t.3.8 eng102 analysis commas

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Analysis Writing


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an argument in which you study the parts

of something to understand how it works,

what it means, or why it might be

significant

writer uses a principle or definition on the

basis of which an object, an event, or a

behavior can be divided into parts and

examined

many different analyses, but not all are

equally valid or useful

writer must convince the reader


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writer’s challenge is to convince readers

that

1) analytical tool being applied is

legitimate and well matched to the

object being studied

2) analytical tool is being used

systematically to divide the object into

parts and to make a coherent,

meaningful statement about these pars

and the object as a whole


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An analysis is a two-part argument

PART 1 – states and establishes the writer’s

agreement with a certain principle or

definition

◦Principle X or definition X) is valuable.

PART 2 – applies specific parts of the

principle or definition to the topic at hand

◦ By applying principle or definition) X, we

can understand topic) as conclusion

based on analysis)


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2 readings

Reading #1 states the following:

◦ Elements that make a narrative effectiveinclude purpose, action, conflict, point of

view, key events, dialogue, and ethics Reading #2 is Maya Angelou’s “Momma’s

Encounter”

Discuss how elements are used effectively in

story. Remember to use direct text (quotes)to support your ideas


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Introduction

state a problem

provide motivation to write/read

introduce author whose work will provide

principles for analysis

provide background information

thesis statement

Body Paragraphs

analysis proceeds

Conclusion

summary and conclusion provided

larger point is made


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Don’t only write a summary

most common error

◦ to succeed, must apply a principle or

definition and reach a conclusion about the

object, event, or behavior being examined

summary is part of analysis

summarize object or activity being

examined

summarize principle or definition being

applied


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Make Analysis Systematic

once a principle or definition is presented, it

should be thoroughly and systematically

applied


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Answer the “So What?” Question

readers should say, “I never thought of _____

this way.”

Have you learned anything significant through

the analysis?

Pull together your related insights and explain

“how it all adds up.”


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Attribute Sources Appropriately

work with only one source

apply insights from them to some object or

phenomenon you want to understand more

thoroughly

analysis derives mostly from YOUR application

of a principle or definition

take care to cite and quote as necessary


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Introduction

Locate an Analytical Principle

◦ summarize the key definition or principle

that forms the basis of the analysis

use 2 specific reading strategies to

identify principles and definitions in

source materials

Look for a sentence that makes a

general statement about the way

something works

Look for statements that take this form:

X can be defined as A, B, and C

in other words, find the article’s 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 can

understand topic) as conclusion based on

analysis).

fill in 1st

blank with specific object, event, or

behavior you are examining

fill in 2

nd

blank with your conclusion about the

meaning or significance of this object, based on

insights you made during your analysis.


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Body

These statements will help to ANALYZE

TOOL’S STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS

◦ What is the validity of this principle or

definition?

◦ 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 conclusion

provided

◦ larger point is made


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Use an apostrophe to indicate that a noun

is possessive

The hat of Tim

Tim’s hat

The desk of the lawyers

The lawyers’ desk

The camper of Joyce and Greg

Joyce and Greg’s camper

The memoir of my father-in-law

My father-in-law’s memoir


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Use an apostrophe and –s to indicate that

an indefinite pronoun is possessive

everyone, someone, no one, something)

The raincoat of someone

Someone’s raincoat


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Use an apostrophe to mark omissions in

contractions and numbers

It’s = it is

Its

_____ raining outside.

Each area had _____ own desk.

Use an apostrophe to mark omissions of

the first two digits of a year or years

The class of ‘08

The ‘60s generation notice it isn’t ‘60’s)


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Do not use an apostrophe to form the plural

of numbers, abbreviations, and words

mentioned as words

Do use an apostrophe to form the plural of

letters

Oksana skated nearly perfect figure 8s.

The 1920s are known as the Jazz age.

He received two Ds for the first time in his life.

Beginning readers often confuse b’s and d’s.

Students with straight A’s earn high honors.

The I’s in the sign are crooked.

Harriet has thirty DVDs on her desk.


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Avoid common misuses of the apostrophe.

Some outpatient’s have special parking

permits.

The House on Mango Street was written by

Sandra Cisneros, who’s work focuses on

the Latino community in the United States.


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Watch the following video.

Write down examples of apostrophe misuse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc2aSz9Ficw

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Write three sentences that each use a

singular possessive –’s .

Write three sentences that each use a plural

possessive –s’ .

Write three sentences that each use a plural

word no apostrophes).


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Commas


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When do you use a comma?


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnl1O3NGJk

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Use a comma before a coordinating

conjunction joining independent clauses

*coordinating conjunctions = FANBOYS

The department sponsored a seminar on

college survival skills and it also hosted a

barbecue for new students.

Do NOT use a comma to separate coordinate

word groups that are not independent

clauses

A good money manager controls expenses,

and invests surplus dollars to meet future

needs.

*not two complete sentences


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Use a comma after an introductory clause or

phrase

When Irwin was ready to iron his cat tripped on

the cord.

*an easy way to determine an introductory

clause is if it can be placed at end of sentence

His cat tripped on the cord when Irwin was

ready to iron.

*no comma needed.

In no time we were at 2,800 feet.

We were at 2,800 feet in no time.


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Use a comma between all items in a series

Bubbles of air leaves ferns bits of wood and

insects are often found trapped in amber.

*MLA uses the Oxford comma

*APA does NOT use the Oxford comma


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Use a comma between coordinate adjectives

not joined with

and

. Do not use a comma

between cumulative adjectives. use the

and

test)

Roberto is a warm gentle affectionate father.

Three large gray shapes moved slowly toward

us.


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Use commas to set off nonrestrictive

nonessential) elements gives extra information)

The campers need sturdy shoes which are

expensive.

How do the meanings of these two sentences differ

because of the commas?

The dessert made with fresh raspberries was

delicious.

The dessert, made with fresh raspberries, was

delicious.

In the first example, the phrase made with fresh

raspberries tells readers which of two or more

desserts the writer is referring to. In the example

with commas, the phrase merely adds

information about the dessert.


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Use commas to set off transitional and

parenthetical expressions, absolute phrases,

and word groups expressing contrast

*think of it as stuff that isn’t needed in the

sentence

Minh did not understand our language;

moreover he was unfamiliar with our

customs.

As a matter of fact American football was

established in the mid-nineteenth century.

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Use commas to set off nouns of direct

address, the words

yes

and

no

, interrogative

tags, and mild interjections

Forgive me Angela for forgetting your birthday.

Use commas with expressions such as

he said

to set off direct quotations

“If you learn the basic rules of commas, people

will think you are a writing genius ” Jeannine

advised.


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Use commas with dates, addresses, titles, and

number

On December 12 1980 orders were sent out for

the arrest of Sitting Bull.

The security alert system went into effect on

15 April 2009.

Use a comma to prevent confusion

Patients who can walk up and down the halls

every day.

To err is human; to forgive divine.

*avoid overuse


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When do you use a comma?


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Give an example for each comma rule there

are 11 typed in green and have a bullet point)


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Read chapter about classical arguments◦ On Weebly underneath “Classical Argument” tab

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