Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes.

Can pick anything for this Rhetorical analysis
Learning Objectives:

· Demonstrate knowledge of individual and collaborative writing processes

· Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of texts for the ethical and logical uses of evidence.

· Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action

· Apply the conventions of style manuals for specific academic disciplines.

Purpose:

Using the critical reading and rhetorical strategies we’ve discussed thus far, conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of the argument expressed in an opinion-editorial article of your choosing. The analysis must both identify the point the author makes in the opinion-editorial and explain why the argument is or isn’t effective.

Submission Requirements:

· The length requirement for this essay is 1000-1250 words.

· Submit your own original work created for this assignment as an MLA-formatted Word document. No other files or formats will be accepted.

· Quoted evidence from your chosen text will be required to support your analysis.

o This means you must use parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page governed by MLA guidelines.

· Essays that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for a grade.

Guidance and Resources:

The first step in crafting your own argument, which is the ultimate goal of this course, is to understand what makes an argument effective. Pathos, Ethos, and Logos are important—but so are literary devices, sensory information, timing, and tone—all of which are part of a rhetorical approach. Identify as much of that information as you can and use it to come to your own conclusion about the effectiveness of the argument. IMPORTANT: Do not simply agree or disagree with the point. You MUST address how the point is made and establish whether it was made effectively. You can agree with a stance while criticizing the expression of the stance, and confusing the two will result in a stressful process and unsuccessful essay. Since this essay ultimately makes an objective claim about the value of an argument, it must be written from an objective, 3rd-person perspective.

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