3: Writing About Literature
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- 3.1: Creating MLA Works Cited Entries
- This page discusses MLA 8, which streamlines citation creation by offering flexible guidelines for researchers to identify and organize essential elements. It emphasizes understanding citation construction across various sources, providing resources like a handbook, online materials, interactive practice links, and a video demonstration to aid learning.
- 3.2: MLA In-Text Citations
- This page offers guidance on crafting MLA in-text citations, highlighting the significance of correct punctuation and format. It details the standard citation structure, common mistakes, and provides examples of correct and incorrect citations. Additionally, it notes that when the author's name is mentioned in the text, it need not be repeated in the citation. Proper citation is crucial to avoid losing points and to enhance writing quality, making adherence to these guidelines vital for students.
- 3.3: Annotated Bibliographies- An Illustrated Guide
- This page offers an overview of annotated bibliographies, detailing their purpose and structure while stressing the need for summarizing and evaluating each source. It also includes a reference to a YouTube resource for additional information.
- 3.4: How to Read Like a Writer
- This page discusses Mike Bunn's concept of "Reading Like a Writer" (RLW), emphasizing the advantages of analyzing authorship to enhance one's writing skills. It advocates for a deeper engagement with texts by considering context, genre, purpose, and audience. Practical strategies such as questioning, note-taking, and marking up texts are encouraged to recognize effective writing techniques.
- 3.5: Modes of Exposition
- This page outlines four writing compositions: exposition (fact-based information), narration (storytelling that conveys personal experiences), description (detailed portrayal of objects or experiences), and argumentation (persuasive writing using logic and rhetoric). Examples include the structure of the U.S. military for exposition, a father's draft notice for narration, a dilapidated diving board for description, and Steinbeck's symbolism in "The Grapes of Wrath" for argumentation.
- 3.6: Reading to Write Effectively
- This page outlines effective reading strategies for college students to improve their writing skills. Key methods include using a pen to mark important concepts, jotting down notes to engage with the author, and formulating research questions and keywords to facilitate the writing process. By implementing these techniques, students can enhance comprehension and reduce the stress of writing assignments.
- 3.7: How to Write With Style
- This page offers Kurt Vonnegut's writing tips, emphasizing the importance of choosing a subject you care about, using simple language, and maintaining your authentic voice. He advises against unnecessary rambling and stresses clarity and precision in writing. Writers have the freedom of expression, but must consider readers' comprehension skills. For further guidance, he suggests "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White, underlining that engaging content is key to effective writing.
- 3.8: Creating an Effective Style
- This page discusses strategies for improving writing style and editing, emphasizing clarity, active voice, and varied sentence structures. It critiques the show "Friends" for its unrealistic portrayal of relationships and their consequences. Additionally, it explores the Museum of Jurassic Technology's challenge to perceptions of truth, promoting critical thinking and skepticism.
- 3.10: Distinguish Between Primary and Secondary Sources
- This page emphasizes the significance of differentiating between primary and secondary sources in research. Primary sources consist of firsthand accounts, while secondary sources provide interpretations and analysis. It highlights the importance of evaluating source reliability by questioning the author's expertise and the evidence's depth. Critical assessment of all materials is crucial for grasping the truth of events.
- 3.11: Using Databases- Periodical Indexes and Abstracts
- This page discusses the importance of magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals for modern research, differentiating between popular and scholarly sources, especially regarding peer review. It highlights the transition from printed indexes to online databases, which allow researchers to search for full-text articles using various criteria and filters. The role of libraries in granting access to these resources is also emphasized as crucial for effective research.
- 3.12: Writing an Introduction to a Literary Analysis Essay
- This page offers guidance on crafting an effective introduction for a literary analysis paper, emphasizing crucial steps to engage readers and highlight the main theme.