Chapters 1&2 Summary
Mouth washes, drug/cosmetic companies and politicians what do they have in common? In chapters 1 and 2 of "un-Spun" written by Brooks Jackson and Kathleen Hall Jamieson, we learn that deceptions (spin) come in many forms.
Spin could be something as simple as Snake Oil Liniment that could cure everything in 1893, to Emu Oil in 2006 to make wrinkles disappear. In 113 years you would hope people wouldn't buy into this kind of scam but even in this day and age we still want a quick fix for whatever ails us. Politicians use the same kind of propaganda as advertisers but instead of a product they are selling themselves. Buyer/voter beware do your research.
There are many signs to help guide us to make informed decisions. Look through a magazine check out the ads for cosmetics they are all telling us that they are the " best at fighting wrinkles", "just like real skin only better",and "you only better" these are examples of "The Dangling Comperative" and "The Superlatives Swindle". When these aren't working some advertisers and politicians will use scare tactics to show you that their product is truly the best for you.The "Middle Class" politicians have very different veiws of who these people are and how much yearly income is earned. That is the biggest example of "Glittering Generalities". Due to the lack of respect for facts in both advertisments and by politicians, you need to remember that "if it sounds too good it probably is". Laws have been introduced to protect people from false advertising. However, because the ads are allowed to run for months before having the claims verified it becomes too little too late.
What I learned from these first two chapters is that as long as people believe everything they hear, see, and/or read they will buy it. We as responsible adults need to take the time to research the facts for ourselves. Read the signs don't buy the "Snake Oil".
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GREAT SUMMARY
This was the best summary out of all the summarys I read. You included everything that a summary should have , including the name of the book and author. I don't know why, but most people didn't do that. Anyways great job!
I think
think that you’re summary is good, I made the same kinds of errors that you did. I think that next time maybe focus on just one paragraph. I think that we can cover the chapter better if we focus on all of the main points of one paragraph.
many missing points
One thing you'll want to do with a summary of this sort is indicate what is being summarized, such as chapter one or two, or one and two in this instance. Lead off each with an indication of what is being summarized.
Chapter one and two both fail to provide an adequate map of the original based on the major details. As I've noted with some others, chapter two is a bit more straight forward, in that you'll want to hit on ALL of the warning signs, not just a few of them. Similarly with chapter one, there are bold section headings that provide a clear indication of what Jackson and Jamieson consider their main points, and since you are being faithful to them and their meaning, it's important to hit on those points as well. Bradley
good summary
I think overall you did a great job! You started with an opening sentence that contains the title, author's name and the main idea. I missed that in my summary. Then, you identified many major points. I don't think though we need to add our own opinions quiet yet. I think that's the next step.
This is a very detailed
This is a very detailed summary. With a few more quotes and a tad bit a more facts, combined with a few filler words you’ll have a well thought out, thoroughly put together essay on your hands. Good job.
I think your summary is
I think your summary is great because it highlights a point that I think is the main point of both chapters. The point is to take what you have seen, heard, or read, research it, and come up with your own conclusions. Don't believe everything you see on television or read on the Internet, and check the facts because politicians are notorious for disregarding them.