August 13, 2023

Research a recent civic issue, May till now, that is of concern to a specific community of non-experts. Identify multiple perspectives from which this issue is viewed

Writing Project 4: Public Discourse— Opinion Editorial

Intro: Research a recent civic issue, May till now, that is of concern to a specific community of non-experts. Identify multiple perspectives from which this issue is viewed. Use this information to create a persuasive text (written and visual) that uses ethical persuasive strategies to advance social understanding, change, or action. This project should be presented in a genre that would be commonly used to communicate with members of this community.

Project Length/Format: Paper must be a minimum of 3 pages (full pages/750 words total), typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, with one-inch margins in standard MLA format with a works cited page.

Texts: Find an article that meets the specifications described in Monday’s assignment, “Playing Devil’s Advocate,” and the additional sources that are needed to support your argument. See the details in the lecture slides and in the rubric below. These do not have to be a scholarly articles and can come from a general internet search.

Purpose: Respond to an author’s argument and try to persuade the audience of that article publication to agree with your point of view. Use a variety of Rhetorical Strategies to appeal to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. You can find an article that you agree with, and you can extend the ideas in the text, or you can find one you disagree with (in part or in whole), and counter points made in the text, or you can simply use the topic as a jumping off point.

Audience: your audience consists of those who would have read the article you researched for Monday’s assignment, plus a more general audience. Consider them to have limited knowledge of the topic you are debating.

Key RWS 305W Learning Objectives Met with This Assignment

Understand the concept of rhetorical situations: the relationship among writer-audience-subject-context

Apply critical reading strategies to a variety of publicly and individually produced texts

Understand the collaborative and social aspects of the writing process

Critique your own and others’ texts

Course Learning Objectives:

Apply rhetorical principles appropriate to different purposes and goals, within specific

disciplinary, professional and civic communities.

Research and contribute to specific areas of inquiry by evaluating, synthesizing, and integrating

strategies and sources appropriate to genre.

Compose a variety of texts, working individually and collaboratively, through processes of

drafting, critiquing, reflecting, and editing.

Read the attached Grading Rubric for a point-by-point guide of the grading structure + See the lectures and examples in Module 4.

Rubric

Project 4: Civic Project Proposal Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat Requirements:Paper must be a minimum of 3 pages of writing (full pages/750 words total), typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, with one-inch margins in standard MLA format with a works cited page. Follow conventions of grammar, mechanics, and diction. See image notes below.

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Although this section is valued at 10 points, a significant part of your essay is tied to the amount of writing you produced (i.e. a two page paper will lack content related to other goals and drive the grade down further than the points in this section).

10 to >9.0pts

Full Marks

9 to >4.0 pts

Partial Points

While some of these formatting requirements have been met, others remain unaddressed or only partially satisfactory.

4 to >0 pts

Low Marks

10pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic/Article Selection:Respond to an opinion article and try to persuade the audience of that publication.

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The Topic must be the center of some debate. (e.g. “Everyone should have enough to eat,” or “Poverty is bad,” or “It’s really hot” are not worthy topics of debate).

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The Topic must be the center of some recent debate. (e.g. “end daylight savings” or “lower the drinking age” would not apply)

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The Topic examples, but not limited to these: Is Jonah Hill manipulative? Should Andrew Tate be allowed on social media? Should Cardi B face criminal charges? Controversies related to Barbie or Oppenheimer. I’m open to other ideas, so ask if you are uncertain that your topic will work for Project 4. It doesn’t need to relate to pop culture.

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The Article must be recent (published since May 1st).

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The “Article” can be in many forms: editorial, youtube video, podcast, etc.

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The Article must be an argument, not informative, so it should be biased and persuade the audience.

10 to >9.0pts

Full Marks

9 to >4.0 pts

Partial Points

Either the article topic is not debatable, because no moral or reasonable person would make a counter argument, or the article itself isn’t trying to be persuasive.

4 to >0 pts

Low Marks

10pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePeer Rebuttal/Outside Source(s)/Selection:Respond to your peer’s counter argument within your Project 4: Do not respond to them by name (e.g. “Some may argue…” or “While there are those who claim…”)

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Label your peer response in the Comments so it’s easy for me to identify.

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If you didn’t receive a peer response, respond to the counter argument I provided.

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Please use at least one outside source, besides your selected article and peer rebuttal, to build your argument.

