For this assignment, you will write an annotation, using an Sherry Turkle's "The Flight from Conversation (Links to an external site.)". Remember, annotating means actively engaging with a text by pausing to reflect, mark up, and add notes as you read. Review the page on annotation in this module if you need a refresher.

STEP 1:

First, pick out five passages you find noteworthy and add your thoughts and ideas about each passage, as shown here:

Passage #	Quotation and Location	My Comments / Ideas
1	Direct quote (paragraph #)	Add your comments here
2	Direct quote (paragraph #)	Add your comments here
3	Direct quote (paragraph #)	Add your comments here
4	Direct quote (paragraph #)	Add your comments here
5	Direct quote (paragraph #)	Add your comments here

STEP 2:

Next, write a bulleted outline of "The Flight from Conversation" (review the page on Reading Strategies: Outlining and Mapping, as needed). Focus on identifying the main idea, the minor ideas, and the most important evidence. (See the example below)

I) Introduction

1. What is the topic?
2. Why is it important?

II) Body Paragraphs (use this format for each paragraph)

1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
2. What is an example that the author uses?

III) Conclusion

1. Does the author want us to feel something or do something about the topic?

STEP 3:

Finally, write a paragraph of three or more sentences reflecting on how annotating the piece you read contributed to your understanding of it.