Edgar Sanchez
Ms. Lehmann
English 2-2A
4 December 2019
Chimp and Human Connection
Elizabeth Berg once said, “We are readers probably more than anything else.” Since time is a limited resource, we should carefully choose the articles we give that time to. Frans B.M. de Waal’s article about human connection, titled “Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect,” is certainly worth your time if you're just trying to get basic knowledge. The author’s background contributes to the quality of this article.
Frans de Waal’s qualifications include training in biology, serving as the director of the Living Links Center, which researches primates, and being a published author. He writes articles to inform readers about homo sapiens' behavior. His writing includes humor for entertainment, is informal by speaking directly to the reader, and uses vocabulary appropriate for everyday readers. Though he refers to professional sources, such as Kohler’s studies, we don’t have access to his sources.
De Waal’s format of writing is lacking subheadings for clarity. His introduction is indirect since his main claim comes late. His format is lacking section titles, since his writing format is more about entertaining the reader.
When looking at the article’s content, the introduction hooks the reader, but the main claim, that primates are impacted by other primates on many levels, is revealed in a clear and concise way in the conclusion. He uses examples of laughter, yawn contagion, and imitation to show how humans and chimps learn through connection. This article is solid for educational purposes, but not enough for research.
Frans de Waal’s background in biology, research in primate’s social behavior, and published works makes this article appropriate for everyday readers. His writing style is entertaining and informal. Since his format is about entertaining the reader, the article lacks subheadings and section titles. The content is written in a way that hooks the reader, uses good examples to show connection, and concludes in a clear and concise manner. The content is not good enough to be used for research purposes. This article is only useful to learn about human connection, not for research.
Article Review Reflection
Please answer all questions in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
1. Explain the process you went through to write this paper. Please be specific.
It wasn't really that hard I was with my teacher she was helping me rewrite the essay. First we outlined the essay and then we revised it after we started to type the essay.
2. What qualifies this paper as an informative essay? What are the requirements for a review and how did you meet them?
We informed about the authors background the articles format and the content, then we told people if it was worth reading.
3. What one piece of advice would you give someone writing a review for the first time? Why?
Just follow the directions off the page because it helps your article organized.
Ms. Lehmann
English 2-2A
4 December 2019
Chimp and Human Connection
Elizabeth Berg once said, “We are readers probably more than anything else.” Since time is a limited resource, we should carefully choose the articles we give that time to. Frans B.M. de Waal’s article about human connection, titled “Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect,” is certainly worth your time if you're just trying to get basic knowledge. The author’s background contributes to the quality of this article.
Frans de Waal’s qualifications include training in biology, serving as the director of the Living Links Center, which researches primates, and being a published author. He writes articles to inform readers about homo sapiens' behavior. His writing includes humor for entertainment, is informal by speaking directly to the reader, and uses vocabulary appropriate for everyday readers. Though he refers to professional sources, such as Kohler’s studies, we don’t have access to his sources.
De Waal’s format of writing is lacking subheadings for clarity. His introduction is indirect since his main claim comes late. His format is lacking section titles, since his writing format is more about entertaining the reader.
When looking at the article’s content, the introduction hooks the reader, but the main claim, that primates are impacted by other primates on many levels, is revealed in a clear and concise way in the conclusion. He uses examples of laughter, yawn contagion, and imitation to show how humans and chimps learn through connection. This article is solid for educational purposes, but not enough for research.
Frans de Waal’s background in biology, research in primate’s social behavior, and published works makes this article appropriate for everyday readers. His writing style is entertaining and informal. Since his format is about entertaining the reader, the article lacks subheadings and section titles. The content is written in a way that hooks the reader, uses good examples to show connection, and concludes in a clear and concise manner. The content is not good enough to be used for research purposes. This article is only useful to learn about human connection, not for research.
Article Review Reflection
Please answer all questions in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
1. Explain the process you went through to write this paper. Please be specific.
It wasn't really that hard I was with my teacher she was helping me rewrite the essay. First we outlined the essay and then we revised it after we started to type the essay.
2. What qualifies this paper as an informative essay? What are the requirements for a review and how did you meet them?
We informed about the authors background the articles format and the content, then we told people if it was worth reading.
3. What one piece of advice would you give someone writing a review for the first time? Why?
Just follow the directions off the page because it helps your article organized.