RWS - Q1 - Module 1.patterns of Development in Writing Across Disciplines
RWS - Q1 - Module 1.patterns of Development in Writing Across Disciplines
Skills
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Patterns of Development in
Writing Across Disciplines
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Reading and Writing
Skills
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Patterns of Development in
Writing Across Disciplines
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Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module exposes students on how to develop their writing ability through the use of the
patterns of developing paragraphs. The learner will be able to critique a chosen sample of
each pattern of development focusing on information selection, organization, and
development.
This contains the use of appropriate devices in connecting ideas to identify the pattern
employed in the sample paragraph as well as to develop unified thoughts through writing.
The module is divided into eight lessons, namely:
● Lesson 1 – Narration
● Lesson 2 – Description
● Lesson 3 – Definition
● Lesson 4 – Exemplification/Classification
● Lesson 5 – Comparison and Contrast
● Lesson 6 – Cause and Effect
● Lesson 7 – Problem-Solution Essay
● Lesson 8 – Persuasion
What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem- Solution
2. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
3. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
4. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
5. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
6. What section mentions an overview of the problem, the why of the problem, and who
should be concerned about the problem?
A. introduction C. middle section
B. conclusion D. exposition
Fill in the blanks with the correct transitional devices. Write the letter of the correct answer
on your answer sheet.
During my younger years of being a diligent worker, I would spend at least 10 hours
working in the office and I would even bring home some paper works. Until, one day, I was
brought to the hospital 9. ______________ I experienced more anxieties. My attending
physician told me that I collapsed 10. ______________ stress 11. __________, I started to follow
my doctor’s advice. 12. ________ to spend at least three times a week for exercise. 13. Another
is to take stock of internal stressors I could control. 14. _____________ is to use meditation
techniques whenever I felt overwhelmed and to make sure that I got sufficient rest. Lastly, is
to take time to do things I enjoy. 15. _____________, to develop some hobbies during leisure
time to divert attention from stressors and eventually, to establish a more balanced life.
Lesson
Narration
1
Developing one’s reading and writing skills is not easy. There are learners who can read but
are not able to express themselves in writing well. You have a lot of ideas in mind but
sometimes you may find it hard to organize these ideas coherently, however, the good thing
is that there are many ways on how you can write effectively. In this lesson, you will learn
one way of developing your paragraph. This is through Narration.
What’s In
We have learned in our previous lesson that written text as connected discourse is formed
from spontaneous discreteness that predetermined its connectedness. It means that the text
itself does not have meaning and its meaning can be determined by their connectedness. We
also learned techniques in selecting and organizing information by identifying relevant and
irrelevant ideas or information.
After learning these skills in organizing information, you must learn some writing patterns
on how you can develop paragraphs.
Read the set of events and rewrite the following details on your answer sheet to create a
coherent story.
1. Finally, the elderly crossed the street safely and Juan was able to reach school on
time.
2. One morning, Juan is in a hurry going to school.
3. Then, he thought of helping an elderly even though he will be late for school.
4. Suddenly, he saw an old lady, carrying a full of basket, crossing the street.
What is It
Writing a paragraph involves a deep understanding of how one can achieve a well-focused
and unified ideas in a composition. For example, when students are asked to come up with
a summary of a story, they tend to chop parts of the story and put them in their summary.
If that is so, it leads to create unrelated details that do not contribute in the oneness and
clarity of one’s summary.
It is important to use strategies of developing ideas using a particular pattern. One of these
is through narration. A narrative text contains the plot which gives direction in making a
story.
What’s More
The chronological ordering of events helps to show the reader how the story moves.
Most of the common transitional words are first, next, then, after and suddenly.
Moreover, it is also important to give specific details in pointing out the direction of
the story.
Read the paragraph and answer the following questions on a separate sheet.
Additional Activities
In a short paragraph, narrate how something originated in your place/community. Use the
score guide below:
5 points All transitional devices are appropriate; the narration was very clear.
3 points Some transitional devices are appropriate; the narration was clear.
1 point No transitional devices are used in the narrative; the narration is unclear.
2 Description
In this lesson, you will learn another way of developing your paragraph through giving
description
What’s In
People love to read and listen to stories and the use of appropriate transitional devices in
telling stories are noteworthy. Likewise, you have previously learned that in writing a
narrative, the plot gives direction in making the story. However, it is not only the plot that
will help you to develop your writing skills. The use of description is also important to help
you create a vivid picture of what you are trying to express through written text.
What’s New
On a separate sheet, complete the table by supplying words or phrases that best describe the
given subjects. Use any of your senses to provide appropriate descriptions.
concert
beachside
adobo
The kind of words we used to describe how your subject looks, sounds, feels, smells or even tastes
are called sensory languages. It also concerns how you will arrange the details to provide an
image of the scene, the person or the object you are trying to describe in your text.
There are two types of description. First is objective description, where the writer presents
impartial and actual picture of the subject without biases and excluding personal impression of
the subject just like when you give your description of an experiment in class. Second is
subjective description, where the writer gives personal impression of what is observed. This is
often used in making fiction stories. For instance, when you are asked to write about a place you
visit during summer vacation, you tend to give your personal judgment of how you experience the
place.
What’s More
Read the paragraphs below. Tell whether the description is a subjective description or an
objective description. Be able to prove your answer in two (2) sentences.
1. Sampaloc Lake is an inactive volcanic maar on the island of Luzon, the Philippines. It is
the largest of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, Laguna. Nearly half of the lake's depth has a
shallow depression at the bottom, indicating its volcanic origin. It is approximately 104
hectares and 3.5 kilometer boardwalk. The lake is behind San Pablo City Capitol and at
the foot of the Doña Leonila Park.
2. Sampaloc Lake is one of the best tourist spots in San Pablo. It is where you can bring
your friends and loved ones for picnic and bonding. Most of San Pableños jog around the
lake and do ride bicycles not only to have morning good exercise but also have fresh air.
You can witness the beauty of nature for it is surrounded with mountains.
Choose the best word or group of words that will complete the statements.
Additional Activities
NATURE
3 Definition
In this lesson, we will focus on the three different types of definitions: formal definition,
informal definition, and extended or expanded definition.
What’s In
Previously, you have learned the first two patterns of development: narration and description.
The descriptive text portrays events and brings a scene or object to life in the imagination of
the reader. Meanwhile, a narrative text tells story or events in chronological order. Now, let’s
move on to another pattern which is called definition.
What’s New
Read the definition paragraph below then answer the given questions.
Dr. Adam Britton, an Australian zoologist and crocodile expert, measured Lolong at 6.17 m
(20 ft. 3 in). And in June 2012 Lolong was officially certified by the Guinness Book of World
Records as the “world’s largest crocodile in captivity”.
According to the experts of the National Geographic Channel, Lolong breaks the record of the
previous record-holder with a measurement of 5.48 m (18 FT 0 in).
Second, formal definition consists of three principal parts: the species (WORD) n + Genus
(CLASS) + Differentiate. The WORD is the name of the object, process, or concept defined.
This is usually followed by “is” and, “are” and the CLASS or general group to which the objects
belong. For example: Skimming (species) is a reading technique (class) of allowing the eyes to
travel over a page very quickly, stopping only here and there to gain an idea (differentiae).
For the expanded or extended definition, the following are common methods used in
paragraph development that would be of great help (Filomena T. Dayagabil, Ethel L. Abao,
and Remedios C. Bacus, Critical reading and writing for Senior High School. Quezon City:
Lorimar Publishing, 2016, 43:
Methods Examples
San Pablo City is one of the oldest towns in the Philippines and
today, it is known as one of the first-class cities in the province of
Laguna. It is also called the City of Seven Lakes namely: Bunot
By stating its
Lake, Calibato Lake, Mohicap Lake, Palakpakin Lake, Pandin
characteristics
Lake, Sampaloc Lake, and Yambo lake. These seven freshwater
lakes are crater forms of a steam-blast eruption from Mt.
Cristobal.
Far from the normal situations that we had before, the pandemic
By what it is not
makes each one of us skip buying unnecessary items.
By what it is Carrot and sweet potato are both root crops which are good
similar to source of carotenoids
The opening of the classes for School Year 2020 -2021 amidst the
pandemic is a great challenge to the Department of Education.
They continue researching different alternative ways of teaching
By Examples
and learning to be implemented in schools such as online
learning, modular learning, and lastly learning from TV shows
and radio programs.
What’s More
Analyze how the writer creates a shared concept and what different expanded definition
methods are used in the paragraph. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. You may
follow the template below:
Bimetallic Components
11Although the number of desired bimetallic combinations for practical use is virtually
unlimited, manufacturing difficulties restrict the number of bimetallic combinations
actually in use.
Based on Betzalel Avitzur et al., “Criterion for the Prevention of Core Fracture during
Extrusion of Bimetal Rods,” Journal of Engineering for Industry, 1983, 293-30
Using the semantic map below, write all your learnings from the lesson.
What I Can Do
Define “COVID-19” using the rules you have learned. You may also choose to use the outline
below to help you in writing a good definition paragraph. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
Additional Activities
Write two (2) definitions for terminologies you learned from your specialized subject. Provide
a concise discussion of its supporting details by giving evidences or examples.
What’s in
As you unravel the unique patterns of development in writing exemplification and
classification paragraphs and how to incorporate them in your own writing, you must first
begin to learn how to identify the basic parts of these patterns – topic sentence, classifications
(types, categories), examples (illustrations) and transitional expressions. These can be used
in writing other papers with different purposes other than telling a story, describing
something or defining a concept.
What’s New
Read the passage carefully. Once finished, copy on a separate sheet and fill out the table with
the appropriate words that match the headings below:
Humans are often harmed by pollution. The presence of the hazardous substances
brought about by these three major types of pollution: land, air and water gravely affect
our health. For instance, a person may acquire skin problems and other deformities from
the toxic wastes present in the land that we live in such as garbage, pesticides, heavy
metals and other chemicals. Air pollution caused by toxic gases, solid and liquid particles
or aerosols, and other hazardous air pollutants adversely contaminate the air that we
breathe. Long-term exposure to air pollutants has been linked with diseases of the heart
and lungs, cancers and other health problems. Lastly, water pollution observed in our
primary water sources like oceans, rivers, and lakes is caused by the presence of
industrial wastes, sewage and waste waters, chemical fertilizers and pesticides to be
specific. Infectious diseases can be acquired through contaminated water and can cause
cholera, jaundice, liver damage and stomach illness in people.
Topic Sentence:
Classification Examples of Hazardous Substances
a.__________________________________
b.__________________________________
Pollution 1._________________
c.__________________________________
d. __________________________________
a. .__________________________________
2. Air b.__________________________________
c.__________________________________
Study the accomplished table. How can you say that the words and phrases that you
have just written all exemplify those of the (a) topic sentence, (b) classification, (c)
examples and d) transition words?
If you were able to justify your answers, then, you are now ready to learn more about the
characteristics and features of exemplification and classification as patterns of
development in writing.
What is It
Exemplification (or illustration) is the most common and effective pattern to explain an idea
or point. In developing this kind of paragraph, the writer develops a general statement –the
topic sentence, with one or more examples to support it.
On the other hand, classification is used when a writer needs to sort out or arrange subjects
into groups or categories based on their common and shared characteristics.
Remember that you can use both exemplification and classification in developing a paragraph
by simply identifying categories on a particular subject and providing examples or illustration
to explain and clarify meaning.
What’s More
Read the excerpt that follows. You may take down notes as you read it. After reading the
excerpt, you need to do the following:
1. Indicate the pattern of paragraph development used and illustrate it by using any
appropriate type of graphic organizer to visually display the ideas or concepts
presented.
2. Using your graphic organizer, write your improved version of the paragraph by using
the appropriate transitional expressions.
Source: Marella Therese A. Tiongson and Maxine Rafaella C. Rodriguez, Reading and Writing
Skills Quezon City: Rex Publishing Inc, 2016, 101-103
Reflect on what you have learned today by completing the diagram below:
What I Can Do
Writing Task 1: You are the editor-in-chief of your school’s publication. The school
paper adviser requires you to write a 2-3 paragraph opinion article about the COVID-
19 pandemic for a special edition paper.
You need to take a side and be specific in explaining your point of view by providing
clear examples and illustrations to support your arguments.
Writing Task 2: You are one of the business proprietors at your school’s ongoing
Business Expo. An interested customer sent you an e-mail asking about the different
types of products you sell.
You need to respond to the e-mail in 2-3 paragraphs indicating the classification of
your products. To encourage your customer to avail, your message must contain the
product’s category, specific features and prices.
Additional Activities
Lesson
What’s In
Each item gives you a hint over a certain category. That’s similar to our previous lesson
about exemplification and classification. However, although these words belong to the same
group, each of them has similarities and differences, which will be the focus of this lesson
on comparison and contrast.
What’s New
Using the Venn diagram, jot down words and phrases showing similarities and differences
between Junior High School and Senior High School.
Junior Senior
High High
School School
What is It
Comparison in writing discusses elements that are similar while contrast in writing
discusses elements or ideas that are different. A compare-and-contrast essay, then analyzes
two subjects comparing them, contrasting them, or both. However, its purpose is not to
simply state the obvious but rather to illustrate subtle differences or unexpected similarities
between two subjects.
As a writer, you should help the readers see how these two ideas are similar or different by
showing their advantages and disadvantages so they can weigh the pros and cons before they
make judgment or decision. Take a look at this example.
Source: Jenn, Kepka, Oregon Writes Open Writing Text. 2015, accessed May 21, 2020,
https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/oregonwrites/chapter/comparison-and-contrast/
My sisters are as different as yin and yang in terms of personality, appearance and
intelligence. Tina, the middle child in the family, prefers staying at home than going out with her
friends. She is slim, petite and has dark skin. As she is not sociable, she finds friends with the
characters from the books she reads most of the time. In addition, she is very clever in subjects
like Math and Science which made her graduate with Highest Honors from Senior High School.
In contrast, my youngest sister, Joni, is the opposite. She has an outgoing and friendly personality.
There is never a dull moment as she is always ready with stories to tell. She is tall with a round
plump face and fair skin. Being the youngest in the family, she is often asked to perform during
family gatherings since she sings and dances well. My sisters may be different from each other
but they adore one another.
Some cohesive devices you can use in showing similarities are likewise, similar to, same
with, like, in the same manner. To show contrast, cue words such as: on the other hand,
however, while, different with, in contrast and the like.
Source: Williams, Madalyn. February 21, 2017, accessed May 20, 2020
https://prezi.com/hdigz1iuziht/comparing-the-block-method-and-the-point-by-point-method/
What’s More
Create compare-and-contrast paper outline using either Point-by-point or Block Method by
comparing or contrasting between Junior High School and Senior High School. Be guided by
the rubric below.
Description Highest point Your Score
Has a clear and strong-hook topic sentence 5 points
Evidences and examples are specific 3 points
Has no errors in grammar, spelling and
2 points
punctuation marks
Total 10 points
What I Can Do
Write a five (5) to seven (7) sentence paragraph based on the outline you created regarding
the similarity/difference of Junior High School and Senior High School.
Lesson
Cause and Effect
6
Reasons and results are two things that interest readers. Thus, it is important for writers
like you need to learn how paragraphs of this kind should be developed.
What’s In
We have learned in our previous lesson that the use of comparison and contrast in developing
paragraph is very effective when you want to show similarities and differences between two
ideas. Although a comparison and contrast essay is set to demonstrate both similarities as
well as differences, sometimes it only shows similarities, and at other times, only differences.
The next pattern of paragraph development focuses on how you can state details through
giving reasons or results of a topic.
What’s New
Read the passage carefully. Then, complete the diagram below.
Discoveries and invention of devices are always welcome until we, humans, find a way to
abuse its benefits and be adversely affected by it. This was the case when Wilhelm Roentgen
discovered x-ray and within five years, the British Army was using a mobile x-ray unit to
locate bullets and shrapnel in wounded soldiers in Sudan. TV was also invented with positive
thoughts in mind – there would be no national borders, education and communication would
be worldwide, etc.. However, we are now trying to overcome its physiological and psychological
adverse effects on human beings.
(Excerpt: Emmanuel Tatah Mentan, English Essay Writing Handbook Bloomington, IN:
AuthorHouse, 2019.)
What is It
Cause and Effect is a text development pattern that explains why something happens. It also
states what results in a particular event produces. It usually gives a statement emphasizing the
cause and another emphasizing the effect.
The following guide questions can be used for cause-effect development:
● Why did it happen?
● What caused it?
● What does it cause?
● What are its effects?
● How is it related to something else?
Further, in developing your texts you can use signal words like as a consequence of, as a result of,
because, because of, now that and since to express cause while accordingly, consequently, hence,
so, therefore, and this resulted in to signify effects.
What’s More
Put a check (✓) if the item is suited for a cause-and-effect text or a cross (x) if not.
1. Cause and effect is a text development pattern explains ___________ something happens
and states ___________results a particular event produces.
2. ___________focuses on: why did the topic happen; what caused it; what does it cause;
what are its effects; and, how is it related to something else.
3. Signal words used in introducing cause include: _______________________
4. Signal words used in introducing effect include: _______________________
COVID-19 took the lives of over 29,000 Filipinos and soared to over 1.6 M cases in the
country. Write a five-sentence paragraph that explains why there were so many cases even
when people are given precautions and community quarantine measures. Use cause and
effect pattern of development. The rubric below may be used in this output.
The paragraph states cause The paragraph states The paragraph states no
and effect and all cause and effect but few cause and effect and it
transitional devices are transitional devices are uses inappropriate
properly used. used. transitional devices.
Additional Activities
Reflect on the quote: “Working out of cause and effect is eternal” (Deepak Chopra). Develop
a cause-and-effect paragraph to express your insights about this. The previous rubric may
still be used for this writing task.
Lesson
7 Problem-Solution
In this lesson, you are expected to plan, structure, and write interesting and meaningful
paragraphs applying the problem-solution pattern in your essays about different topics,
issues or recent developments in various fields.
What’s In
With your previous learning about cause-and-effect pattern of development, you can readily
write a full-blown essay addressing any issue that interests you. After answering the “why”
and the “what happened”, we now move on to the “how” – how will we do things and how can
we resolve issues or concerns around us. This time, you will apply the problem-solution
pattern of development.
Read the essay below. Identify the problem/s and solution/s cited in the passage
There can be no doubt that a large number of CIFL or children in conflict with the law
may commit more juvenile crimes despite the intense effort of teachers, the barangays, the
police and the guidance offices. This poses a huge challenge to government authorities and
the whole society as well since these minors are protected by law and should not be harmed
by all means.
Basically, while being interrogated upon, these child offenders do not take their case
seriously. They sometimes treat their offense as a practical joke similar to an amusing
snapchat or a tiktok moment. Others consider their waywardness as part of their growing up
years – their being young, wild and free. And they blend with the other CIFL regulars, thereby
establishing an organization of future gangsters. Unfortunately, they are not given the chance
to reform their character because they cannot go to jail and should be with their parents’
custody within 24 hours. Additionally, some of them turn to substance abuse.
There might be two doable solutions to overcome the problem mentioned in the
previous paragraphs. The first step would be to give them the opportunity to intensely
rehabilitate and provide educational programs suited to their needs and abilities which will
prepare them in the harsh realities of life. It is also equally important that they get the full
support and encouragement of their parents and fellow learners.
It is reasonable to conclude that education still paves the way for CIFL learners to
mend their ways. Furthermore, it is still everybody’s responsibility to help them change, to
motivate them to change and stay away from temptations that may inevitably arise.
What is It
The solutions may be presented in various ways and you have to think about which way
would be the most appropriate for the particular problem you are discussing.
Preventive ● Ways to prevent the problem from occurring in the first place
measures ● For example: How to prevent Covid-19
● Suggest the easiest and most obvious solution first, but if that
doesn’t work, try something else, etc.
A series of ● For example: if you have a neighbor who does not wear mask nor
steps practice social distancing, you might first talk to him/her; if that
doesn’t work, arrange for a mediator; etc. (a last resort might be to
call the police).
A choice of ● Include solutions that have already been tried, have been
solutions unsuccessful, and new solutions which you are proposing.
The following transitional devices can also help you develop your text.
What’s More
Choose a specific problem in your place and try to propose solutions for it. Write your insights
in a short paragraph following the problem-and-solution pattern of development. Make use
of correct transitional devices in your text. Be guided by the rubric below.
Additional Activities
List down the top three problems of millennials today. Then propose possible solutions to each of
your identified problem. You can use this as a springboard in writing a problem-solution text.
Lesson
8 Persuasive
After this lesson, you are expected to learn the type of paragraph development that focuses
on presenting points of view to persuade or encourage your readers.
What’s In
By this time, you should have learned seven different patterns of paragraph development.
The latest of which is the problem-solution text, which focuses on either a problem or solution
in a particular area or situation. It is a type of text expressed as a dilemma or concerning
issue (problem) and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue
(solution or attempted solution).
The last pattern of paragraph development featured in this module focuses on how you can
state details through presenting your views and encouraging your target readers to accept
your argument.
What’s New
Write your answers on the table after reading the paragraph.
Are the latest smartphones worth the spend of extra money? Newer and more advanced
versions of these phones are becoming popular in the market. However, the previous models
seemed to have been satisfying people’s needs just fine as well. So, what is the difference?
In developing your own persuasive text, a writer must first state the issue. This will serve as
a background information about the topic. Then, it should be followed by a clear, strong and
specific argument.
An argument is one’s claim or position that can either support or reject the issue previously
stated. Arguments shall be supported with a well-researched evidences, which will give
details on how and why it supports the argument. Evidences can be factual, logical, statistical
or anecdotal in nature. It can also explain counter-arguments not because the writer wants
to prove which claims are wrong or right but to enlighten the readers about other positions.
Lastly, a conclusion restating the main argument of the text will be the end of the text. This
will be your final statement to persuade your readers.
What’s More
Read the text below and identify the issue, the argument/s and conclusion.
(from "Argumentative Essay," Literary Devices, last modified May 22, 2020,
https://literarydevices.net/argumentative-essay/.)
What I Can Do
Choose an item or a product that you frequently use. Develop a persuasive text by making a
transcript for product advertisement. The rubric below may be used for your output.
,
Additional Activities
Write a persuasive text to encourage incoming senior high school to choose the strand you
are enrolled in. The rubric in the previous activity may still be used for this writing task.
A. Choose the correct transitional devices. Write your answers on a separate paper.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
8. Which text focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its
readers to accept a particular argument or act in a particular way?
A. Persuasive C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem-solution D. Comparison and Contrast
9. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
10. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
11. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
12. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution
13. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution
14. In this section, you need to mention an overview of the problem, the why of the
problem, and who should be concerned about the problem.
A. introduction C. conclusion
B. middle section D. exposition
15. Which would best suit a text that aims to discuss the taxonomy of a group of
fossils that were recently discovered by a paleontologist?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Classification D. Problem Solution
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Journal
Betzalel, Avitzur et al., “Criterion for the Prevention of Core Fracture during Extrusion
of Bimetal Rods,” Journal of Engineering for Industry, 1983.
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