College Writing 3-1
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Form a group with two classmate* Take turns reading each other's<br />
summqry. Then, discuss the summaries by asking these questions:<br />
1. What do the summaries have in common?<br />
2. How are the summaries different?<br />
3. Why are they different?<br />
4. 'rMhich is the most effective summary? lVhy?<br />
5. What have you learned about writing effective summaries?<br />
6. 't44ry is summarizing an important academic skill?<br />
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Review the three criteria you selected from<br />
the CARP and TILT lists.<br />
Reyiew your summary Select four to six criteria you might use in your<br />
writing assignment.<br />
1. On separate paper, write a one-sentence definition for each of your<br />
selected criteria.<br />
2. Discuss your criteria and the definitions of those criteria with two<br />
or three classmates. Thke notes about the discussion on separate<br />
paper.<br />
a. Can your classmates help you improve your definitions? Can<br />
you help your classmates with their criteria?<br />
b. Is one or more of the criteria your classmates have listed<br />
interesting enough to use in your essay? If so, add it to your list.<br />
3. After the discussion, place your notes in your writing folder.<br />
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To choose a product for your explaining essay,<br />
1. Make a list of three to five products you are interested in. You will<br />
select one of these products when you evaluate two websites that<br />
advertise the product. For example, if you like to ski, you may want<br />
to look for websites that advertise skis or ski clothing.<br />
2. Next to each product, write in parentheses the brand names you<br />
aheady know that sell that product.<br />
3. Select one of the products that especially interests you.