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Rhetorical Analysis Practical Argument
Eng. 1CEssay # 2 Rhetorical Analysis– Essay# 2 (2-3 pages)
The objective of the essay is to closely analyze the rhetorical strategies used in one of the readings of your textbook, Practical Argument. Choose ONE of following articles for a Rhetorical Analysis. The articles are culled from the first four chapters, but if you wish to analyze another article, you are welcome to do so if it is in the textbook, Practical Argument. You must however let me know which article you plan to analyze if it is not one of these below:
Choose ONE of the articles for analysis:
Ellen Ruppel Shell. College May Not Be Worth It Anymore (Pgs. 33-35)
Marty Nemko. We send too many students to College (Pgs. 36-39)
Jennie Le. What does it mean to be a College Grad? (Pgs. 40-41)
Bryan Caplan. The World Might be better off Without College for Everyone. (Pgs. 42-47)
Mary C Daly and Leila Bengali. Is it Still Worth Going to College. (Pgs.48-53)
John Tierney. The Reign of Recycling. (Pgs. 66-70)
Bob Holmes. Waste Not…? (Pgs. 76-80)
Jenny Luna. We Are So Forked. (Pgs.80-82)
Rajiv Ravisankar. Sweetshop Oppression (Pgs. 121-123)
Jerome Seiger. Sweatshops Are Good. (Pgs. 124 125)
Structure of the paper:
Introduction: Introduce the article and articulate the thesis of the article. End the introduction with an assessment of the effectiveness of the argument. The effectiveness of the argument should be based on rhetorical strategies employed by the writer(s) of the article. This will be your thesis for the Rhetorical Analysis.
Example of the last line of the introduction: Mary Daly and Leila Bengali in Is it Still Worth Going to College present an effective argument for the value of a financial investment towards a college degree as their evidence and reasoning is largely drawn from recent research in the field.
Body Paragraphs: This will be an analysis of the Rhetorical situation and Rhetorical Strategies Used. (Tip: Consult the PowerPoint of Chapter 4 to get to understand both Rhetorical Situation and Rhetorical Strategies). You may use some or all the criteria that apply to your article. You may also begin the first body paragraph with a summary of the article.
Rhetorical Situation: Analyze the Writers background, the Writers purpose, and the Writers audience. Support with textual evidence from the article
Rhetorical Triangle: Consider the means of persuasion: Logos, Pathos and Ethos. Decide what weightage is given to each in your chosen article. Support with textual evidence from the article
Rhetorical Strategies: Analyze the thesis, the organization, the evidence, and the stylistic techniques of the writer. Support with textual evidence from the article
Conclusion: Conclude with a final assessment of the effectiveness of the argument of your article and provide your reasoning for the assessment. You should examine both the strengths and the weaknesses and decide whether you find the argument effective or not. This assessment should support the thesis of your paper.
Further Guidelines:
Outline your article when preparing for the essay as that will give you a good idea of the thesis and evidence of the article.
Be 2-3 pages long and formatted according to MLA guidelines.
Your thesis should assess the effectiveness of the argument based on some elements of the texts rhetorical strategies (how the argument is put together)
Introduce the text properly and summarize the texts argument clearly and concisely.
Use quotations as evidence of your thesis and where appropriate in the summary.
Explain how the rhetorical strategies work (how they are meant to impact the reader)
Explain how the rhetorical strategies support the text’s overall argument.
Incorporate quotations properly and use in-text citations for them as needed.
Use signal phrases to attribute ideas to the original author.
Be written effectively and coherently, with few punctuations or grammatical errors.
Due Dates:
1st draft —— Wednesday July 7
2nd draft — Sunday July 10
Peer editing on Canvas Monday July 11
Final essay Wednesday July 13
RUBRIC |
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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