w.3.9 eng102 analysis commas

8/19/2019 W.3.9 Eng102 Analysis Commas

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Analysis Writing


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Scrutiny/breakdown of something using

specific criteria/principles

Step 1

◦ Find criteria

◦ Textbook, article, life

Step 2

◦ Apply criteria to something

◦ Article, media, life


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Thesis

◦By applying principle or definition) X, one

can understand topic) as conclusion

based on analysis)


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2 readings

Reading #1 states the following:

◦principles that make a narrative effective

include purpose, action, conflict, point of

view, key events, dialogue, and ethics

Reading 2 is Maya Angelou’s “Momma’s

Encounter”

Discuss how principles are used effectively in

story. Remember to use direct text (quotes)

to support your ideas


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Plot

Actors/actresses

Action

Humor

suspense


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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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I. Introduction

A. Introduction

1. Hook

2. Discuss principle

3.

4.

5. relevant background information

6.

7. Thesis statement naming

principles


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Thesis

◦By applying principle or definition) X, one

can understand topic) as conclusion

based on analysis)

fill in 1st

blank with specific object, event, or

behavior you are examining

fill in 2nd

blank with your conclusion about the

meaning or significance of this object, based

on insights you made during your analysis.


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II. Body

A. Identify principle (topic sentence)

1. summarize part of object illustrating that

principle

2. give direct text (quote)

3. Explain how this example shows the

principle’s effectiveness

4. summarize part of essay illustrating that principle

5. give direct text from essay (quote)

6. Explain how this example shows the principle’s

effectiveness

7. Revisit identification of principle (concluding

sentence)

Repeat for each body paragraph, which become B., C., etc.


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III. Conclusion

A. Conclusion

1. revisit Hook

2. summarize principles

3.

4.

5. So what? answers (significance,

how it all adds up)

6.

7. mic drop


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Commas


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When do you use a comma?


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6 basic rules

1. Separate items in lists of 3+

2. Before a coordinating conjunction

3.

Around information that is not essential to

the meaning of the sentence (this covers 9

rules)

4. Between consecutive adjectives

5. Omissions

6.

Conventions


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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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Critiques due◦ Rubric, final copy, prewrite, plan, rough draft, peer

review

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