Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 62 views

    EAPP 11 Reviewer

    Uploaded by

    Monica
    The document discusses various topics related to analyzing arguments and sources, including: 1. Steps for determining an author's argument such as identifying the argument/audience, supports, relevance, objectivity, and completeness. 2. Factors for supporting arguments such as the author's credibility, evidence provided, and publisher/sponsor. 3. Differences between MLA and APA citation styles and their focuses/applications in different academic disciplines. 4. Components of a job application letter, resume, and curriculum vitae.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    EAPP 11 Reviewer

    Uploaded by

    Monica
    62 views7 pages
    The document discusses various topics related to analyzing arguments and sources, including: 1. Steps for determining an author's argument such as identifying the argument/audience, supports, relevance, objectivity, and completeness. 2. Factors for supporting arguments such as the author's credibility, evidence provided, and publisher/sponsor. 3. Differences between MLA and APA citation styles and their focuses/applications in different academic disciplines. 4. Components of a job application letter, resume, and curriculum vitae.

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document discusses various topics related to analyzing arguments and sources, including: 1. Steps for determining an author's argument such as identifying the argument/audience, supports, relevance, objectivity, and completeness. 2. Factors for supporting arguments such as the author's credibility, evidence provided, and publisher/sponsor. 3. Differences between MLA and APA citation styles and their focuses/applications in different academic disciplines. 4. Components of a job application letter, resume, and curriculum vitae.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    62 views7 pages

    EAPP 11 Reviewer

    Uploaded by

    Monica
    The document discusses various topics related to analyzing arguments and sources, including: 1. Steps for determining an author's argument such as identifying the argument/audience, supports, relevance, objectivity, and completeness. 2. Factors for supporting arguments such as the author's credibility, evidence provided, and publisher/sponsor. 3. Differences between MLA and APA citation styles and their focuses/applications in different academic disciplines. 4. Components of a job application letter, resume, and curriculum vitae.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 7

    Steps in Determining the Author’s Argument

    1. Identify the Argument/Issue and the audience


    2. Identify the type of supports
     Proofs
     Claims
     Evidences
    3. Determining the relevance/connection of the support.
    4. Determine the author’s objectivity - if he/she give the supports
    clarity in the point by citing other information
    5. Determine the argument’s completeness- when the author
    answered the reader’s question in their writing.
    6. Determine if the argument is valid
    7. Decide if the argument is credible/convincing

    Focus of an argumentative essay:


     To pursue a reader to take certain point

    3 things to keep in mind in supporting arguments


    1. Author- if the author has the position/authority to give
    information(professionals)
    2. Pieces of evidences to the claims of the author- what are the
    evidences given/provided/stated?
    3. Publisher/sponsor- background check

    Different sources
     .com- owned by a company
     edu- under education institute
     .gov- under government. Owned by the government.
     .net- owned by a network
     .org- owned by a public/private organization

    Journal Articles
    -combined short written works
    -mostly used in research

    2 needs of Journal Article


     Topic- what/who for
    - focus of the article
     Main Idea- expressed/explained in one sentence
    - There are 2 types of main idea
     Stated Main Idea
     Implied Main Idea

    Stated Main idea- Direct to the point. Can expressed by one sentence.
    Implied Main Idea- Not clearly stated. Need of supporting details

    Applying Critical Reading Skills in Academic


    Discipline
    -Discover more information and improves overall reading
    skills/personality.
    -Analyzing
    -Level up the reading skills
    -Exploring reading

    4 ways in Critical Reading Skills


    1. Annotating- to outline important details in writing.
    - Highlighting/underlining key words/unfamiliar words.
    - Adding explanation or short comments to improve a
    written work.

    2. Outlining- Presenting the main/important ideas.


    - Stating the main idea by supporting the idea.
    -Give Justice to a writing.

    3. Analyzing- Examining the content by breaking down the parts of a


    text.
    - Author’s purpose, intended audience, content, etc.
    - Noting details /Recording interests
    - Evaluating

    4. Summarizing- Compressing the main ideas/key words of the full text.


    - Taking key word/terms
    - Different to concluding
    - Giving the gist of the whole text
    Citation of Sources
     MLA (Modern Language Association)

     APA (American Psychological Association)

     Differs in structure/format
     Similarities: Both have at least one unique feature

    Difference of MLA and APA (Text)


     MLA
    -Author’s LN
    -Page#
     APA
    -Author’s LN or FN
    -Date of Publication
    -Page #

    Difference of MLA and APA (Link)


     MLA
    -Author’s LN or FN
    -Title of Document
    -Title of complete work
    -Document date/ Date of last revision
     APA
    -Author’s LN or FN
    -Title of Document
    -Title of complete work
    -Edition/Revision Number

    Focus of MLA and APA Styles


     APA (Social Sciences)
    -E.g. Economics, Geography, Psychology, Physiology, Sociology,
    Linguistics
    -Focuses on date of publication
    - Format is designed for comparison of research and determining
    relevance
    - Often thought of as more difficult by students
    -Commonly taught as an alternative citation styles
     MLA (Liberal arts and Humanities)
    -E.g. Fine Arts, Music, Philosophy, Literature
    -Focuses on authorship
    -Format is designed for ease of presentation
    -Often viewed as “easier” to follow by students
    -Commonly taught first to students

    Basics of MLA & APA Citations (Book Example)


     MLA
    -Name(s) of Author(s)
    -Work Title
    -Publication city and year
    -Publisher
    -Publication Medium(I.e. print,web)

     APA
    -Name(s) of the Author(s)
    -Publication Year
    -Work title
    -Publication City
    -Publication Year

    MLA and APA in Books


    Template
    MLA: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Work. City of Pub: Publisher, Year.
    Medium.

