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Introductions

Introductions. February 27, 2013. For Today. Getting Started: Using “I” in Writing Introductions: Overview and Practice Closing Reflection. Getting Started. Take the next ten minutes to read Maddelena’s “I need you to say ‘I’”: Why First Person is Important in College Writing”

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Introductions

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  1. Introductions February 27, 2013

  2. For Today • Getting Started: Using “I” in Writing • Introductions: Overview and Practice • Closing Reflection

  3. Getting Started • Take the next ten minutes to read Maddelena’s “I need you to say ‘I’”: Why First Person is Important in College Writing” • For the next five minutes think about the way in which you use ‘I’ in your writing—do you think it is effective? Why or why not?

  4. Getting Started Cont. • As practice, rewrite the following sentence without “I”: When I see bad things happen to good people, I think that Rainbow Brite must be out on a bender. • Now, rewrite this sentence using “I”: The species BritanyumSpearsarum is alarmingly vacuous (stupid), and what’s worse, it breeds at a shocking rate.

  5. The Introduction • An introduction will typically provide clues to your reader about what your essay will be about • Try to think about the questions you are attempting to answer

  6. Tips on Writing Intros • Consider how focused or broad you think your intro. needs to be. • Start with an attention grabbing first sentence • This might be an interesting statistic: “According to the CDC…” • A memorable & thought provoking quote: “Frederick Douglass said…” • A thought provoking question: “How many hipsters does it take to screw in a light-bulb?”

  7. More Tips • As weird as it may sound, try writing your introduction last • Consider your introduction tentative, that is, an introduction you anticipate changing (this will more than likely happen as you write your paper and develop your focus)

  8. A Visual Perspective Opening Sentence Thesis Statement

  9. Some Practice With your research topic and questions in mind, take the next ten minutes to try your hand at writing two possible introductions based on the tips and suggestions discussed today. Intro 1: Should use “I” Intro 2: Should be “I” free Now, switch with your neighbor.

  10. Your Task • Read through your neighbor’s introduction. • On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions: • What do you expect the paper to address? Why? • What supporting information do you expect this essay to offer? • Which version is most effective? Why? • Now, return the introduction back to the author with your responses

  11. Your Task Cont. • Now that you’ve received your introduction back, was your neighbor’s guess correct? Respond in writing • If not, what might you change and why? • If so, you’re apparently awesome and deserve a pet unicorn (which I still have yet to receive). • In regards to supporting information, is this the direction you intend to go? • If not, reconsider your phrasing. What changes could you make so your direction is clear?

  12. Closing Reflection • Think about the use of “I” rhetorically: How do you typically use first-person in your own writing? Why? • In your own opinion, when is it effective and when might the use of “I” be a hindrance in your own writing? • Please list 3 areas of concern/interest you would really, really, reallylike to be able to touch on Friday (remember that Friday is basically our last formal class for the next two weeks). • Example: formatting in-text citations, works-cited pages, etc. • Be specific

  13. Homework & Reminders • Today is the last day to sign up for a conference (Avery 342) • Remember this is mandatory • For Friday come with at least three possible thesis statements

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