Reading and Writing (Semi-Finals Exam Reviewer)
Reasoning
According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, It is an act of "Giving Statements" for Justification and Explanation.
Claim of Policy
Advocates "Adopting or Changing" a policy to solve a problem.
Efficiency (Non-Linear Text)
Allow readers to find information "Easily and Efficiently". Flowcharts, Knowledge, Maps, Encyclopedias.
Claim of Fact
Argues that a condition "Existed, Exists, or Will Exist".
Claim of Value
Argues that one view is better that another view.
Claim of Policy
Argues the benefits for such "Change or Adoption".
Would, May, Could, Might, Indicate, Suggest, Seem, Assume, Likely, Possible(y)
Commonly Used in Hedges:
Intertext, Hypertext
Context of Text Development:
Modals, Frequency Adverbs, Probability Adverbs
Different Forms of Hedges:
Intertext
Is a "Linear Way" of showing information.
Hypertext
Is a "Non-Linear Way of showing information.
Hypertext
Is a form in which information are represented in a "Semantic Network" in which Multiple Selected Sections of the text are connected to each other.
Critical Reading
Is a technique for "Discovering" information and ideas within a text.
Critical Thinking
Is a technique for "Evaluating" information and ideas for deciding what to accept and believe.
Critical Reading
Is a type of reading whereby the reader "Analyzes and Interpret" the reading material to know if it presents logical ideas and connections of ideas.
Hedge
Is a word or phrase that "Minimizes" Negative Impact of a Cricism.
Intertext
Is putting text in "Relation" to another text, usually through "Direct Quotes or References".
Counterclaim
Is the "Opposition" you make about the claim of a writer.
Intertext
Is used by writers to "Borrow Ideas" from Previous Works to give a layer of meaning to their own works.
Hedge
Is used to give a "Courteous Time" in your writing.
Formulating Evaluative Statements
It is a way of giving a "Better Explanation" to show the strength and the "Weaknesses" of something through writing.
Critical Reading
It is done when a reader would like to understand the text's "Deeper Meaning" because it is a way of knowing how a writer thinks.
Reasoning
It is the ability of someone to "Defend" something by giving out reasons.
Formulating Evaluative Statements
It is the writer's way of "Explaining" why strength is a strength, and a weakness is based on the "Evidences" gathered.
Formulating Evaluative Statements
It is used in giving a sound judgement - a judgement that can be "Backed up or Supported" by Valid Reasons or Proof.
Efficiency (Linear Text)
It may "Take Time" to find the information that readers are searching for "Novels, Poems, Letters, Texts, News Articles".
Formulating Evaluative Statements
It presents a "Value Judgement" based on a set of criteria.
Claim of Value
Makes "Judgement" based on "Standards" whether something Good or Bad, Right or Wrong.
Modals
May, Would, Could, etc.
Probability Adverbs
Probably, Possibly, Presumably.
Definition (Non-Linear Text)
Refers to traditional text that "Does Not Need to be Read" from beginning to end.
Definition (Linear Text)
Refers to traditional text that "Needs to be Read" from beginning to end.
Claim of Fact
Supported by "Factual Information".
Reading Path (Non-Linear Text)
There are "Multiple" reading paths. They are determined by the reader.
Reading Path (Linear Text)
There is only "One" reading path, which is decided by the author.
Hypertext
This information "Appears as Links" and is usually accessed by clicking.
Hypertext
This opens up the reader to a "Wider Horizon" of information to a new direction.
Fact, Policy, Value
Types of Claims or Arguments:
Content (Non-Linear Text)
Typically includes "Digital Texts".
Content (Linear Text)
Typically includes "Printed Texts".
Frequency Adverbs
Usually, Generally, Commonly.
Claim of Value
When an author is claiming and argumental that is "Something Important".
Claim of Policy
When the author is claiming in the Argument that something should be "Implemented".
Claim of Fact
When the author is claiming that a particular statement is "True".
Counterclaim
You must recognize the value of "Hedges" when you state your counterclaims.