English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP) Reviewer

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering critique papers, concept papers, critical approaches to literary criticism, and position papers based on EAPP lecture topics.

Critique Paper

A type of academic writing in which the writer examines, analyzes, and evaluates a work to provide a fair and reasoned evaluation.

Reaction Paper

A form of writing that focuses on personal responses, feelings, experiences, and subjective interpretations of how a work affected the viewer.

Objectivity

A characteristic of an effective critique where the writer avoids making judgments based solely on personal preference.

Claim + Evidence + Explanation

The simple rule for building an argument or evidence-based critique by pairing a statement with supporting facts and explaining their connection.

Balanced Judgment

A principle of critique writing that recognizes both the strengths and weaknesses of a work.

Observe Before Judging

The first basic principle of writing a critique, requiring the writer to identify what is actually seen, heard, or observed before declaring something good or bad.

Concept Paper

A concise written document that presents an idea, proposed project, program, or research topic, explaining what it is, why it is needed, what it hopes to accomplish, and how it may be carried out.

Problem Statement

The element of a concept paper that clearly identifies the specific problem or gap that the proposed project intends to address.

Beneficiaries

The major element of a concept paper that details who will primarily and secondarily benefit from the project.

SMART Goals

The goal-setting criteria used when writing a concept paper, standing for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.

Literary Criticism

The art or practice of judging and commenting on the qualities and elements of literary works.

Formalism

A critical approach that examines elements of literary form—such as words, structure, literary devices, plot, imagery, and symbolism—to determine how they shape effects upon readers.

Gender/Feminist Criticism

A critical approach that examines how gender, power, equality, and the treatment of women and other genders are represented in a literary work.

Psychological/Psychoanalytical Criticism

A critical approach that examines the thoughts, emotions, motivations, fears, desires, and behaviors of characters to see what is happening inside their minds.

Reader-Response Criticism

A critical approach that focuses on the reader's personal response, feelings, experiences, and direct interaction with and interpretation of the text.

Biographical Approach

A critical approach that examines the author's life, experiences, beliefs, relationships, and circumstances and connects them to the literary work.

Historical Approach

A critical approach that examines the historical period, events, culture, beliefs, politics, and social conditions surrounding the work when it was written or set.

Marxist Approach

A critical approach that analyzes literature by examining social class, wealth, poverty, labor, economic power, and inequality.

Moralist Approach

A critical approach that examines a work's moral values, lessons, principles, and ideas about right or wrong.

Position Paper

An academic paper in which a writer takes a clear stand or position on a controversial issue and supports that position with reasons and evidence.

Issue

The problem, question, or controversial topic being discussed in a position paper.

Position

The writer's specific stand or opinion about an issue.

Argument

The reason provided in a position paper explaining why the writer supports their position.

Evidence

The proof or support used to make an argument convincing, including statistics, research findings, expert opinions, facts, and examples.

Counterargument

An argument that opposes the writer's stated position in a position paper.

Rebuttal

A section in a position paper that responds to a counterargument and explains why the writer's position remains stronger.