Basics
Rather than assume audiences will know why their claims matters , writers need to answer what two questions upfront?
Who cares and so what
Why the concept "who cares" is needed in your writing?
Not to lose the audience interest and to identify a person or group that cares about the claim
The "so what" question ask you to link your argument to some larger matter that readers already deem important.
True or False.
True
One of the easiest ways to connect your sentence and paragraphs , but also mark the connection your making is to...
To use transitions
When writing for audiences who already interested and who understand your claim, do you always need to address the so what and who cares?
Yes
What can help you gain greater authority as a writer?
To name specific people or group who has a stake in your claim
What is a crucial thing to remember?
To address why your claims matter
Give 3 examples of transition
Furthermore, In addition, Indeed , etc.
What should you do to establish clear relations between one statement and the next?
Connect your sentences
When mentioning “who cares” in your writing offer a clear claim and frame the claim as a response to…
Someone else has said
What is your next move to further show why readers should care?
Demonstrate the even broader relevance and urgency of subject matter
What words point back to a previous stated sentence or idea?
Pointing words (Examples: those, their, he , his ,she)
Why is connecting the parts important?
To have fluid motion between sentences and paragraphs
How do you express the importance that your statement needs to be heard?
Clear an direct
What kind of connection does "so what" make?
Real world
What should be repeated so that readers can extract from your text in order to get a solid sense of your topic?
Key term and phrases
Why is "so what" essential to "who cares"?
It won’t be clear which is your opinion and the opposing opinion
What does answering "who cares" create?
A contrast between your views and the opposing view
What Ms.Golnek favorite color?
Orange
Explain the technique repeat your self but with a difference?
Restating the same concept but changing slightly so it not repetitive