Final Essay

One of the most fundamental aspects of summarizing an article is the structure of the summary (Lumen Learning). The structure is important because it helps the writer achieve proficiency in writing as it provides a logical flow of information from the beginning to the end. It also ensures that all key points are highlighted; it enhances readability by providing clarity: Final Essay.

Further proper structuring also reflects analytical understanding and ensures no omissions and redundancies. An assignment was given to me to summarize an article, and the sample essay that I did cannot be considered proficient academic writing. As such, this paper will rectify this sample essay that I did using MLA format so that the end result will be an essay that meets the requirements of a college-level essay.

The sample essay introduction to the article’s topic being summarized throws the reader off balance and leaves them unsure of the summary’s purpose from the outset. This is the sample’s opening sentence. “Essie Davis, a black performer, and William Tyrone, a white writer, argued about whether or not the 1831 slave revolt by Nat Turner should be the subject of a film.” The author’s introduction and the article’s title, which are crucial since they let the reader know what to expect from the piece, are not included.

The correct way to start off would be as follows: “The following is a summary of the article written by Carvell Wallace titled The Reason We May Never Have Another Bell Hooks, Eve Babitz, or Joan Didion. This article gives the author’s perspective on how society and culture evolution over time has transformed not only the nature of writing but also the reception of the writing and the impact that the writing has on society.”

The next mistake in the sample is that there is no summary of the claims that the author, Wallace, makes in the article. Instead, the sample essay just agrees with the claims of the characters referenced in the article. “I believe Davis was right to be concerned about the safety of innocent black people if the book was made into a movie. Especially since Tyrone portrayed Nat Turner as a revenge rapist”.

Instead, what the summary should have included were the claims made by the author, including one, the internet’s influence on writing has been completely negative, especially because it has been reduced to content; second, that there is no privacy in literature, which allows organic growth of writing to occur (Wallace, 5). Third, writers are completely exposed to millions of people and their opinions online, which takes away the power to explore difficult, uncomfortable, or confusing ideas liberally.

In addition, Wallace claims that it also makes writing something done for public approval through social media engagement instead of authentic writing (3). The lack of these points leaves the reader confused as they only get what the author of the sample essay thought but not what these thoughts are about.

Subsequently, the sample essay lacks an analysis and evaluation of the claims made by the author. The sample from the essay, “I believe Davis was right to be concerned about the safety of innocent black people if the book was made into a movie. Especially since Tyrone portrayed Nat Turner as a revenge rapist.”, in the essay, I only agreed with what the characters in the article were saying but did not analyze or evaluate the claims of the article’s author himself which is what is important.

The correct way to do this is to research whether other people or data support the author’s claims. For example, articles that show how much attention span has changed with people being unable to focus on something for more than a few minutes or how exposure to so much information constantly has created a culture where people cannot dwell on something for long, leading to erasure of organic growth of material, could have been useful in the analysis, an example is the article by Martin. I should have analyzed whether the claims made by the author could be backed up by evidence.

Consistently, I wrote the wrong answer regarding their position based on what the article’s author, Wallace, wrote. An example is, “If I think about whether Tyrone was right or Davis was wrong, I would have to say that Tyrone had the right to make a movie about anything he wanted (2). If people didn’t like what the movie was about, then they didn’t have to see it.” My viewpoint on the subject presented in the essay sample was based on the thoughts of the characters in the article rather than the author’s own writing.

To fix this, the sample essay needed to have included my thoughts on Wallace’s assertions. For example, based on the research done while analyzing the author’s claims, do I agree or disagree with the claims and why? Lastly, the sample essay does not contain examples that can help support my position. Rather, the following claim is made in the sample: “I believe in freedom of speech and freedom of expression.

If I think about whether Tyrone was right or if Davis was wrong. I would have to say that Tyrone had the right to make a movie about anything he wanted. If people didn’t like what the movie was about, then they didn’t have to see it. Just like when you post something online If you don’t want people to comment on it, don’t post it.”

This is simply an opinion statement, but no examples have been given to show whether societal and cultural evolution, particularly due to social media, has been detrimental or beneficial to writing. Additionally, the sample’s conclusion lacks depth and could be improved by restating the thesis and summarizing all the key points.

In conclusion, James Baldwin, as illustrated by Wallace, noted years ago how writing changed in tandem with the evolution of consuming methods. When people are able to consume written media in a private setting, they are able to think more deeply about it without being exposed to the opinions of millions of others (2). This leads to greater authenticity and organic growth in the process.

Wallace’s arguments are sound and backed up by data from a variety of sources, which show that social media has had a detrimental impact on how we consume media and that great authors like Joan Didion will become far fewer as a result. My assessment of Wallace’s arguments leads me to concur that social media has, in fact, had a detrimental effect on writing.

Works Cited

Lumen Learning. “How to Write a Summary.” How to Write a Summary | English Composition 1, www.kellogg.edu/upload/eng151/chapter/how-to-write-a-summary/index.html. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Martin, Nicole. “How Social Media Has Changed How We Consume News.” Forbes, 30 Nov. 2018, www.forbes.com/sites/nicolemartin1/2018/11/30/how-social-media-has-changed-how-we-consume-news/.

Wallace, Carvell. “The Reason We May Never Have Another bell hooks, Eve Babitz, or Joan Didion.” Medium, 22 Dec. 2021, carvellwallace.medium.com/the-reason-we-may-never-have-another-bell-hooks-eve-babitz-or-joan-didion-4ba19f99fe90.

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Correction Essay

Directions: Write a 2-3 page essay discussing how to correct your sample essay (submitted week 1) to meet the requirements of a college level essay. Remember this assignment is not to rewrite the sample essay. The assignment is to discuss how to fix the sample essay.

The Correction Essay must follow writing guidelines for MLA. The Correction Essay must follow a clear structure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

The Correction Essay must fully examine and suggest corrections for the introduction.

The Correction Essay must specifically suggest improvements to body paragraphs.

The Correction Essay must scrutinize and offer ways of improving the conclusion.

The Correction Essay discusses corrections to MLA formatting errors in the sample essay. Target length and the
writing process are discussed

MY ORIGINAL SMALL ESSAY BELOW: attached the original essay instruction’s for just FYI:

There was a debate between William Tyrone (white writer) and Essie Davis (a black actor) about whether or not a movie should be made about the slave rebellion of Nat Turner that happen in 1831. Over a century later, James Baldwin suggested that Tyrone write about the Nat Turner rebellion, which gave way to a book The Confession of Nat Turner in 1967’s. Davis was concerned that if a movie was made about the book, a lot of innocent black people would be killed.

I believe Davis was right to be concerned about the safety of innocent black people if the book was made into a movie. Especially since Tyrone portrayed Nat Turner and a revenge rapist.

Final Essay

I never really gave much thought to how the Internet effects how we feel about things,whether it’s a book,a person,or an event. Nothing is really private anymore once you post it on line. Everyone feels they’re entitled to give their opinion on any and everything. I remember something’s I have reposed on face have sometimes gotten some negative comments and I thought it was funny.

I believe in freedom of speech and freedom of expression. If I really think about if the Tyrone was right or if Davis was wrong. I would have to say that Tyrone had the right to make a movie about anything he wanted. If people didn’t like was the movie was about ,then they didn’t have to see it. Just like when you post something on line. If you don’t want people to comment on it then don’t post it.

I would like to believe that if I were around at the time the debate had taken place. I’m sure I would have supported Davis, however if the debate would have taken place in this day and age I would probably support Tyrone.