Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Scholarly Writing vs. Dectective Fiction: Class Discussion

Detective Fiction:

• Stereotype against this specific genre

Irony: people tend to relate better to fiction than fact.

Plot/Storyline
Escapist
Narrative
Interesting
Mystery
Reader involved by "figuring it out"
Dramatic elements
Manipulate Plot
More exciting
No prior knowledge needed

Scholarly Writing:


Facts - stick to the cold hard facts
Structure
Work
Boring
Prior knowledge necessary
Tone/Style
Explain 'why' topic is important
Introduction: attention grabbing

explain point

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