Reading Journal
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| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages.
Donald Murray. “The Maker’s Eye.” 2011, 4. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | In the beginning of the article, Murray discussed the differences between new writers and experienced writers and the mistakes new writers often make when writing drafts or just writing in general. He then goes on to discuss the seven elements. These seven elements include, subject, audience, form, survey the structure, development, dimensions, and tone. These are all equally important when writing your own paper, as well as reading someone else’s draft and editing it. He then goes on to say when reading a draft, it is best to read it outloud so the ears can hear it. This article was overall about the process of editing your own paper, or someone else’s, and how to go about the process by giving readers tips and advice. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | Form~ “ is usually considered after the audience And is the vehicle that will carry what I have to say to my readers, and it should grow out of my subject.” -Donald Murray |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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This connects to the other articles because it discusses how to edit and properly read and write papers. Currently, in class, we are working on our first draft and then we will be editing our classmates papers and giving them advice. This article helps us prepare for that. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | What do you think of the seven elements Murray stated in his article? |