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PART 1: ORIENTATION  Chemistry - science that deals with the

properties, composition, and
A. Welcome by the Professor structure of elements and
- Dr. Emmanuel Batoon compounds
 Biology – study of life
B. Discussion of the Syllabus  Psychology- study of the mind and
1. Description of the Course behavior
 Social Responsibility (with Business
Ethics) b) Social Science – Sociology, Political
 provides legal management students Science,
with the opportunity to learn the  Sociology- study of human social
principles of business ethics and relationships and institutions
corporate social responsibility and  Political Science- science of politics and
acquire skills in designing and reviewing governance
a company’s corporate social  Economics- production, distribution and
responsibility program. consumption of wealth, can be micro
 two dynamic topics: (1) Business Ethics; and macro
and (2) Corporate Social Responsibility Economics – Firm and Households
1) Firm – Management/Administration
2. Discussion of the Outcomes-Based 2) Household – Consumer Behavior
Framework of CSR
 Design and Implement a Corporation’s c) Legal Management
Ethical Program and Corporate Social 1) Abroad – Quasi-Legal Training
Responsibility Program 2) Philippines – Business + Law
 Review a Corporation’s Ethical Program 2.1) Management Course –
and Corporate Social Responsibility Management that is Legal
Program 2.2) Pre-Law Course (UST AB)

3. Discussion of the Teaching and D. Composition of Legal Management as an

Learning Matrix Academic Discipline
 Syllabus Part 3 1. Undergraduate Education
o Gen. Ed. (minor subjects) –
4. Discussion of the Course Resources general knowledge subjects
 Syllabus Part 4 2. Prof. Ed.-(major subjects) –
professional subjects focuses on Law
5. Discussion of the Learner and Business
Assessment o Substantive Course
 Syllabus Part 5 o Method
o Statistics
C. Nature of Legal Management as an o Elective
Academic Discipline
1. Art – Re-Create Significant Human E. Corporate Social Responsibility as a Major
Experience (SHE) Subject – Substantive Course
2. Science – Describe and Explain the o Justification for the Inclusion of
Patterns of General Experience Corporate Social Responsibility as a
a) Natural Science – Chemistry, Major Course in the Department of
Biology, Psychology Legal Management
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1. Need of Society for the Ethical and Sentence Level Comparison:

Responsible Conduct of Business English: S-V-P – Subject, Verb, Predicate
2. Need for Lawyers to be Aware of the Filipino: P-V-S – predicate, verb, subject
Implications of CSR to their Practice of (Pupunta Ako sa Ilog)
Law “AY” (not a verb)
3. Possibility of Specialization in N-S ( No Verb -Estudiyante siya), A-S
Corporate Social Responsibility in the (Maganda ang bahay)
Business Administration
Discipline – CSR Manger as a New Prepositions:
Profession English – IN, ON, AT
Filipino – “SA”
Tenses:
PART 2: Academic Writing: Language English – Simple Present, Past Perfect,
Future Perfect
A. Language and Thinking Filipino – No Tense (ulol sir meron kaya
o Presumption: Language is the External perpektibo, imperpektibo,
Manifestation of Thought EXERCISE IN at kontemplatibo jkkk)
THINKING Article
English – “A”, “AN”, “THE”
Languages (in the academe): Filipino and Filipino – “ANG”
American English (English as Second/Foreign Do not translate from Filipino to English.
Language) Think in and through English.
Refine Thinking in and through Writing.
Presumption: One can fit the English language
into the Filipino language
Answer: No! B. Academic Language and Writing

