Exegesis Article Review Paper

Assignment Description

Task #1: Finding sources & APA paraphrasing – Article Review

Which article have you chosen to use for your Exegesis Article Review Paper? Remember that it needs to be at least five pages long and have a credibility rating of 4 or higher (please refer to the lecture & notes for what this might mean!).

Please write the reference for the article in proper APA format:

Washington, P. S. (2011). Homeless youth: A concept analysis. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 28(3), 168–178. http://www.jstor.org/stable/23049244

 

Electronic Journal Articles

Baniya, S., & Weech, S. (2019). Data and experience design: negotiating community-oriented digital research with service-learning. Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement, 6(1), 11–16. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284316979 Comment by Jessica Yang: only the first letter of the title is in cap letter

Denny, H., Nordlof, J., & Salem, L. (2018). Tell me exactly what it was that I was doing that was so bad: Understanding the needs and expectations of working-class students in writing centers. Writing Center Journal, 37(1), 67–98. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26537363

Online News Article

If the source does come from a site with an associated newspaper, leave the title of the article unformatted, but italicize the title of the newspaper.

Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of article. Title of Publication. URL

Richards, C. (2019, December 9). Best music of 2019: Lana Del Rey sings lullabies about the end of America. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/best-music-of-2019-lana-del-rey-sings-lullabies-about-the-end-of-america/2019/12/06/6e82c5ec-15d8-11ea-a659-7d69641c6ff7_story.html

Website Article

1. If the page names an individual author, cite their name first:

Lastname, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name. URL

Price, D. (2018, March 23). Laziness does not exist. Medium. https://humanparts.medium.com/laziness-does-not-exist-3af27e312d01

 

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1. If a group or organization wrote the resource, use the name of the group/organization as the author. Additionally, omit the site name from the citation if the author and site name are the same.

Group name. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name. URL

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (2019, November 21). Justice served: Case closed for over 40 dogfighting victims. https://www.aspca.org/news/justice-served-case-closed-over-40-dogfighting-victims

Book:

Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher Name.

Schwartz, H. L. (1996). Bakers’ evangelical dictionary of biblical theology. Baker Book House.

YouTube Video https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_audiovisual_media.html

Person or group who uploaded video. (Date of publication). Title of video [Video]. Website host. URL

Tasty. (2018, March 7). 7 recipes you can make in 5 minutes [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5wHw6l11o

 

Please review the APA 7th edition referencing format: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

 

Task #2: Article Review – Introduction & Thesis

This task aims to determine which evaluative criteria you will be utilizing and prepare for the Article Review assignment. The worksheet will be divided into two parts – Thesis and summary. Please answer the following questions to help you write your introduction paragraph.

1. Introductory/topic sentence (General topic/main argument of the article)

In the article “Homeless Youth: A Concept Analysis,” Philisie Starling Washington examines the concept of homeless youth, Washington begins by explaining that homelessness is a significant problem affecting youth. Comment by Jessica Yang: ? need to introduce the topic of the article

2. Credentials of the author:

Philisie Starling Washington, PhD, RN, is an associate professor, Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing, Houston, Texas.

3. Thesis statement: write a thesis statement for your article review here following this formula:

Exegesis Article Review Paper Thesis Pattern:

POSITIVE (+) evaluation	NEGATIVE (-) evaluation
Although ( -) evaluative criterion #1, [Author’s last name (year)] writes an effective article because (+) evaluative criteria #2 and (+) evaluative criteria #3.	Although (+) evaluative criterion #1, [Author’s last name (year)] writes an ineffective article because (-) evaluative criteria #2 and (-) evaluative criteria #3.

 

Although the writing style of the article is not situable for readers, Philisie writes an ineffective article because its main argument and evidences . Comment by Jessica Yang: if your overall is negative, then the first criterion shall be positive Comment by Jessica Yang: what is the evaluation of the two criteria?

