Unit 1 assignment_sheet_decker
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You will read a long-form essay provided by your instructor and write an analysis essay summarizing the key points and analyzing how the author built their argument. Your essay will be shared with peers and the instructor for feedback, then revised following course guidelines. The grade will be based on the quality of the summary, analysis of the author's argument, and clarity of writing.
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Unit 1 assignment_sheet_decker
- 1. Analysis Essay you will complete the following: • Closely read a long-form, non-fiction essay provided by your instructor • Summarize what you read, following the rules for writing an accurate summary • Analyze how the author of the long-form, non-fiction essay built their argument • Draft an essay that both summarizes and analyzes the text you read using strategies presented in course materials • Share your writing with your peers and your instructor to see how an audience reacts to your essay • Revise, proofread, and edit your essay according to feedback you received using strategies presented in course materials Grade Breakdown: • Summary of long-form essay 20 points • Analysis of argument 20 points • Writing clarity/ grammar 10 points Note: I will be grading both summary and analysis based on your use of terms and concepts from The Norton Field Guide: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing” (pp. 526-538) and “Arguing a Position” (pp.157-184).