Friday September 14, 2012
Notes from Week # 2 Class
Abstract dimension – ideas in our head
Concrete dimension – physical world around us in which we interact
Literal
– basic understanding of elements in a text/understanding the basic meaning of that text
Interpretive
- begins when you can start to ask questions
-need a clear understanding of the literal to be able to ask the right questions
-”possibilities of meaning”
Critical/Analytical
– reading “between the lines” to look for other meanings
-what the author was trying to portray to his audience
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APA Introduction, Short Writing Task
Due: Friday September 21st, 2012 (*beginning of class! be on time)
-400 words, 2-3 paragraphs
-do not write about history
-identify APA style
-talk about main features (2-3)
-example(s)
-quote or paraphrase
-do not copy and paste