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Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives. In this chapter you will learn: Writing observations What makes a good observation ? How to read observations How to write an observation. Writing Observations. Build a strong sense of place Show, don’t tell Provide vivid, well-chosen details
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Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives In this chapter you will learn: • Writing observations • Whatmakes a goodobservation? • How to readobservations • How to write an observation
Writing Observations • Build a strong sense of place • Show, don’t tell • Provide vivid, well-chosen details • Know when you are expected to be objective
Examples of genres based strongly in observation include all of the following EXCEPT: • Documentaries • Ethnographies • Proposals • Case studies
Examples of genres based strongly in observation include all of the following EXCEPT: • Documentaries • Ethnographies • Proposals • Case studies LO 1: Writing Observations
What makes a good observation? • Identify your subject • Provide background on the subject • Assemble your observations • Provide vivid sensory details • Place your observation in a larger context • Know when you are expected to be objective • Provide visuals if needed
Which of the following statements is FALSE? Observations: • Provide vivid sensory details • Are always objective • Provide background on the subject • Establish a larger context
Which of the following statements is FALSE? Observations: • Provide vivid sensory details • Are always objective • Provide background on the subject • Establish a larger context LO 2: What makes a good observation?
How to read observations Before you begin reading • What kind of text is it? • Who wrote it? • Who is the intended audience?
How to read observations Read the text at least twice and make notes • What is the subject of the observation? • What is the overall impression? • What kinds of details are included? • How would you characterize the style? • How is it organized?
Which of the following is an example of showing? • It is very difficult to hike cross-country in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. • Grizzly bears and black bears look different. • She was cold. • The Lady Lee peas made a gentle splattering sound as they slid into the copious salad-bar vat.
Which of the following is an example of showing? • It is very difficult to hike cross-country in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. • Grizzly bears and black bears look different. • She was cold. • The Lady Lee peas made a gentle splattering sound as they slid into the copious salad-bar vat. LO 3: How to read observations LO 4: How to write an observation