WRITING 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Close Reading, Dominican Republic, Personalization
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O close reading a primary source and making a claim about the style/language of: you are discussing a critical work and like the author"s flourish or a particular. Writing 101 march 3rd lecture 11. How to directly quote: imbed, explore/expound. Is necessary when : dealing with specific passages in a critical text. Establishes greater credibility with paraphrase requires paraphraser to deeply understand and expound upon the original argument. How to paraphrase: approximate length of the passage, change all original words and the pattern of words, best when taking notes from original source in own words, must cite with page numbers still. Refute/agree with authors, but always tie back to your central claim. Go backwards make outline, apply organizational changes. Place own opiniot at the beginning of the paragraphs then dive into analysis/criticism. Make sure not to get lost in the criticism entirely. Apply authors as needed not as a crucial part to your argument.