This is the assignment: Reread either Andy Rooney’s essay on page 96 or Sarah Penning’s essay on page. 97. Select either essay as your starting point and discuss the terms they write about. What is your reaction to the thesis of either in relation to accepted definitions?
What does the last sentence even mean?? My reaction to the thesis in relation to accepted definitions? The Rooney reading is about New Products and how they're coming from the marketing division instead of the engineering division. Penning's is about a coupon conspiracy.
What accepted definitions??
Hmmm. Interesting question.
If it's an "accepted definition" that new products usually come from engineering divisions (the people who dream new stuff up and develop the products or ideas), but you agree with Andy Rooney's idea that the marketing division (advertising, etc.) is really dreaming up new ideas and then engineering develops them, how can you write that up?
You'll need a summary of the article itselef -- no longer than one well developed paragraph, no doubt. Then analyze what the writer's (Rooney or Penning) thesis (main idea) is. Then state and explain what the "accepted definition" of the topic is. Finally, you'll need your own conclusion -- do you think still think your original idea is correct or not -- and why?
First of all, brainstorm each of these three segments -- probably on separate pieces of paper. You may even need to do some research of your own.
1. summarize article
2. state and explain author's thesis
3. state and explain accepted definition for this particular realm
4. state and explain your conclusion
Second, make a plan or outline -- in what order will you put these ideas, and what specifics and examples and explanations will you include for each.
Other teachers may have further ideas for you. Please re-post if you have more questions.
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To clarify, the last sentence is asking for your reaction to the thesis of either Andy Rooney's or Sarah Penning's essay in relation to the commonly accepted definitions of the topic they write about. In other words, how do their theses align or differ from what is typically understood or accepted about the topic they discuss?
In your case, it seems that the accepted definition for the topic would be that new products typically originate from the engineering division, while the thesis of Rooney's essay challenges this by suggesting that new product ideas are actually coming from the marketing division.
To approach this assignment, you can follow these steps:
1. Summarize the chosen essay (either Rooney's or Penning's) in one well-developed paragraph, highlighting the main points and arguments presented.
2. Identify the thesis of the essay you selected. In Rooney's case, the thesis would be about the shift in new product development from the engineering division to the marketing division. For Penning, the thesis would be about the existence of a coupon conspiracy.
3. Explain the commonly accepted definition for the topic discussed in the essay. For Rooney's essay, the accepted definition would be that new product ideas usually originate from the engineering division. For Penning's essay, the accepted definition may be that coupons are simply marketing tools for consumer discounts.
4. Provide your own conclusion and reaction to the thesis in relation to the accepted definitions. Do you agree or disagree with Rooney's or Penning's thesis, and why? Reflect on how their ideas align or differ from the commonly accepted definitions and provide evidence or reasoning to support your stance.
Before writing your response, it may be helpful to brainstorm and organize your thoughts by creating separate outlines for each of the four segments described above. Research or review additional sources if needed to gather more information and support your analysis.
The last sentence is asking for your reaction to the main idea (thesis) of either the Andy Rooney essay or the Sarah Penning essay in relation to what is commonly accepted or known about the subject. In other words, it wants to know if you agree with the main idea of the essay and how it compares or contradicts with what is generally understood about the topic.
In this case, since you mentioned that the Rooney reading is about new products coming from the marketing division instead of the engineering division, and Penning's is about a coupon conspiracy, the accepted definitions would refer to the commonly held beliefs or understanding about where new products typically come from and how coupons are used.
To answer the question, you would need to first summarize the main points of the essay you have chosen (either Rooney's or Penning's) in one well-developed paragraph. Then, analyze the thesis or main idea of the essay and explain what it is. After that, state and explain the commonly accepted definition or understanding of the topic being discussed in the essay. Finally, provide your own conclusion on whether you agree with the essay's main idea, and explain why.
To approach this assignment effectively, it's recommended to brainstorm each of the three segments separately - the summary of the essay, the author's thesis, and the accepted definition. You may also need to do some additional research to gather more information. Once you have a clear understanding of each segment, you can make a plan or outline to organize your ideas and decide the order in which you will present them, along with any specific examples or explanations you want to include.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!