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Purpose
Writing a summary of another argument is a first step toward joining an academic conversation and finding our voice within it. Writing a summary encourages us to understand another point of view fully and describe it precisely so others can understand.
Writing Task
Write a detailed and accurate summary of “Measles: Why Its So Deadly, and Why Vaccination Is So Vital” by Duprex (The essay can be found here or in our book 88 Essays. This is essay 24.)
Requirements:
- The summary should be at least 3 pages long.
- Describe the key ideas discussed in the argument, including the main claim, key reasons, counterarguments, rebuttals, and limits.
- Focus on the authors ideas without giving your opinion.
- Choose phrases like Alsultany argues throughout to show the writers purpose at each point.
- Write most of the summary in your own words, but consider using the occasional direct quote where the original word choice is critical.
- The introductory paragraph should include the title of the argument, the authors full name, and the arguments main claim.
- Use MLA format for in-text citations whether paraphrased or quoted. You need to do a Works Cited page for this assignment.
Suggestions for the Writing Process
- Read or reread the chapters. Chapter 2: Reading to Figure out the Argument (Links to an external site.) and Chapter 3: Writing a Summary of Another Writers Argument (Links to an external site.) are meant to guide you through the steps of this assignment. They include examples of summary writing and suggested sample phrases.
- Read one or more sample summaries (Links to an external site.) to get an idea of what you are aiming at.
- Reread the argument you have chosen and make notes as you go on its claims, reasons, counterarguments, rebuttals, and limits.
- Make an argument map and/or answer the brainstorming questions. Note: Making an argument map can be helpful, but it can be tricky, especially if you are summarizing a complex longer argument. If you are getting stuck working on the map, the brainstorming questions will also help you think about the structure of the argument.
- Write a draft.
- Seek feedback from a tutor, classmate, friend, or teacher.
- Revise the content.
- Proofread for grammar and punctuation.
Please see attached rubric and pdf.
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