Questions
Be sure to address each one of these sections.
Basics: Who is the author of the source? What is the title? When was it published (If this isn’t included in the reading, look it up)?
Argument/Purpose/Thesis: What does the author want you to think? (1-2 sentences)
Summary: Sum up the reading in your own words. Cite your statements, but don’t quote. How specifically does this reading add to the topic of the day? What themes inform this reading? (3-5 sentences)
Analysis/Critique/Evaluation: Why does this piece matter? How does this source relate to others weve discussed this semester? What critique could you offer? What sort of evidence does the author use and how does is serve their thesis? (3-5 sentences)
Include in-text parenthetical citations for reference (e.g. Petersen, 73).