Personal experiences influence how a reader examines the details of and draws inferences from an author’s argument. Such is necessary since it enables the reader to relate to the writer’s illustrations to make sense of their case before constructing an appropriate response (Green, Stuart, and April 82).
Q2
Authors and readers can resist academic writing by appreciating the possible complexity of an issue rather than accepting the simple answers. Resisting binary thinking requires critical reflection, appreciation of multiple perspectives, and making issue-based inquiries (83).
Q3
Writer’s “frame” refers to the point of view from which they present their argument. Discovering the frame is especially significant when the reader conducts a critique since it facilitates the formation of a lens through which they integrate other materials (85).
Q4
The six steps necessary for a writer to identify an issue for their own writing include: soliciting personal experiences, identifying problems that are open for challenge, resisting binary thinking, building on the ideas of other writers, discovering their frame, and considering the constraints of the situation (88).
Formulating and Developing a Thesis
Q1
The term “thesis” refers to a statement that makes clarifies a logical assertion that the author can support by evidence, and which informs the reader about the point of argument. Like the skewer in shish kebab, the thesis permeates the contents of each paragraph to achieve cohesion (107).
Q2
A working thesis refers to the preliminary question in the early stages of writing that the writer adopts after a prolonged process of inquiry to formulate an assertion of their position (107). On the other hand, a definitive thesis is the assertion that the writer develops after examining the issues in question from multiple perspectives.
Q3
The four steps of formulating a working thesis are: correcting misinterpretations, filling gaps overlooked by other writers, modifying other claims, and testing the hypothesis (108).
Reference
Greene, Stuart, and April Lidinsky. From inquiry to academic writing: A practical guide. Macmillan, 2011.
