TASK

Write a 1-2 paragraph academic summary of Ian Hacking’s “Making Up People,”
following the WHAT/HOW/WHY format offered in class.

Write a 1-2 paragraph academic response. Apply Hacking’s argument/theory to a different classification or identity-based group of
people not mentioned in the article and discuss how his argument works (or does not
work) with your example.

Explain your response with a specific example from your observations or
experiences.

• Connect your example directly to a point or points that Hacking makes in
  the article; you can reference Hacking by directly quoting him, or by
  paraphrasing his point(s).

Note: This writing assignment is not a traditional essay and does not require an introduction, thesis statement, etc. Simply follow the prompts above, and distinguish between Sections 1 and 2 (the Academic Summary and Response parts) on your paper.

REQUIREMENTS
? Begins with a 1-2 paragraph academic summary, following the format offered in class.
? Includes a response to the article wherein the student applies Hacking’s argument or
theory to an example not in the text and discusses specific connections to the text.
? Academic summary and response are specific and accurate, and do not misrepresent
Hacking’s arguments or points.
? Totals 500-750 words; typed; Arial 11 or Times New Roman 12 font, 1” margins, 1.5 or
double spaced.
? Demonstrates correct writing mechanics (grammar and usage); is fully developed with
clarity and organization of ideas.
? Meets academic integrity expectations and includes student’s original ideas and writing;
all sources, including the article itself, are cited in-text. No MLA works cited page
required.

• PURPOSE
  This assignment conforms to the learning outcomes for the class and is specifically designed to support:
  ? Reading comprehension strategies for college level, academic text
  ? Accurate summary skills
  ? Application of a theory to real world phenomena with supporting analysis