write Annotations (after/ while doing a close reading of the essay). You can do this in multiple ways:as handwritten notes over the essay [if you scan or make a copy of it you can do this]As comments,
1302Final Summaryand Annotation Assignment [15% of grade]
Please choose one (1) of the topics from Chapters 13-25 in “Current Issues and Enduring Questions textbook”, then choose one of the essays from those available on that one topic.You should have already done this.
Document 1=After you have done that, you should read, then reread and annotate the essay (e.g. make comments and notes about it-See Maslane’s Guide to Annotations in Content tab).Note: You should have already done this, but this should be a revised version, if necessary.
#.Afterwards, find the main claim of the author. Note: Remember that claims can be explicitly or implicitly stated. Often the author will reveal his/her topic and position in the title, though, the title may not articulate the full claim.
Document 2=Additionally, you should write a LONG AND CONDENSED summary of that essay [Note: this means 2 documents]. It should include these elements:
The first line should include the author’s name(s), the title of the essay, and the main argument/ thesis of the essay.
Then, the essay should include ONLY those most important portions of the essay that defend the thesis. Note: Look at the summarizing section of your textbook (pages 46-59) and the Annotating and Summarizing examples that I have posted under the Content tab for guidance.
Note: Each paragraph of each essay usually includes important new information and/or a new topic that should be included in the long summary. In addition, each paragraph should have At Least 1 annotation/ comment on your annotation document
A good summary writes in the third person and presents ONLY the author of the essay’s thoughts, not yours.
Document 3=Finally, you need to write a 1-1.5 page (e.g. 250-400 words) response/ mini argument to the topic that does the following:
It presents a claim that you think is true. Note: This can be the same/ similar position as the author’s, but it needs to be paraphrased (e.g. written in your own words)
It gives some reasons (grounds) to support your claim. Note: These can be the same as the author’s, but they need to be paraphrased (e.g. rewritten in your own words)
It presents another position/ counterargument re: the topic Note: see opposing viewpoint essay under chapter chosen.
It should NOT be a copy of the summary, but you can use elements from the summary. It can be written in the first person, and should use some analogies, stories, anecdotes, examples, etc. to support your claim and reasons.
Itshould be MLA formatted throughout.
This is all due Monday March 22nd, 2021 by 11:59PM in the Summary Annotations Response Essay Assignment Drop box. Also, you can receive +5 pts if you send the assignment to the Writing Center for help.
