| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page |
Dan Melzer. “Understanding Discourse Communities”. Published 2020. 115 pages. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words |
Melzer uses John Swales’ definition of discourse community and why this concept is important for students to understand in college when writing. This chapter focuses on how genres operate within discourse communities and why different communities have different expectations in writing. The sole purpose is to understand what qualifies as a discourse community. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. |
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| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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This relates to a lot of what goes on in class because we always talk about or do certain activities or assignments that implicate the importance of improving your writing. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. |
How does one specifically identify with one discourse community? |
