Hunter Henstock
Ms. Lehman
English 2-2A
4 December 2019
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. Fran de Waal’s article about human connection, titled “Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect,” is certainly worth your time. 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 social behavior. His writing includes humor for entertainment, is informal by speaking directly to the reader, and he 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 lacks subheadings for clarity. His introduction is indirect since his main claim comes late. His format is lacking section titles since writing his writing format is more about entertaining the reader. When looking at the article’s content, the introduction hooks the reader. The main claim, that primates are impacted by the other primates on many levels, is introduced in a clear and concise way in the introduction and 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 and his research into primate social behavior work makes this article appropriate for everyday readers. His writing style is entertaining and informal. Since his format is about entering 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. Though the content is not enough to be used for research purposes, the article is a fun story to read if you want an entertaining way to learn about human connections.
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.
I was working with my teacher the first thing we did was type an outline after we revised the essay then we typed the whole essay out.
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 author's background, the articles format and the articles content, then we told people if it's worth reading.
3. What one piece of advice would you give someone writing a review for the first time? Why?
Follow the directions off the page because it help makes the article easier.
Ms. Lehman
English 2-2A
4 December 2019
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. Fran de Waal’s article about human connection, titled “Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect,” is certainly worth your time. 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 social behavior. His writing includes humor for entertainment, is informal by speaking directly to the reader, and he 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 lacks subheadings for clarity. His introduction is indirect since his main claim comes late. His format is lacking section titles since writing his writing format is more about entertaining the reader. When looking at the article’s content, the introduction hooks the reader. The main claim, that primates are impacted by the other primates on many levels, is introduced in a clear and concise way in the introduction and 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 and his research into primate social behavior work makes this article appropriate for everyday readers. His writing style is entertaining and informal. Since his format is about entering 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. Though the content is not enough to be used for research purposes, the article is a fun story to read if you want an entertaining way to learn about human connections.
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.
I was working with my teacher the first thing we did was type an outline after we revised the essay then we typed the whole essay out.
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 author's background, the articles format and the articles content, then we told people if it's worth reading.
3. What one piece of advice would you give someone writing a review for the first time? Why?
Follow the directions off the page because it help makes the article easier.