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Chapter 6: Analysis

Writing Exercise 2

Writing Exercise 2

Analyze the Web site National Right to Life. Consider the what, how, and why of this site and then draft a thesis statement that sums up the site. You will then need to support your thesis statement with evidence from the site.

This activity contains 7 questions.

As stated on page 295 of A Sequence for Academic Writing, "Web pages generally fall into one of six types, each with a different purpose: (1) entertainment, (2) business/marketing, (3) reference/information, (4) news, (5) advocacy of a particular point of view or program, (6) personal page." What type is this site? Why do you think this?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

What is the subject matter of this site?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

What is the purpose of the site?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

Is this site for, against, or neutral as far as the subject matter is concerned?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

Does the site offer anything unique? Does it tell you more than you could find out in an encyclopedia?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

Did you learn anything? Was the site worth visiting?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

If you were compiling a bibliography of sources about the subject matter of this site, would you include or exclude it from your final list?

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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