Downs and Wardle/Flower Reponse Assignment

We've now read two academic articles (D&W and H&F), and they're pretty challenging beasts. I think we should all be pretty proud of ourselves for getting through them. But we're certainly not stopping here!

Here's your assignment:

 Practice putting yourself in conversation with both our readings. Write a paragraph in which you tell us what you think each article is saying, to what degree you agree with their positions, and how these two readings might be connected with each other. Include at least one direct quote, and one indirect paraphrase. Include citations, using MLA format citations for both articles. If you need help with citations, visit the writing center or noodletools.com

Why MLA, you might ask? The audience for this particular response is academia -- i.e, professors, students, and academics who are reading this work.  It's all about making rhetorical choices with our writing based on audience and content, but you already knew that didn't you? :)

If you need some help with MLA formatting, here's a link to an MLA formatted paper:

Also from The Owl, here's how to do an in text citation (you'll need to include this whether you're paraphrasing or quoting directly):

Citing a Work by Multiple Authors (This works for us because both texts have multiple authors)

For a source with three or fewer authors, list the authors' last names in the text or in the parenthetical citation:

Smith, Yang, and Moore argue that tougher gun control is not needed in the United States (76). -- a paraphrase

The authors state "Tighter gun control in the United States erodes Second Amendment rights" (Smith, Yang, and Moore 76).  -- a direct quote

And I'm so generous, I've included (in the syllabus) the MLA formatted citations for both articles. All you'll have to do is copy and paste them into a Works Cited page. Oh I know, I'm far too nice.

This is due WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH

Have fun (but not too much!)