Show, Dont Tell in Nonfiction Texts

1. The function for this paragraph is to provide a detailed description of how

technology can be a game changer in education. The writer uses direct quotes to help her
argument be more credible and get the supporting evidence Peck needs to make her
argument credible.
2. The function of this paragraph is a counterargument to Pecks argument. The
counterargument says that students will be presented challenges to the students social
engagements, behaviors, and the presence of the instructor. Therefore, students will face a
more difficult time in processing the technological used for educating them. The writer
uses direct quotations.
3. The function for this paragraph is to provide explains of social platforms
compared to online education. Online education is starting to engage in similar ways to
YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook. Online education is seen as a community-based so
students get to blog, comment on each others blogs. Another thing the writer mentions is
the physical disadvantages students have such as living far away from college or students
or work and go to school full-time. Online courses is a great way to minimize a students
workload by doing courses online at the comfort of their homes while they are doing
other things that was prioritized before.
4. The paragraph talks about how online education helps students interact with one
another and build a sense of a community, a feeling of being connected to others. In
traditional classes, students are not very eager to participate and socialize with other
students, especially in a big class or lecture hall. Online education gives that sense of
connectedness, social interaction, and collaboration with other students. The quote has an
indirect quote and analysis the indirect quote.
5. CSUN is considered one of the most diverse university in the nation. With this
study showing us the different ages, races, and ethnicity, we can see how social
interaction can be a factor. If two different races or ethnicities were to be placed together,
they will begin to collaborate, interact with each other and develop a bond among each
other. The quote uses statistics and evidence of a study.
6. The function of the paragraph is to give a counterargument of utilizing online
education. The paragraph talks about how ineffective really is online education. This
paragraph uses analysis and comparisons.
7. This paragraph talks about a study of how difficult it is for students to be using
rhetorical devices in blogging. Only 4 out of 48 students can effectively use the blogging
sites. This can function as evidence of how online education can be used but students
need additional help to develop literacy skills, linguistic skills and technological
knowledge. This paragraph uses statistics and the analysis of the statistics to help with the
argument.
8. The function of this paragraph talks about the many different blog sites there are
in the internet. The paragraph uses quotes.
9. This paragraph functions to provide that online education is there to enhance the
students ability to learn and socialize with other students. The paragraph uses direct
quotes and a study.
10. This paragraph talks about how online education helps students participate more
in classroom discussions which enhances the learning while avoiding the tension and
awkwardness.