analysis

DIRW 0310

READING ANALYSIS

Due Dates: See Course Syllabus

Objective: The goal of this project is to expose you to a variety of different writing styles and assist you in developing proficient reading and writing skills, while breaking up the monotony that comes from exclusively reading textbooks. By reading articles, you will indirectly be exposed to domestic and foreign events, the world of entertainment and sports, practical how-to articles, and products on the market, among many other interesting things.

Instructions: Throughout the semester, you will be required to critically read and analyze selected readings. You will then write an analysis of the reading selection, which must contain the following information (organize your analysis in this order and use the provided template):

1. First, read and annotate the reading selection. Be sure to note any main ideas and supporting details. Mark any new vocabulary words.

2. Complete the STRAP mnemonic (see template for what STRAP is)

3. Create a graphic organizer

4. Using the Template, type up your assignment using MLA format. The template can be found in the folder with this assignment. The analysis must include the following elements:

a. Create a graphic organizer that matches the organization/structure of the text

b. Type the STRAP information

c. Type a one page, two paragraph (250+ word) summary of the reading written in 3rd person - you must include:

i. The first paragraph is a discussion of the audience, the author's primary purpose, and tone (who or what and which details from the reading support your answers)

ii. The second paragraph is a synopsis of the main idea and key details

d. Type a three quarter page (200+ word) personal response written in 1st person to the reading. Consider the following:

i. Connection to text, self, and/or world

e. Type up Three EASY vocabulary words from new vocabulary terms used in the reading

f. Type an MLA Works Cited entry for the reading

5. Save the document in the following format

a. Last Name-First Name-Class-Assignment Name

b. Example: Doe-John-DIRW 0310 71001-Reading Analysis-LitNar

You must turn in your analyses on time (see course agenda) and format them correctly in MLA style! Type them in Arial 12-point standard font, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Refer to the sample student analysis on Blackboard for exact formatting details. No late work will be accepted.

Assessment: Your work will be evaluated based on completeness of the assignment and quality of the written analyses. You will be graded on the following:

· Annotations, STRAP, and graphic organizer 15 %

· Summary (250+ words) 35 %

· Response (200+ words) 30 %

· Three EASY Vocabulary 15 %

· MLA Works Cited entry 5 %

Your instructor will choose a reading selection for this class assignment.