Introduction: TATTE Sentence 0
Main Part: O O O
Position of the author O O O
Also, addressee ("target group") and classification (e.g. blog, interview, commentary...)
State the main topic and central thesis of the author
Analyze in detail and identify the author's intention
Examine the author's argumentative structure and outline
The author mentions, criticizes, reveals, lists, emphasizes, clarifies...
FFF FF FF FF GE C C C
Analyze the text with regard to linguistic means
Search for contradictions/antitheses: comparisons; rhetorical question, metaphor, example...
Include quotes/line references!
Conclusion/Summary on the author's position [on the relationship between youth and politics]
I want to criticize, inform, position myself, appeal...
Evaluate the argumentative style: are claims adequately supported/convincing + various arguments?!
Briefly summarize the central results
Tips [Language]:
- Use the subjunctive when quoting!
- Formulate in the present tense
- Avoid expressing your own opinion with the verb "say"
- Instead, use: the author... mentions, criticizes, clarifies, claims, emphasizes, refers to...
Introduction:
Present the topic [2 sentences]
Main Part:
How to write
Pro
State your opinion and justify it! [No claims] Use "because" and "since" and structure your arguments
Contra
Provide examples [at least for some arguments]
Conclusion: Best to have a total of 8 arguments, pros and cons are graded separately! E.g. 3 pro and 4 contra arguments are okay. It is important to weigh the arguments and refer back to the introduction.
In social sciences?
Discuss whether rebellion on the streets (line 38) is necessary for successful political engagement of young people.
