Outcome 2 (Integrating Ideas) – Be able to integrate their ideas with others using summary, paraphrase, quotation, analysis, and synthesis of relevant sources.
Sample One – Paraphrasing
Integrating sources has been a beneficial tool in strengthening my opinions in my work. The third essay illustrates my understanding of this concept more eloquently than the other two writings. I demonstrate advancing the work of the authors we inspected and thus shaping them into my own beliefs. Below, we can examine part of a paragraph where I utilize the integration of a source to further my work.
Essay Three: Delightful Sorrow Final Draft: Page 5, [Portion of] Paragraph four
I chose this sample from my third essay because it depicts my progress in connecting and extending the authors’ ideas. I use paraphrase alongside a sandwich here, but I continue to relay my viewpoints and how I agree with Ross Gay and expand upon his statements. I pride myself on the connection of opposites in proving this point of sorrow and joy’s connection, and I believe the reader can understand my relationship here. I use Gay’s perspective as a foundation for my own and even end on another question that readers may consider.
Samples Two-Three – Personal Voice Analysis
Going into this semester, I believed I had a decent comprehension of integrating sources, as I had heard of the quote sandwich technique before. Though, it is clear to me that I did not have as great of a grasp of this concept as I do now. I was afraid to use my voice, which was frowned upon in previous writing classes, but I feel more confident in this aspect now. At first, it was strange to be using “I” or “my”, but I acknowledge that using my own voice makes the writing sound real and relatable. In a combination of both quote sandwich and use of personal voice, I present my final essay written about joy.
Essay Three: Delightful Sorrow Rough Draft: Pages 1-2, [Portion of] Paragraph two
In the above example, the quote appears quickly in the paragraph as the third sentence (the first sentence is omitted here). It has a little introduction, as the quote sandwich requires, and appears choppy. I go into further conversation with Zadie after the quote and into my analysis, but it is heavy on the back end, whereas I have provided minimal lead-up. My anecdote/specificity would aid in the integration of this quote as I do in the final draft below.
Essay Three: Delightful Sorrow Final Draft: Pages 1-2, [Portion of] Paragraph two
Inserting my personal experience here, where a reader may relate, helps contribute to the view I express in this body paragraph. I initially only inserted my view afterward, but with a small anecdote, I can weave my thoughts into the conversation before the quote. While my integration in the rough draft was decent, I have discovered that incorporating myself alongside Zadie Smith’s work to create conversation creates a deeper connection.
Word Count: 429
