March 19th
I learned in a source analysis that a lot could accomplished, more than I originally thought. Through a source analysis, I realized how someones primary cause can differ and through several sources arguments can be compared, creating a thought provoking exercise. Also, a source analysis is an opportunity to break down the topic, talk about the topic in a smaller detailed way, essentially focusing myself on the research paper. The similarities between a source analysis and an argumentative in my mind are few, but are there. Both writings use sources and focus on convincing or proclaiming a cause or reason. They both focus on solving an issue or speculating on a cause, and argue a point. Although there are some similarities, differences are abundant.The differences in a source analysis and an argumentative essay are for one in my mind, a source analysis is much more straight forward. A sourse analysis uses two to three scholarly sources and uses synthesis to compare the two. Through that information, the writer or reader can come to a conclusion of what that particular source provides them. The facts at times in a source analysis are agreeable or disagreeable and make for a well written broke down focus of the topic. An argumentative essay is more sloppy of sorts, by using quotes and sources that fit the argument the writer is trying to convince upon, and drilling that point home. Often after writing an argumentative essay, a reader or the audience will be swayed one way, but with a source analysis the writing is focused much more on that of sources and comparable evidence. Also, in a argumentative essay, much more of the writers words are used and that also provides a much more biased approach.