How?
Why?
The three questions of expository writing, or writing that explains. We went through some dry material today; however, after you read it, we talked about it in class, AND after you read it again (tonight/tomorrow) for Wednesday, you'll have a good grasp of how addressing one or more of these questions will create a thorough, informative essay.
- So, part of what you're to do is re-read the assignment (listed below in a previous post), paying special attention to the material defining the three questions -- what? how? why?
- Next, I want you to use the additional previous reading to rattle loose some ideas about the topics you're considering. Narrow your ideas down to one, or at most, two.
- Identify which questions you plan to address. For example, if you're writing about melanoma, you might plan on answering WHAT it is (a short definition) as well as HOW TO decrease your chances of getting it.
- For your one (or two) topic ideas, write down an initial list of sources you might consult. For example, if you've had melanoma, then you will be one source. You might add such source ideas as a dermatologist, articles in a newspaper or magazine about melanoma, or perhaps a reputable medical website. We'll do some group work together on Wednesday, and I'll also ask everyone to come up and share their thoughts with me during class.
- Re-read the John Schwartz essay (285-289 Investigating chapter), as well as the "Michelle, Alcoholic" essay and pay close attention to how sources are used. Where do they appear in the text? How does the author cite them? In what way does the author use them -- to help answer what questions?
Thanks - see you on Wednesday,
mc
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