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You do not have to cite a scholarly article. It can come from a general internet search. However, it must be related directly to what you are arguing (an additional voice in the conversation).

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Your source(s) should build your credibility as an author, so choose your sources wisely (Ethos).

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Introduce quotes from this source using your own words to seamlessly transition. Keep the quotes a reasonable length compared to your own ideas (They can’t outshine you).

10 to >9.0pts

Full Marks

9 to >4.0 pts

Partial Points

An outside source(s) have been selected, but are not supportive of the argument or lack credibility.

4 to >0 pts

Low Marks

10pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Overview:Near the beginning, give a brief overview of the topic/debate considering who the audience is and carefully considering your rhetorical situation.

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Don’t assume that your audience knows/cares what happened or is happening, so update them on the context and why they should care.

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(Labeled in Comments)

5 to >4.0pts

Full Marks

4 to >2.0 pts

Partial Points

The Rhetorical Situation is only partially addressed or the audience is not invested in the argument.

2 to >0 pts

Low Marks

5pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization:Create an argument which flows from point to point, with each paragraph transitioning into paragraph.

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Remember, you are joining a public conversation. This should feel like an editorial written in response other authors (i.e. building upon their argument or rebutting their points).

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Keep your paragraphs short, 4-6 sentences, to allow faster reading.

5 to >4.0pts

Full Marks

4 to >2.0 pts

Partial Points

The structure has some confusing choices regarding structure, there’s a lack of transition between major points, or the argument lacks editorial characteristics.

2 to >0 pts

Low Marks

5pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthos Strategies:Ethos describes the ways that authors attempt to build credibility, trust or rapport with an audience. This might mean establishing good – Character – Sense – Will – towards the audience.

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Numerous Rhetorical Strategies build ethos: personal experience, citing authorities or “big names,” identification, etc.

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Use at least two of these strategies in your argument (Labeled in Comments).

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We will not count “rebuttals” as a strategy to meet this requirement. While a rebuttal (concessions, refutation, demonstration of irrelevance and reframing) is considered a rhetorical strategy, I want you to use other Logos strategies to make your rebuttals. (e.g. it’s true that my opponent saw this happen, as I was also there to see it myself, but here’s my account.)

15 to >14.0pts

Full Marks

14 to >5.0 pts

Partial Points

Some attempt has been made to fulfill this appeal; however, the strategies are either ineffective, underdeveloped, or missing.

5 to >0 pts

Low Marks

15pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePathos Strategies:Pathos describes the ways that authors attempt to build an emotional response in their audience. That means appealing to a specific feeling: happiness, sadness, anger, envy, frustration, etc.

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Some Rhetorical Strategies which can make a pathos appeal include: description, anecdotes, stories, narration, jokes, figurative language, etc.

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Use at least two of these strategies in your argument (Labeled in Comments).

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We will not count “rebuttals” as a strategy to meet this requirement. While a rebuttal (concessions, refutation, demonstration of irrelevance and reframing) is considered a rhetorical strategy, I want you to use other Pathos strategies to make your rebuttals (e.g. making a joke to demonstrate your opponents point is silly and thus not relevant).

15 to >14.0pts

Full Marks

14 to >5.0 pts

Partial Points

Some attempt has been made to fulfill this appeal; however, the strategies are either ineffective, underdeveloped, or missing.

5 to >0 pts

Low Marks

15pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLogos Strategies:Logos describes the ways that authors attempt to build a well reasoned argument. Rhetorical Strategies which make this appeal are noted for being precise, quantified, repeatable, clear, and acknowledging of limitations.

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These strategies might include citing data/statistics, research results, textual evidence, extensive surveys, accepted definitions, comparing/contrasting relatable issues, etc.

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Use at least two of these strategies in your argument (Labeled in Comments).

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We will not count “rebuttals” as a strategy to meet this requirement. While a rebuttal (concessions, refutation, demonstration of irrelevance and reframing) is considered a rhetorical strategy, I want you to use other Logos strategies to make your rebuttals (e.g. using compare and contrast to refute the claim that one thing is like another).

15 to >14.0pts

Full Marks

14 to >5.0 pts

Partial Points

Some attempt has been made to fulfill this appeal; however, the strategies are either ineffective, underdeveloped, or missing.

