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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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc2aSz9Ficwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc2aSz9Ficwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc2aSz9Ficwhttp://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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnl1O3NGJkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnl1O3NGJkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnl1O3NGJkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHnl1O3NGJkhttp://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
SERIOUSLY! MAKE SURE TO READ IT!!!!