1. Different Language Family: 1. Colloquial vs Academic American English

English – German vs Filipino – Malayo-Polynesio  Colloquial-Informal - (Filipinos were not
taught about this). But this level of
History – Development of the Filipino language is the building block of formal-
Language: academic language.
 Academic-Formal- (Filipinos were
Before 1986 – Base is Tagalog: 19 letters taught about this)
-Pilipino (14 consonants, 5 vowels = 19)  Formal; English for Academic Purposes
After 1986 – Tag-lish: 26 English letters and 2 (EAP):
Spanish letters Vocabulary shift from informal
English Phonetics - (5 vowels, 11 to formal part of speech:
sounds) Verb- double word like “come
1. Filipino : 5 Vowel Sounds, Sound up” to single word – offered
according to Letter,   Pronoun – from First to Third Person
Syllable Timed (Glottal Stop) (show objectivity)
- Fillipino Language is
syllabic unlike English Sentence – from active to passive voice
2. American: 11 Vowel Sounds, Sound  Active- describes a sentence where the
according to subject performs the action stated by
Sound, Stress Timed (No Glottal Stop) the verb. It follows a clear subject +
verb + object construct
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 Passive - the subject of a sentence in 2. Principles of Composition 

the passive voice is no longer the "doer" 1. Unity (Consistency of Argument-
of the action, but the recipient of the Claim)
action. 2. Logical Coherence (Sequencing of
Evidence through transitional
Paragraph – topic sentence and supporting paragraphs, parallelism, repetitions)
sentences 3. Emphasis (Amount of Space and
Elaboration is through the use of Position)
definition, example, classification and 4. Variety (Simple, Complex,
division, comparison and contrast, Compound, Compound-Complex
cause and effect, process. Sentences)
5. Movement – Sense of Relatedness of
Kinds of Paragraphs: Parts in the Form of Cause and Effect
o Narrative 6. Flow - : use consistent character,
o Descriptive pronouns and other pointers, punch
o Expository lines, introductory phrases
o Argumentative 7. Gracefulness – use historical
present, apposition to join sentences,
Kinds of Paragraphs: parallelisms, concessions and
1. General to Specific type qualifications, conjunctions and other
-The general to specific pattern is used linking terms.
for introduction and summaries.
-Use Definition: operational-science, C. Writing as Communication
stipulative – how word is used – social 1. Old Model of Communication Elements
science, arts (philosophy) – the whole Sender – Message – Receiver
thesis concerns the definition of a term Sender – Occupied with His/Her Self-
by a thinker Interest
2. Problem-Solution Pattern Message – Too Technical
-Used for the Discussion and Receiver – Interest & Capability of
Argumentation of Results, and Reader/Audience is Ignored
Implication of Results 2. New Model
-The development of the paragraph Receiver- Message -Sender
may use the following techniques: Receiver – Interest & Capability of
o Muted Citation (no citations), Reader/Audience is the Focus
o Integral Citation and Message – Customized According to
o Non-Integral Citation the Interest & Capability of the
- In making generalizations use Hedging Receiver
Devices (Weaken Statements) like the Sender – Own Interest are Set-Aside
following:
1. Introductory Verbs: seem, tend, look D. Writing Thought Paper and Term Paper
like 1. Topic
2. Certain Lexical Verbs (main verb or 2. Title
action verb): believe, assume, suggest 3. Introduction
3. Certain Modal Verbs (express 4. Body
necessity or possibility): will, must, 5. Conclusion
would 6. Style Format of Documentation-
  American Psychological Association
(APA)
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if Thesis/Dissertation – Resubmission of
E. Plagiarism, Intellectual Property Rights, a New Thesis on a Different Topic
Academic Integrity & Intellectual Honesty
 Plagiarism- presenting someone else's 2.Complete Plagiarism – EXPULSION
work or ideas as your own, with or
without their consent, by incorporating Supreme Court Records Annotated (SCRA)
it into your work without full Case of Plagiarism:
acknowledgement  SCRA, 1999, Vol 313. University of the
 Intellectual Property- property that Philippines Board of Regents vs. Hon.
includes intangible creations of the Court of Appeals and Arokiaswamy
human intellect William Margaret Celine
 Case of Piracy:
Types of Plagiarism:  SCRA 199, Vol.310 Pacita I. Habana,
1. Direct – Copying without citation Alicia L. Cinco, and Jovita N.Fernando vs
2. Mosaic – Copy and paste from Felicidad C. Robles and Goodwill
different sources Trading Co., Inc.
3. Self-Plagiarism – Copy own article
4. Accidental Plagiarism Systemic Tests of Plagiarism
 Blackboard Originality Check Turnitin:
Common Instances where Plagiarism occurs: Evaluation Results (10% limit but not
1.Theses/Dissertations always correct if bibliography was
2. Written Reports, Term Papers, included or the citation made in the
Manuscripts submitted as part of course text was included)
requirements
3. Manuscripts submitted for university- Avoidance of Plagiarism
wide, national, international publications. Students commit plagiarism when they do not
know how to proceed in writing their thesis.
Types of Plagiarism Thus, the basic way to avoid plagiarism is to
1. Substantial Plagiarism – involves understand the principles and acquire the skills
paraphrasing & just changing the in thesis writing
patterns of the text without adequate
documentation. Techniques in Avoiding Plagiarism, When to
Use them, and their value as evidence to prove
2. Complete Plagiarism – verbatim your argument:
copying of someone else’s work without  Summarize – only when you need to
documentation. cover the point of a passage or a
section. Not used as evidence.
3. Submitting a purchased pre-written  Paraphrase – when you can say the
paper either by mail or electronically passage in a better way, weak source of
evidence compared to a quotation
4. Simply translating texts to another  Direct Quotation – used as evidence or
language without proper words are from an authority or
documentation. expressed uniquely.

