UNIT 1 Lesson 2: Academic Texts across the Disciplines

UNIT 1 Lesson 1: Structure of Academic Text Which academic discipline do the branches of literature, creative
writing, and philosophy fall under?
What is the kind of sentence which can also act as a transitional sentence at
the end of paragraphs? -humanities
-concluding sentence Which of these is not a formal aspect or guideline that could be
modified depending on the academic discipline?
What is not a part of the three-part essay?
-country of origin
-definition
What are the long-standing debates or discussions in academic
What does the M in IMRaD stand for?
disciplines called?
-Methods
-binary oppositions
Which of the following statements is false?
Which branch of knowledge would be most interested in acquiring
information via lab experimentation?

-chemistry

Which branch of knowledge would most likely need to conduct

Which of the following statements is true? surveys to back up their research?
-Charts and tables can be used to present results. -psychology
Which can be an appropriate thesis statement for the topic about teenagers How would an academic text written in the discipline of business
spending too much time on video-sharing websites? discuss the topic of alcoholism?

How can the observer-subject binary opposition be applied in the

humanities, particularly in literature?

In which part of the IMRaD structure could the following statement

fit?

It is recommended in future studies that people use coconut husks

for other everyday uses.

-Discussion
Jericho and his group mates, for their project, decided to conduct a
study on which fast-food restaurant along their school’s street had
the most student customers. What discipline could their study be in?
Determine if the sentence is a suitable body sentence for a paragraph
about academics: -business

The organization of clothes and the quality of the closet may Olivia held interviews and focused group discussions to see if
improve someone’s quality of life. students who played first-person shooting games showed more
violent tendencies than students who did not. Which academic
discipline would be most interested in the results of her study?

-social sciences

Daniel wanted to study if the aesthetic appeal of its cover affected the
sales of a particular novel. What two disciplines is he combining in
Which is the best thesis statement for using organic soap? his study?

-business and humanities

Which is the best thesis statement to talk about parenting style?

UNIT 1 Lesson 3: Reading a Text Critically

Which of the following statements is false?

 What is the first thing one should do once given an assignment that
requires a thesis statement?

- do preliminary research

How many steps are there to critically read a text? What test should one’s thesis statement pass in order to show its relevance
and importance?
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- “So what?” Test
What do readers usually have to identify and discuss with others in
critical reading for the interpretation step? Why should a thesis statement be disputable?

-a debatable topic

Which of the statements is true?

Which instruction will tell you that you need to develop a thesis statement?

- analyze 

Identify what is wrong with this thesis statement:

What is the main idea in the following essay?
The 90s were a good time for fashion.
Baguio City has been Northern Luzon’s university hub for many
decades. Unbeknownst to most, it is also a cultural melting pot due -The word good is still too vague.
to numerous influences from different cultures, not just from people
of Cordilleran descent, but also from people from Pangasinan and How can this thesis statement be improved?
the Ilocos region. The most common languages spoken in the city
are Ilokano, Kankana-ey, and Ifugao, as well as Pangasinense and Solar panels are a renewable source of energy.
Tagalog. English and Filipino are also understood by most
inhabitants of the city.

Eve was tasked by her professor to try and see if she can find a
solution to the flooding along the street of her school. After her
preliminary research, she found out that trash is clogging up the
street’s sewage system. What can her working thesis be?

On the topic of no-homework policy in SHS, which is a possible point

of debate?
Brian was asked by his teacher to write an essay on who he thinks is
the most influential band today. Brian was a music lover, and so he
was quick to write this thesis statement:

The Beatles is still the most popular band today.

Choose the most appropriate supporting detail for the following When he consulted with his teacher, he was asked to rewrite his
thesis statement: thesis statement. Why do you think he was asked to do so?

Exercise is an essential activity for people.

Kevin’s initial thesis statement for a paper he was writing for his
science class was:
Determine the most debatable topic about oversleeping. Secondhand smoke is not a major concern because the number of
deaths it has caused is too low to be alarming.
-Oversleeping is dangerous if not taken seriously.
However, when he followed up his statement with research, he found
All are excellent thesis statements, except ___________.
out that a fifth of smoking-related deaths worldwide are from
-Being social makes someone friendlier. secondhand smoke and that half of the number of non-smokers
worldwide are still exposed to secondhand smoke daily. What should
After a reader reads about horses, he introduces the text and topic to a he do to his working thesis or his draft after finding out this
good friend of his because it captured his interest. Did he undergo the information?
critical reading process?

