2-Page EXEGESIS 1(Choose from Sakai or Karatani)
An exegesis is an interpretative summary of the text. You should in your own words unpack key concepts and summarize the overall argument.
While including short quotations is encouraged, it should reflect the essence of your point and be free of excess. Be careful to avoid a “cut-and-paste” approach that reads as if you are simply re-arranging the author’s words without understanding them yourself. You should also refrain from including your own opinion. The aim is to test your understanding of the text and ability to reproduce the arguments on your own terms. These are the foundational skills for writing an analytical paper.