should be an originality of ideas. It is well-
explained by using the data to support the
presentation. There are appropriateness of
vocabulary used
TOTAL