eng102 analysis day1

8/12/2019 Eng102 Analysis Day1

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On peer review sheet, writeReviewed by: insert your name)Critique author: peers name)Exchange essays.Read the essay and complete the sheet.Give both to author your peer).


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Critiques due Wednesday for 5 bonus points Regular due date for critique is Monday3/31


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Analysis Writing


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an argument in which you study the partsof something to understand how it works,what it means, or why it might besignificant writer uses a principle or definition on thebasis of which an object, an event, or abehavior can be divided into parts andexamined many different analyses, but not all areequally valid or useful writer must convince the reader


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writers challenge is to convince readersthat1) analytical tool being applied islegitimate and well matched to theobject being studied

2) analytical tool is being usedsystematically to divide the object intoparts and to make a coherent,meaningful statement about these parsand the object as a whole


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An analysis is a two-part argument PART 1 states and establishes the writersagreement with a certain principle ordefinition

Principle X or definition X) is valuable. PART 2 applies specific parts of theprinciple or definition to the topic at hand

By applying principle or definition) X, wecan understand topic) as conclusionbased on analysis)


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Introduction state a problem provide motivation to write/read introduce author whose work will provideprinciples for analysis provide background information thesis statementBody Paragraphs analysis proceedsConclusion summary and conclusion provided larger point is made


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Introduction Create a context for your analysis introduce and summarize the object,even, or behavior to be analyzed Why is an analysis needed? Why should readers read thisanalysis?


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Introduction Locate an Analytical Principle

summarize the key definition or principlethat forms the basis of the analysis use 2 specific reading strategies toidentify principles and definitions insource materials Look for a sentence that makes ageneral statement about the waysomething works Look for statements that take this form:X can be defined as A, B, and C

in other words, find the articles thesis


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Introduction Formulate a thesis

Second part of argument main idea of analytical paper

By applying principle or definition) X, we canunderstand topic) as conclusion based onanalysis). fill in 1stblank with specific object, event, or

behavior you are examining fill in 2ndblank with your conclusion about themeaning or significance of this object, based on

insights you made during your analysis.


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Body These statements will help to ANALYZETOOLS STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS

What is the validity of this principle ordefinition?

Are they accurate? Are they well accepted? Do you accept them? What are the arguments used against them? What are their limitations?


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Conclusion summary of argument and conclusionprovided larger point is made


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Dont only write a summary most common error

to succeed, must apply a principle ordefinition and reach a conclusion about theobject, event, or behavior being examined summary is part of analysis

summarize object or activity beingexamined summarize principle or definition beingapplied


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Make Analysis Systematic once a principle or definition is presented, itshould be thoroughly and systematicallyapplied


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Answer the So What? Question readers should say, I never thought of _____this way. Have you learned anything significant throughthe analysis? Pull together your related insights and explainhow it all adds up.


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Attribute Sources Appropriately work with only one source apply insights from them to some object orphenomenon you want to understand more

thoroughly analysis derives mostly from YOUR applicationof a principle or definition take care to cite and quote as necessary


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Find one scholarly article about a controversialtopic that can later be developed into anargument. Read the article s) and write ananalysis.


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Read sample essays on Weebly posted onWeebly under Analysis Examples tab)

Read and outline Student Threes essay Find and bring to class a scholarly article foryour analysis essay Find the analytical principle in your scholarlyarticle

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