ENGLISH 2Q ENG03

Course Outcome 4
Writing a Reaction, Review, and Critique Paper
Guide Questions:
ACADEMIC PAPERS
■ What is the text about?
Reaction papers, reviews, and critiques are ■ What is the main problem or
written in order to assess any of the following: issue that the author is
01. Designs addressing?
Industrial designs, furniture, or fashion ■ What assumptions does the
design. author make?
02. Graphic design ■ What is the author’s central
Posters, billboards, commercials, or claim, argument, or point?
digital media.
03. Scholarly work ○ Thesis Statement
Academic books and articles. Effective ways of writing a thesis
04. Work of art statement:
Performance art, play, dance, sports, – + +
films, and exhibits. – – +

These papers require: Example:

★ Require critical thinking
★ Not just mere summaries Although some teachers insist that technology
★ Do not rely on opinions but on proofs hinders the formal way of writing of students, we
★ Typically, a word count of 250 - 270 is must understand that with consistent
intervention, technology becomes a great tool in
required empowering students' creativity and
collaboration.

REACTION PAPER
★ Body
➔ A reaction paper is a written work which ★ Conclusion
expresses thoughts and feelings. It helps
assess comprehension and analytical ability. POINTS OF CONSIDERATION WHEN WRITING .
★ Apply the four basic standards of effective
STRATEGIES IN WRITING – POST WRITING . writing.
01. Annotating ★ Each paragraph must develop a main point.
02. Angle ★ Provide supporting details.
03. Thesis Statement ★ You may use quotations.
★ Organize your material well.
BASIC STRUCTURE OF A REACTION PAPER . ★ Proofread and edit.
★ Introduction ★ Cite your work.
○ Hook
An interesting line related to the NOTE
article/the issue discussed.
The body should contain paragraphs that provide support
Example: for your thesis.
Quotes Statistics
Questions Facts Each paragraph should contain one idea.

Stories Analogy
The topic sentence of each paragraph should support the
thesis.
○ Background Information
Can be related to a synopsis. The final sentence of each paragraph should lead into the
next paragraph.

TYPES OF REACTION PAPERS
Descriptive Reaction Papers . 02. Point out contradictions on published
➔ These are your thoughts on a book, article,
or event that your instructor has assigned
you to respond to.
➔ Simply state your feelings or thoughts after
interacting with the study material.
Critical Reaction Papers .
➔ Assess your critical thinking abilities in
analyzing a study material.
➔ Will require you to state whether you agree
or disagree with the author.
WRITING A REACTION PAPER
PART 1 : Summary of the Work . Systematic Review
To develop the first part of a report, do the
following:
01. Identify the details of the material
02. Writing an informative summary
03. Condense the content
04. Use direct quotations
05. Summarize the material
06. Do not discuss in great detail
07. Keep the summary objective and factual
PART 2 : Your reaction to the Work
01. Check with your instructor as well if he or
she wants you to emphasize specific points.
02. How does the work relate to current world
issues?
03. How does the material relate to your life,
experiences, feelings, and ideas?
04. What feelings did the work elicit in you?
05. Did the work help you better understand a
particular issue?
06. Did it influence your thinking in any way?
07. Will you recommend the work to others and
why?
REVIEW PAPER
➔ An analysis of published literature.
➔ A summary of recent studies on a specific
topic.
➔ A combined result of numerous studies.
➔ Can help find research gaps.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW PAPER .
01. A summary of knowledge on a particular
field of study.
studies.
03. Discuss the gaps in research and potential
directions.
TYPES OF REVIEW PAPERS
Narrative Review .
➔ Involves examining and contrasting the
theories and methods present in the
content to learn about the experience of the
author of a research paper.
➔ Presents rational and persuasive arguments
that are pertinent to additional reviewers.
.
➔ Involves researching and examining various
data sources related to a specific topic.
➔ Answers the questions raised by a study
using a structured methodology as part of
handling the review.
➔ Identify any inconsistencies or
contradictions in the original work.
Evidence Review .
➔ Involves a thorough examination and
. synthesis of current scientific journals.
➔ Explains other people’s viewpoints, how
they affect the topic under study, and your
findings or conclusions.
DIFFERENCE: REVIEW & RESEARCH PAPER
REVIEW PAPER RESEARCH PAPER
Examines previously Discuss an author’s current
published literature on a research findings.
particular subject.
