PromptIn four or more fully developed paragraphs, write a summary and response essay to the following article:Cullington: “Does Texting Affect Writing?” (131-139) from the book :The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings and Handbook, Fifth EditionFormatCompose your essay in MLA format and submit as a file upload in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.Your essay should have at least 4 complete paragraphs (at least 5-7 sentences each paragraph).AVOID overusing first person in your writing (I think, to me, I believe etc.)You’re NOT required to research and integrate internet sources. Try to support your claims using your own ideas and/or anecdotes.Writing TasksOrganizationReview p44 in your textbookThere are two basic ways of organizing your essay outlined in your textbook. Choose one:Summary followed by responseIntroduction and thesis followed by point-by-point summary and responseSummaryCraft a summary thesis which is a one to two sentence summary of the main idea of the article. Usually, your summary thesis includes the full title and full name of the author.In “Title of article,” First and Last name of author signal verb that…You may include credential of authorSample: In “The Reason College Costs More than You Think,” Jon Marcus, a higher-education editor at the Hechinger Report, reports that a major reason why college educations are so expensive is the amount of time students spend in college.State the main points of the article and list important pieces of evidenceUse neutral language when writing a summaryUse signal phrases to distinguish the author’s claims from your ownAvoid excessive use of quotationEnsure that your summary is fully developed and complete.Identify all the main ideas from the articleMention major evidence the writer uses to achieve her purposeHint: to ensure that your summary is complete and comprehensive, summarize each section of the articleResponseReview p36-39 in your textbook. The textbook outlines ways you can respond to the article. These are useful recommendations that can guide your response.Types of response paragraphs:Responding to the argument (37)Analysis (38)Personal Reflection (39)Explain if the author achieves her purpose and/or if she uses proper tone.As you respond, consider the evidence presented and the sources used by the author.You may agree or disagree with the main argument or position of the author.You may find out that you are persuaded by the author’s argument, but that there might be shortcomings in parts of the argument or things the author did not cover. Even if you agree with the entire article, then explain how the author makes a compelling and persuasive argument.Avoid overusing first person (I, me, we us). You can affirm the position of an author without saying “I.”You may use first-person voice when crafting relevant personal anecdotes or reflection (review Narrative and Description strategies in your textbook).DO NOT use second person (you).
