Reading blog #2
They say/I say Introduction Intro, Chapter 3 and 7
Main points
Intro - Writers master basic moves taken from successful writers. One basic move is using templates that structure and create your own writing. Using templates enable you to use them for practice and how to use them for critical thinking. Some examples are "Many Americans assume that __" or "On the one hand, ____. On the other hand, _____." "They say" presents the ideas towards a group rather than "I say" which expresses your own ideas to yourself. The person also has to enter the conversation with the other person's opinions and views in mind.
Chapter 3 - Quoting others gives credibility to your claim or argument which makes it precise and just. Some people quote too little and some overquote. Choose quotation wisely and see if they can help to your text. Explain the quotation on what it means, what they are and how they relate to your text.
Chapter 7 - This chapter explores the so what or who cares or why does the topic matter. It explains the importance and how interesting the person can make from the topic. The 3 questions assist the audience by keeping them hooked and engaged.
Quotations
1. "In our view, then, the best academic writing has one underlying feature: it is deeply engaged in some way with other people's view."
I have never really cared about other's opinons besides mine. This quote helped me take to consideration of people's views.
2. "Finding relevant quotations is only part of your job; you also need to present them in a way that makes their relevance and meaning clear to your readers."
Find relevant quotations are necessary for supporting your argument or claim. They need to be presented in a way that the audience understands or relate to your topic.
3. "Rather than assume that audiences will know why their claims matter, all writers need to answer the "so what?" and "who cares?" questions up front."
The so what and who cares questions enable the writer to provide the interest and relevance of their claim and argument.
Question
How many sentences do we need to write before it becomes an over analysis?
Main points
Intro - Writers master basic moves taken from successful writers. One basic move is using templates that structure and create your own writing. Using templates enable you to use them for practice and how to use them for critical thinking. Some examples are "Many Americans assume that __" or "On the one hand, ____. On the other hand, _____." "They say" presents the ideas towards a group rather than "I say" which expresses your own ideas to yourself. The person also has to enter the conversation with the other person's opinions and views in mind.
Chapter 3 - Quoting others gives credibility to your claim or argument which makes it precise and just. Some people quote too little and some overquote. Choose quotation wisely and see if they can help to your text. Explain the quotation on what it means, what they are and how they relate to your text.
Chapter 7 - This chapter explores the so what or who cares or why does the topic matter. It explains the importance and how interesting the person can make from the topic. The 3 questions assist the audience by keeping them hooked and engaged.
Quotations
1. "In our view, then, the best academic writing has one underlying feature: it is deeply engaged in some way with other people's view."
I have never really cared about other's opinons besides mine. This quote helped me take to consideration of people's views.
2. "Finding relevant quotations is only part of your job; you also need to present them in a way that makes their relevance and meaning clear to your readers."
Find relevant quotations are necessary for supporting your argument or claim. They need to be presented in a way that the audience understands or relate to your topic.
3. "Rather than assume that audiences will know why their claims matter, all writers need to answer the "so what?" and "who cares?" questions up front."
The so what and who cares questions enable the writer to provide the interest and relevance of their claim and argument.
Question
How many sentences do we need to write before it becomes an over analysis?
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