Here’s a link to the writing center:
http://writingcenter.baruch.cuny.edu/
In today’s class we looked at students’ past close readings, and worked together to come up with a better sense of what does and does not constitute a good close reading. Here’s what we came up with for a good close reading:
Integrates quotes clearly and meaningfully into sentence
Grammatically correct: Grammar should not get in the way of the clear conveyance of meaning
Explore the passage as the primary focus and then connect it to the rest of the text
Correct formatting of quotes
Close reading should be thorough and analytical — be sure you’ve covered all your bases