09 Jul What is a Superhero chapter 3 by robin S. Rosenberg

1. Introduction (Memorable  quote or fact from article)

2. Introduce article title  and author

3. Very brief summary of article plus where it was published

4. End in thesis that establishes what will be discussed Example: Dan Carnevale’s article “Cheater’s Never Win” effectively reaches its intended audience by outlining the problems associated with online education through research and personal interviews. 

These can follow any order

1. Purpose(1st criteria)

• Brief overview of why article was written

• Explain what the article wants to achieve

• Use examples in the form of quotes to support why you claim this is the purpose.

• Discuss all quotes

2. Audience (2nd Criteria)

• Who is the intended audience (Don’t say anyone)

• Consider language, place published, topic, age, and gender

• Use examples in the form of quotes to support why you claim this is the audience

• Be sure to discuss all quotes.

3. Methods used (3rd Criteria)-Devote a paragraph to each method used by the author to make his/her point) These will vary depending on chosen article.

1. Personal experience

2. Quotes from experts, research

3. Statistics

4. Use quotes for support and be sure to discuss what these methods add to achieving the overall purpose

4. Author

• Background of the author

• Qualifications

• Is the author reliable?

5. Strengths and weaknesses

• 1. What is most effective and why?

• What could be improved and why?

6.Conclusion

• Would you recommend this article and to whom.  Don’t use first person.Brief overview of all points you made