Review Quiz #2 Behrens Chapter 4 Analysis Rubric

1. Choose the sentence that is free of jargon, pretentious or flowery language, euphemisms, doublespeak, and sexist language. A. In order that I may increase my expertise in the area of delivery of services to clients, I feel that participation in this conference will be beneficial. B. The bottom line is that the company is experiencing a negative cash flow. C. An elementary school teacher should understand the concept of nurturing if she intends to be effective. D. None of the above. D. None of the above.

2. Choose the sentence that is free of misused words, errors in idiomatic expressions, clichs, and mixed figures of speech. A. John stormed into the room like a bull in a china shop. B. We regret this delay; thank you for your patients. C. Many people take for granted that public libraries have up-to-date computer systems. D. None of the above. C. Many people take for granted that public libraries have up-to-date computer systems.

3. Choose the sentence that avoids passive verbs and uses only active verbs. A. The Prussians were victorious over the Saxons in 1745. B. The tour guides expertly paddled the sea kayaks. C. There were shouting protesters on the courthouse steps. D. None of the above. B. The tour guides expertly paddled the sea kayaks.

4. Choose the sentence that would best work as the thesis statement for a research paper. A. Seasonal affective disorder, common in northern countries such as Norway and Sweden, is a debilitating condition that affects many people during the winter months. B. Because light therapy and antidepressants do not always help those suffering from seasonal affective disorder, patients should also consider dietary changes and supplements. B. Because light therapy and antidepressants do not always help those suffering from seasonal affective disorder, patients should also consider dietary changes and supplements.

5. A citation for a quotation in the text of the paper must always include the following information if available: the authors name, the works title, and a page number. False 6. The works cited list is organized alphabetically by authors last names (or by title for a work with no author). True 7. The works cited list should include all of the works the writer consulted while researching the paper. False

8. An in-text citation names the author (if there is an author) either in a signal phrase introducing the cited material or in parentheses after the cited material. True 9. When a works author is unknown, the work is listed under Anonymous in the list of works cited. False 10. The list of works cited is titled Bibliography. False

11. When a work has no page number, it is possible that nothing will appear in parentheses to mark the end of a citation. True 12. In the parentheses marking the end of an intext citation, use the abbreviation p. or pp. before the page number(s). False 13. When a paper cites two or more works by the same author, the in-text citation includes at least the authors name and the title (or a short version of the title). True

14. An entry for a Web source in the list of works cited gives the date the Web source was accessed. True 15. Mark Twain notes that readers of James Fenimore Cooper are required to believe that there was a time when time was of no value to a person who thought he had something to say (236). Ok 16. Mark Twain wonders if people ever conversed the way Coopers characters do and if people really did have all the time in the world to listen to one anothers ramblings (236). Ok

17. The student has quoted from an article titled Violent Episode, published in People magazine on February 10, 2003. The article, for which no author is listed, appeared on page 126. A. Violent Episode. People 10 Feb. 2003: 126. Print. B. Anonymous. Violent Episode. People 10 Feb. 2003: 126. Print. A. Violent Episode. People 10 Feb. 2003: 126. Print.

18. The student has quoted from a book, India: A History, by John Keay. It was published in New York in 2000 by Grove Press. A. Keay, John. India. New York: Grove, 2000. Print. B. Keay, John. India: A History. New York: Grove, 2000. Print. B. Keay, John. India: A History. New York: Grove, 2000. Print.

19. The student is quoting from page 26 of the following source: Hawley, Richard A. Thinking about drugs and Society: Responding to an Epidemic. New York: Walker, 1988. Print. A. The use of cannabis has been traced back four thousand years to ancient China, writes Richard A. Hawley (26). B. The use of cannabis has been traced back four thousand years to ancient China, writes Richard A. Hawley (p. 26). A. The use of cannabis has been traced back four thousand years to ancient China, writes Richard A. Hawley (26).

20. The student is quoting from page 163 of the following book: Hentoff, Nat. Listen to the Stories. New York: Harper, 1995. Print. A. An interviewer explains that country musician Merle Haggard is not happy about much that is currently being packaged as country. He will name no names but is manifestly disgusted by most of whats on the charts (Hentoff 163). B. An interviewer explains that country musician Merle Haggard is not happy about much that is currently being packaged as country. He will name no names but is manifestly disgusted by most of whats on the charts (163). A. An interviewer explains that country musician Merle Haggard is not happy about much that is currently being packaged as country. He will name no names but is manifestly disgusted by most of whats on the charts (Hentoff 163).

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How to write an analysis

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

writers 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

An analysis is a two-part argument PART 1 states and establishes the writers 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)

Find one of the commercials from Behrens pages 413 - 419 From looking closely at ads, identify the following about the targeted audience: age, occupation, income level, gender, morals/ethics/values, leisure time activities, politics Then answer the coordinating questions listed below the search terms Be prepared to show the commercial and share your analysis with the class

Paragraph 1 state a problem provide motivation to write/read Paragraphs 2 - 4 introduce author whose work will provide principles for analysis provide background information thesis statement Paragraphs 5-9 analysis proceeds Paragraphs 10 11 summary and conclusion provided larger point is made

Paragraph 1 Create a context for your analysis introduce and summarize the object, even, or behavior to be analyzed Why is an analysis needed? Why should readers read this analysis?

Paragraph 2-4 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

Paragraph 2-4 These statements will help to ANALYZE TOOLS 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?

Paragraph 2-4 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 2nd blank with your conclusion about the meaning or significance of this object, based on insights you made during your analysis.

Paragraphs 5-9 analysis proceeds Paragraphs 10 11 summary and conclusion provided larger point is made

Dont 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

Make Analysis Systematic once a principle or definition is presented, it should be thoroughly and systematically applied

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.

Attribute Sources Appropriately work with only one or two sources 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

Choose an ad from the back of Behrens pgs. 384 406 Use pgs. 382-383 for additional guidance
Write a brief analysis following the format outlined on the rubric

Find one or two articles about a controversial topic that can later be developed into an argument. Read the article(s) and write an analysis.

Quiz #3 apostrophes, quotation marks, commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, parenthesis, brackets, ellipsis marks, slashes
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