5 to >0 pts

Low Marks

15pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisual Media:For the Writing Project 3, class members are tasked with producing a visual graphic to accompany your argument. It will address the topic and may use various rhetorical strategies in order to assist your persuasive argument. This graphic will be attached to you Project 4 (think of it like a graphic/image in a newspaper).

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Format/Length— You can manually draw this graphic and take a picture to attach a photo. Or digitally create the image. It must be an original image, that doesn’t show up on a reverse image search.

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Regarding length/size of the image, (a standard infographic page which is 850 by 1100 pixels and must fit a 8.5 x 11 inches [portrait view] or 11 x 8.5 inches [landscape] page. Text wrapping the image is ideal) What you display will vary depending upon the media used to craft this argument. But your “document design” must demonstrate a format that meets the audience’s expectation of supporting a social issue.

5 to >3.0pts

Full Marks

3 to >0.0 pts

Partial Points

The visual media lacks a clear driving purpose, seems unrelated to the issue, or is underdeveloped (doesn’t have to be a Monet, but it should be original.

0 pts

No Marks

5pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGoogle Doc Editor Access + CommentsYour Comments are visible and I am granted Google Doc access.

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Your Google doc should reflect all stages of the writing process (i.e. do your work on the document that you send to me). I do check version histories.

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Comments: Label the Topic Overview, Peer Rebuttal, Your Visual Media, and at least 6 Rhetorical Strategies in your argument (2 for each Ethos, Pathos, and Logos).

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Your comments suggest a thoughtful reflection of the strategy choice and indicate how each strategy is based on reasonable assumptions about the audience.

10 to >5.0pts

Full Marks

5 pts

No Marks

5 to >0 pts

Partial Points

One or the other, not both, or a lack of detailed/complete comments

10pts

Total Points: 100

Requirements: 4-5 Pages

PublickOccurrences“TheKoalaShouldNotGoExtinct,Here’sWhy.”April11,2023ByBenjaminHarrisOutsideofNewYork’sTimeSquareorHollywood’s“WalkofFame,”beingapproachedbya6-footmaninafullbodyKoalacostumemightseemstrangeorevenfrightening.ButtheaverageSDSUstudentknowsthatthisrandom,bipedalmarsupialissimplyofferingthemastudentnewspaper,TheKoala.Thismonthlypublicationisfamedfor,asdescribedbyaDailyAztecstaffwriter,AnnaFiorino,its“juvenile,crude,(and)explicitcontent”(4).Recently,there’sbeenapushtohavethepublicationbannedoncampusforinsensitiveremarks.Yet,onpublicationday,you’llknowthere’sanewaddition,asstreamsofstudentsmovefromclasstoclasswithcrisplyfoldednewspapersundertheirarms.That’sasightthatyoumightnotexpectintheageofcellphonesandlaptops.So,theremustbesomethingaboutTheKoalathatkeepsthisprintnewspaper,anincreasingoutmodedformofmedia,incirculation.Formanyreaders,TheKoalaisdefinedbyitsuncensoredhumor,freeofinstitutionaloversight.Fromitscreativecover,typicallydepictingsomecraftilyillustratedsceneofcollegiatedebauchery,tothefinalpageofstudentsubmitted“personals,”analogous

tothesharpiescribblingsonthewallofapublicbathroom,thewritersaretryingtomakeyoulaugh.Eventhetoilethumorofthecampuspartyandbathroomreviewsareaimedatgivingthereaderachuckleoratleastacringe.Honestly,thosereviewsmightbeapublicserviceforawide-eyedfreshman.Uncensoredhumorhasaplaceinauniversity.FiorinoattributestheKoala’ssuccesstoits“rawness,”andbeing“asafespaceforexperimentingwithhumorandexploringcontroversialtopicsinverycontroversialways”(8).Ibelieveshe’sgotapoint.Wewanttoaddressthecontroversiesthatareclosetohomeanduncensoredcomedyisawaytoprocesswhatwearefeeling.Crucially,it’sthelackofcensorshipthatinformsusofourboundariesandhowtoaddressdifficulttopicsinasofter,lesspainfulstyle.Forthesereasons,comedyontheuniversitycampusmustremainlargelyfreeofoversight.Whileindividualsstruggletoaddressissuesrelatedtorace,class,andhealthineventhesafestsettings,comedyhasthepotentialtobreakthosebarriers.TheKoalaisn’talone.Forexample,syndicatedcomedian,KristinaWong,addressestheveryserioustaboossurroundingsuicideandmentalillnessintheAsianAmericancommunitythroughherstandupspecial,WongFlewOvertheCuckoo’sNest.Hercomedyismeanttopushbuttons,andshehasreceivedplentyof“pushback”and“trolling,”butherworkhasrealvalue.Wong’scomedymakessharpcritiquesofshunning“traditionaltherapy”and“acceptedstereotypes”thatAsianAmericanwomenfaceinAmerica(PBS).It’spossiblethatfewerpeoplewalkoutofherperformancesfeelingoffendedbecauseapunchlinesoftenshercritiques.

