Author: Sherry Turkle
Location: Wilson Tech Reader
Length: three typed paragraphs
Format: MLA 8 (see pages 464, 468 in Rules for Writers)
Perspective: first person (I, me, we) and third person (he, she, they)
Due: electronically uploaded to Blackboard before 11:55pm
Objectives: to summarize the content of an academic article
to analyze / interpret the author’s purpose and meaning
to assess / evaluate your own position in relation to the author’s argument
to utilize standard conventions of academic writing and MLA 8
Assignment & Outline
In double-spaced text, please summarize and analyze the article through the following format:
Paragraph One: (6-8 Sentences)
· Introduces the topic of technology, providing the audience with context
· Must introduce the article and author, providing brief biographical information from your notes [no outside sources are permitted]
· Must include (in your own words) the author’s thesis
· Must include your own thesis statement (the final sentence) in which you express your agreement/disagreement with the author’s claims and indicate why [i.e. your reason]
Paragraph Two: (8+ sentences)
· Summarizes the article’s key points
· Does not include any critiques or personal commentary
· Does not include any direct quotations
· Is written solely in the third person
· Includes an in-text citation at the conclusion of the summary
Paragraph Three: (8+ sentences)
· Provides analysis of the author’s assumptions, biases, application of reason/logic, tone, word choice, and/or purpose
· Offers your own perspective on the article and whether you agree/disagree with the author’s claims.
· Articulates why you hold your position and why your agreement or disagreement is relevant to understanding the author’s meaning / purpose
· Includes a minimum of one (1) direct quotation (with MLA 8 in-text citation) from the article which serves as evidence
· Elaborates on your position by using examples from personal experiences/insights
· Concludes with a minimum of one (1) sentence that allows for future contemplation
Points to Consider:
· You are responsible for creating a work cited entry based upon our discussion of MLA 8 entries of a selected work from an anthology. Use your notes and the template provided on page 449 in Rules for Writers
· No outside sources are permitted. Essays which include material other than the assigned reading cannot receive a score higher than “D”.
· Essays not reaching two complete pages in length (excluding the work cited page) cannot receive a score higher than “D”.
· Essays not following MLA 8 formatting cannot receive a score higher than “D”.
· No second person (you) permitted.
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Sherry Turkle is the author.
Wilson Tech Reader is located in
Three typed paragraphs are included in the length.
MLA 8th edition format (see pages 464, 468 in Rules for Writers)
First person (I, me, and we) and third person (he, she, they)
Before 11:55 p.m., electronic submissions must be posted to Blackboard.
The goal is to summarize the content of an academic essay.
to examine and understand the author’s intent and meaning
to analyze your own viewpoint in regard to the author’s argument
to use normal academic writing rules and MLA 8
Outline & Assignment
Please summarize and analyze the article in double-spaced text using the following format:
First paragraph: (6-8 Sentences)
Introduces the concept of technology while offering context to the audience.
Must introduce the article and author, as well as provide brief biographical information from your notes [no outside sources].
