Short Discussion

As we read this week, take notes on the essay. Make a note every time you see a new point made, a new example given. For the Discussion this week, you will be asked to summarize the article.

Writing the summary

State what the terms of the argument are before you can argue whether one side or the other is right. Remember that a summary is an objective restatement of someone else’s argument. This means you should not use first person pronouns in a summary. State everything objectively. Use present tense, precise verbs in a summary.

Lastly, try to organize your summary based on the hierarchy of information. Your first sentence should also include the author’s name and the title of the essay. From there, you should give your reader the major supporting points.

For Discussion 5, write a two paragraph summary of this week’s reading assignment. Remember to include the author’s name, essay title, and argument in your first sentence. Use present tense, precise verbs throughout, and avoid the use of first person pronouns.