Data from previous studies. New experimental results.
WRITING A REVIEW PAPER
★ Create a title
The titles must show the focus of your
review.
★ Cite the article you will be reviewing
Place a complete citation for the article by
using the appropriate citation style.
★ Identify the article by providing its details
The first paragraph should mention the
article’s title, author, journal name, and year
of publication.
★ Write the introduction
By mentioning the arguments, central
themes, and claims of the study being
reviewed.
★ Summarize the article
01. In your own words, provide the
arguments, main points, and findings of
the study.
02. Describe how the article backs up its
claims.
★ Write your critique
01. Comment on how well-written,
thorough, and practical the article was.
02. Assess the article’s importance and
contribution to the field.
03. Examine the main points and
arguments of the article.
04. Recognize any biases.
05. Choose whether or not you agree with
the author, and then explain your
reasoning.
06. Finish by identifying the audiences who
will gain from reading the article.
★ Conclude the article review
01. By including your thoughts on the
article’s importance, accuracy, and
clarity.
02. Comment on the implications for
additional research or debate in the
field.
★ Proofread your work
01. Check for errors in grammar,
mechanics, and usage.
02. Make sure to cut any extra unneeded
information.
CRITIQUE PAPER
➔ Reviews and evaluates the artwork, journal,
article, and books, among other sources.
➔ Includes a critical analysis of the subject
being reviewed.
➔ Follows the conventions of academic
writing.
➔ Presents the positives and negatives of a
specific source material.
➔ Includes various sections, such as the
introduction, body, and conclusion.
PURPOSE OF CRITIQUE PAPER .
01. Give the reader an understanding of the
author’s overall goals and intentions.
02. Analyze how the text’s organization and
language convey its meaning.
03. Provide a brief explanation of each
passage’s significance or importance.
04. Determine the source of material’s worth or
value.
YOU CAN CRITIQUE A TEXT BASED ON .
01. Reaction of the audience to the text.
02. Portrayal of class struggle and social
structure.
03. Its approach on gender
04. Its technical aspect.
Reader’s Response .
➔ Readers give the text meaning.
➔ The reader’s role is linked to the text’s
comprehension.
➔ Is concerned with the reaction of the
reviewers as an audience to a work.
COMMON ASPECTS:
01. The reader enhances and changes the
meaning.
02. Interaction between the reader and the text
generates meaning.
Marxism .
➔ The socioeconomic system is the ultimate
source of people’s experiences.
➔ Elite versus working class.
➔ Economic class difference.
COMMON ASPECTS:
01. The characters’ social class.
02. Interactions and conflicts between
economic classes.
03. The writer’s or creator’s social class.
04. The work’s depiction of social class.
Feminism .
➔ Reveals how aspects of our culture are
mostly patriarchal.
➔ How culture views men as superior and
women as inferior.
➔ Examines how writing portrays women as
subjects of economic, psychological and
socio political oppression.
COMMON ASPECTS:
STRUCTURE FOR CRITIQUES OF ACADEMIC
01. How patriarchal ideology exerts a powerful
RESEARCHES AND ARTICLES
influence.
02. How women are politically, psychologically,
and socially oppressed. ★ Introduction 5%
03. How gender issues are addressed in literary - Title of the book, article, or work.
works. - Writer’s name.
04. How culture influences gender. - Thesis statement.
★ Summary 10%
Formalism . - Objective or purpose.
➔ External factors are not considered. - Methods used.
➔ Text = only source of key understanding. - Major findings, claims, ideas, or
➔ Work is treated as a distinct work of art. messages.

COMMON ASPECTS: ★ Review/Critique 75%

01. The relationship between form and content. - Provide another viewpoint.
02. The parts’ contribution to the text’s - Possesses theoretical soundness and
aesthetic quality. coherence of ideas.
03. Imagery and symbolism. - The explanation’s sufficiency and
04. The parts’ contribution to the text’s soundness in relation to other available
aesthetic quality. information and experts.
05. Central passages that summarize the entire - Includes appropriate methodology.
work. ★ Conclusion 10%
- Overall impression of the work.
- Scholarly or literary value of the
FOR JOURNAL ARTICLE
reviewed article, book, or work.
