Choose ONE source from the following list–either an argument or a narrative:
Narrative Source:
- Sanzaro, F. (2023, Sep 17). When I Stopped Trying to Self-Optimize, I Got Better: Guest Essay. Retrieved October 10, 2023, (located in other file).
Complete the following set of writing tasks to analyze your chosen source:
- Open the document or template where you are completing your Pre-Drafting Assignment Two work.
- Open the source you have chosen to work on for this project.
- Complete the following three questions below.
Question 1: Summary
What is the argument or main message of your source? (Write a 1-paragraph summary).
Question 2: Strengths/ Merits (Exploration)
If you’re using a Narrative: What makes the narrative seem truthful, important, and relevant? Why should the narrative matter to other people now, today?
Question 3: Alternatives (Skepticism and Questioning)
If you’re using a Narrative: What voice or perspective does the narrative allow us to hear that is perhaps often hidden? Moreover, what do you think are some *other* possible perspectives on the same issue/problem raised in the narrative? In other words, how would the same experience/issue/problem look from a different perspective?