Midterms

Question 1

the main idea of your paper, written in a declarative sentence

Answer 1

Thesis Statement

Question 2

Gives you viewpoint about the particular topic and guides your readers by explaining your argument

Answer 2

Thesis Statement

Question 3

What are the parts of the Thesis Statement?

Answer 3

Claim - wants to prove
Objective - want to accomplish/achieve
Issue - wants to tackle
Position - what needs to be done

Question 4

the important part of a thesis statement

Answer 4

Issue

Question 5

What are the functions of a thesis statement?

Answer 5

1. Expounds on an answer to an issue pr topic
2. Gives direction to the academic text
3. Defends a writer’s claim

Question 6

The Guidelines of Writing a Thesis Statement

Answer 6

1. Should be expressed as a declarative sentence, answering the questions of “how” and “why”
2. contain enough supporting details to defend the argument
3. should be more than just a statement of a fact of the topic
4. must have specific details explaining the important aspects
5. reflects your opinions, giving enough arguments that can be proven

Question 7

It contains the writer’s conviction, encompasses all other sentences in the essay, presents two or more ideas and is broader in scope

Answer 7

Thesis Statement

Question 8

Gives a glimpse about the paragraph, one idea is only presented, and it connects to the thesis statement

Answer 8

Topic Sentence

Question 9

The ability to analyze difficult concepts is one of the hallmarks of an intelligent person.

Answer 9

Critical Thinking

Question 10

The Importance of Critical Thinking

Answer 10

1. Analyzing ideas and information gathered for your academic work
2. Weighing and evaluating various information
3. Avoids personal and cultural biases

Question 11

verifiable statements based on an objective viewpoint and sourced from credible websites and resources.

Answer 11

Statement of FACTS

Question 12

Reflect the person’s perspective and judgement about issues of a subjective nature

Answer 12

Statement of OPINION

Question 13

Give examples of expressions that convey opinion

Answer 13

I feel that..
I believe that…
If you ask me…
I guess..
Based on what I know,…
I would estimate that…

Question 14

Two Kinds of Reasoning

Answer 14

Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

Question 15

Reasoning from a general assumption to a specific statement of fact. A top-down argument.

Answer 15

Deductive Reasoning

Question 16

Reasoning from a specific premise to a general conclusion. Bottom-up logic

Answer 16

Inductive Reasoning

Question 17

Flawed arguments where the premises have not been fully supported, leading to a weak and faulty conclusion.

Answer 17

Common Logical Fallacies

Question 18

What are the 10 common logical fallacies

Answer 18

Ad Hominem
Appeal to Flattery
Appeal to Force
Appeal to Pity
Bandwagon
False Analogy
Hasty Generalization
Oversimplification
Red Herring
Straw Man

Question 19

Attacks a person’s character instead of focusing on his performance

Answer 19

Ad Hominem

Question 20

Uses compliments and praise (often insincere) to win the argument

Answer 20

Appeal to flattery

Question 21

Uses force to win the argument. Also known as Argumentatum ad Baculum

Answer 21

Appeal to Force

Question 22

Capitalizes on the fact that people easily fall prey to their emotion and sensibility

Answer 22

Appeal to Pity

Question 23

Assumes that just because the majority approves, then it must be good for individuals

Answer 23

Bandwagon

Question 24

Uses ideas that have similarities but doesn’t consider that the analogy has been overextend

Answer 24

False Analogy

Question 25

Uses isolated experience as basis for general statement

Answer 25

Hasty Generalizations

Question 26

Correlation between events is hastily concluded without sufficient reason.

Answer 26

Oversimplification

Question 27

they try to distract their opponent away from the real issue and onto something irrelevant

Answer 27

Red Herring

Question 28

trivializes another person’s argument to refute it.

Answer 28

Straw Man

Question 29

involves clarifying the concept for your project so that the target audience may be convinced that the project is worth pursuing.

Answer 29

Concept Paper

Question 30

Academic written discourse that explains a concept, often about something that the writer is thoroughly with and passionate about

Answer 30

Concept Paper

Question 31

Preliminary part of a research

Answer 31

Concept Paper

Question 32

Functions of a Concept Paper

Answer 32

o Explains what the problem is all about. o explains the reason for conducting the project o a “prelude” to the research o includes information about the aims of the project and why it is important to conduct it. o the manner of implementation, or how you will carry out the project.

Question 33

2 Structures of a Concept Paper

Answer 33

1. Concept Paper for an Academic Research 2. Concept Paper for a Funding Agency

Question 34

Parts of a Concept Paper for an Academic Research

Answer 34

Title Page Background of the Study Preliminary Literature Review Statement of the Problem Abridged Methodology Timeline Reference

Question 35

The research title, name, school, and date of submission can be seen here

Answer 35

Title Page

Question 36

The current state of the field you are searching on and the reasons why you want to undertake your research topic

Answer 36

Background of the Study

Question 37

Theoretical Framework, Related Studies and a Brief Synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies can be seen here

Answer 37

Preliminary Literature Review

Question 38

Explains the general problem and specific research questions or objective

Answer 38

Statement of the Problem / Objective

Question 39

Contexts and participant, Instruments, data collection, data analysis

Answer 39

Abridged Methodology

Question 40

Time frame

Answer 40

Timeline

Question 41

Lists of all books, journals and other learning resources

Answer 41

Reference

Question 42

Parts of a concept paper for a funding agency

Answer 42

Cover Page Introduction Rationale/Background Project Description Project Needs & Cost

Question 43

You can see here the Name of the proponents and the organization, Contact information and Date of submission

Answer 43

Cover Page

Question 44

Reason why the agency should fund your project

Answer 44

Introduction

Question 45

The need that will be addressed by your project and its significance

Answer 45

Rationale / Background

Question 46

 Objectives of the project  Benefits and methodology  Evaluation of success outcomes  Indicators of achievement

Answer 46

Project Description

Question 47

Indicates the main budget and personnel/equipment needed

Answer 47

Project Needs & Cost

Question 48

Techniques in Writing a Concept Paper

Answer 48

Definition, Explication, Clarification

Question 49

the method of describing a given concept and making its meaning clear by means of giving a description, examples, and illustrations. (technique)

Answer 49

Definition

Question 50

the method of explaining a concept by borrowing sentences (technique)

Answer 50

Explication

Question 51

organizing ideas from abstract to concept example

Answer 51

Clarification

Question 52

Guidelines for a Concept Paper

Answer 52

1. Do a thorough research on your chosen topic. 2. Outline important ideas 3. Write each part one at a time, 4. Be realistic when you set your goals and timeline. 5. Capitalize on the obvious advantages of your project description