Reflective writing from one Fall 2010 English 104 class, based on class activities, discussions, and readings. As E. M. Forster once said, "How can I know what I think until I see what I say?"
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Introducing Our Essay
Chapter 11 discusses organizing our research project with the proper strategy. The most helpful section for me was about introductions and conclusions. When I am writing papers once I get my introduction finished, the rest of my writing falls into place after that. They say that the introduction needs to motivate the audience to continue to read, or listen to, the argument. So using ethos and pathos strongly in the introduction will grab the reader's attention. The same goes for the conclusion, it needs to motivate the audience to go do something. The book gives a list of questions for guidance in writing an introduction and conclusion. The book also states that as we draft our introductions, to keep the rhetorical situation in mind. Especially the purpose of the argument and the audience you are addressing. It then has another set of questions to answer once you have finished. These are made to help you grab the reader's attention by finding the most compelling point that has been written.
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So true, getting the attention of your audience is crucial and a good introduction can be the difference between success and failure. Another key factor to remember about your conclusion is that you also want to be sure that you answered any questions that you brought up in your paper and to not leave your audience hanging.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really helpful Chapter to read. I did today's reflection on my interview which was very helpful to me. I hope that this chapter is just as helpful as it is to you and others.
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