A. Get the gist.
B. Connect the work’s content to what you
BEST TO FOLLOW THE QUESTIONS…
already know about the subject.
C. Discuss how the book treats the topic rather ➢ Are there any other ways to support the
than the topic itself. arguments or thesis besides the information
D. Set up your review. used in the work?
E. Report on the type of analysis or mode of ➢ What are the issues and problems
presentation. addressed in the work?
F. Check to see if the findings are sufficiently ➢ Is the writer’s thesis statement stated
supported. explicitly?
G. Provide points for improvement. ➢ Is the author or creator silent on these
H. Compare the explanation of the topic. alternative explanations?
I. Provide gaps or niches. ➢ What are the work’s contributions to the
J. Demonstrate your agreement. field in which it belongs?
➢ What are the assumptions mentioned in the
work?
➢ What types of data are presented in the
work?
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Course Outcome 5
Writing a Position and Concept Paper
POSITION PAPER
➔ Presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint on
a particular issue.
➔ Outlines arguments and proposes actions or
courses to take.
PURPOSE OF POSITION PAPER
01. Generate support on an issue.
WRITING A POSITION PAPER
PART 1 : Choosing Your Position
01. Make sure your topic is debatable.
02. Do some research on your chosen topic and
the opposing views.
- Fully understand the topic in order to
defend your position.
- Consider the background information,
recent developments, and reason
behind each side.
03. List the advantages and disadvantages of at
least two perspectives on your topic.
04. Consider your opinions on the topic.
05. Think about the viewpoints of your
audience.
PART 2 : Building Your Argument . III.
01. Confirm your assertion.
02. Give evidence for your arguments.
03. Find a counterargument you can easily
dismiss.
PART 3 : Drafting Your Paper
01. Develop your thesis statement.
02. Write your introduction.
03. Include at least two or three body
paragraphs.
04. Make sure your topic sentences refer back
to your thesis statement.
05. Give evidence to support your position.
- Facts / Statistics / Quotes /
Documented stories.
06. Reiterate your thesis statement as you wrap
up your essay.
07. Cite your sources
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PART 4 : Polishing the Report .
01. Add a title page and table of contents on the
first 2 pages.
02. Cite your research according to the style
required for the survey report.
03. Adopt a clear, objective voice throughout
the paper.
. 04. Write in concise, simple sentences.
05. Revise your paper thoroughly before
submitting.
OUTLINE FOR POSITION PAPER
.
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Date]
Title: [Title of Position Paper]
I. Introduction
A. Hook.
B. Background information.
C. Thesis statement.
II. Overview of the Issue
A. Explanation of the issue or problem.
B. Key terms and definitions related.
C. Historical context or bg information.
Presentation of Arguments
- Present evidence or facts.
- Address counterarguments and
provide rebuttals.
A. Argument 1
B. Argument 2
. C. Argument 3
IV. Examination of Counterarguments
A. Present and discuss opposing
viewpoints.
B. Address key counterarguments
against your position.
C. Provide evidence or reasoning to
refute those counterarguments
V. Conclusion
A. Restate your thesis statement.
B. Summarize your main arguments
and evidence.
C. Reinforce the strength of your
position.
D. Call to action or propose solutions, if
applicable.
 CONCEPT PAPER
➔ Provides an overview about the main points
of a project or research.
➔ Frequently written to request funding or
financial grants.
PURPOSE OF CONCEPT PAPER . ★
01. Will serve as the basis for the entire
proposal.
02. Determines whether or not a particular
project is feasible.
03. Is used to draw the interest of potential
funding agencies.
04. Used to get input before creating the full
proposal in order to improve the ideas.
EXPLAINING A CONCEPT
PART 1 : Definition
➔ Identify and explain a concept, idea, or term
by answering “What does it mean?”
★ Informal Definition
Uses familiar words.
★ Formal Definition
Explains by indicating where that term
came from and the quality that makes
the term different from others.
★ Extended Definition
Clarifies a concept, through
categorization, classification, formal
and informal definition, compare and
contrast, narration, and etc.
PART 2: Explication .
➔ An approach to wherein passages, verses,
quotes, or sentences, are taken from
scholarly or literary works before being
carefully analyzed and explained.
➔ May also be done by explaining the thesis
statement in a detailed way.
PART 3: Clarification .
