Eapp Reviewer

Reports and Other Concepts

Manifesto

• Manifesto – A public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives.
• Political Manifesto – Persuades voters to support a candidate.
• Personal Manifesto – Declares a person’s intentions and goals.
• Corporate Manifesto – Outlines the beliefs and values of an organization.

Surveys

• Survey – A research method used for collecting data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information.
• Online Survey – A structured questionnaire completed over the internet.
• Offline Survey – Conducted through direct interaction with respondents.
• In-Person Surveys – Conducted by trained interviewers who interact directly with the survey population.
• Screening Questions – Ensure that respondents meet the set criteria.
• Survey Reports – Discuss results from data gathered via online, offline, or questionnaire-based surveys.
• Primary Audience for Survey Reports – Business stakeholders.

Types of Reports

• Proposal Report – Presents a plan or suggestion, often requesting approval or funding.
• Informational Report – Presents information without conclusions or recommendations.
• Informal Report – Stays within an organization.
• Field Reports – Documents data gathered outside the office, intending to describe something.
• Scientific Reports – Explain the results of experiments.

Components of Reports

• Abstract – Summarizes the whole research paper and is typically found before the table of contents.
• Physical Setting – Describes the natural and built environment where observation or data collection took place.
• Objects and Material Culture – Refers to tangible items and artifacts found at a site or location.
• Unfolding of Events – Chronological and detailed description of events during an observation.

Academic and Argumentative Papers

• Position Paper – Presents the stand or viewpoint of the writer on an issue.
• Introduction – Includes the thesis statement, presenting the argument of the writer.
• Argument – States the writer’s claim.
• Counterargument – Represents the opposing side, which should be easy to refute.
• Concept Paper – A brief document outlining an idea or proposal for a project, research study, or initiative.

Definition Techniques

• Formal Definition – Explains a term through species/term, genus/class, and differentia.
• Informal Definition – Explains in an operational or casual way.
• Clarification – Organizes points from a general abstract idea to specific details.
• Explication – Interprets and explains sentences, verses, quotes, or passages in detail.
• Extended Definition – Explains the etymology or origin of terms.

Note-Taking

Note-Taking – The process of recording and organizing information concisely, either in written or digital form.

Analysis Part Examples

• Position Paper Example:
  The student provided evidence that stricter gun control laws will significantly reduce violent crimes in society.
• Concept Paper Example:
  The architect submitted a preliminary design document to the city planning commission, highlighting the key features and benefits of the proposed skyscraper development.
• Survey Report Example:
  “Barangay Health Workers send out questionnaires to households to gather data on household income and expenditure patterns.” (SR)
• Field Report Example:
  “Aira, a 3rd-year Education student, observes an actual classroom setting to be familiarized with how a teacher discusses her lesson and how students behave.” (FR)