Analyzing the Writer’s Technique

Read “His Marriage and Hers: Childhood Roots” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

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1. Thesis What is Goleman’s thesis?

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2. Audience and Purpose Identify the purpose of and intended audience for the essay.

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3. Points of Comparison List the points of comparison, and for each, evaluate the evidence Goleman offers to substantiate his findings. Do you find the evidence sufficient and convincing? Why or why not? What other information might the writer have included?

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4. Objectivity Do you think Goleman maintains an objective stance on the issue, despite his gender? Explain your answer.

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