➔ The organization of the points moves from
broad, abstract ideas that are difficult to
understand- to concrete, specific examples
that are simple to understand.
STRUCTURE FOR CONCEPT PAPER
★ Title Page .
○ Research Title
○ Name and Institution
○ Date of Submission
Introduction / Background of the Study .
The purpose section which should be able to
clear out what has already been stated
about the subject as well as the reason why
you wish to examine the issue.
○ Current state of the field
○ Research gaps and problems
○ Possible Implications
★ Preliminary Literature Review .
○ Theoretical framework
○ Related literature and studies
★ Statement of the Problem / Objectives .
○ Research problem
.
○ Research questions
○ Research objectives
★ Abridged Methodology .
○ Context and participants
○ Instruments
○ Data collection procedure
○ Data analysis scheme
★ Timeline .
○ Days / weeks / months / years
★ References .
○ Books / journals
○ Other sources
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Course Outcome 6
Writing Survey, Laboratory, and Field Report
NOT INCLUDED SORRY
D. Findings
SURVEY REPORT
● Summarize the key findings.
➔ A form of academic writing where ● Provide an overview of the most
information about a subject is presented important trends and patterns.
through research. ● Identify any significant differences or
➔ Includes developing questions in line with correlations in the data.
the goal of the research; response from E. Recommendations
respondents is required. ● Provide recommendations based on the
➔ Analyzed with suitable data analysis survey results.
techniques. ● Explain how the findings can be used to
improve policies, products, or services.
IMPORTANCE OF WRITING A SURVEY REPORT. ● Provide actionable steps for
01. Make a powerful impact. implementing the recommendations.
02. Paves the way for decision making. F. Conclusions
03. Trend is your friend. ● Summarize the key points.
04. Helps to gather explicit data.
● Emphasize the importance of the
survey findings and their impact.
AFTER READING THE SURVEY REPORT, ● Provide steps for future research.
THE READER SHOULD BE CLEAR ON:
➢ Objectives of the survey. WRITING A SURVEY REPORT
➢ Number of questions.
➢ Start and end date of the survey,
PART 1 : Summary and Background Info .
➢ Channels used to promote and fill out the
01. Break the report up into separate sections
survey.
with headings.
➢ Number and demographics of respondents.
a. Title Page
➢ Findings and conclusion from the given data
b. Table of Contents
➢ How the findings can be implemented to
c. Executive Summary
find better results.
d. Background and Objectives
e. Methodology
OUTLINE FOR SURVEY REPORT f. Results
g. Conclusion and Recommendations
h. Appendices
A. Executive Summary (Abstract)
02. Write a 1 to 2 page executive summary
● Summarize the key findings. paraphrasing the report.
● Highlight the most important insights a. Methodology
and trends. b. Key results
● Provide recommendations. c. Conclusions drawn from the results
B. Introduction d. Recommendations from the results
● Introduce the survey topic and purpose. 03. State the objectives of the survey in the
● Describe the survey methodology. background section.
● Explain the scope and objectives. a. Why was the survey conducted?
C. Results 04. Provide background information by
● Provide a detailed analysis. explaining similar research and studies.
● Use charts, graphs, and tables.
● Interpret the results and provide PART 2 : Explaining the Methods and Results .
insights and conclusions. 01. Explain how the study was conducted in the
methodology section.
02. Describe what type of questions were asked
in the methodology section.
03. Report the results of the survey in a
separate section.
04. Point out any interesting trends in the
results section.
PART 3 : Analyzing the Results
01. State the implications of your survey at the
beginning of the conclusion.
02. Make recommendations about what needs
to be done about this issue.
03. Include graphs, charts, surveys, and
testimonies in the appendices
PART 4 : Polishing the Report
01. Add a title page and table of contents on the
first 2 pages.
02. Cite your research according to the style
required for the survey report.
03. Adopt a clear, objective voice throughout
the paper.
04. Write in concise, simple sentences.
05. Revise your paper thoroughly before
submitting.
LABORATORY REPORT
➔ A complete and detailed account of an
experiment and what was discovered
during.
➔ Reports the findings of the experiment.
➔ Must be specific enough that it can be
replicated and still generate the same
results.
PURPOSE OF LABORATORY REPORT .
01. Explain in detail what happened in an
experiment.
