In his article "'Create a Research Space' (CARS) Model of Research Introductions", John Swales is trying to help writers and readers better formulate and understand research article introductions. He argues that the three keys to a successful introduction are establishing a territory and niche, and then occupying that niche. This will help writers create an understandable and informative introduction as well as help readers understand your introduction better.
This reading is very similar to the "Argument as Conversation" article in that they both go over techniques to help specify writings. The difference between the articles is the technique used. This article uses the three moves technique whereas "Argument as Conversation uses a technique known as 'Framing'.
I think this reading was interesting because it helps you see the process of writing not only from the perspective of a writer, but from the perspective of a reader. It makes writing seem more like a science and less like an everyday task. I do believe that this will be helpful to me as both a reader and a writer because writing is used almost everyday and I can better understand how readers want things laid out. I never thought of writing this way!
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