Penalties: (IN HIS SUBJECT and UST) PART 3 Academic Writing: Argumentation &
1. Substantial Plagiarism Debate
1st Offense – Grade of Zero;
2nd Offense – Cancellation of Enrolment;
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A. Argumentation  Assymetric Correlation: X---Y

1. Inductive Argumentation- (Interval-Ration Variables)
From Phenomena to a Generalization  Symmetric
P1 + P2 + P3 + P4 + P5 = Generalization 2.2) Multiple-Variable Analysis-
a. John Stewart Mill’s Method of analysis of more than 2 variables
Induction  Multiple Regression Analysis
Experimental Inquiry (Effect and Cause Relation)
1) Method of Difference Y = a + X1 +X2 +X3 + e
Experimental Group vs Control Group
T1 -- X – T2 T1 -- O -- T2 3) Inference
From a Sample to a Population
b. Statistics/Probability -From a Sample Hypothesis Testing
to a Population 3.1) Ho/Ha- Null Hypothesis and Alternative
1) Description of the Sample Hypothesis; null is being rejected
2) Inference from the Sample 3.2) Set Alpha – 95%/,05 margin of error-
to the Population acceptable
 Sample - set of individuals or objects 3.3) Select Test – t test
collected or selected from a statistical  T-test - determine whether there is
population a significant difference between
 Population- entire pool from which the means of two groups
a statistical sample is drawn 3.4) Decision: Failed to Reject Ho Reject
Ho, Accept Ha
1) Description of One Variable
Univariate Analysis 2. Deductive Argumentation:
1.1) Frequency/Percentage Aristotlean Logic
- number of times a data value a. From a Generalization to a New
occurs Generalization
1.2) Measure of Central Tendency  New Generalization (Proposition)
- attempts to describe a set “Deduced” from Existing
of data by identifying Generalization (Proposition)
the central position within
that set of data Old Generalization/Proposition:
- mean, median, mode Premises
1.3) Dispersion 1. Major Premise – Universal
- indicates the scattering of Set
data. 2. Minor Premise – Sub-set of
- explains the disparity of the Universal Set
data from one another 3. Conclusion – Sub-set of the
- range, deviation, Lorenz curve Sub-set of a Universal
Set
2) Description of the Relation of
Variables b. Test of the Validity of a Deduced
2.1) Bivariate Analysis - involves the Proposition
analysis of two variables, for the 1) 8 Rules of the Categorical Syllogism
purpose of determining the empirical First – 3 terms only- (major, minor,
relationship between them middle)
 Association: X=Y (Nominal & Ex. Spirits are holy.
Ordinal Variables)
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But, Ginebra San Miguel is a  Counter-Rebuttal – Reinforcement of

spirit. the Original Claim
Therefore, Ginebra San Miguel (Error in the Rebuttal Made – Ground,
is holy. Warrant, or Backing Used)
 Modality – Resulting Cogency of the
2) Rules of the Hypothetical Syllogism Original Claim (Strength/Power of the
Rule of the Conditional Syllogism: Original Claim)
1. Modus Ponens - mode that by Extent of Strength of a Claim:
affirming affirms Possible
If P, then Q. Probable
But, P. Plausible
Therefore, Q Certain