02. Accurately outlines the findings.
03. Draw conclusions.
PARTS OF A LABORATORY REPORT
★ Title
Explains the focus of your research.
★ Abstract
Summarizes the goals, procedures, findings,
and conclusions of the research.
★ Introduction
Creates the context necessary to
understand the subject.
★ Methods
Outlines the materials and techniques used
in the experiment.
★ Results
Provides a report of all descriptive and
statistical analyses.
★ Discussion
. Assesses and identifies strengths and
limitations of results.
★ Conclusion
Summarizes key results of the experiment.
★ References
★ Appendices
Contains extensive documentation of tables
and figures.
.
WRITING A LABORATORY REPORT
★ Title .
★ Abstract .
Outlines a lab report to a summary of 150 to
300 words.
○ What is the broader setting of your
research?
○ What research questions were you
trying to answer?
○ How was the experiment carried out?
○ What did the findings reveal?
○ How were the results analyzed?
○ What is the significance of the findings?
★ Introduction .
Outline the topic’s background and explain
its significance.
○ Specify the topic down to the exact
focus of the study.
○ Conclude with a clear research
question.
★ Methods .
Outlines the procedures used to collect and
analyze data. Should provide sufficient
information so that others can follow or
assess the procedures.
Describes the following:
○ Experimental design followed and was
done.
○ The experiment subject.
■ Demographics for humans.
■ Genetic background for animals
and plants.
○ Materials used.
○ Specific procedures used for data
collection and analysis.
★ Results
Report the results of any statistical analysis.
○ Any descriptive statistics.
○ Statistical test results.
○ The significance of the test results.
○ Estimates of standard error or
confidence intervals.
★ Discussion
○ Interpret the results.
○ Compare the findings to your
expectations.
○ Identify any sources of experimental
error.
○ Explain any unexpected results.
○ Suggest possible improvements for
further studies.
★ Conclusion
Summarize the findings with a brief
overview of the strengths, limitations, and
implications of the study.
○ Restate the experiment’s objective.
○ State the primary results.
○ Note the primary limitations which are
significant to the analysis of the results.
○ Give a brief summary of how the
experiment has advanced knowledge of
the topic.
FIELD REPORT
➔ An analysis of phenomenons, behaviors,
and processes based on theories and
observations.
IMPORTANCE OF WRITING A FIELD REPORT .
01. Observe safety programs out in the field.
02. Identifies challenges in implementing
standards and protocols.
03. Captures information on how resources are
managed.
04. Discover new processes and effective
solutions.
THINGS TO DOCUMENT
➢ Physical Setting
➢ Objects and Materials
➢ Language Used
➢ Behavior Cycles
➢ Physical Characteristics of Participants /
Subjects
➢ Body Movements
.
TECHNIQUES TO RECORD OBSERVATIONS
★ Note Taking
The most common and easiest method.
★ Video and Audio Recordings
Gives an unfiltered record of the event.
★ Illustrations or Drawings
. May be done by drawing illustrations of the
setting or objects in relation to people’s
behavior.
WRITING A FIELD REPORT
★ Introduction .
Describe the objective and important
. theories or concepts.
○ What did you see and hear in your area
of study?
○ Where does the background
information of the research setting is
observed and reported?
○ Why are you conducting this field
research?
○ Why have you included or excluded
specific information?
○ Who are the participants in terms of
gender, age, ethnicity, and other
relevant variables.
○ When was the study conducted?
★ Analysis and Interpretation .
Observations must always be placed in the
larger context of the theories described in
the introduction.
○ What is the meaning of your
observations?
○ What are the reasons behind the
occurrence of the things you observed?
○ How typical or widespread are the
events and behaviors of the things you
observed?
○ Are there any connections or patterns
in your observations?
○ What are the implications of your
observations?
○ Did your observations match the
objective of your study?
○ What were the merits of your
observations?
○ What were the strengths and
weaknesses of your recorded
observations?
 ○ Are there any connections between
your finings and the findings from
pertinent literature?
○ Do your observations fit into the larger
context of the study’s theories?
★ Conclusions and Recommendations .
Summarize your report and emphasize the
importance.
○ Must not include any new information.
○ Must highlight any recommendations.
○ Must describe any unanticipated
problems encountered and the
limitations of the study.
★ References .
Includes every source that you referred to
and used while writing your field study
report.