Reference no: EM132349793
Read:
The Eyes of the Skin, Part 2, pp. 36-72.
The first step toward understanding an author's premise(s) and supporting argument(s) is to list and define unfamiliar words or terms you encounter while undertaking a close reading. To acquire a precise design vocabulary is not an easy task. Be conscientious and define all the words whose meaning you content ascertain from their context. Use a reputable source for your definitions such as the Oxford English Dictionary.
After your list of definitions, construct a formal outline using complete, understandable sentences instead of just a few words or phrases. Research classic outline form and use the provided template as a guide. Be sure to identify the author's premise(s), main argument(s) and supporting details.
Deliverable:
• Analyze the text.
• List and define words or terms you find unfamiliar using the Oxford English Dictionary.
• Construct a formal outline of the text using complete, understandable sentences and not just
selective words or phrases (please see template on following page).
• Identify the author's premise, claim or thesis.
• Note all the main points the author makes.
• List all the supporting details, facts, or information provided.
• Include all the relevant sub-points as well.
• Continue this process of thoroughly analyzing and outlining the entire text
This is a basic template structure for a typical, formal outline. The hierarchical indentions clarify how the author's arguments have been logically constructed and supported.
1. Introductory Premise, Claim, or Thesis (a long reading may have more than one)
2. Main Point 1 (a topic sentence)
1. Supporting Detail (sentences supporting the first Main Point)
1. Sub-point (additional point about the Supporting Detail)
2. Sub-point (etc...continue with additional Sub-points about the Supporting Detail)
2. Supporting Detail (etc...continue with additional Supporting Detail(s) and Sub-point(s))
3. Main Point 2 (etc...continue with additional Main Point(s), Supporting Detail(s), and Sub-point(s)).
Conclusion Statement(s)
Attachment:- The Eyes of the Skin.rar