Please put together the sentences from #1 – 3 to write out your INTRODUCTION below:

In the article “Homeless Youth: A Concept Analysis,” Philisie Starling Washington examines the concept of homeless youth. Philisie Starling Washington, PhD, RN, is an associate professor Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing, Houston, Texas. Although the article’s writing style is unsuitable for readers, Washington presents an effective article because of its strong main argument and sufficient evidence. Comment by Heesun Nam: I would add just a little more detail here. Comment by Heesun Nam: Do you know which field the PhD is from? Comment by Tong Zhou: it didn’t show on the info I found. Comment by Heesun Nam: Effective or ineffective? Comment by Heesun Nam: We need adjectives – what kind of main argument? Clear? Unclear? Also, what kind of evidence? Sufficient? Insufficient?

 

Task #3: Article Review – Summary

Using class lectures and notes, please explain how the author unfolds the main argument using effective time-transition words and reporting verbs: begins, continues, asserts, explains, illustrates, suggests, concludes, compares, contrasts, adds to, expands…

Example Pattern:

Author’s last name (year) states/explains/illustrates … [general main argument] To start/ At first, the author begins/refers that …. Then, the author asserts/elaborates/expands that …. After that, he/she continues/describes/adds that … In the end/Finally, the author suggests/concludes ….

 

Based on the above information, please write a summary for your article review here.

Washington (2011) explains that homelessness is a significant problem affecting youth. To start, Washington refers to the importance of understanding the phenomenon of homelessness among young individuals. Then, the author asserts that this population faces unique challenges and requires specialized attention to the various factors contributing to youth homelessness, including family instability, poverty, and inadequate support systems. Comment by Heesun Nam: What is the actual ARGUMENT of the author? Comment by Jessica Yang: this is more like the topic

After that, she continues the existing gaps in the literature regarding homeless youth and emphasizes the need for a clear conceptual framework to guide research and interventions.

Ultimately, Washinton suggests that future studies address behavioral problems, public reforms, education, health care, employment, housing relief, and nutritional outcomes.

 

Task #4: Article Review – Evaluative Paragraph Worksheet

This task aims to write one evaluative paragraph for your article review by following the general paragraph pattern.

Assertion	State what the paragraph will discuss/prove with the main THESIS key word (overall evaluation) and an ASSERTION key word (criteria + evaluation of criteria) from the roadmap.   Body paragraph #2 e.g. However, the article is ineffective because of the complex writing style through which the author writes the article
Explanation (one sentence)	Explain the evaluation of the criteria (assertion key word) in more detail. e.g. More specifically (=In more detail) , the author chooses to use a series of jargons that do not have a significant bearing on the overall main argument.
Evidence 1	More general evidence below; make sure to introduce with accurate context to the criteria (i.e. organization/evidence/style) and use some “quotation” to prove close reading of the article. e.g. For instance, when the author describes the scene of a child being separated from her mother in order to be taken to her workplace, the author states, “The mise-en-scene of this scene is heartbreaking.” (Smith, 2017, p.00)
Discussion 1	Explain how the evidence proves the evaluation in your own words. Remember to use specific evaluative language/ focus on proving the evaluations of the criteria, and how the author was successful/unsuccessful in using the criteria. e.g. Clearly, the author is using the phrase “mise-en-scene” in order to describe the heartbreaking scene of the separation between the mother and the child, but the words do not bring any new meaning or introduce any new idea into the argument. The phrase “mise-en-scene” is used to describe a particular scene from a film, thereby not being appropriate for this type of article (citation). The writing style of the article takes away from the description of the scene.
Evidence 2	Use another quote or direct reference to the book/article. Make sure to introduce with accurate context to the criteria. Use some “quotation” to prove close reading of the article. e.g. In addition, Moreover, Not only this) + (The article also states/reports/highlights)
Discussion 2	Explain the evidence’s effectiveness or ineffectiveness as it relates to the chosen criteria and its evaluation. Use specific evaluative language to justify your evaluation. e.g. Clearly (=For this reason, With this in mind), This suggests/reveals/means/highlights that,
Connection sentence	Using the thesis key word (overall evaluation) and the assertion key word (criteria + evaluation of the criteria) (same key words from the assertion), summarize how the paragraph proved the assertion/thesis e.g. Therefore(=Thus/Hence),

 

Please complete your body paragraph in the table below.

