COMPOSING TEXT:

Unique features,
Requirements,
and Useful
Across Disciplines
Group 8
 Lesson Objectives
Identifies the unique features of and
requirements in composing texts that
are useful across disciplines

a b c d e
Book Review or Literature Research Report Project Proposal Position Paper
Article Critique Review
Book review
A book review or article critique is a
specialized form of academic writing in which
a reviewer evaluates the contribution to
knowledge of scholarly works such as
academic books and journal article.
.
Unique Features:
Focuses on evaluating a specific publication's
content, relevance, and quality.
Requirements:
Requires a critical analysis of the author's
arguments, evidence, and methodology. It involves
summarizing the main points, assessing strengths
and weaknesses, and providing recommendations or
implications.
Useful Across Disciplines:
Essential for researchers to understand the current
state of knowledge in their field, identify research
gaps, and build on previous work to advance
scholarship across disciplines.
Literature Review
A literature review is an overview of the
previously published works on a topic. The
term can refer to a full scholarly paper or a
section of a scholarly work such as a book, or
an article.
Unique Features:
Provides a comprehensive overview of existing
literature on a specific topic or research question.
Requirements:
Involves synthesizing and analyzing a wide range of
sources, identifying patterns, gaps, and debates in
the literature. It aims to establish the context for a
new study and justify its significance..
Useful Across Disciplines:
Essential for researchers to understand the current
state of knowledge in their field, identify research
gaps, and build on previous work to advance
scholarship across disciplines.
Research Report
A research report is a detailed document that
presents the findings, analysis, and conclusions
of a research study. It typically includes sections
such as an introduction, literature review,
methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.
Unique Features:
Presents the findings, methodology, and analysis of
a research study.
Requirements:
Requires a clear structure, including sections such
as introduction, literature review, methodology,
results, discussion, and conclusion. It must adhere to
rigorous standards of research ethics, data analysis,
and interpretation.
Useful Across Disciplines:
Provides a systematic and transparent presentation
of research findings, facilitating peer review,
replication, and knowledge dissemination across
different fields.
Project Proposal
A project proposal is a formal document that
outlines the details of a project, including its
objectives, scope, methodology, budget, timeline,
and expected outcomes. It typically serves as a
tool for stakeholders to evaluate the feasibility
and merit of the proposed project before making
a decision on whether to proceed with its
implementation.
Unique Features:
Outlines a plan for a specific project, often seeking
funding or approval.
Requirements:
Must clearly articulate the project's objectives,
significance, methodology, timeline, and budget. It
should demonstrate the feasibility, innovation, and
potential impact of the proposed project.
Useful Across Disciplines:
Essential for securing support and resources to
undertake new initiatives or research projects in
diverse fields, ranging from scientific studies to
community development initiatives.
Position Paper
A position paper is an essay that presents an
arguable opinion about an issue – typically that
of the author or some specified entity.
Unique Features:
Presents a clear argument or stance on a
controversial issue.
Requirements:
Requires thorough research, logical reasoning, and
persuasive writing to support the chosen position
with evidence and counterarguments. It aims to
influence the opinions or policies of readers or
stakeholders.
Useful Across Disciplines:
Enables individuals or organizations to advocate for
specific positions, policies, or actions on diverse
topics, including social, political, environmental, or
scientific issues.
Group Members:
1. Kirzhy Jane Sumagaysay
2. Reymark Fabraquil
3. Laurence Mondilo
4. Vince Laurent Lapidez
5. Glemburd Jyde Dodin