Exercise 5.1, p 189 (Questions)
In class and in this exercise we were asking to bring a copy of our first draft of our next essay and two different colored highlighters. With one highlighter we marked everything that was directly from a source rather from ourselves and with the other highlighter we marked things that was from our own voice. We repeated these steps throughout our paper to find out that when it comes to the end of your paper, both markings should be somewhat balanced. Now that we followed those steps, we are able to answer the questions given in the book The Curious Researcher.
What color dominates?
The color that dominates is definitely blue. There was a lot more blue in my piece rather than yellow.
Are you turning over too much of the text to your sources?
No, I have a well balanced amount of sources.
Are you ignoring them and rattling on too much about what you think?
Not really. I believe for this essay it is important for the reader to understand how I think so they know my opinion.
Or does your source use seem appropriate to support your purpose?
Yes, my sources back up my purpose well and my quotes are helpful.
What do you notice about this pattern?
It is almost like a pattern. It is blue then yellow. You have some of my voice and some of the sources off and on.
Are you taking turns paragraph by paragraph with your sources, or is your own analysis and commentary nicely blended within paragraphs, so that the information is always anchored to your own thoughts?
My own analysis and commentary is nicely blended within the paragraphs so that the information is always anchored to my own thoughts. I try to explain how I feel without going completely off topic.
Do you surround quoted passages with your own voice and analysis?
Yes, after I write the source or quote, I try to explain what that particular source is explaining or trying to say.
Who wins the wrestling match?
My voice wins the wrestling match because I have more of my voice in this essay rather than my sources. This is good because if you have to many sources, your essay will not be your own writing.
Kayla, it seems like you are very confident on your paper. I think that it is so great that you have a balance of your own voice and your sources - I know that is something I have to work on. I hope your revision for your final essay goes well. I think you are going to have a really good paper. You say that you have a nice blend of your own analysis and commentary within your paragraphs - that is so important. I am so glad things are going well for you!
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