Body paragraph #1 assertion: Although

Body paragraph #2 assertion: However ,

Body paragraph #3 assertion: … also …

Assertion
Explanation (one sentence)
Evidence 1
Discussion 1
Evidence 2
Discussion 2
Connection sentence (one sentence)

 

 

Article Review Draft Page

You will be writing your Article Review assignment into this page during our “writing” days. Please make sure to demonstrate your process of writing by writing directly into this page. Comments will be left on the page by your instructor as well as your learning coach.

 

Task #5: Research Paper – Topic Introduction & Thesis

1. Which demographic (people group) have you chosen from the list on the assignment sheet?

 

2. Which region (Canada/US/North America) will you focus on?

 

3. Do some preliminary research on your demographic. What ongoing issues are they experiencing?

 

4. List some key words you may need to use to search for information.

 

THESIS STATEMENT

1. Which PERSPECTIVE would you like to write your topic from? (i.e. Sociological/ Economic/ Educational/ Health perspectives…)

2. OPINION: Who do you think is responsible for the issue that you are addressing for the research paper? (i.e. Government/ Public) What is the solution to this issue?

3. CONCEPT: After reading several articles on your research topic, what did you learn about why the issue occurs? Please describe a common issue you have found.

4. Please choose whether you would like to write about CAUSES or EFFECTS of this issue. (Please highlight one)

5. Based on your answers, write down your Thesis Statement (PTOCR):

From a ________ perspective, specific topic/country + opinion + ( BECAUSE) concept through the following ( CAUSES/EFFECTS): roadmap (Para KW 1, 2 & 3).

P:

T:

O:

C:

R:

Task #6: Research Paper – Background paragraph

1. Write down a definition on essential terms on the topic in your own words (paraphrase).

2. Please provide other factual information (statistical evidence/ general research on the topic) that you think would benefit your research paper’s readers.

3. Are there any important recent events related to the topic? Please write the researched event in your own words.

4. Write down bibliographic information (references) for the above findings in an APA format.

 

Task #7: RP Planning Worksheet

Using the table below, please gather the evidence/quotes you will be using in your research paper:

BODY PARAGRAPH #1

Assertion Key Word:
1	Main Evidence	Quote:
		APA reference:
2	Main Evidence	Quote:
		APA reference:
3	Supporting Evidence (in 2nd discussion)	Quote:
		APA reference:
4	Supporting Evidence (in explanation) Optional	Quote:
		APA reference:

 

Note: all supporting evidence needs to be paraphrased in this essay. 

 

BODY PARAGRAPH #2

Assertion Key Word:
1	Main Evidence	Quote:
		APA reference:
2	Main Evidence	Quote:
		APA reference:
3	Supporting Evidence (in 2nd discussion)	Quote:
		APA reference:
4	Supporting Evidence (in explanation) Optional	Quote:
		APA reference:

 

 

BODY PARAGRAPH #3

Assertion Key Word:
1	Main Evidence	Quote:
		APA reference:
2	Main Evidence	Quote:
		APA reference:
3	Supporting Evidence (in 2nd discussion)	Quote:
		APA reference:
4	Supporting Evidence (in explanation) Optional	Quote:
		APA reference:

 

 

Task #8: RP Body Paragraph Worksheet

Please write one of your body paragraphs based on your collected evidence.

