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Objectives:
-analyze a text; and
-write a position paper applying the properties
of a well-written text
REVIEW
Paragraph
is a group of sentences that deals with one
particular idea
Topic Sentence
It reveals what you generally plan to propose,
argue, or explain
It contains a main point that supports the thesis
statement
It can be implied or explicit
Supporting Details
Elaborate on the topic sentence.
It may range from facts, examples or instances
HOW TO MAKE YOUR
PARAGRAPH EFFECTIVE?
WEEK 1
ORGANIZATION
Constitutes proper
paragraphing and logical
order of presentation of ideas.
PARAGRAPHING
is a way of making visible to
the reader the stages in the
writer’s thinking
Ostrom (1978)
Organizing of ideas
Basics of a well-organized paragraph:
“controlling idea”
“topic sentence”
“technique”
“connectives”
REMEMBER
1. Levels of Formality
2. In-group Jargon
Jargon refers to specialized language used by groups of
like-minded individuals
3. Slang and idiomatic expressions
4. Deceitful language and Euphemisms
5.Biased language
“The writer’s choices about language can
affect or aid his argument.”
Effective Language:
Concise
Familiarity
Preciseness
Constructiveness
Appropriately
SIX CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE
LANGUAGE
www.faculty.washington.edu
1. CONCRETE AND SPECIFIC LANGUAGE
He is a bad roommate
He is a lazy and discourteous
He is untidy and unclean
He doesn’t clean up his own messes
He leaves his dirty dishes on the kitchen counter
2. CONCISE LANGUAGE
“A hallmark of effective writers is the ability to
express the desired messaged in as few words as
possible”
Exceedingly large segments of the population are expressing their discontent with
medical practitioners who appear to be more engrossed in amassing financial
asses than in providing efficacious care to people with health disorders.
A large number of consumers are complaining about medical doctors who are
apparently more interested in making money than in providing effective health
care.
A lot of people are unhappy with their doctors who only seem to care about how
much money they make, and not about giving their patients good care.
MECHANICS
Describes the technical aspect of writing.
It specifies the established conventions for words
that you use spelling, punctuations,
capitalization,etc.
they are memorable students in any class they
participate fully in any mischief they see no point
in volunteering for extra jobs they delight in
distracting their classmates they take no pleasure
in learning they are never satisfied
Summary: