Please put papers in the faculty mailbox, located in the HSSB 4001. Remember to attach rough draft. SOME TIPS ON HOW TO READ FOR THIS COURSE Read for argument. Determine the author’s major themes and main argument. Read the introduction with particular care, because this is often where scholars present their theses, set forth the questions they want to answer, and outline the structure of their argument.
Unit 1 review The hottest topic in Unit 1 focuses on how to successfully learn the literature. As it is shown in the professor’s lecture notes, deep reading and formal writing are unavoidable and essential steps of interpretation literature. In order to skillfully master these steps, students are assigned the reading assignment “Practical rules” about how to develop the essay in the right way. Previously, the basic thing that I know about writing paper is to follow the assignment. But how can I write in order to achieve the goals?
Yes, the information was very relevant to the topic. It provided a lot of different ways to approach critical thinking while reading. It shows that a person must be assertive, open minded, ability and willingness to think critical while reading materials and papers. What I liked the best about it was taking the time while reading to stop and analyze the writing and think about the subject so you have a better understanding of it. The information really stayed on topic while all the different views of the reading, it’s really showed how critical thinking while reading is very important Does the information reflect a bias on the author’s part?
He also discusses what it takes to be a good leader. To begin the meetings, one must first get the meetings going – get the staff involved by using methods to motivate staff members to come and participate in the meetings. He also suggests “drawing from a large collection of journal articles and picking out pieces that would be of interest to the staff” (Spittle, p. 32). Keeping a positive attitude during these meetings is also very important. He also suggests “having an open communication meeting where the staff themselves run it.
Documentation Styles Tennisha Johnson Everest University Documentation Styles A documentation style is a standard approach to the citation of sources that the author of a paper has consulted, abstracted, or quoted from (What are documentation styles, 2012, para 1). There are different styles for every writing purpose. It is important to choose a documentation style so that the reader knows the source that you are quoting. It is important because it gives you credibility. A documentation style is used to write most of the papers you need for college and your professional career also.
Criticism to Technopoly Abraham C. Vanegas University of Maryland University College Advance Writing 391 As I read Technopoly by Neil Postman my view of technology changes little by little. Although at first after reading the synopsis in the back of the book and the introduction I thought this might be just another book criticizing technology severely, I came to find the view of this author very interesting and at some point even realistic. Potsman is a knowledgeable person, his position as faculty and writer are very clear in his writing and his main idea, which is to keep one eye open when allowing technologies in our lives is actually something that after reading his book I will take into consideration. From the beginning of his book he explains how introducing new things to our life have changed the way we are in some sort of way since the old days. “A new technology does not add or subtract something.
The Academic Support Center Chesapeake College www.chesapeake.edu/asc/ 410-827-5854 Helpful Hints for Writing A Critique If you are asked to write a critique of an article or an essay assigned by your professor, you analyze the reading, identify your personal reaction to it, and develop a clear, concise explanation of support for your reaction. Your knowledge of the discipline in which you are working is the basis on which you build the explanation. Successful critiquing begins with the READING: ♦ Read the entire article, trying to identify the writer’s main point. Underline any unfamiliar words as you read, but do not stop to look them up until you have finished reading. ♦ Look up the unfamiliar words, and then carefully and slowly read the article again.
In order to understand someone you have to see that person’s perspective and when trying to interview one person or a large group of people, that can only be done if the interview is in-depth. As the article says, “Often, deeper understandings are developed through the dialogue of long, in-depth interviews, as interviewer and participant ‘coconstruct’ meaning” (pg. 124). I really enjoyed how this article went into full detail about the many types of
In the analysis step I analyzed the arguments of the topics by writing down the controversies surrounding the issue and writing the claims of the topic. Other key steps taken to design the research question was to create an outline with bullet points to structure my argument. These steps are very similar to what scholars and professional writers do to write a research paper. Every writer must start by familiarizing themselves with the topic by researching from reliable sources. Professional writers must use reliable sources because it is very important to provide the reader with accurate information.
I was able to learn this standard because Ms. Kelleher gave us handouts about what we needed to know about imagery and symbolism. Also we had lectures about how authors use imagery and symbolism and what they are. Another way I learned some of the standard was by having to write rough drafts and essays using the strategies. I plan on improving on the standard by asking more questions about how to do things. Also I would read over handouts more effectively to study so that I have a better understanding.