In this reading the book discusses how to respond. The previous 3 chapters have been about listening to others however this chapter is putting the ball back in my court. As the book states you can take three sides, agree, disagree, or both. A very good example of this is in a persuasive essay. As a writer you need to declare what position you are early in a paper so that it doesn't drag on and is clear to readers. Something that comes with agreeing though is that you need to bring a new aspect to light, rather than just take the ideas and views of others.
The book also makes so that their is a fine line with "what they say" and "what you say". As a writer you need to clearly distinguish where other ideas end and your ideas begin or vice versa. An easy way to do this for example is to state another author's ideas then state your opinion on it. Then you can possibly add in ideas of your own and build off them.
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Tyler i would have to say that your response to the chapter 4 reading clearly shows that you understand the concept of what was being talked about. If i were you i would maybe add a quote to this to show a connection between your thoughts and the authors. Other than that its a solid response.
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