Quote Analysis
What is the first step in the Quote Sandwich?
What are three databases you could use to find outside sources?
JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Gale Opposing Viewpoints
True of false: you only write your thesis once during the drafting process.
False--it is expected of you to revise your thesis multiple times, to correspond to your developing argument
Where can you access all of the course powerpoints?
Under your Modules on Canvas (the second module)
What is the second step in the Quote Sandwich?
Write the quote
What are some features of the article/outside source you should look at first to get a general idea of what it is about?
Title, subtitles, chapters, introduction/abstract, references or works cited
When revising your thesis, it is important to ask these questions to narrow specificity of your argument
Who, What, Where, When, and Why questions
Where can you go to learn more about attendance policy, late work policy, or the class extension policy?
The syllabus on our Canvas home page
What is the third step in the Quote Sandwich?
Summarize the quote
What are some of the internet domains that indicate a credible source?
.edu, .gov, .org
What is the issue with this thesis?
"I will argue that there is an important intersection between disability rights and gender"
There is not enough specificity. What exactly is this intersection between disability rights and gender?
Where on campus can you go to seek individualized help on writing?
The University Center for Excellence on Writing (UCEW, our university's writing center)
What is the fourth step in the Quote Sandwich?
Analyze the quote
What two domains might indicate that your outside source might be less credible?
.com or .net
How can this argumentative thesis be strengthened?
"The author argues that there could be more accommodations made for disabilities on campus"
This is the author's argument--the writer's own argument needs to be developed. There could also be more specificity as to what accommodations should be made
When are my office hours?
Tuesday, 2 - 4pm, or by scheduled Zoom appointment
How many sentences should summarizing the quote usually be?
1-2 sentences--your main focus should be on analyzing the quote!
What is the acronym used for finding a credible outside source?
CRAAP: Currency, Relevancy, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
What is the difference between a thesis for rhetorical analysis and a thesis for an argumentative essay?
Rhetorical analysis focuses on the effectiveness of an author's writing. An argumentative thesis should have YOUR own argument, not just the author's.
When you are absent from class, you can still get points for participation by
Writing in the "absence participation" discussion post