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Analysis
Why analysis?
National surveys of writing prompts suggest college students will write more papers using analysis and argument than any other method (Head and Eisenberg, “Assigning”; Melzer; Wolf).
Analysis
noun
Singular noun: analysis; plural noun: analyses
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
the process of separating something into its constituent elements
Synonyms: examination, inspection, investigation, survey, study
Analysts at work
Textbook analysis Military Intel Specialist
Data analysis English Major
Discourse analysis Communications Specialist
Literary analysis IT Specialist
Visual analysis Student
Market analysis Scientist
Program analysis Business Consultant
Enemy analysis Art Critic
Quiz
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How many bottles of wine?
How do we begin thinking analytically?
Make distinctions within contexts, systems, and environments:
Defines terms
Clarifies thought
Invents, creates, and develops new concepts
Facilitates our ability to see parts and whole; deconstruct and construct ideas
Research Questions Calling for Analysis
Discover how things are similar and different for decision making
Compare and contrast two college majors or careers
Explore advantages and disadvantages of investing in a company
Explain how specific data demonstrate a larger principle
Diagnose a medical problem
Solve a mystery
Describe how elements combine to make something work
Describe how literary elements achieve an author’s purpose