BOOK REVIEW
A book review describes and evaluates a work of
fiction or nonfiction and offers the book’s overall
purpose, structure, style of narration to the
unknown readers.
The title of a book review should
be based on your total impression
of a book.
Identify the book by author, title,
and publishing information. Also,
identify what is the genre and the
theme of the book.
Identify the book by author, title,
and publishing information. Also,
identify what is the genre and the
theme of the book.
Provide your own reactions to the
book. Respond to the author’s
opinions and analyze them.
Explore the issues the book raises
and relate them to larger issues.
State how well the book has
achieved its goal, what possibilities
are suggested by the book?, what
the book has left out, how the book
compares to others on the subject.
Also, don't forget to
state what are specific points are
not convincing, and what personal
experiences you’ve had related to
the subject.
Note:
The length of the review depends upon the length of the
book itself, and a review should not be less than 100
words. Longer books usually asks for more than 500
words.
Don't write your book review it too long, you may stray
too much from the plot or the content of the book. It will
cause you to lose your reader's interest.
Literature
Review
Literature review is a type of academic
essay that examines what has already
been written about a topic.
Introduction
In the introduction it defines the topic and the
scope of the literature review. General findings of
review and the availability of the source is also
part of the introduction.
Main Body
In the body we will organizes the evaluation of the
sources chronologically. This part will show the
critical summary and evaluation of the research
premise, methodology and the conclusion.
Conclusion
In the conclusion we can see the summary of the
key findings of the review and the reviewers
justification of the conducted research.
Reference
In this part we will see the reflects of the in-text
citations. This part also contain the complete and
correct citations.
The four literature
review strategies
Synthesis
Summary
Combine ideas in order
State briefly the to form an integrated
argument and theory or system
main points of through critical
evaluation,
relevant research
compare/contrast, etc.
Evaluation
Assess the research Analysis
based on the criteria or Examine closely
rubric that you choose,
state, and explain.
the elements or
Support it with another structure of the
similar research. research
Research Report
A Research Report is a long, formal essay, usually five
to fifteen pages in length, which presents the writer’s
views and findings on a chosen subject.
Title
The title is the reflection of the content
and it emphasize the project described.
Take note that title should be short as
possible.
Abstract
This part is the overview of the research study
and typically 2-4 paragraphs long containing
200-300 words.
Introduction
This part contains the key question that the
researchers attempting to and answer and
relevant review of literature. The rationale
of why the study is important and the
hypothesis that attempts to answer the key
question. It contains the summary of the key
question and the completion of the
research.
Methodology
The methodology allows readers to evaluate the
quality of the research and to provide details that
another researcher can replicate and validate the
findings. The information in the methodology is
typically in chronological order.
Result
This part contains the data and its
interpretation, a short introduction, and
an analysis for the discussion section.
Discussion
This part contains the result of the study
that is interpreted and evaluated against the
existing literature. There should be any anomalies
found because this is where the writers pointed
them out. It also shows the connection of the result
to the bigger picture and how it can be applied.
Reference
This part contains the list of each author
and paper cited in the research report.
Any fact, idea, or direct quotation used
in the report should be cited and
referenced.
Format a research report
The format for research reports depends on
several relevant variables. The writer should
choose a suitable format to produce a
desirable impression with clarity. The writer
must use a format that best fits the need
and wants of the readers.
j e c t P r o p o s
P r o a l
A project proposal is a document that is written for
problem solving, service provision, event planning, or
equipment selling.
Guidelines in Writing the Proposal
Gathering the Data- A proposal need concreted
data to back up its claim so it can be credible. A
good proposal is a well-researched proposal.
Organizing the Data- In your proposal information
should be organize. You can use an outline as
your guide.
Writing the Proposal- Write the proposal with
relevant data.
Revising the Proposal- Make sure you review your
proposal before you send it out. A good proposal
should be comprehensive.
Introduction
This part contains the background information
of the project.
Objectives - This part is about what is the
project aims to achieve in term of result. In this
part they will show the solution for the problem.
A good objectives are SMART(Specific,
Measurable, Attainable, Results oriented, and
bound within a realistic Time frame).
Benefits - In this part they will show how and
what are the benefits of the project to the
readers. Can be improvements in a process or
increase in revenue.
Project Description
This part shows the specifics information about
the project.
Methodology – In this part the different
activities, the project will take on, including the
manpower, resources to be utilized and the
expanded output.
Schedule - In this part, we will discuss the task
duration and expected start and end dates of
each activity in the project.
Budget - this part presents an analysis of all the
costs anticipated in the project.
An informal proposal is about 2-4 pages long.
Meanwhile, a formal proposal has 5 or more pages
Position Paper
Position paper is a composition that highlights an
opinion of an author or specified entity about an
issue.
Components of a Position Paper
Introduction – identify the issue that will be
discussed and states the author’s position on
that issue. Introduce your topic with
background information and then build up
your thesis statement which asserts your
position.
Body – contains the central argument.
Possible objections to your position. A
discussion of both sides of the issue, which
addresses and refutes arguments that
contradict the author’s position. Explain
that your position is still the best one,
despite the strength of counter-arguments.
Conclusion – This is the part where we
restating the key points and when applicable,
suggest resolution to the issue. Restate your
position and provide Plan of Action
Question to ask to Type of
your self to have a supporting
strong argument evidence
1. Is it the actual 1. Factual knowledge,
and real issue? which valid and
verifiable information
2. Statistical
2. Can you clearly inferences, which are
identify two conclusions drawn from
positions? data gathered
3. Informed opinions,
3. Are you an which are based on
knowledge of the facts
advocate of one of
and carefully
these positions? considered principle,
and rely on evidence
4. Is the issue instead of limited
narrow enough to personal experience
be manageable? 4. Personal testimony,
which are personal or
first-hand experience
of the writer
or knowledgeable party
