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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND

PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
ACTIVITY 2:

CAMPUS SAFARI
OBSERVATION
Directions:
You will be group into five
(5). Each group has a
designated place in the
campus of SPCC to observe
with.
Directions:

Each participants of the


group will write their own
observations to the place
including the following:
I. Location Description:

A clear and detailed description


of the location, including its
physical features, layout, and
notable landmarks or objects.
II. Sensory Observations:

Details about what they see,


hear, smell, taste and feel
at the location (where
applicable).
III. Descriptive Language:

Utilize vivid language,


imagery, and specific details
to bring their observations
to life.
IV. Interpretation:
Briefly discuss your
thoughts and feelings about
the location, its purpose, or
its significance within the
campus.
GROUP 1: THE MAIN ENTRANCE

Observe the architecture, the


flow of people, the sounds, the
overall atmosphere and any
signage or decorations.
GROUP 2: THE LIBRARY

Note the different sections, the


arrangement of the books, the
lighting, the sounds of people
studying, and the overall
ambiance.
GROUP 3: THE CAFETERIA

Describe the smells, the types


of food, the noise level, the
seating arrangements, and the
flow of students during
lunchtime.
GROUP 4: THE SPORTS FIELD

Observe the lay-out of the field,


the equipment, the surrounding,
trees and buildings, any activity
taking place, and the overall sense
of tranquility.
GROUP 5: THE CLASSROOM

Pay attention to the furniture, the


blackboard/ whiteboard, the
decorations, the lighting, the
seating arrangements, and the
overall impression of the
classroom.
LESSON 9:

WRITING AN
OBSERVATION
PAPER
An observation report informs.
Most news reporters who cover
actual incidents or events in the
field make use of observation as
a tool to write their reports.
Here, the reporters are in the
actual scene where the event
or the incident is happening,
and the observable facts are
right before them.
They describe what they’re
seeing or hearing and what
is happening around them
and other people.
EXAMPLE:
The phenomenon of an earthquake or
that of a volcanic eruption- The
natural scene of the incident and the
behavior of the people are described
for the information of the public.
EXAMPLE:
In scientific research,
observation is a tool to gather
the facts of the study. The facts
are those that are directly and
repeatedly observed.
EXAMPLE:

Observation is the process of


using directly our senses to
recognize and record factual
events.
EXAMPLES:

1. Observing the behavior of


5-year-old children on the
first day they attend school.
EXAMPLES:

2. Observing the workers’


routines in a sewing
factory.
EXAMPLES:

3. Observing the behavior


of children while eating in
the school canteen.
First, the researcher must
take note of the natural
environment where the
observation is taking place.
Then, the physical structure of the
participants are noted. The behavior-
verbal and nonverbal, movements, and
social activity of the participants would
be the main content of the observation
depending on the purpose of the report.
If the purpose is to answer a
question or problem posed for a
research agenda, then the
aspects to be observed are
identified beforehand.
However, if some other things
pop up during the observation
session, the observer should
definitely accommodate the
unexpected event.
PARTS OF AN
OBSERVATION
PAPER
INTRODUCTION:
The first part of the paper
which provides the general
topic and guides the reader
to the specific research.
OBSERVATIONS:
A record of what was observed
in a particular setting or
situation. This is usually done
through field notes.
INTERPRETATIONS:

An interpretation of the
observations based on relevant
criteria.
CONCLUSIONS:
A conclusion that explains the
implications of the
observations and could apply
to similar cases.
REFERENCES:
A list of all sources of
information used in the paper
cited in the text and in the
reference section.
RAW DATA:

Any raw data should be


included in an appendix and
cited precisely.
TIPS IN WRITING AN
OBSERVATION PAPER
- Using factual and
objective terms
- Writing what was
seen, not what was
thought about it
- Focusing on
interactions
- Including specific
quotes
- Describing the
setting, materials used
and what was seen

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