Analysis

In class tonight we looked at the introductions for the sample essays. We noted that these two particular essays integrated the review of the literature with the statement & significance of the research problem.

We also looked talked about how the introduction should set up the exploration/explanation of a particular problem for a particular audience. To set you up for the coaching sessions on your introductions - I asked you to do some writing to think about the audience & purpose for your essay. We looked briefly at some writing center journals (some links are at the bottom of this blog)and you thought about who you wanted to read your essay & what you wanted to tell them. You then worked with partners on your introductions - and I floated around to answer questions/suggest references and to listen to what you have done so far.

Great class!

For Thursday:
I will be in the writing center to work one-on-one on the research projects.

Blog 16: post the notes you will analyze for blog 17



For Tuesday:

Blog 17: Analyze the notes from Blog 16 using the following approach.

• Provide a heading to state what the analysis shows with respect to your overall focus.
• Summarize the aspect(s) of the observation/notes that illustrate the points you analyze
• Develop detailed descriptions of what took place in the session (actors, actions, contexts + outcomes) = the evidence you will analyze
• Interpret that evidence (say what it means)
• Analyze the relationships within the evidence by identifying + explaining important cause and effect(and other) relationships
• Discuss the relationships between your analysis and your overall point

In class Tuesday, bring any questions you have about how to write analytic discussions that provide the "evidence" to support an argument (your "case" for your answer to your research question).

I will be reading blogs over the weekend - and sending feedback on blogs 14 & 15.