Undoubtedly,somereadersmightnotextractthesamekindofvaluefromTheKoalavsWong’swork,butthat’samatterofindividualpreference.WhetherthecontentsofTheKoalaandothercomedicactsareingoodtasteishardlyapointofdebate.Yes,theywilloffendcertainpeople.Doesthatmeanthesecomediesshouldbebannedoncampus?No.Offendingsomepeople’ssensibilitiesshouldn’tbethepoint,butitisabyproductthatweacceptifwewanttoallowcomedytopotentiallyrevealsomehiddentruthbehindwhatistaboooruncomfortable.ButhowdoesTheKoalagetawaywithit?ThefactthatsucharaunchypublicationisallowedonastatecampusiswhatmakesTheKoala,likeothercontroversialcomedies,sorelevantinourpresentmoment.Theyaresymbolsofafunctioningfirstamendmentwhichprotectsfreespeech.WeliveinatimewheninstitutionalcensorshipisanincreasinglysignificantissueinAmerica,ascertainpublicationsandperformancesareunderscrutinyfromcertainstateandlocalgovernments.YAbooksthataddressrace,envelopepushingcomedians,anddragshowshavebeenaroundforyears,butarenowbeingfreshlybannedinstateslikeTennesseeand“Inmorethanadozenstates,…lawmakershavebeenpushingsimilarbills”(NPR).Ofcourse,thefirstamendmentisthefirstlineofdefenseagainstinstitutionalbansoncomedy;however,that’snotaguaranteedprotectionforpublicationsliketheKoala.Whiletheinstitutionshavethemostpowertostopthesecomedies,wecan’tunderestimateourownpotentialascollegestudentstoshutdownexpression.There’seventhedangerthatboundarypushingcomediansandlectureswillstopperformingatthemosthistoricallywelcomingcolleges.Althoughthere’ssomedebatewhethercomedianslikeChrisRockorJerrySeinfeld

won’ttakeoncollegecrowdsbecausetheyareafraidofoffendingtheaudienceorbecausecollegescan’taffordtheirfees(Vulture).Granted,it’snotabouthavingnolimits.Comedycangotoofar,andyouhaveeveryrighttobeoffendedwhenjokesaremadeinpoortaste.Furthermore,theremustbereasonablelimitsonfreedomofspeech.Forexample,youcan’tshout“fire”inacrowdedmovietheateror“thevenueisfull”atabasketballchampionship.You’dstartastampede.Or,asGeorgeCarlin,oneofthelegendarypioneersofboundarypushingjokes,onceacknowledgedinaninterviewontheTonightShow,“youcan’tslanderanyone,andyoucan’tlibelanyone,andifIweretouse(offensive)wordsatsomeoneintheaudiencetoarousethem,thatwouldbeanotherstory,”butifaperformer,writer,and/orartistmakestheirstatementintheprivacyoftheirownvenue,whoistostopthemfromexpressingthemselves(CBS)?DailyAzteccontributor,AnnaFiorino,putthequestiontousthiswayin2019byasking“Whoareanyofustodecidewhatistoofar?Orwhatisfunnyandwhatisn’t?Whatiscrossingthelineandwhatstopsjustbefore?”AndIthinktheansweristhatit’suptoeachofustomakethatdecision,butforourselvesandonlyourselves.Whenwestartmakingdecisionsforhowotherscanexpressthemselves,that’sadangertoourcollectivefreedomofthought.Andwhenfreedomofthoughtisindanger,ourotherfreedomsarenotfarbehind.WhileacceptinghisMarkTwainprizeforAmericanhumor,comedianJonStewartadvocatedthat“if(comedians)sayshityoudon’tlike,sayshitback.Dowhateveryougotta

do…,”butwarnedthat“Authoritariansarethetruethreattocomedy,tomusic,tothought,topoetry….”(KennedyCenter).Sowalkpastthecampusnewspaperifyoudon’tsupportit,justlikeyouwouldcancelyoursubscriptiontoaservicethat’searnedyourire,orboycottaproductyoudon’tsupport.Ontheotherhand,ifyouarepetitioningthegovernmenttomakethosedecisionsforothers,Stewartwarnsthatwe’llbeindangerofbecominglikethosemanycountriesaroundtheglobethatareruledbyoppressiveregimes.Countrieswherethekoalaisanendangeredanimal.

