E15- Fundamentals of Academic Writing Prof. Matthew Davis SRR – Bitzer’s “The Rhetorical Situation” Summary – What is Bitzer saying in “The Rhetorical Situation?” What is his argument? Response – What do you think of Bitzer’s argument in “The Rhetorical Situation?” What parts make sense? What do you agree with? What parts don’t make sense? […]
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Where do you see similarities and contradictions in how our readings define and discuss computers?
What are computers? Your original forum post should have three parts: 1) rhetorical summaries for each reading; 2) a response that encompasses all readings; and 3) a reflection that uses textual references from all course readings to answer the question below: Where do you see similarities and contradictions in how our readings define and discuss […]
What evidence would best convince them-What genre fits the audience/purpose angle?
Generating Ideas with Visuals and Paragraphing Control Generating Ideas with Visuals By Dave Gillespie When you start any piece of writing, keep two rhetorical aspects firmly in mind: audience and purpose. Every writing situation requires inquiry: What do the readers know? What evidence would best convince them? What genre fits the audience/purpose angle? What style? […]
Discuss how the author uses writing style and development of ideas to develop or support her claim. Give specific examples.
Assignment 1 Directions: Read “Losing Streak” by Kathryn Schultz. Write a 240-260-word rhetorical summary of the article that includes the following: Identify the author, the title of the article, and the author’s topic statement or main claim. Identify the audience and the purpose of the article. Discuss how the author uses rhetorical elements to develop […]
What are the characteristics or traits of the audience for the document?
Rhetorical analysis of paper – and outline write the outline as 2 pages and the analysis as one page here are full instructions Proposal and Packet for a Client Project Length: 5-9 pages for the total assignment 1) a proposal (2-3 double spaced pages) 2) an outline of the project (2 ½ to 3 double […]
How will your audience feel about the physical environment-What will it be like when they read the document?
Rhetorical analysis of paper – and outline Write the outline as 2 pages and the rhetorical analysis as one page here are full instructions Proposal and Packet for a Client Project Length: 5-9 pages for the total assignment 1) a proposal (2-3 double spaced pages) 2) an outline of the project (2 ½ to 3 […]
Who’s your primary audience? What does this employer want-Can you show you are the best candidate for this job?
Final Individual Writing Assignment for Unit 3 PART 1: Job Application Packet Step 1: First, find a job description or advertisement for a position that interests you. This should be a REAL JOB advertised on a company’s website or through employment websites like Monster.com or Indeed.com. You might choose a job you’re qualified for now, […]
How can we regulate cyberspace or should we even try?
Overview: Write an essay that takes a specific, nuanced position responding to the class’s closed research theme question which is “How can we regulate cyberspace or should we even try?” Use arguments to convince readers of that position, using evidence found in the closed research theme readings and independent library research. Objective: To develop your […]
Discuss the author’s use of appeal (logos, ethos, and/or pathos) for developing her argument and its effectiveness.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay Read the section in Chapter 2 beginning on page 67 “Composing a Rhetorical Analysis”, then the passage beginning on page 69 as well as the following annotated student rhetorical analysis essay of the passage (72 -74). Then, choose a source from your Annotated Bibliography to write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay about. Be […]
Who are other possible audiences besides your instructor and classmates-Are your readers likely to have had similar experiences?
Overview: Essay 1: The Literacy Narrative Prompt A literacy narrative is quite simply that: it is a story of how you became literate and how it has affected your life. Today’s Literacy Definitions: Literacy is defined as competence or knowledge in a specified area. According to the National Council of Teachers of English, literacy is […]
