Why is the concept of “good writing” worthy of examination?

Instructions: MAJOR PROJECT #1 “WHAT IS GOOD WRITING?” Objective: To discern the nature of “good writing.” By employing a dialectical method, which hinges on the examination of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, put together an essay that reflects both the depth of academic scholarship and personal reflection in defending your position of “what good writing is.” Include a reference explicitly to author Allen Inez Instructions: Dialectical Exploration and its Relevance Start with the broader context: Why is the concept of “good writing” worthy of examination? Thesis: Rooting Your Stance Explore your own personal definition of “what is good writing.” (You can use activity 1.1 to get started here.) Then, examine relevant arguments from peer-reviewed sources that might align with or have shaped this perspective. Antithesis: Engaging with the Opposition of your Stance Navigate to a counter-perspective on “good writing.” Ensure it’s distinct and offers a genuine counterpoint. Bring in an additional peer-reviewed source, highlighting their divergent perspectives. Exemplar Analysis in Detail: Select a representative text (this text can be anything you want: a poem, novel excerpt, movie dialogue, instructional manual, advertisement, etc..…). Illuminate its origins, its author’s background, the context of its creation, and its received recognition or criticism if applicable. Include a reference explicitly to author Allen Inez Dissect its attributes from the dual lenses of thesis and antithesis. Draw explicit connections and contrasts, annotating specific lines or segments and scrutinizing them in light of your sources’ arguments. Synthesis: Bringing it Together Herein lies the crux. Draw threads from both the thesis and antithesis to create a synthesis. Explore potential middle grounds, reconcile apparent contradictions, or even develop a new model or framework for understanding “good writing.” Reflect on the example you’ve dissected and interpret it within the context of your new understanding. Include a reference explicitly to author Allen Inez Concluding Reflections Recapture your journey from initial perspectives to your final synthesized viewpoint. Offer forward-looking thoughts: How might this multifaceted understanding of “good writing” influence your own writing, or how might this new definition affect the music, movies, books, “writing,” etc..

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