***I know the identifying is done correctly I just need to know if the paragraph is grammatically correct and makes since.
***Sorry that it was so long I hope this is better.
Review the four paragraphs below. There is one paragraph matching each of the following types: summary, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Once you have read each paragraph, complete the following chart to identify the type of paragraph for each. Then write a 100 word paragraph explaining why you think each paragraph is what you think.
Paragraph Number Type of Paragraph
1 Evaluation
2 Summary
3 Synthesis
4 Analysis
1. Alice Axia’s article discussed overlooked tax deductions. It talked about some of the most commonly missed deductions. Whereas her use of statistics seemed to bolster her arguments, it would have been nice to see her elaborate more about the specific deductions missed. She could have talked about what recourse, if any, a filer would have once he or she realized there was an overlooked deduction. She also should have focused more on why the deductions were overlooked, as that would have made the article more effective.
2. Alice Axia informs us of ways in which we can reduce our tax obligations in any given year. Based on studies she cited, there were cases in which some tax filers were unaware of various deductions they were eligible to claim. In some cases, those deductions would have saved the tax filers hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Some of the common missed deductions, according to Alice Axia, were the mortgage deduction, the energy efficiency deduction, and the charitable donation deduction.
3. In “Unclaimed Deductions,” Alice Axia wrote about the most commonly overlooked deductions when filing a 1040 tax return. She provided information about the total number of missed deductions. In a separate article, titled “The Challenges of Estimating Tax Revenue,” Phyllis Phoenix talked about a number of reasons why estimated tax revenue may be a challenge. She did not discuss the points made by Ms. Axia. It is possible that much of the difference between tax revenue received and estimated tax revenue may be explained by looking at the additional revenue generated by overlooked deductions.
4. When reading Alice Axia’s article, “Unclaimed Deductions,” there are a few key points made that are worthy of further consideration. The first point is that the rules for deductions change from year to year. This leads to the second point, that those changes are not always as effectively communicated as they could be. These two points lead us to better understand why there are many unclaimed tax deductions each year.
The first paragraph in this weeks assignment is an evaluation, an evaluation is an informed judgment about a reading or topic. Paragraph one states that the writer could have focused more on why the deductions where overlooked. The second paragraph is summary; a summary is a shorter version of a piece of writing that mentions the main points as well as the support in your own words. This paragraph shows the main point, which is ways to reduce tax obligation, it also gives support for the main points. Paragraph three is a synthesis; a synthesis takes information from two or more sources and makes a new point. In this paragraph, the writer compares “Unclaimed Tax Deductions” with “The Challenges of Estimating Tax Revenue,” The writer also states their idea about how revenue could be explained. The last paragraph is an analysis, an analysis shows points of a particular piece of writing and it reflects how each piece relates to one another. In this paragraph, the writer mentions the rules for deductions and how changes are not communicated effectively. The writer also links these two points together throughout the paragraph.
189 words ... keep paring it down.
I'll underline the repetitive words and phrases that need to be removed. Then you can re-phrase and re-count ... and re-post.
The first paragraph in this weeks assignment is an evaluation, an evaluation is an informed judgment about a reading or topic. Paragraph one states that the writer could have focused more on why the deductions where overlooked. The second paragraph is summary; a summary is a shorter version of a piece of writing that mentions the main points as well as the support in your own words. This paragraph shows the main point, which is ways to reduce tax obligation, it also gives support for the main points. Paragraph three is a synthesis; a synthesis takes information from two or more sources and makes a new point. In this paragraph, the writer compares “Unclaimed Tax Deductions” with “The Challenges of Estimating Tax Revenue,” The writer also states their idea about how revenue could be explained. The last paragraph is an analysis, an analysis shows points of a particular piece of writing and it reflects how each piece relates to one another. In this paragraph, the writer mentions the rules for deductions and how changes are not communicated effectively. The writer also links these two points together throughout the paragraph.
You also need to take care of punctuation, run-ons, and other grammatical/usage problems.
Your identification of the types of paragraphs looks accurate. Let's break down your explanations for each paragraph:
1. Evaluation: Your explanation is on point. You mention that this paragraph is an evaluation because it presents an informed judgment about the reading, specifically suggesting that the article could have elaborated on specific deductions missed and focused more on why they were overlooked.
2. Summary: Your explanation is clear. You state that this paragraph is a summary because it provides a shorter version of the main points in the article, such as ways to reduce tax obligations and the specific deductions that are commonly missed.
3. Synthesis: Your explanation is correct. You highlight that this paragraph is a synthesis because it combines information from two different sources - Alice Axia's article and Phyllis Phoenix's separate article - to make a new point about how overlooked deductions may contribute to the difference between tax revenue received and estimated tax revenue.
4. Analysis: Your explanation is accurate. You identify this paragraph as an analysis because it examines the key points made in Alice Axia's article and reflects on how they relate to one another, especially regarding the changing rules for deductions and the lack of effective communication about those changes.
Overall, your explanations effectively highlight the key characteristics of each paragraph type and provide a solid understanding of why each paragraph falls into its respective category.