Notes Week 2
15-Apr
ENG115
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Example web sites for grammar: cnn.com
Agenda
* Questions week 2 * Writing a summary * Paraphrases & summaries * Plagiarism * -------------------------------------------------
Homework
Writing a summary
Summary = review, short/paragraph, highlights/elevator speech
Thesis = purpose
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Main points = supporting the purpose I) Introduction a. Title b. author II) Main points c. 1st major example d. 2nd major example e. 3rd major example III) Conclusion f. Wrapping things up i. Writer’s conclusion ii. -------------------------------------------------
Reiterate the writers purpose
How to write a summary: example
Purpose: Worldwide difference in how patents are recognized and regulated
Main Point 1: US system is first-to-invent; in other places it is first-to-file
Main Point 2: Unclear ownership has economic consequences getting permission from both parties increases costs
Main Point 3: International economic tension Disadvantage in US Violation
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Conclusion: WIPO I) Introduction a. Title: Not Your Everyday Homeless Proposal b. Author: Gary Beck c. Purpose: Solution to homelessness is needed; economic downturn, homeless families w/children, government and private sectors working together, previously submitted solutions were inhumane i. Who: homeless families with children ii. What: solution needed, previous attempts were not well thought out iii. Where: New York specific iv. When: v. Why: reintegration of homeless helps vi. How: multiple solutions suggested II) Main points d. Ineffectiveness of government programs under various administrations vii. Koch 1. Decrepit midtown
ENG115
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Example web sites for grammar: cnn.com
Agenda
* Questions week 2 * Writing a summary * Paraphrases & summaries * Plagiarism * -------------------------------------------------
Homework
Writing a summary
Summary = review, short/paragraph, highlights/elevator speech
Thesis = purpose
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Main points = supporting the purpose I) Introduction a. Title b. author II) Main points c. 1st major example d. 2nd major example e. 3rd major example III) Conclusion f. Wrapping things up i. Writer’s conclusion ii. -------------------------------------------------
Reiterate the writers purpose
How to write a summary: example
Purpose: Worldwide difference in how patents are recognized and regulated
Main Point 1: US system is first-to-invent; in other places it is first-to-file
Main Point 2: Unclear ownership has economic consequences getting permission from both parties increases costs
Main Point 3: International economic tension Disadvantage in US Violation
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Conclusion: WIPO I) Introduction a. Title: Not Your Everyday Homeless Proposal b. Author: Gary Beck c. Purpose: Solution to homelessness is needed; economic downturn, homeless families w/children, government and private sectors working together, previously submitted solutions were inhumane i. Who: homeless families with children ii. What: solution needed, previous attempts were not well thought out iii. Where: New York specific iv. When: v. Why: reintegration of homeless helps vi. How: multiple solutions suggested II) Main points d. Ineffectiveness of government programs under various administrations vii. Koch 1. Decrepit midtown