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.
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
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 >9.0 pts
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
10 pts
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 >9.0 pts
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
10 pts
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 >9.0 pts
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
10 pts
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 >4.0 pts
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
5 pts
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 >4.0 pts
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
5 pts
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 >14.0 pts
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
15 pts
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 >14.0 pts
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
15 pts
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 >14.0 pts
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
15 pts
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 >3.0 pts
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
5 pts
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 >5.0 pts
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
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Should be : 4-5 pages
Requirements: As stated in the instructions
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