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What is the main purpose of the assignment?
To respond to the article with a short essay
The assignment only requires a summary of the article.
False
What is the author's name mentioned in the text?
Peter F. Grav
The assignment is part of a course in _______________________ Literary Studies.
English
Match the skills with their descriptions:
Summary = Breaking up the summary to show one's own stance Academic writing = Using tools including summary, direct quotation, and attribution Response = A short essay that presents one's own response to the article
What question is the student encouraged to discuss in their response?
All of the above
Study Notes
Assignment Overview
- The assignment builds upon summarizing skills, but also requires a more in-depth analysis of the article.
- The response should be presented in the form of a short essay.
Understanding the Article
- The essay should explain the author's argument, which involves summarizing parts of the article.
- The summary should be discussed in relation to the writer's own response to the paper.
Required Components
- Personal response to the article, including thoughts and opinions.
- How the article has changed understanding of academic writing and its application in the class.
- How the article informs the approach to developing the final project.
Discussion Questions
- What was found interesting about the article?
- How has the article helped understand the field of writing studies more deeply?
- Has the article helped formulate the final project in a new way?
- Was the article convincing?
Writing Requirements
- Use tools of academic writing, including summary, direct quotation, and attribution.
- Refer to the article often and in-depth.
Analyze the article 'Harnessing Sources in the Humanities' and respond with a short essay. Go beyond summarizing the text and present your thoughts on citation practices in English literary studies.
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