Overview of Academic Writing and Related Text Types

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key concepts from the notes on writing purposes, processes, academic vs non-academic writing, abstracts, synthesis, bionotes, panukalang proyekto, and katitikan ng pulong (meeting minutes).

Writing is a(n) __ process.

complex

Writing allows us to combine and strengthen the acquired language skills such as __.

listening, speaking, and reading

Writing is believed to be a __ or extension to speaking or reading activities.

mediator

According to Rivers (1975), writing develops from __ to skill-using.

skill-getting

Writing is articulation of ideas, concepts, beliefs, and feelings expressed in __, printed, and electronic forms.

written

Academic writing has a clear flow and uses the __ point of view.

third

There are three broad categories of writing: informational (expository), persuasive, and __.

creative

Formal writing uses carefully chosen words; informal writing includes __.

diaries and stories

During the Burador stage, you should not yet worry about __.

word choice

The next stage after the Burador is __, involving checking the structure and logic of the presentation.

revision

Before writing, identify your __ and tailor the language accordingly.

audience

Before writing, determine your __ for the piece.

purpose

Avoid being __ in presenting ideas.

wordy

In Akademikong Sulatin, Pagsasalaysay focuses on __ order.

chronological

Pangangatwiran expresses the __ or argument for or against an issue.

rationale

An __ is a short, descriptive summary of a paper placed before the introduction.

abstract

Deskriptibong Abstrak typically includes kaligiran, layunin, and focus; usually not included are the __.

methods

An Impormatibong Abstrak is typically about __ of the paper and is written in one paragraph.

ten percent

A Bionote is a __ of a person's life used in journals and anthologies.

biographical note

Buod is a __ of an original text.

summary

Sintesis involves combining information from __ sources to form a new idea.

various

A Dagli talumpati is an __ (unscripted) speech.

unscripted

A Katitikan ng Pulong is an official __ document recording a meeting.

record

The heading of Katitikan ng Pulong includes the organization name, date, location, and __.

start time

The attendees and the __ are listed under the Kalahok o Dumalo section.

absentees

The section 'Action Items' records the __ and recommendations from the meeting.

decisions

Katitikan should be __ and ready for review; line numbers help.

numbered

Before the meeting, prepare a __ to guide minute taking.

template

After the meeting, the Katitikan should be __ by the presider for accuracy.

reviewed

Katitikan ng Pulong serves as a permanent record and __ evidence.

prima facie