The Art of Summary
When is it best to summarize what you're responding to? Why?
Briefly at the beginning to give your readers a sneak peek of your argument.
Why bother quoting? Why do we have to explain quotes?
Quotes can help you be more credible if they support your claims.
We explain quotes because they tell us what others said, but they cannot speak for themselves.
What is the "Standard View" strategy? Why is it useful?
Bonus: Share an example template.
"Standard Views" introduce conventional thinking. They quickly and efficiently challenge widely accepted views.
What's Mr. Tony's motto about Word Count?
Make each word count so you don't have to worry about word count.
Why do good summaries of what "They Say" ask you to also "Put yourself in Their shoes?"
Seeing multiple perspectives minimizes bias and boosts your credibility.
How do you introduce a quote with a template?
Explain who is speaking and choose a relevant Signal Verb.
How can you respond to your own "They Say?"
Bonus: Share an example template.
You can respond to your own "They Say" by commenting on a view you used to have.
Sigma is the 13th letter of the Greek Alphabet
What does it mean to "know where you are going?" when summarizing? What may happen if you don't?
Knowing where you are going means to summarize others in light of your own agenda!
If you don't, you may just be writing a list of things.
For every sentence you quote, try to have at least 4 of your own sentences to support it.
Why would you want to respond to something ""They Implied," but didn't "say" directly?
Bonus: Share an example template.
Thinking about implications helps you look beyond the surface.
What month of 2024 is Season 2 of Netflix's Arcane (based on League of Legends) coming out?
November 2024!
What is the "closest cliche syndrome" and how can we avoid it?
The "closest cliche syndrome" happens when you confuse what someone said with what you believe. You can avoid it by studying what They Say closely and carefully.
What are the 4 layers of the Quote Sammich?
1. Introduce - 5 W's (choose a passage with a good who, where, and when).
2. Quote - Briefly embed it in your sentence flow.
3. Paraphrase - Explain and lead to your point.
4. Analyze - How does this support your claim?
How can you introduce an ongoing debate? Why would you want to?
Bonus: Share a template.
You can introduce an ongoing debate by showing two sides of an argument before sharing your opinion. This can help you develop your stance as part of your writing process.
Who said something like "If you got a problem with me, text me. If you don't have my number, then it's not my problem?" (I know, -4000 dragon points for me for misquoting this)
Arianna Grande.
Create a Signal Verb for each of the following:
1) Making a claim
2) Expressing agreement
3) Questioning or Disagreeing
4) Making a recommendation
Example: In her hit new album, Doja Cat ____ the idea that tuxedo cats are better than orange cats.
Claim: insists upon
Agree: supports
Question / Disagree: rejects
Recommend: urges
Why do you need to explain a quote that your audience is already familiar with?
Your audience needs to know how you interpret something to see how your views align with theirs.
How to you keep what "They Say" in view as you continue your argument beyond the intro?
Use "return sentences" at key points in your argument to frame it as a genuine response to others, rather than a general observation.
What can you find at the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of the end, and the end of every place?
The letter "e."