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Academic Writing

The document outlines various types of gaps in research writing, including methodological, empirical, theoretical, and practical gaps. It also provides a list of transitional devices categorized by their functions, such as additive, adversative, causal, sequential, comparative, exemplification, summative, and emphatic transitions. Additionally, it references the APA 7th edition for conceptual and operational definitions.

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Academic Writing

The document outlines various types of gaps in research writing, including methodological, empirical, theoretical, and practical gaps. It also provides a list of transitional devices categorized by their functions, such as additive, adversative, causal, sequential, comparative, exemplification, summative, and emphatic transitions. Additionally, it references the APA 7th edition for conceptual and operational definitions.

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ACADEMIC WRITING

Research Writing

- Methodological Gap (iniba ang method/way ng


pa-aaply)
- Empirical Gap (walang data/ hindi masyadong
pinag-aaralan)

- Theoretical Gap ( gagamitin yung isang theory


in different situations)

- Practical gap (hindi pa na-aaply in real life


situations)
CONCEPTUAL AND OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

APA 7TH EDITION


TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
1. Additive Transitions (Addition) – To show
addition or to introduce another idea that
supports or continues the previous one.
- Futhermore - besides
- Moreover - equally important
- In addition - likewise
- Also
2. Adversative Transitions (Contrast or
Opposition) – To show contrast, disagreement,
or unexpected results.
- However - yet
- On the other hand - although
- Nevertheless - even though
- In contrast
3. Causal Transitions (Cause and Effect) - To
show reason, cause, or result.
- Therefore - because
- Thus - since
- Consequently - hence
- As a result
4. Sequential or Temporal Transitions (Time or
Order) – To show sequence, time, or order of
events.
- First, second, third - meanwhile
- The - finally
- Next - subsequently
- Afterwards
5. Comparative Transitions (Similarity) – To
show similarity or comparison between ideas.
- Similarly - just as
- Likewise - equally
- In the same way
6. Exemplification or Illustration Transitions –
To introduce examples, illustrations, or
evidence.
- For example - namely
- For instance - to illustrate
- Such as - in particular
7. Summative or Conclusive Transitions – To
summarize, conclude, or restate main points.
- In conclusion - overall
- To sum up - therefore
- In summary - to conclude
8. Emphatic – To stress importance or draw
attention to a point.
- In fact - above all
- Indeed - particularly
- Of course

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