RWS Exam

Question 1

Summary that gives the essential features of a text
Shows how the parts of a text are related to one another

Answer 1

Outline

Question 2

Helps in better understanding the reading material
Allows to better remember the information that was read

Answer 2

Reading Outline

Question 3

number of ranks in the hierarchy of information in the reading

Answer 3

Levels

Question 3

main topic/division

Answer 3

FIRST LEVEL (Roman Numeral)

Question 4

subtopics/topic sentences

Answer 4

SECOND LEVEL (Capital Letters)

Question 4

supporting details/evidences

Answer 4

THIRD LEVEL (Arabic Numerals)

Question 5

Contains fundamental points and the different details that support them.

Answer 5

Writing Outline

Question 6

specific, supporting points

Answer 6

FOURTH LEVEL (Lowercase Letters) (Writing Outline)

Question 6

A group of sentences that deals with one particular idea

Answer 6

Paragraph

Question 6

Fundamental rule in paragraph

Answer 6

only one idea should be discussed per paragraph

Question 6

contains the main idea of the paragraph or main point that supports the thesis statement

Answer 6

TOPIC SENTENCES

Question 6

elaborates the topic sentences; ranges from facts, examples/instances

Answer 6

SUPPORTING DETAILS

Question 7

Simple List of ideas that take form of words and phrases; are good for their brevity (exact words)

Answer 7

Scratch Outline

Question 7

Topic sentence should be elaborated using concrete evidence, different examples relevant facts, & specific details

Specific details help to capture interest, understand the message, and convince the reader about the validity of the topic sentence

Answer 7

Adequate Development

Question 7

moreover, furthermore, next, also, etc.

Answer 7

Sequence

Question 8

Use sentences to define the subject matter; are good for their use of specific details.

Answer 8

Sentence Outline

Question 9

All sentences of the paragraph are related to the topic sentence
Paragraph should end and begin with 1 focus
Details have a clear &consistent connection to the topic sentences

Answer 9

Unity

Question 9

Sentences are arranged in a logical manner, making the reader understand easily
Achieved when ideas flow smoothly within and between paragraphs
Through the use of logical order & signal devices

Answer 9

Coherence

Question 9

for instance, specifically, for example, etc.

Answer 9

Illustration

Question 9

first, before, afterward, after, immediately

Answer 9

Time

Question 10

words that give readers an idea of how the points in your paragraphs are progressing.

Answer 10

Signal Devices

Question 10

above, next to, below, behind, beside

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Space

Question 10

• similarly, also, in the same way, still, etc.

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Comparison

Question 11

but, despite, however, even though, yet, etc

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Contrast

Question 12

because , then, so, etc.

Answer 12

Cause and Effect

Question 13

thus, therefore, in short, etc

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Conclusion

Question 14

Words similar in meaning to important words/phrases that prevent tedious repetitions

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Synonyms

Question 14

Keep continuity & highlight important ideas

Answer 14

Repetitions

Question 15

Connect readers to the original word that the pronouns replace

Answer 15

Pronouns

Question 15

Using similar sentence structures Commonly uses “and”, “or”

Answer 15

Parallelism

Question 16

Going back through the whole draft and improving/clarifying the writing subject’s meaning

Answer 16

Revisions

Question 17

big idea/important massage, audience, purpose, form, coherence, strengths & weaknesses

Answer 17

Essay Revision Checklist

Question 17

More meticulous of process of clarifying meaning by revising each word and line of the draft Includes grammar, s-v agreement, punctuations, etc.

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Editing

Question 18

STEPS IN REVISING A DRAFT

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Take a bird's eye view of your draft to re-read it as a whole. Check if you have attained your writing purpose (to entertain, to enlighten, to persuade, etc). Reviewing your draft portion by portion and adding in, filtering, and re-organizing content according to form and flow. What you will be keeping in mind now are the relationships between sections of the draft.

Question 18

Specifically targets a social issue, not only to address inequalities, but more importantly, to effect social change. An academic essay considered to be a variant of the research and persuasive paper.

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Position Paper

Question 19

Entails a tedious preparation, long hours of working, and meticulous writing

Answer 19

Research Paper

Question 19

Are documents that are written for problem solving, service provision, event planning, or equipment selling. Used for internal and external purposes.

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Project Proposals

Question 20

Brainstorm available sources once a narrowed down research topic has been decided to work on.

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Browse through available Research Materials

Question 20

If you want to try researching on something beyond your comfort zone, go for what your curiosity leads you to. Explore things that interest you such as your hobbies.

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Try something that piques your interest

Question 20

You will know what your sources are and where to find them. You already have your own insights & assumptions before you even start your research

Answer 20

Work with a familiar subject

Question 21

Can be from primary & secondary sources, and apply strategies learned from writing a research paper. One of the characteristics of an effective proposal is being well-researched.

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Gathering Data

Question 22

Parts of the proposal can be used to serve as a guide in the organization or use an outline to structure the discussion more effectively A proposal becomes more effective if the information is clearly organized.

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Organizing Data

Question 23

Draft the proposal by filling out the parts of the proposal with the relevant data.

Answer 23

Writing the Proposal

Question 24

Reviewing the proposal for accuracy and organization before sending it out A good proposal will be comprehensive & will put your organization in the best light

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Revising the Proposal