Where’s the analysis?

In this chapter, you have the opportunity to compare two longer pieces of writing on the same subject. These essays are based on the texts found on pages 229–33, which were also used for the reading and note-making activities in Chapter 9. Assume that the authors of the essays have access to all the texts on pages 229–33, and, therefore, are making choices about what to include from those materials, and what to leave out. On page 172, you will find a checklist to structure your evaluation of Essay 1, followed by the essay and then a commentary. A similar set of materials is provided for Essay 2. The checklists are provided as a tool, and you do not have to use them if you prefer to take a different analytical approach.