Reading Blog #4 : Starting with Inquiry

Summary/ Main Idea:

• Answering the question of " What is Academic Writing?" 
• Engaging and participating in disciplinary conversations 
• Steps to Inquiry: Observations, Asking questions, and Examining alternatives 
• Every piece of academic writing beings with a question 
• Steps to seeking and valuing complexity: Reflect on what you observe, Examine issues from multiple points of view, and ask issue based questions 

Quotes: 

•  “Academic argument is not about shouting down an opponent. It is the careful expression of an idea or perspective based on reasoning and the insights garnered from a close examination of the arguments others have made on the issue.” : This quote explains how instead of just disagreeing with what your opponent is saying, you should more look towards the audience and try to persuade them to why your reasoning is more logical. 
•  "There are three main stages to the writing process: collecting information, drafting, and revising," : I agree with this quote because there's no simpler way to explain the process. 
• "As readers we have a responsibility to test the claims of both science and advertising in order to decide what to believe and act upon." : I also agree with this quote because when writing, any claim you state you have to back it up with evidence. 

     Questions: 

• Will this help improve my writing?