UNIT 2 Lesson 2: Outlining Academic Text

UNIT 2 Lesson 1: What is a Thesis Statement?
How many ways are there to outline research texts?
Where can the thesis statement be usually found in an academic paper?
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- introductory paragraph 
The statements about the topic outline are true except for:
-Sentences are used to complete the outline -Express the key ideas and precise and specific language.

The statements about the IMRaD are false, except for: What method can first be employed before thoroughly reading a text?

-IMRaD can utilize either sentence or topic outline for prewriting. -previewing

Why are phrases used for topic outlines? Why should we never skip the title even when previewing?

-Phrases put the focus on the important keywords. -The title could give hints on the central concepts of the text.

Why would planning a shorter research article from an adapted full study When skimming, why should we keep our eyes moving quickly at the
still need an outline? middle parts of each paragraph rather than immediately reading them
carefully?
-A full study has too many details, so it will help organize the article.
-We should first get a good grasp of the big picture of each paragraph.
Why is the following topic outline not well-constructed?
While still skimming a text, what parts of a paragraph do you do a focused
reading on first?

-The first and concluding sentences

What should you do to the specific example in the text while writing a
summary for it?

-Omit it from the summary.

-There are no subheadings for point I and III.
Kim was tasked to read a journal article in class and provide a summary so
What is the best heading for the supporting details in the outline? that she can better explain it to her group mates for a group assignment.
What should she keep in mind as she prepares to read the text?

-She should have a clear purpose for reading the text in mind.

Jacob wanted to finish writing his summary for class quickly so that he can
move on to working on other things. In his rush, he immediately started a
close reading of the assigned text so that he would only need to read
through it once. What should he have done first before reading the text
carefully?
 -Mythology of the World
-He should have previewed the text first so that he could get a clearer idea of what the
text is about.

Which part of the Introduction of the IMRaD outline has to be

revised?

While writing a summary in class, Veronica wrote this sentence:

The study states that by 2025, the majority of the world could
already be relying more on renewable sources of energy, which I
think is too optimistic.

What is wrong with this sentence?

-A summary should not include personal opinions and insights.

-There needs to be at least two more statements of the problem for the study.

Which part of the sentence outline needs to be revised?

How can this outline be revised?

UNIT 3 Lesson 2: Techniques in Summarizing Texts

UNIT 3 Lesson 1 What is a summary? The following are all true about summarizing except for:

What is the first goal of summarizing? -The writer needs to –emphasize the purpose of the summary.

-Identify and reproduce the key concepts of a text. What chapter can the “summary of the study” be found in research?

What is the second goal of summarizing? -Conclusions and Recommendations

All of the following statements are true about the steps of summarizing a What kind of paraphrasing is used when the writer changes parts of the
text except for: sentence to lessen interruption and confusion in order to make the
sentence simpler?
-A personal opinion should be included in the summary.
-clause reduction
Why should a writer be aware of the details which are to be included or
retained? Which of the following is false about paraphrasing?

-Unnecessary details should not be included in a summary. -You may change the words and retain the original order of the sentence .

Why should each concept be limited to only one or two sentences? Which of the following is true about idea plagiarism?

-It should only describe the main concept/s in relation to the thesis statement. -Idea plagiarism does not properly acknowledge the source of the information.

How should you summarize a work that uses many citations? The image of the unicorn was transfigured throughout the Middle
Ages — by the sixth-century scholar Isidore of Seville, among others
-Change the language to minimize direct quotations. — into a wild, one-horned horse that could be killed by hunters only
if it was first lured in and tamed by a virgin.

Source: “Greenland Unicorns and the Magical Alicorn” by Nathalie

Lawrence (https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/greenland-
unicorns-and-the-magical-alicorn)

Which of the following properly paraphrases the following passage?

Arrange the following sentences to show an organized summary.

The following is a paraphrase of the given passage:

The risk of health problems such as cancer, heart disease, stroke,

respiratory problems, and vascular disease can go down for
smokers who decide to quit smoking. Quitting also improves their
lung function and circulation by up to 30 percent.

