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PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
SOUTHWESTER UNIVERSITY PHINMA
BS PSYCHOLOGY YEAR 01 FIRST SEMESTER BLOCK 2
P2 MODULE 12: APPLYING SLANTED LANGUAGE
OUTLINE  Watch out for the positive or negative slant when people
I. Slanted Language judge or interpret a fact.
A. Positive Slant  Example
B. Negative Slant Clingy partner vs. affectionate partner
II. Reminders
III. FAQs
Non-participative student vs. quietly reflecting type
 Most people have hidden agendas – they want to influence
how you think.
APPLYING SLANTED LANGUAGE  Their statements are not necessarily facts.
 Research more about the facts before making.
 “Most language in one way or another expresses an opinion
as well as communicating fact. FAQS
 “Most language in one way or another expresses an
opinion as well as communicating fact.  Use positive slant language as much as possible.
 Slanted language is the use of words that is either  How to know if a writer is using slanted language?
favorable or unfavorable to the idea or person being  Ask yourself what you feel after reading the statement.
discussed.  If it makes you feel light or happy, then it must be
 can lead an audience into feeling either negatively or slanted positively.
positively.  If it angers or upsets you, then it must be slanted
 Example: negatively.
Negative slant Neutral word Positive slant Another way to find out if there is a more factual, objective,
Confess, admit State, say Shared, imparted or neutral way to say a statement – then you know the
Plot, scheme plan Prepare original statement is slanted.
Annoyed, bothered Concerned  Why do I need to know if a writer is using slanted language?
irritated  Because the writer is trying to influence your thoughts
Mistake, blunder Error Oversighted and opinions.
Outdated, old Used Antique, pre-  Know why the writer is trying to persuade you.
loved
 Propaganda
 More or less systematic effort to manipulate other
people’s beliefs, attitudes, or actions by means of
symbol.
 Propagandists have a specified goal or set of
goals.
 Selected facts, arguments, and display of symbols
are used.
 Propagandists OMIT or DISTORT pertinent facts
or simply lie.
POSITIVE SLANT
 Positive slant
 Favorable words are used.
 Causes the audience to feel positive or favored.
 Example:
You need to improve, Mike
We were never in good terms
The less fortunate ones are given bundles of joy.
NEGATIVE SLANT
 Negative slant
 Unfavorable words
 Causes the audience feel upset.
 Example:
He’s too dumb to pass the test.
The volleyball team was slaughtered yesterday
Joseph is dead
REMINDERS
 Be careful if it’s a fact or an opinion
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P2 MODULE 13: UNDERSTANDING AN INFORMATIVE ESSAY
OUTLINE
I. Informative Essay
A. Forms of Informative Essay
B. Essay Outline
II. FAQs
INFORMATIVE ESSAY
 Expository essay
 Tells the audience about a topic, describe an object,
person, place, idea, experience, situation, etc.
 Often factual. Usually answers the questions: Who, where
when, why, and how.
 Told in chronological manner. According to a sequence of
an event.
 It is objectively written.
Does not give an opinion nor persuade the audience to
change their minds.
FORMS OF INFORMATIVE ESSAY
 To define, compare and contrast, present data, enumerate,

or outline a process.
Definition Compare and Process

contrast
- Meaning - Similarities- Sequence of steps
- Characteristics - Differences
- Context/situation
- Examples
 Example – SAS 13 page 4
Process 1. Necessary steps
C and E 2. An action causes an effect
Define 3. Examples
FAQS
 Is the information on the internet reliable?

 Yes, but check the sources.
 Make sure the sources are credible.
 Compare the pieces of information from different
sources.
 Is citing sources important in informative essays?
 Yes, you may use footnote, parenthetical or numbered
referencing system.
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P2 MODULE 14: USING RESEARCH TO WRITE AN INFORMATIVE ESSAY
OUTLINE
I. Using Research to Write an Informative Essay
A. Sources
i. Print and online
ii. Online
(a) Reliability
II. FAQS
USING RESEARCH TO WRITE AN INFORMATIVE ESSAY
 A good informative essay uses research.

 It is important to research more about the facts before
making conclusion
 Research tends to catch people’s attention; help you
get exposure that is important for professional life.
 It makes your work authentic and professional.
SOURCES
 Print and online

 Books, journals, magazines, and newspapers
 Online
 Websites, videos, photos, and presentations.
 Wikipedia: Content is friendly to read, but validity is
not always reliable.
Should not be used as a main source.
INTERNET
 Sources from the internet must be checked for its reliability.

 Authority- Is there an author? Is the author expert on
the topic? Are they part of a recognized organization?
 Accuracy- is it free from spelling and grammar errors?
Has the content been reviewed by other experts? Does
it have other sources?
 Objectivity- Does the author present objective
arguments? Is it clear when s/he is expressing personal
opinions?
 Currency- are the information up to date? Are the links
working?
 URL- is the web address personal or institutional? .edu
(school or university), or .gov (government)
FAQS
 If I publish my work online, will it be considered a reliable

source?
- if you will be narrating personal stories and experiences,
then it is treated as reliable source. However, if you are
writing about a technical topic, your writing needs to be
reviewed by a group of experts or in an organization like a
university.
 Can newspapers always be reliable?
- yes, for as long as the information is updated. Check the
date of the newspapers and the news itself. Some news
tends to have development over time.
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P2 MODULE 13: UNDERSTANDING A PERSUASIVE ESSAY
OUTLINE
I. Understanding a Persuasive Essay
A. Persuasive Essay as Argumentative Essay
B. Tips
II. Persuasive Devices
A. Pathos
B. Big Names
C. Research and Logos
D. Ethos
E. Kairos
III. FAQS
UNDERESTANDING A PERSUASIVE ESSAY
 Also knows as an argumentative essay.

 Logic and reason are used to show that your point of view is
more legitimate than any other.
 You want your readers to accept your point of view.
 Examples:
A good persuasive essay shows not only why a writer’s point of view is correct
 Advertisements
but also why the opposing view is incorrect.
 Newspaper editorials
 Blogs
 Political speeches
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 Be careful if it’s a fact or an opinion

FORMS OF INFORMATIVE ESSAY

 To define, compare and contrast, present data, enumerate,

Definition Compare and Process

 Is the information on the internet reliable?

 A good informative essay uses research.

 Print and online

 Sources from the internet must be checked for its reliability.

 If I publish my work online, will it be considered a reliable

 Also knows as an argumentative essay.

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