Scholarly Analysis
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Scholarly Writing Analysis Worksheet
In assigned pairs, select one of the non-discipline-specific journal articles from the required text readings for PHL/700R Day One or Day Two. Critically analyze the article as an example of scholarly writing.
Article Author or Authors: Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda
Article Title: Critical thinking... and the art of close reading (Part I)
Part One: Scholarly Writing Conventions
Elements of writing
Reader’s overall impression
Examples from the text
(words, phrases, or passages, including page numbers)
What I want to emulate from this example or what I would do differently in my writing
Structure
How is the article organized?
What are the article’s main components?
Fluid with good examples
Understanding what you read
“In this and the next few columns we focus on some of the fundamentals of close reading.”
“Skilled readers do not read blindly; they read purposely.”
I will utilize logical flow in my writing
I will write
Language
Clarity regarding word choice
Tone—formal, informal, academic, colloquial, or a combination
Writing mechanics—first or third person, passive voice
Not verbose but succinct
Informal with a hint of academic
Third person
“When we read, we translate words into meanings.”
“The author has previously translated ideas and experiences into words.”
“To read well requires one to develop one's thinking about reading”
I will also write in the third person
Use of empirical evidence
Type of evidence—anecdotal, statistical, qualitative, or quantitative
Use of scholarly literature—types and dates of sources
Anecdotal
(Paul & Elder, 2003)
Horace Mann Quote
To read well requires one to develop one's thinking about reading and, as a result, to learn how to engage in the process of what we call close reading
I will utilize qualitative
Scholarly Writing Analysis Worksheet
In assigned pairs, select one of the non-discipline-specific journal articles from the required text readings for PHL/700R Day One or Day Two. Critically analyze the article as an example of scholarly writing.
Article Author or Authors: Paul, Richard; Elder, Linda
Article Title: Critical thinking... and the art of close reading (Part I)
Part One: Scholarly Writing Conventions
Elements of writing
Reader’s overall impression
Examples from the text
(words, phrases, or passages, including page numbers)
What I want to emulate from this example or what I would do differently in my writing
Structure
How is the article organized?
What are the article’s main components?
Fluid with good examples
Understanding what you read
“In this and the next few columns we focus on some of the fundamentals of close reading.”
“Skilled readers do not read blindly; they read purposely.”
I will utilize logical flow in my writing
I will write
Language
Clarity regarding word choice
Tone—formal, informal, academic, colloquial, or a combination
Writing mechanics—first or third person, passive voice
Not verbose but succinct
Informal with a hint of academic
Third person
“When we read, we translate words into meanings.”
“The author has previously translated ideas and experiences into words.”
“To read well requires one to develop one's thinking about reading”
I will also write in the third person
Use of empirical evidence
Type of evidence—anecdotal, statistical, qualitative, or quantitative
Use of scholarly literature—types and dates of sources
Anecdotal
(Paul & Elder, 2003)
Horace Mann Quote
To read well requires one to develop one's thinking about reading and, as a result, to learn how to engage in the process of what we call close reading
I will utilize qualitative