What can be added to improve this paraphrase and to avoid

plagiarism?

When Abby’s teacher typed in the first five words from her term
paper on an internet search engine, she saw that Abby’s term paper
was completely lifted from a website. What kind of plagiarism did
Abby commit?

-verbatim plagiarism

Ben’s research proposal is due in a few days, but he has not read the
required number of references for his research paper. He copied a
paragraph from an article and changed the word means to refers and
the word Earth to world. What kind of plagiarism was he
Using the paragraph about Bentley and the snowflakes, which part can be
improved for the summary? committing?

-The supporting details need to be elaborated. -word order plagiarism

Why are direct quotations not recommended in summarizing? Chris was in a hurry to wrap up his research paper so that he could
go and watch videos online instead. In his rush, he forgot to add
-There may be issues with plagiarism. “according to the author,” before typing an idea that he took from an
article. What kind of plagiarism did he accidentally commit?
Determine why the following paragraph is considered a proper
ending to a summary of a critique: -idea plagiarism

The show left the audience in tears, as they mourned the loss of the
characters. True, many lives were lost in the story, but the most
important thing was that the characters left a lasting mark in the
audience. Each character had a contribution, one that kept
everyone watching until the curtain dropped. With that kind of
emotional fulfillment, the show was a hit.

-It gives an idea on how the show ended without too many details.

UNIT 4 Lesson 1: What is Paraphrasing?

What is the skill that restates a passage or sentence in one’s own words?
UNIT 4 Lesson 2: Techniques and Paraphrasing Texts
- Paraphrasing
Which of the kinds of techniques for paraphrasing using words
What form of plagiarism is committed when the writer changes some of the does not belong in the group?
words from the source text?
- Changing word order
-word order
Which type of paraphrasing using changing sentence structure requires at In the ICE method, in which part does the writer clarify his or her reasons
least two different kinds of definitions? for using the quotation?

- utilizes different definition structures -explain

Which of the following is a false statement about effective paraphrasing? In the ICE method, when does the writer first mention the original author?

- Technical terms and proper nouns should not be changed. -introduction

Which of the following is true? Which of the following is false about when quoting should be used?

-Quoting is used when you want the author’s words to stand on their own.

When should you paraphrase instead of quoting?

-When you want to make use of longer sentences or entire paragraphs.

Which of the following quotes the following correctly?

Which of the following is true? “Any work of art is inherently political.”

— Jane Doe, page 21, 2019

-Jane Doe said, “Any work of art is inherently political” (2019, p. 21).

Given the information below, how should the quote be completely

What is a possible way to paraphrase the phrase “four grams of medical introduced?
marijuana?”
Author: Juan dela Cruz

*Essay Title: *“Being Filipino”

Which of the words could replace antsy in the original statement? *Publication Date: *February 7, 2020
It was observed that when she had too much sugar, Joannie would *Quote: *“Filipino hospitality can be both a blessing and a curse.”
get antsy and irritable as the day progressed.

- Restless 

In her paper, Carla wrote:

Determine if the paraphrase is suitable and choose the appropriate
reason below. Jansen said, in her biography titled “Life and Times of the
Underdog Popstar” that “getting to where she is now required a lot
Original: The symptoms showed fever and nasal congestion. of sacrifice and perseverance” (2018, p. 123).

Paraphrased: Nasal congestion and fever were the signs of sickness. When Carla’s teacher saw this, he told her that the section was
lacking something. What could it be lacking?

Ray used the following quote in his psychology paper:

Which is the best paraphrase for this sentence: “She used the foot-in-the-door technique.”
*“I have dignity and style, but royalty runs in my blood.” * Why would be the best reason as to why he decided to keep the
author’s words?
— Anyaele Sam Chiyson

Dana wanted to include the author’s thesis statement in her paper.

Which is the best paraphrase for this sentence: However, she also wanted to take some of the author’s ideas in order
to defend the thesis statement. What technique should she use in
*“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” * order to make use of the ideas she wants to include in her paper?
— Winston Churchill -Paraphrasing and quoting

UNIT 4 Lesson 3: Paraphrasing vs Qouting

What is the skill that uses an author’s words verbatim but with proper
citation?

-quoting