Friday, August 06, 2004
Observing Places
As stated in your CEL textbook:
Careful observers go beyond the casual glance; they study their subjects, and learn something by seeing them in a particular way. In some ways, then, learning how to observe involves learning how to see things, how to notice what is beneath the surface.
Observers find the hidden meaning, the significance, issues, and the important aspects of a particular subject. They point out how and why a particular subject is of interest to a broader public.
(… they also) focus their perspective on a particular issue or subject. They analyze that issue or subject to find the most important or valuable thing to say - to find the significance for their audience. Throughout this process, the observing writer is always looking to discover, to find and communicate a fresh and interesting idea.
With this in mind, consider the prompt for your third paper:Recall the details of a special place. Pay extra attention to the tone of your essay, including details and using language that helps you develop, or support, the purpose of your description.
In other words, what point can you make by describing this place?
Type a multi-paragraph paper of 2-3 double spaced pages (roughly around 500-700 words). Take extra steps in using the correct format for college papers and integrating a meaningful title.
We will need copies of the rough draft distributed to your group members and one to your instructor by Wednesday, October 20, 2004. We will be doing distribution and workshop on the same day.
The final draft, along with all rough drafts will be due by the end of the day on Monday, October 25 2004.
As stated in your CEL textbook:
Careful observers go beyond the casual glance; they study their subjects, and learn something by seeing them in a particular way. In some ways, then, learning how to observe involves learning how to see things, how to notice what is beneath the surface.
Observers find the hidden meaning, the significance, issues, and the important aspects of a particular subject. They point out how and why a particular subject is of interest to a broader public.
(… they also) focus their perspective on a particular issue or subject. They analyze that issue or subject to find the most important or valuable thing to say - to find the significance for their audience. Throughout this process, the observing writer is always looking to discover, to find and communicate a fresh and interesting idea.
With this in mind, consider the prompt for your third paper:Recall the details of a special place. Pay extra attention to the tone of your essay, including details and using language that helps you develop, or support, the purpose of your description.
In other words, what point can you make by describing this place?
Type a multi-paragraph paper of 2-3 double spaced pages (roughly around 500-700 words). Take extra steps in using the correct format for college papers and integrating a meaningful title.
We will need copies of the rough draft distributed to your group members and one to your instructor by Wednesday, October 20, 2004. We will be doing distribution and workshop on the same day.
The final draft, along with all rough drafts will be due by the end of the day on Monday, October 25 2004.
// posted by Ayleen @ 1:00 PM 
