Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines and for Professions

Understanding Purposeful Writing

• Essential to clarify the writer's purpose in each piece of writing.

Key Elements of Research Papers

1. Main Issue or Problem: Clearly introduce the issue and its relevance.
2. Central Question and Thesis: Formulate the problem as a question; present preliminary thesis.
3. Personal Compelling Interest: Explain personal relevance and interest in the issue.
4. Knowledge Context: Detail current knowledge and areas for further research.
5. Intended Audience: Define the audience (general or specialized) and its implications.

Structure of Research Papers

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Present the problem statement and theoretical framework.
• Chapter 2: Review of Literature
• Summarize existing research and its gaps.
• Chapter 3: Method
• Detail the research design and participant selection.

Types of Texts: Book reviews, literature reviews, research reports, position papers, and project proposals.

Writing Style: Focus on clarity and conciseness; the message should overshadow the style.

Performance Task: Create an E-Portfolio including a position paper and project proposal.