You will have to read one of these Labov papers, and write a short summary/commentary.
Download the papers in a .zip file by clicking here.
Please write between 500 and 650 words in total. Supply the word count at the bottom of your response. Post it to a blog page, and give us the link on this google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kPnPXx4XOA_fckztg4i3vNQYPYIkvwJMFsvMq7tqtoc/viewform).
We will be looking for (points 1 and 2 should each occupy about half of the length):
1. A concise but accurate summary of what you take to be the most important points in the paper. You do not need to summarize everything.
2. A thoughtful assessment of the research, and the conclusions drawn from it. Please address each of the following questions: What did you find was well done? What could have been done better? Do the conclusions seem valid given the research? What directions for further research does this work suggest?
3. Clear writing, free of spelling or grammatical errors. No overly colloquial writing, but also no use of “flowery” vocabulary just to impress, or as filler. Clear concise writing will be especially important given the short length, which you must not exceed (points will be deducted). Aim to finish your first draft by early next week (Monday, Tuesday), so you can tweak it to say everything you need to in this short length.