Unit 4 Lecture: 9-Assignment: “Playing Devil’s Advocate” Aug 7th-Peer Review: “4” Aug 9th-Project 4: Due Friday Aug 11th 11:59

Project 4 OverviewWriting Project 4: Public Discourse— Opinion EditorialIntro: Research a recent civic issue, May till now, that is of concern to a speciﬁc community of non-experts. Identify multiple perspectives from which this issue is viewed. You can ﬁnd an article that you agree with, and you can extend the ideas in the text, or you can ﬁnd one you disagree with (in part or in whole), and counter points made in the text, or you can simply use the topic as a jumping oﬀ point.Purpose: Use this information to create a persuasive text (written and visual) that uses ethical persuasive strategies to advance social understanding, change, or action. Respond to an author’s argument and try to persuade the audience of that article publication to agree with your point of view. Use a variety of Rhetorical Strategies to appeal to Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Project Length/Format: Paper must be a minimum of 3 pages (full pages/750 words total), typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font, with one-inch margins in standard MLA format with a works cited page.

Project 4 OverviewKey RWS 305W Learning Objectives Met with This Assignment●Understand the concept of rhetorical situations: the relationship among writer-audience-subject-context●Apply critical reading strategies to a variety of publicly and individually produced texts●Understand the collaborative and social aspects of the writing process●Critique your own and others’ textsCourse Learning Objectives:2.Apply rhetorical principles appropriate to diﬀerent purposes and goals, within speciﬁcdisciplinary, professional and civic communities.3.Research and contribute to speciﬁc areas of inquiry by evaluating, synthesizing, and integratingstrategies and sources appropriate to genre.5.Compose a variety of texts, working individually and collaboratively, through processes ofdrafting, critiquing, reﬂecting, and editing.

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Assignment: “Playing Devil’s Advocate” Aug 7th Prompt: “Playing Devil’s Advocate” (Monday). Looking ahead, Project 4 asks you to “Research a civic issue that is of concern to a speciﬁc community” by “ﬁnding an argument article (opinion/editorial) and responding to it.” To complete this week’s assignment, “Playing Devil’s Advocate,” I’d like you to submit your topic and article to our class discussion board. That means including a link to the article you’ve selected and writing a brief summary of the issue that the author addresses. Then, present YOUR OPINION on the issue and support your reasoning for having that opinion. Submit this by Monday night and then respond to two of your peers, Playing Devil’s Advocate, by Wednesday night.

Selecting a Topic/Article. ●The Topic must be the center of some debate.○(e.g. “Poverty is bad” or “It’s really hot” are not worthy topics of debate). ●The Topic must be the center of some recent debate.○(e.g. “end daylight savings” or “lower the drinking age” would not apply) ●The Topic examples, but not limited to these:○Is Jonah Hill manipulative? Should Andrew Tate be allowed on social media? Should Cardi B face criminal charges? Controversies related to Barbie or Oppenheimer. I’m open to other ideas, so ask if you are uncertain that your topic will work for Project 4. It doesn’t need to relate to pop culture.

Selecting a Topic/Article. ●The Article must be recent (published since May 1st). ●The “Article” can be in many forms: editorial, youtube video, podcast, etc.●The Article must be an argument, not informative, so it should be biased and persuade the audience.Tamest cover I could find

Rubric: 10 Points. Section 1) Article: Publication Title, Publisher, Publication date, Author and Short Bio.Section 2) Write a brief summary of the issue that the author addresses and their stance.●Conﬁrm that the article is an editorial (an opinion rather than an unbiased news report). Section 3) Quote the author. Explain the rhetorical strategy in the quote (see lectures, texts, and me as needed). Articulate how the author makes an appeal to ethos, pathos, or logos. Determine the article’s target audience and what assumptions the author makes about this demographic. Evaluate the eﬀectiveness of this strategy. ●6-10 sentences.Section 4) Articulate your own position on the issue addressed in the article, and support your position with a brief explanation of your own (Use a rhetorical strategy to prove your point).●6-10 sentences.

