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Assignment #1:Read the articles, then write a one-paragraph summary and one-paragraph personal response for each article. We’ll share them next time and see what everybody has to say!Writing a SummaryFirst, remember, it’s a report, not your opinion. Just tell us what the author has said and details about what and/or how the author said it. In other words, don’t use I in the summary. Instead, use what we call Author Tags:Author TagsIn writing your summary, you need to clearly explain the name of the author and the name of the article, essay, book or other source. You also need to be sure to continue to make it clear to the reader when you are still talking about the ideas in that author's work by using "author tags" which are either the last name of the author or a pronoun (he or she) to show you are still discussing that person's ideas.Example of Author TagsExample: According to?Mary Johnson?in her essay, "Cats Make Good Pets, "?the feline domestic companion is far superior to the canine one.When you refer to the author later, you always use the last name (Johnson comments...)Vary the verb you use when you talk about the author.Author Tags Verb Listsaidexplaincommentspersuadessuggestsunderstandsarguesremindshelps us understandelucidatespresentsintimatesconcludespresents the ideacreates the impressionTemplate for Writing a Summary1. Start with an author tag which includes first and last name of the author and the title of the text. Examples:In “My Favorite Shoe,” Treyvon?Jones?explains...Treyvon Jones?in his article “My Favorite Shoe” explains....2. Finish the sentence with the main point of this article. Answer the question, "What is this essay mostly about?" Think "What does the author want you to say/do/believe after reading this article?"3. Next, talk about the main reasons the author believes this and give a few brief examples.Sample Summary ParagraphIn "My Favorite Shoe," Treyvon Jones explains that Nike shoes are the best brand of running shoe for serious track athletes. Jones supports this view by pointing out that Nike shoes are more comfortable, last longer, and provide more cushioning for the feet. He notes that the statistics from sales and scientific evidence of how Nike shoes are better for the feet supports his claim. In addition, Jones points out that most professional runners use Nike and he tells his own story of how he won the 100 meter men's competition after switching to Nike shoes. --from: the Personal ResponseNow is the time to use I. It’s your response, your opinion about what the author is saying. But your opinion has to be based on more than “I don’t get it” or “It’s cool.” Use some of the specifics about what you discovered when you did your Read Like a Reader and Read Like a Writer analysis. Remember: you can agree, disagree, or partly agree/disagree. You can also like, dislike, or partly like/dislike. Example Personal ResponseTreyvon Jones makes a good point about how long Nike shoes last, but my experience is that most Nike shoes don’t fit my feet and they cause blisters. Jones also only talks to professional runners and doesn’t seem to care about the non-professional people like me. He also doesn’t discuss how much they cost, which is a big factor in today’s market. If he really wants to prove his point, he should have talked to people like me. ................
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