Page 77 Exercise 2:
a.How many perspectives do you engage?
So far, I only have my perspective. But I will have at least two when I finish my draft.
b.What other perspectives might you include?
People who disagree that home is the most essential element to the definition of self identity and people with view in between
c. How do you distinguish your views from the other views you summarize?
By using “I”, I emphasize what I have to argue different from others
d. Do you use clear voice-signaling phrases?
Yes.
e. What options are available to you for clarifying who is saying what
f. Which of these options are best suited for this particular text?
For me personally, I prefer using pronouns. In addition, it is power in a persuasive essay since I am trying to convince others to believe in my argument.
So far, I only have my perspective. But I will have at least two when I finish my draft.
b.What other perspectives might you include?
People who disagree that home is the most essential element to the definition of self identity and people with view in between
c. How do you distinguish your views from the other views you summarize?
By using “I”, I emphasize what I have to argue different from others
d. Do you use clear voice-signaling phrases?
Yes.
e. What options are available to you for clarifying who is saying what
- Specifically pointing out who is saying it.
- 2. Using transitions words, such as on the other hand, however and so on.
- 3. Not using “I” by pointing someone’s statement is wrong and giving the reasons.
f. Which of these options are best suited for this particular text?
For me personally, I prefer using pronouns. In addition, it is power in a persuasive essay since I am trying to convince others to believe in my argument.
Page 91 Exercise 2:
Although I have not included any objections in my working draft, I would eventually add views that say a person may form a new identity when he or she move somewhere else. I would not totally disagree with this as I believe one’s identity must have some change when one moves to another place. But I DO believe that it is not possible to totally change the basis of one’s identity.
Page 101 Exercise 2:
I have not included it in my working draft. But you can have a look at my proposal which includes information about “who should care”. Click here