WRT-100 Final Exam
"Too often, ...academic writing is taught as a process of saying 'true' and 'smart'
things in a vacuum." What do the authors mean by that?
Academic writing has to be deeply engaged with other people's views, and has to
argue by being in a conversation with someone else. Make arguments after being
provoked by what someone said or did.
-Do not only state your own ideas but summarize the views of others and respond
and use what others say as a launching pad. All writing is a response to an existing
conversation.
What's They Say I Say's argument for using "I" in academic writing?
Allows students to take strong positions and differentiate them from those of others.
Well supported arguments are grounded in reason rather than the use of pronouns.
What advice do the authors of They Say I Say give about writing summaries?
keep your project in mind and summarize in ways to prepare for the project, do not
distort the original, do not list things, use signal verbs.
Do not distort the original meaning in summaries
summaries must be true to what the original author says while also emphasizing the
aspects of what the author says that interests the writer. Suspend your own beliefs
, for a time and put yourself in the shoes of someone else and inhibit the worldview of
others in order to join their conversation- in order to produce summaries that are
unbiased so you can maintain credibility. Do not confuse what you have read with
what you already believe.
What advice do the authors of They Say I Say give about integrating quotations?
do not assume that quotes speak for themselves, only quote relevant phrases, use
quotation sandwich, don't hit and run, blend the author's words with your own.
Quotation Sandwich
surround the quotation with a frame explaining whose words they are and who they
are, what the quotation means in your own words, and how the quotation relates to
your own text.
What are signal verbs?
Use vivid and precise verbs to be more accurate and lively in summaries or for
introducing a quotation, they add passion. Tailoring the verbs to suit the actions you
are describing rather than saying "discuss, say, talk about" say "urge, emphasize,
protest, complain, challenges".
What are the three ways to respond to sources?
Agreeing, disagreeing, or some combination of both.
"Too often, ...academic writing is taught as a process of saying 'true' and 'smart'
things in a vacuum." What do the authors mean by that?
Academic writing has to be deeply engaged with other people's views, and has to
argue by being in a conversation with someone else. Make arguments after being
provoked by what someone said or did.
-Do not only state your own ideas but summarize the views of others and respond
and use what others say as a launching pad. All writing is a response to an existing
conversation.
What's They Say I Say's argument for using "I" in academic writing?
Allows students to take strong positions and differentiate them from those of others.
Well supported arguments are grounded in reason rather than the use of pronouns.
What advice do the authors of They Say I Say give about writing summaries?
keep your project in mind and summarize in ways to prepare for the project, do not
distort the original, do not list things, use signal verbs.
Do not distort the original meaning in summaries
summaries must be true to what the original author says while also emphasizing the
aspects of what the author says that interests the writer. Suspend your own beliefs
, for a time and put yourself in the shoes of someone else and inhibit the worldview of
others in order to join their conversation- in order to produce summaries that are
unbiased so you can maintain credibility. Do not confuse what you have read with
what you already believe.
What advice do the authors of They Say I Say give about integrating quotations?
do not assume that quotes speak for themselves, only quote relevant phrases, use
quotation sandwich, don't hit and run, blend the author's words with your own.
Quotation Sandwich
surround the quotation with a frame explaining whose words they are and who they
are, what the quotation means in your own words, and how the quotation relates to
your own text.
What are signal verbs?
Use vivid and precise verbs to be more accurate and lively in summaries or for
introducing a quotation, they add passion. Tailoring the verbs to suit the actions you
are describing rather than saying "discuss, say, talk about" say "urge, emphasize,
protest, complain, challenges".
What are the three ways to respond to sources?
Agreeing, disagreeing, or some combination of both.
