Thursday, November 18, 2010

research

When we do research, especially for research papers, make sure you read your paper or outline, so that you know exactly what you are soposed to be doing.  You should also come up with a plan, a plan of what your going to be researchin, and when, and how.  You want to pick a topic that you will be able to research and will be able to get information on. Dont be afraid to ask for help, you could ask your teachers, or even librarians would be extremely helpful sources and can help you greatly.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Introductions 354-358

Introductions shoulld announce your paper or your project. Introductions declare your topic, and say how it will be presented. Introductions set the tone, as well as present background information. They also catch the reader's attention. Many readers, use the first paragraph which is the intro, to determine if they should continue reading the material. Most people believe that they must write the introduction right away and as the first thing they do. That is nothing further from the truth, you can write the intro when you are ready, you can even write it last if you so chose.

readings 222-235

the blog I am writing today, has to do with style. Rhetorical and critical analysis that you write in school, are usually done in high style. This means that your tone should be respectful, and your vocabulary may be technical at times.  Also you should avoid using "I" and "you". One thing that people should keep in mind, is that the reader should be able to understand the text, and what you are trying to say. When it comes to quotes, sometimes it is best to only summerize it, for the best quality.