LANG FINAL EXAM

• Thesis Statement


  Central idea of a multiple-paragraph composition. ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY that guides, controls, and unifies the paper
• Topic Sentence


  Guides, controls, and unifies ideas in a paragraph. Develops the details in the thesis statement
• Supporting Details


  • May be major or minor details. Can be facts, reasons, testimonies, statistics, and experiments that support the topic sentence
• How to write a thesis statement


  1. First and foremost, define the problem or the issue that needs to be solved

  2. It should not be TOO NARROW or TOO BROAD, and it should contain at least TWO details

  3. It should not state an absolute fact, because it will not present an idea that can be developed further

  4. Avoid an awkward thesis statement that states the obvious
• How to write a topic sentence


  1. It should follow the basics mentioned in the thesis statement

  2. It should contain one detail which is related to one of the details in the thesis statement

  3. It should vary in structure across paragraphs to avoid monotony

  4. If the composition is just one paragraph, the topic sentence should be straightforward
• Hypertext


  A non-linear way to present information is usually accomplished using "links"
• Types of hypertext links


  • Links on web pages to other pages
  • Links on web pages to that same pages
  • Links indicated the bibliography used in an article
  • Banner placed on web pages
  • Short codes and long codes
  • Hyperlinks in words with unusual meaning
  • Links with access to other new posts
  • Links with access to other old posts
• World Wide Web (WWW)


  A global hypertext system of information residing on servers linked across the internet
• Ted Nelson


  The term hypertext was coined by him in 1963
• Uniform Resource Locator (URL)


  Colloquially termed a web address, is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it
• Hypermedia


  Forms of multimedia such as pictures, sounds, and videos that stimulate more senses
• Why Hypertext?


  • In a hypertext system, the reader is free to navigate information by exploring the connections provided
  • Hypertext is a very different way of presenting information than the usual linear form
  • Text no longer flows in a straight line through a book. Instead, it is broken down into many smaller units
• Intertext


  Refers to a work whose meaning is shaped by referencing or calling to mind other texts
• Benefits of Intertext


  • We can widen our knowledge
  • We can view different texts and different perspectives
  • We can be more certain of what we know
  • Your ideas match the ideas of the previous authors helps validate the things you know. It likewise increases the credibility of the information
• Methods of Intertextuality


  • Retelling
  • Quotation
  • Allusion
  • Pastiche
• Resume


  A concise document that highlights your education, work experiences, and other qualifications such as your skills and strengths
• Résumé

  Resume originated from the french word which means, "summary"
• Purpose of a Resume


  • It is an enclosure to a cover letter that is used for employment and highlight applicant's education, experience, skills, and qualifications
  • It highlights your objective and accomplishments
  • Its purpose is to get you an interview call
  • A resume should reflect more than just work experience
  • It should consider your extracurricular, and leadership qualities
• Structure and Organization of a Sample Resume

  • Personal Details
  • Career Objective/Summary
  • Education
  • Work Experience
  • Additional Information
  • References
• Types of Resume

  • Chronological Resume
  • Functional Resume
  • Combination Resume
• Chronological Resume Structure


  • Identification
  • Job Objective
  • Key Accomplishments
  • Education
  • Professional Experience
  • Affiliations/Interests
  • Reference
• Functional Resume Structure


  • Personal Details
  • Objectives
  • Talents/Experience
  • Positon, employer and dates
  • Education/Training
  • Awards/Recognition
• Combination Resume Structure


  • Name/Contact Information
  • Education
  • Honors/Certifications/Licenses
  • Skill Knowledge
  • Achievements
  • Work experience (reverse ordering)
• Resume Writing Tips


  • List your technical knowledge first, in an organized way
  • List your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least
  • Quantify your experience wherever possible
  • Begin sentences with action verbs
  • Highlighting all of your strengths
  • Be concise, resumes reflecting five years or less experience should fir on one page
  • Omit needless items
  • Have a trusted friend review your resume
  • Proofread. Be sure to catch all spelling errors, grammatical weaknesses
• A well-designed resume does


  • Points a positive and functional picture of you
  • Sets a positive tone for the interview
  • Guides the interviewer in what to ask
  • Influences others who approve the hiring
• College Admission Letter


  Also known as the "letter of intent". It is a brief discussion of your intention to be admitted in a specific course in college
• Employment Application Letter


  Widely known as a "cover letter". It is used to introduce yourself to a prospective employer
• Purpose of an Application Letter


  • Show how you are different from other applicants
  • Show seriousness and maturity
  • Show a match between you and the organization you are applying to join
  • Show that you can think and write clearly
• Three Letter Formats

  • Full Block Format
  • Modified Block Format
  • Semi Block Format
• Parts of an Application Letter


  • Heading
  • Date
  • Inside Address
  • Salutation
  • Body
  • Complimentary Close
  • Signature
• Content of Opening


  • How you learned about the job and why you became interested in it
  • State the position applying for
  • An interest - catching phrase why you are best fit
• Content of the Middle


  • Summarize your relevant qualifications
  • Emphasize your accomplishments
  • Suggest desirable personal qualities
  • Justify salary requirements (without actually stating the salary you expect)
  • Refer to your resume
• Content of Closing


  • Indicate your interest for an interview at a time most convenient to employer
  • Indicate how the interviewer can contact you
  • Express an expectation of a positive response from the employer
  • Thank the employer