Writing Effectively TCXG 272 April 29, 2008 Dr. Riki 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)

Practicing Peer Review 10 minutes Writing a peer review to Ateya Post it on your ePortfolio page Attach a document from your computer for practice. Go to the URL page and look over other peer reviews. Check out the Leave Feedback button. Be prepared to discuss style and genre.

What to feedback on Each appeal Introduction & Conclusion Main Points (featured points) Quotes/Evidence-effective, relevant, elaborated on enough *no hit & run* Mechanics –not too much time in draft phase Titles, Key Args, MLA

Housekeeping Catalyst survey 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!