2. Modus Tollens - mode that by Example 1

denying denies Situation – Dick is drinking a lot of bottles of
If P, then Q. beer with friends because it is his birthday.
But, not Q. Issue- Should Dick visit the toilet often?
Therefore, not P. (Yes or No – No In-Between)
Claim – Certainly, Yes
3) Fallacies: Ground – Because he is drinking a lot of bottles
 Ad Hominem (Attack the person) of beer
 Ad Misericordiam (Appeal to Pity) Warrant – Whatever goes in must come out.
 Ad Ignoratiam (Argument from Backing – Scientific Theory
ignorance) Rebuttal – But, Dick may be one of those who
 Ad Populum (Bandwagon) can convert beer into fat, so he need not visit
 Ad Verecundiam (Appeal to the toilet often.
Authority)
 Ad Baculum (Appeal to fear) Claim – No
Ground – Dick can convert beer into fat.
3. Non-Inductive Argumentation Warrant – Whoever can convert beer into
Stephen Toulmin Logic fact need not visit the toilet often.
Components: Backing – Scientific Theory
 Situation – Social Context of the Counter-Rebuttal – But, that is the exception to
Argument the rule, not the rule (questioning Warrant)
 Issue – Opposite and Exclusive Positions Modality – Plausibly, Yes.
arising from the Social Context
 Claim – Position Taken about the Issue
o (Affirmation or Denial) B. Debate
 Ground – Basis of the Claim regarding 1. Stock Issues
the Issue (Evidence) a. Propositions of Fact
 Warrant – Justification of the Relation 1) The Fact Exists/ Occurs
between the Claim and the Ground 2) The combined Characteristics of the
(Order/Rule or Pattern of Reasoning) Fact identified is a valid and reliable
 Backing – Justification of the Warrant Description of the Fact
 (Theory) 3) The Causes of the Fact identified are
 Rebuttal – Opposite Argument (Claim to actually cause are the only causes of the
Backing) Fact.
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b. Proposition of Policy b. Proposition of Policy

1) Policy/Program is Necessary. 1) Claim on the of Necessity, Benefit,
a) Structural Need Practicability of the Policy/Program
b) Agential Need a) Ground - Identify Necessity,
2) The development of the Benefit, Practicability of the
Policy/Program is Beneficial. Policy/Program based on Evidence
a. More Advantages b) Warrant – Formulate Rule that
b. Less Disadvantages Relates the Claim with the Ground
3) The Policy/Program is Practicable. c) Backing – Look for a Theory that
a. A Mandate Exits justified the Warrant
b. An office can implement d) Rebuttal – Anticipate Rebuttal/s
it. e) Counter-Rebuttal – Formulate
Counter-Rebuttals
2. Presumptions and Burden f) Modality – Maintain at least a
a. Presumption: Proof Plausible Claim
1) The Status Quo Order of Things
is Okay – Negative 3. Thought Paper/Term Paper
- Case need not Prove Anything.  Title
2) Burden of Proof – The Status  Introduction
Quo Order of Thing is not Okay – 1) Argument
Burden of Proof lies in the Affirmative 2) Division (Facts/Generalization;
Case. Premises/Conclusion;
b. Presumption and Burden of Claim/Ground etc.
Communication  Conclusion
1) The Burden of Communication Argument, Summary (Division),
lies in the Affirmative Case. Implication, Ref.
2) When the Affirmative Case has
Communicated its argument, the
Burden of Communication shifts to the
Negative Case.

3. Building Cases
a. Proposition of Fact
1) Claim on the Description/Explanation
of the Fact
a) Ground - Identify
Characteristics/Causes of the Fact
based on Evidence
b) Warrant – Formulate Rule that
Relates the Claim with the Ground
c) Backing – Look for a Theory that
justified the Warrant
d) Rebuttal – Anticipate Rebuttal/s
e) Counter-Rebuttal – Formulate
Counter-Rebuttals
f) Modality – Maintain at least a
Plausible Claim