4-3 Assignment: Summarizing
Subject
Writing
Course
ENG122Q4596 English Composition I
School
Southern New Hampshire University
Question Description
Overview: When you use sources in your paper, you will need to either quote, paraphrase, or summarize the information. Summaries are used for longer passages; they provide a brief overview of the source using new and unique phrasing. Prompt: Summarize one of the following original texts using three to four sentences. Include a single citation of your selected reading at the end of your summary.
"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan (2006)
Reading: Incubation Period
This week is an incubation period, a chance for you to take a step back from your actual paper and focus instead on source integration and APA/MLA styles. During the incubation period, "the writer takes time off from the problem, does other things, and lets ideas cook in the subconscious...As writers alternate between exploration and incubation, their perception of the problem may change."1 In other words, the purpose of the incubation period is to let the Writing Plan assignment digest in the back of your mind before you begin the revision process.
Note: You can also use this week to work on your essay, if you wish, but you should make sure to manage your time this week so that you are also able to complete the remaining activities in this module.