Thesis Statement (Introduction)	i.e. From an anthropological perspective, orphan care in Haiti must focus on nurturing because of complex cultural patterns continue to put children at risk through the following effects: abandonment, 2, 3, and 4.   Yours:
Body Paragraph: I will organize my paper by CONCEPT or OPINION (highlight one)
Assertion	State Topic + Thesis KW (concept or opinion) + Paragraph KW. CONCEPT i.e. Orphan care in Haiti reveals complex cultural patterns because children are at risk through abandonment.   OPINION i.e. Orphan care in Haiti reveals the need to focus on nurturing because children are at risk through abandonment.
Yours:
Explanation	Trans. (In more detail, More specifically, In other words) Explain the paragraph keyword with a synonym. What do you mean by ‘abandonment’?   i.e. In other words, children in Haiti without parents are often left alone to fend for themselves while given no support from outside sources, which leads to their sense of distrust (Proctor, 2018).
Yours:
Evidence 1	Trans.(According to, As ____states/reports/indicates) Introduce expert explanation/statistics with sufficient context, 3Es & “quote” (citation needed).   i.e. According to John Smith, a reporter from the New York Times, a newspaper that covers a variety of topics OR who has written extensively on the orphanage crisis in Haiti, […context…] “Orphans are often thrust into adulthood because they are forced to live their lives on their own” (Smith, 2018, p.00).
Yours:
Discussion 1	Trans. (Clearly, This indicates that, It is clear that, In other words) Explain how the evidence connects to the assertion. Connect the assertion KW with Thesis KW (Concept/opinion).   i.e. This indicates that without support from adults, which speaks to the cultural norm of Haiti as leaving children to fend for themselves, orphans are isolated from the rest of the society. (2-3sentences)
Yours:
Evidence 2	Trans. (In addition, For example, Moreover, For instance, According to _____, ____ states/reports/highlights/suggests that) Write more specific evidence (a real illustrative example/ interview/case study) + credentials + context + “direct quote” (citation).
Yours:
Discussion 2	Trans. (Clearly, With this in mind, This suggests/reveals/highlights that) Explain how the evidence proves the assertion/thesis/evidence above. Explain the importance in the scheme of topic.   Supporting Evidence appears here to back up the evidence above (expert’s opinion/ testimony/ statistics). Supporting evidence should be paraphrased.
Yours:
Connection	Trans. (Therefore/Thus/Hence) Using Topic + Thesis KW (concept/opinion) + Paragraph KW, summarize how the paragraph proved the assertion in one sentence.
Yours:

 

Exegesis Article Review Paper Draft Page

Task #9: Exegesis Paper – Thesis Statement & Summary

What is your story? (Book/ Chapter and Verse) *Choose from the option listed in the assignment sheet*

1. What is the story’s main idea (=theme)? What did you learn from the story?

2. Provide your thesis statement by following this formula:

 

[Biblical passage] demonstrates/reveals + [BIG IMPRESSION] + through the following events/characters/symbols (choose one): 1, 2, and 3.   i.e. [The book of John 13:1-17] reveals [the significance of serving others] through the following events: Jesus preparing to wash His disciples’ feet, ___________________ and ____________________.

Your thesis statement:

 

3. Background/Summary Paragraph

1. Research and learn as much as possible about the book.

a) When was it written? Who has written the book (Authorship)?

b) What is the genre of the book (Historical Narrative/ Gospel/ Narrative/ Parable)?

2. Summarize the main characters and their characteristics in a sentence or two below.

3. Write a summary of your story based on the main events in 3 sentences.

Task #10: EP Body Paragraph Worksheet

In this worksheet, you will write one of your body paragraphs based on the assigned Bible story from the class.

Thesis Statement (End of Introduction.)	Thesis pattern: [Biblical passage] demonstrates/reveals/illustrates + [BIG IMPRESSION] + through the following events/characters (choose one): 1, 2, and 3 (roadmap).   Write your thesis here =>
Body Paragraph Pattern
Assertion	State what the paragraph will discuss with Big impression (Thesis Key word) and Paragraph Key word (character/event) from the roadmap.
Yours:
Explanation	Trans. (In more detail, More specifically, In other words) Explain the assertion in more detail, focusing on the Paragraph Key word in one sentence.
Yours:
Evidence 1	Trans. (In the book of […] /In the passage/text, + context + “quote”) Provide a “quote” of the text that includes words that are meaningful to the big impression. (Citation needed).
Yours:
Discussion 1	Trans. (Clearly; This indicates that; It is clear that; In other words) Explain how the quotation is meaningful focusing on key words from the text and explain how the words are connected to the assertion and big impression (Thesis key word).
Yours:
Evidence 2	In addition,/Moreover, in the book of […], context + “quote” Provide another “quote” that explains your big impression. The evidence should be from the same bible story, not from other stories (Citation needed).
Yours:
Discussion 2	Transition word/phrase (Clearly, This suggests/reveals/means/highlights that, For this reason, With this in mind,) Explain how the quotation/evidence connects with your big impression (Thesis Key word) highlighting some key words from the text and explain how it proves the assertion.
Yours:
Connection	Trans. (Therefore/Thus/Hence) Using Big impression (Thesis Key word) and the same Paragraph Key word (character/event) from the roadmap, summarize how the paragraph proved the assertion/thesis in one sentence.
Yours: