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Writing EffectivelyWriting EffectivelyTCXG 272TCXG 272
Writing EffectivelyWriting EffectivelyTCXG 272TCXG 272
April 29, 2008April 29, 2008 Dr. Dr. Riki ThompsonRiki Thompson
Rhetorical Analysis of Rhetorical Analysis
10 min-Read essays & take notes. Prepare to discuss
• Read essay “Protecting Freedom of Expression” (p. 123)
• Read essay “Curse and a blessing” (p. 126)• Take notes about
– Style– Tone– Audience– Language– Rhetorical strategies
Analysis notes• Ateya generally agrees with Bok’s argument about freedom of speech
in spite of problems that this freedom creates.• Critiques-Where Bok’s rhetoric is (in)effective:
– Uses tact and diplomacy in arg style, so as not to alienate readers – Weak on the surface, but might work (flexible)– General enough (adaptable)– Needs more facts to persuade reader Interviews w/ students would have
been more effective evidence• Critiques-Where Ateya’s rhetoric is (in)effective
– Meet tests (????)-More info needed to understand this– Personal statement effective b/c it gives her credibility (ethos) and shows
emotional connection (pathos) (legitimizes, need to speak, – Personal confirms the writer’s argument by showing agreement (shows
own position/possibility creates bias)– Showing position also keeps arg open for more discussion for reasonable
people to disagree on (key component in academic argument)
Housekeeping• Catalyst survey • Revised Response Papers due Thurs• Writing conferences next week
– Groups of 2 & 3 (15 min/person)– Read peer’s paper before conference– Bring a revision plan for your paper – Bring questions about your paper
• Rhetorical Analysis Draft (ePortfolio)– Mon-May 5th!
• Peer Review Comments (ePortfolio) – Fri-May 9th!