RW reviewer 4th quarter

Hypertext

A non-linear way of presenting information.

Intertextuality

A literary device that creates interrelationships between texts and generates understanding among separate works.

Cultural Context

Refers to a specific way of life, including religion, race, nationality, customs, and artistic expressions.

Historical Context

The broader environment of a topic that includes the impact of time on its importance, including politics and societal norms.

Personal Context

Refers to the influences of both the author and reader's lives on the text.

Ideology

A system of beliefs and ideas that influence attitudes and behaviors.

Social Context

The effects of surrounding people on the interpretation of a text, including social class and gender.

Hypertextuality

A non-linear approach to presenting information where readers create their own path and meaning.

Obligatory Intertextuality

Deliberate comparisons or associations made by the writer between two or more texts.

Optional Intertextuality

Connections to multiple texts or phrases with no required associations, often honoring the original writer.

Accidental Intertextuality

Unintentional connections readers make to other texts or experiences without explicit links.

Critical Reading

A form of analysis that examines claims and supporting arguments in a text rather than taking it at face value.

Reasoning

The process of expressing and justifying ideas and opinions based on knowledge and experience.

Evaluative Statement

A judgment on an idea or issue, presenting a value judgment supported by reasons or research.

Assertion

A positive statement or claim made without support or justification.

Counterclaim

The opposing view or argument in a discussion.

Textual Evidence

Support used to substantiate an argument, derived from reading and analyzing texts.

Literature Review

An academic writing type that provides an overview of existing knowledge on a research topic.

Research Gap

An unanswered question or issue within a field that has not been explored by existing studies.

Annotated Bibliography

A bibliography that includes summary and evaluation of each source used in research.

Chronological Review

An approach tracing the development of a topic over time, analyzing key patterns and debates.

Thematic Review

A literature review organized around recurring central themes across the literature.

Methodological Review

A comparison of results from different research methods across various sources.

Research Report

A document that presents the results of a research study, including methodology and findings.

Project Proposal

A persuasive document that outlines a project to address specific problems for approval or funding.

Position Paper

A written work that presents the author’s stance on an issue, supported by arguments and evidence.

Application Letter

A cover letter sent with a résumé to provide additional information about qualifications.

Resume

A concise document summarizing education, work experience, and skills.

Office Correspondence

Written communication that assists the flow of business processes within or outside a company.

Business Letter

A traditional format for external communication between companies.

Business Memo

Internal communication within a company, often regarding guidelines or procedures.

Business Email

An office correspondence that maintains a professional tone, used for both internal and external communication.