1. Watch the video about the differences between quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing.




2. Skim read the excerpt from Lessing's Laocoon (file in session 10) and find 1-3 paragraphs that seem interesting to you.

https://mycourses.aalto.fi/pluginfile.php/1332850/mod_resource/content/1/Laocoon.pdf


3. Sketch out the main points of the paragraphs you selected, and paraphrase the paragraphs. If you use direct quotations, remember to cite the source. Use reporting verbs when you refer to the text (see Reporting verbs handout in session 10).

4. Complete Short Writing Activity 4: reflection on paraphrasing.

After paraphrasing the paragraphs, write a brief reflection on paraphrasing  from “Laocoon: An Essay Upon the Limits of Painting and Poetry by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing” (file in session 10): What were the benefits and/or challenges of this exercise for you? Think of two-three points to remember for the future. 100-150 words (due 11.10. 22.00)

Note: Include your paraphrase in your reflection!

Link to assignemnt:

https://mycourses.aalto.fi/mod/forum/view.php?id=649632&forceview=1




Senast redigerad: torsdag, 8 oktober 2020, 13:36