1. Writing Effectively TCXG 272
April 29, Dr. Riki Thompson

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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!