Identifying and Applying Rhetorical Strategies ●Defining.●Examples.●Compare and contrast.●Description.●Anecdotes or Narratives.●Testimonials or interviews.●Citing an Expert Authority.●Authorities or “big names.”●Research results: Data, Statistics, etc.●Identification.●Analogies.●Metaphors.●Similes.●Rhetorical question.●Hyperbole●Textual evidence or Quotes.●Irony/Antiphrasis or Satire●Prolepsis/Rebuttals○Strategic concession○Refutation○Demonstration of irrelevance○Reframing

Example Submission Article Title: “The Koala is an outlet for students to express themselves”Publisher: Daily Aztec October 2nd, 2019.Author: Anna Fiorino Bio: Colorado Springs Independent 2 years, “Certiﬁed copy editor. Journalist with (more than two but less than twenty) years of experience.” Wrote other articles, including one about the downside of LinkedIn. Ironically, LinkedIn is how I found her info.Publication Link: https://thedailyaztec.com/95812/opinion/the-koala-is-a-place-for-students-to-express-themselves/1) Fiorino’s argument is that the SDSU Koala, yes that Koala, deserves its place on campus despite its controversial nature.2) Fiorino ﬁrst establishes her credibility (ethos) as an English student with good taste by admitting that she “like(s) The New York Times…,” read “The Paris Review on occasion…” and owns her “fair share of Steinbeck and Fitzgerald;” however, she admits that “every time, without fail, I ﬁnd myself instinctively reaching for a copy of The Koala…” (2019). In this section, Fiorino is establishing her reading credentials by name dropping authors and publications that many would recognize for their literary integrity. She does this before admitting to being a Koala reader to connect to a student audience that might be embarrassed about their own interest in the Koala. She assumes that there are many intelligent readers who likewise make the paradoxical decision to read a publication which Fiorino herself describes as “juvenile, crude, (and) explicit.” Her ﬁrst argument is essentially that the readers of the Koala can have reﬁned tastes while also enjoying the raw sensationalism of such a publication, and she uses herself as the ﬁrst example. If she is willing to be honest, perhaps the reader is invited to be more honest with themselves. 3) On this ﬁrst point, as with a few others, I am in agreement with Fiorino. Yes, you can have reﬁned taste while also being capable of enjoying something crude. No matter how much I like a perfectly aged and seasoned steak, a hotdog at a ballgame just hits the spot. Likewise, this argument essentially touches on freedom of speech and the press, both of which I support. Unless I’m featured, then all bets are oﬀ (Kidding… mostly). Besides this, college is a place of expression and choice. We can choose to read the publications on campus. We can choose one over the other. We can choose to read none at all. And it’s the choice that matters. (This example is out of date, as the article was published some years ago)

Peer Review: “4” Aug 9th Prompt: Peer Rebuttals (Wednesday)To Play Devil’s Advocate: “(When) someone who pretends, in an argument or discussion, to be against an idea or plan that… people support, in order to make people discuss and consider it in more detail.” -Cambridge DictionaryRebuttal: Responding to your opponents objections with acknowledgment, counter evidence, demonstrating irrelevance, and/or reframing tactics. Rebuttals are an important part of any argument, as acknowledging your opposition’s point of view is often the ﬁrst step to ﬁnding common ground. You are validating their concerns, addressing those obstacles which prevent them from seeing the situation your way, and then resolving those issues through various strategies.

Peer Review: “4” Aug 9th Rubric: 10 Points.Respond to your peers by providing a counter argument for their position:●Support your position with a few rhetorical strategies.○E.g. comparison, deﬁnition, analysis, citing another source, etc. (You don’t need to explain the strategy).●Make two to three appeals.○Ethos and Logos, or Pathos and Ethos, or Logos and Pathos. ●You don’t need to personally support your counterargument.○If you notice that no one would reasonably take a countering position, you should inform your peer that their argument doesn’t seem debatable.●Response Length: ○At least a paragraph, but I’ll assign a grade based on the strength of the counter argument, strategies and appeals. How to Submit: When you post your assignment to the discussion board, you’ll ﬁnd the two students immediately above your post (the ﬁrst two students who submit this assignment can respond to the two students below their post).

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