Before You Start Writing Assignment 1 Please Read Or Review

Before You Start Writing Assignment 1 Please Read Or Reviewchapter1

Carefully read Basic Problem Mine is Better.pdf Actions using the techniques for critical reading and writing in college. After you have determined the author's thesis and are able to recognize the main ideas and supporting details, you should prepare a brief outline to help you write the summary. Be sure to begin your summary with the author's thesis and to give the author credit for his ideas throughout, by using the author's name. You do not have to cite the page numbers for this first assignment. Please pay attention to coherence, word choice, and sentence length and structure AND read the rubric below which explains how I will grade this summary. Please do not write about your opinion or point of view or use direct quotes when writing your summary. LENGTH : Your summary should be approximately 1-2 pages, double spaced, one paragraph, using one inch margins.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires composing a concise, coherent summary of the document titled "Basic Problem Mine is Better.pdf," emphasizing the author's thesis, main ideas, and supporting details. The primary objective is to demonstrate critical reading skills and effective writing techniques learned in college, particularly in comprehension and synthesis without including personal opinions or direct quotations. Starting with the author's thesis effectively frames the summary, and proper attribution to the author maintains academic integrity. The summary should be about 1-2 pages long, double-spaced, formatted as a single paragraph with one-inch margins, ensuring clarity, appropriate word choice, and optimal sentence structure. The emphasis is on accurately distilling the original content while maintaining coherence and flow. Attention to the grading rubric is essential, especially regarding coherence, word choice, sentence length and structure. This exercise aims to enhance skills in summarization, critical thinking, and academic writing, foundational for college-level assignments.

References

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