Article Review 1000 wrds due in 24 hours
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Lecture5-ArticleReviewIntroductoryParagraph1.pptx
ENGL 101:
Article Review Paper –
Introductory Paragraph
& Thesis Statement
Hello everyone, and welcome to your first ENGL 101 class. My name is Heesun Nam, and I will be your instructor for this course. Today, I want to spend some time going through introductions, the course syllabus, as well as the course format.
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In Today’s Class
What was on the Lecture Video Again?
Topic Sentence
Start Task #2
Thesis Statement (Overall evaluation using evaluative criteria)
Some Quick Questions
Please answer the poll on Zoom!
Announcements
Make sure to go over your article with your learning coach this week
Read the article THOROUGHLY – do not just read the abstract!
DISCUSS the article with your learning coach and BRAINSTORM weaknesses and strengths of the article (if you have not done so already)!
No class on Thursday, September 30 (Day of Learning for Truth and Reconciliation)
Introductory Paragraph
Short (3-4 sentences)
Begin with the general topic of the article/book (=NOT a specific thesis of the article)
Then, add the author’s full name and his or her background/credentials (1 – 2 sentences)
End with the thesis statement
Sentence #1: General Topic Sentence
This sentence lets the reader know what the article is ABOUT (but does not reveal the ARGUMENT of the article)
EXAMPLE: In “A Modest Proposal for Christ-Figure Interpretations”, Richard Walsh discusses the implications of analyzing filmic characters from a Christological perspective.
Sentence #2: Credential of the Author
Who is the author and why should we trust him/her?
3 Es = 3 Ways to Demonstrate Credibility
Education
Experience
Expertise
Credibility Credibility Rating!
Credibility rating (#1 – 5) of a text depends on the TYPE of text
1. Popular source for self-help or entertainment
2. Personal story, testimonial, or narrative (blogs, magazines, pop culture books)
3. News article, magazine article, article from a professional organization; may include research but reported in journalistic or less formal style
4. Scholarly source but written for average reader; includes references and scholarly research such as studies, statistics, and reports.
5. Scholarly source written for advanced academic work; includes references and scholarly research; written in very formal style, with long sentences and difficult vocabulary. This level is written for experts in the field.
Sample ‘Credibility’ Sentence
Walsh is a Professor of Religion in Methodist University with a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Baylor University, and he has authored several books in the areas of religion and film.
Sentence #3: Thesis Statement
Discusses your OVERALL EVALUATION of the article
Do you think the article is strong or weak?
** Remember that you are critiquing the WRITING of the article, not its IDEAS
Discusses both the strengths and weaknesses of the article
Uses SPECIFIC EVALUATIVE CRITERIA to achieve this purpose
Evaluative Criteria: think ‘MEOW’
M ain argument
E vidence
O rganization
W riting style
Questions to Ask:
What is my opinion about the article? Do I think it is strong or weak?
This establishes your OVERALL EVALUATION of the article
What are some strengths of the article in relation to MEOW?
e.g. The article is organized very well so it is easy for readers to follow the logic of its argument
What are some weaknesses of the article in relation to MEOW?
e.g. The article does not have enough evidence to support its argument
Thesis Statement Formula
Although + less important (SVO), overall evaluation, more significant (SVO) + more significant (SVO).
e.g. If your overall evaluation is positive:
Begin with a weakness of the article then add two strengths
e.g. If your overall evaluation is negative:
Begin with a strength then add two negative points
Thesis Statement Samples
1) The overall evaluation is positive (=the article is effective)
“Although the writing style of the article is not suitable for its readers, the article is effective because of its strong main argument and fluid organization”
2) The overall evaluation is negative (=the article is ineffective)
“Although the writing style of the article is captivating for its readers, the article is ineffective because of its insufficient evidence and disjointed organization”
In-Class Activity
Begin working on the first part of Task #2
Homework
Begin Task #2 (the first half – the entire task is due next Friday)
Try writing a summary of the article (e.g. main argument -> three sub-arguments -> examples used)
A lecture video on the summary paragraph will be posted by Friday.
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