Writing a Proposal
Describe the introduction. How does it engage or fail to engage the reader?
- Because she is explaining very well what she intends to do, Vanessa caught my attention. The issue of recycling can be quite redundant, but it seems to me that her approach on the matter is going to be interesting.
Explain the writer’s credentials or why is he or she interested in writing about the topic?
- The author, who is a young woman of 20 years, is concerned about the future of the environment. I think that the mere fact of being concerned about the environment is sufficient to focus on it.
Describe the research gathered to incorporate into the argument. Is it sufficient? Credible? Do you have any suggestions for the writer?
- It is sufficient and credible. Research so far seems serious and sensible. The author wants to use her sources as well as her personal knowledge to produce her research paper. She should avoid falling into the trap of claims ; a matter that affects the environment and recycling could lead to a track that has already been covered.
What is the value of the project? What does it mean to you the reader? When you first began to read the proposal did you have other expectations?
- The project could be very valuable if the author focusses on the victories rather than defeats. Indeed, when it comes to the environment, newspapers are more willing to report bad business moves. Little is said about companies that have good recycling programs, and it’ll be refreshing to hear about their successes.
Writing an Outline
Write the thesis statement:
- “Due to a recent recycling scandal in Montreal, it is important that the public get educated about the recycling processes, along with more educational programs provided by the government in order to further the recycling industry in Canada. »
How would you revise it for strength and clarity? What is unnecessary? What is missing? Is it a valuable argument? Write complete sentences for each of the above questions.
- It is very clear and the strength is just enough.
- I think it is not necessary to include the government in the matter.
- I don’t think that anything is missing, although I would like to know what public she is talking about.
- The argument is more than valuable, since it is true that Montreal experienced a few scandals on the recycling. As I said earlier, it would be nice to have a positive point of view though.
Does the outline employ strong topic sentences? Do they sound valuable you?
- I think that the sentences lead to a very valuable point of view. but I would put emphasis on certain phrases and I’ll try to make it more catchy
Does the author provide clear and valuable evidence?
- It is clear that the author will make use of examples and that she intends to support its evidence with serious and relevant issues.
Writing an Annotated Bibliography
Is the annotated bibliography complete? How would you describe the sources in your mind? Is the author’s assessment accurate?
- I think she could put even more sources. The sources she cites, however, seem very relevant. She could give one or two sources more powerful sentences.
- Describe the quality of the source?
- What is in it (content, scope)?
- How is the information relevant and useful for my topic?
Did the author use a broad range of sources for this assignment? Going on location, taking photographs and interviewing people will add to the complexity of your writing. In addition, take careful notes during our library lecture. Not all sources should be web-based.
Do you have any helpful suggestions for the author?
- The author could add a few written sources. It’s missing maybe two or three, if you follow the instructions.
What are the kinds of sources employed by the writer? The majority of sources should NOT be web material. They should be journal articles, newspaper articles (contemporary to the action in the piece when possible), books. Interviews with experts are great.
- See the advice given above!
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