    APA: Lastname, First Initial. (Year). Title of work. City of Pub, State:
    Publisher.

    Examples
    MLA: Johnson, Thomas. Studies in College. New York: 2003. McGraw-
    Hill. Print.

    APA: Johnson, T. (2003). Studies in college. New York, NY: McGraw-


    Hill.
    Another Example
    Author: Stephen Jones
    Title: A Review of Industry Standards
    Year of Pub: 2010
    City of Pub: London
    Publisher: Stanton Publishing Group

    MLA: Jones, Stephen. A Review of Industry Standards. London:


    Stanton Publishing Group, 2010. Print.

    APA: Jones, S. (2010). A review of industry standards. London: Stanton


    Publishing Group.

    MLA and APA in Articles in Journal


    Template
    MLA: Lastname, Firstname. “Title of Work.” Journal Title
    Volume.Issue (Year): page numbers. Medium.

    APA: Lastname, First Initial. (Year). Title of work. Journal Title,


    Volume(Issue), page numbers.

    Examples
    MLA: Smith, Linda. “Students in Danger.” New England Journal of
    Student Progress 7.2 (2007): 142-154. Print.

    APA: Smith, L. (2007). Students in danger. New England Journal of


    Student Progress, 7(2), 142-154.

    Another Example:
    Author: Samuel Brown
    Volume: 4
    Pages: 164-184
    Title: Working for the Union
    Issue: 1
    Journal: Workplace Review
    Year: 1995

    MLA: Brown, Samuel. “Working for the Union.” Workplace Review 4.1
    (1995): 164-184. Print.
    APA: Brown, S. (1995). Working for the union. Workplace Review, 4(1),
    164-184.

    MLA and APA in Online Sources


    Template

    MLA: Author. Title of Site. Sponsor, Date created (use n.d. if not given).
    Medium.Date accessed. <URL (optional)/>.

    APA: Author. (Year, Month[use n.d. if not given]). Article or page sub-
    title. Major Publication Title, volume or issue number (if available).
    Retrieved from http://url.

    Examples: We are citing the data found here.

    MLA: Department of Enrollment Management. 2013 Fall Term


    Comparison. University of Houston-Clear Lake, 24 Oct. 2013. Web. 21
    Oct. 2014.

    APA: Department of Enrollment Management. (2013). 2013 Fall Term


    Comparison. Enrollment Management 2013 Reports. Retrieved from
    http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/PRV/Enrollment-
    Management/images/Enrollment%20and%20SCH-Fall%2013%202-
    Yr%2010242013%20final.pdf

    Job Application Letter


    - A cover letter is written to the potential employer to provide them with
    information about your qualifications, skills, and experience.

    - Sent along with your resume and other necessary documents.

    Structure of an Application Letter:


    Header
    - Inside/Sender Address
    - Date
    - Hiring Manager's Contact information
    - Company Address
    - Formal Salutation
    - Body of the letter
    -> Opening paragraph
    -> Body Paragraph
    -> Closing paragraph
    - Closing/Complimentary Close
    - Signature

    How to Write a Job Application Letter:


    - Should be written on a single page.
    - Should be single-spaced with a space between every paragraph and a 1-
    inch margin with the text aligned to the left.
    - Font size should be 10 - 12
    - Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri
    - Should send the letter for every position you apply for.

    Resume
    - It is a comprehensive but brief summary of your education, work
    experience, interests, and skills for the employer to read and includes
    parts such as: header, objective statement, education, professional
    experiences, skills, professional affiliations, and references.
    - Is a formal document that provides and overview of your professional
    qualifications, including your relevant work experience, skills, education,
    and notable accomplishments.
    - To show employers you're qualified for a position and convince them to
    offer you an interview.

    What should be on your resume:


    - Introduction
    - Contact details
    - Work History
    - Educational Background
    - Relevant skills

    Curriculum Vitae(CV)
    - The term CV is on abbreviation of the Latin word Curriculum Vitae,
    which is literally translated to “the course of your life”. A CV is a very
    in- depth document that describes your career journey step-by-step,
    including all sorts of personal information.

    -CV’s typically include information like experience, achievements, and


    awards,scholarships, or grants you’ve earned, course works research
    projects and publication of your work. A CV is typically two or three
    pages long.

    You might also like