PURCOM Communication for Academic Purposes Flashcards
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_________ _____go by a surprising number of names, from the ordinary critical essay to the ubiquitous term paper to the more daunting thesis or dissertation. However, there is a set of core principles that define and differentiate the research paper from other forms of composition writing.
- is primarily characterized by its use of data gathered from a wide range of sources to clarify, analyze, expound on, discover, discuss, and debate an idea.It entails undertaking a scholarly endeavor and acquainting yourself with the variety of materials at your disposal (e.g., the library, various institutions, field interviews, questionnaires, the internet, email and the like) to support your claims.
- goes beyond mere report writing, as it is an exercise in both critical reading and writing.
Research Paper
can be written across disciplines. Regardless of the subject area,
however, the nature of the research paper can only be one of the two things: analytical or argumentative.
Research Paper
is one that uses evidence to study the facets involved in an issue or topic. By definition,analysis entails breaking up a concept into component parts, and restructuring them from your own perspective into a composite whole.A student who wishes to do an analytical paper on the forces that led to the second Edsa Revolution will have to survey information about the event, and then subject the data to close critical reading and thinking in order to draw personal conclusions.
Analytical Papers
In contrast to analytical papers, argumentative papers require you to take a stand on an issue and defend it.In an analytical paer, it would be reasonable to assume that you do noy yet have a fixed or firm conclusion in your head when you begin the paper.But in argumentative paper, it is clear from the start that you are advocating for something, and more importantly, you want your reader to share your opinion,and will present evidence to make your stand convincing.
Argumentative Papers
In the end, it is not so much what you say that really matters but how you can prove it.It is possible that your stand may be something your teacher disagrees with personally, but even she cannot discredit you if you present an airtight argument.
Argumentative Papers
is the little bit of everything.It has concise statements ttat contains the
summary of the contents of the paper.It should be written in complete sentences and paragraphs.It should not exceed to 250 words and should not include formula, diagrams or other illustrative materials.This part should include a brief introductory sentence, main objective, a summarized method, the results with numerical values enclosed in parentheses,main conclusion and main contribution.
Abstract
This part enables the reader to understand the context or territory of the study. This is where we can read the trends and issues, objectives and main contributions of the study.This are written in paragraphs and proper citations must be observed.
Introduction
This serves as the foundation of the research for it states how and why researchers come up with the topic objectives. Like the Introduction, this is written in paragraphs with technically correct sentences. Properly literature-reviewed research papers could answer the trickiest questions of critics.
Literature Review
This will help you systematize your research by forcing you to identify what kind of data you will need for your paper and what is the best way to go about getting it.The main purpose of this portion is to provide enough detail for a competent reader to replicate the study and reproduce the results.The researchers should consider the Research Design, Research locale, Population and Sampling/Key Informant Selection, Research Ethics, Research Instruments, Data Collection and Data Analysis.
Reserach Methods
This presents findings which are clearly and simply stated.This should be brief and direct.Moreso, when describing the results from a table or a figure,make sure to introduce the table or figure number and title on the first statement for easier locationof table or figure involved.
Results
This is where results should be communicated: What principles have been established or reinforced? What generalizations can be drawn? How do thqe findings compare to the findings of others or to expectations based on previous work? Are there any theoretical implications of the results?When these questions are addressed,it is crucial that the discussion rests firmly on the evidence presented in the results section.This should be interpretative not just a restatement of the results.
Discussion
This section enumerates the principal findings of the research.This answers the objectives of the study.
Conclusion
In paragraph form, this section presents where the results of the study are directed.
Recommendation
This page mentions the assistance received from the advisers,professors and others to whom the researchers wish to express appreciation.This provides the opportunity to thank and recognizethose who have assisted or contributed to the study but are not named as co- authors.This section must be written in no more than 3 sentences.
Acknowledgement
The _________ section should begin on a new page with the title boldand left
indented.The references should strictly follow the American Psychological Appreciation (APA) 6th Edition, and written in 1.5 inch hanging indent.All reference types (journal,book,internet, etc.) is integrated and arranged alphabetically.
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