After reading Writing and Rhetoric chapter 5, find three of the tools mentioned in the chapter (for example, allusion) that are used in the article for your rhetorical analysis.
In your blog give the title of the article you are writing on. Then for each of the three tools you found being used, label the tool, give an example of the tool, and write a sentence or two on how this particular tool works in the article.
Required comments: 2
Comment responses: 1
If possible, I recommend that you do the comments and comment responses on people writing on the same article.
Label to put on post: rhetorical analysis
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Audience Analysis: for Wednesday, July 8
1. Read either G 6-B or 7-D.
2. Research something about the audience or something about the author, journal, time published, etc. that would affect the audience.
Information you could find out might include (choose one or two of these or something similar):
-What is the author's political affiliation?
-What other articles has the author published?
-What is the author's occupation and their area of specialty?
-What journal was this article originally published in? What audience is this journal targeted to?
-What journal was the article originally published in and what other articles were published in the same issue?
-When was this article originally published? What were the major debates about this topic that were going on at this time period and how does this article fit into that time period's discourse?
-Were there any major political/economic/cultural events previous to the article being published that would have a direct impact on this article?
- Who truly is the intended audience for this article? What are their attitudes and beliefs about the subject and/or the author?
Note: Researching this subject may be challenging--I'd recommend using the Internet, going to the Periodicals section of the Library (the Reference Desk employees may be able to help you find the original journal or information about it), looking for news articles etc. Don't spend too much time on this -- just go for one piece of information that relates in some way to the audience, or to the author or issue (with something that would effect the audience).
3. Now that you've researched and found the information, look back in the article and find some way in which this information about the audience/author/background of the article influences the content or approach of the article. Make sure to include at least one specific example.
4. Post a paragraph which includes: what article you choose; the researched information that you found; and your analysis of how this affects the content or approach of the article, with at least one specific example.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on the post: rhetorical analysis
2. Research something about the audience or something about the author, journal, time published, etc. that would affect the audience.
Information you could find out might include (choose one or two of these or something similar):
-What is the author's political affiliation?
-What other articles has the author published?
-What is the author's occupation and their area of specialty?
-What journal was this article originally published in? What audience is this journal targeted to?
-What journal was the article originally published in and what other articles were published in the same issue?
-When was this article originally published? What were the major debates about this topic that were going on at this time period and how does this article fit into that time period's discourse?
-Were there any major political/economic/cultural events previous to the article being published that would have a direct impact on this article?
- Who truly is the intended audience for this article? What are their attitudes and beliefs about the subject and/or the author?
Note: Researching this subject may be challenging--I'd recommend using the Internet, going to the Periodicals section of the Library (the Reference Desk employees may be able to help you find the original journal or information about it), looking for news articles etc. Don't spend too much time on this -- just go for one piece of information that relates in some way to the audience, or to the author or issue (with something that would effect the audience).
3. Now that you've researched and found the information, look back in the article and find some way in which this information about the audience/author/background of the article influences the content or approach of the article. Make sure to include at least one specific example.
4. Post a paragraph which includes: what article you choose; the researched information that you found; and your analysis of how this affects the content or approach of the article, with at least one specific example.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on the post: rhetorical analysis
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Google Doc Post: for Monday, June 29
As noted on the syllabus, instead of having a blog post due on Monday, you will be turning in a rough draft of your paper on Google Docs. Remember -- your paper is supposed to be 3-5 pages double spaced, Times New Roman, font sized 12. See the supplemental guide for all the details of the assignment.
To receive full credit, you must post and share the draft by 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29th.
Directions to post your document on Google Docs and share it with your instructor:
1. Go to docs.google.com
2. Sign in to your google account.
3. Click “New” and then click “Document.”
4. Type whatever you want into the document (or paste it from Word).
5. Make sure to click “Save” so you don’t lose your work.
6. Click the blue “Share” button and then click “Share with others.”
7. Make sure “as collaborators” is clicked and then type in Cowley.k.e@gmail.com so your instructor can see your goals page.
8. Click “Invite collaborators.”
9. Your document should now show on your main Google Docs page, and your instructor should be listed as sharing the document.
To receive full credit, you must post and share the draft by 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29th.
Directions to post your document on Google Docs and share it with your instructor:
1. Go to docs.google.com
2. Sign in to your google account.
3. Click “New” and then click “Document.”
4. Type whatever you want into the document (or paste it from Word).
5. Make sure to click “Save” so you don’t lose your work.
6. Click the blue “Share” button and then click “Share with others.”
7. Make sure “as collaborators” is clicked and then type in Cowley.k.e@gmail.com so your instructor can see your goals page.
8. Click “Invite collaborators.”
9. Your document should now show on your main Google Docs page, and your instructor should be listed as sharing the document.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: for Friday, June 26th
After doing the reading on ethos, pathos, and logos, do the following on your opinion editorial topic:
State your thesis/argument.
Give one to two examples for each appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos) that you think would be effective in supporting your argument.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Note: You will be given time in class on Friday to write these comments, along with further details on what type of comments will be valuable.
Label to put on post: in my opinion
State your thesis/argument.
Give one to two examples for each appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos) that you think would be effective in supporting your argument.
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Note: You will be given time in class on Friday to write these comments, along with further details on what type of comments will be valuable.
Label to put on post: in my opinion
Monday, June 22, 2009
Issue on Campus: for Wed. Jun 24
Talk to your roommates and friends, read old letters-to-the editor from the Daily Universe, look around campus and think about what could be different or who you could influence. Brainstorm!
Then, for this assignment, choose one idea that you are interested in writing about for your opinion editorial assignment.
Write a paragraph which:
-Explains the issue/problem
-Explains what you have to say about it, your opinion on it
-Discusses some of the arguments you could make in your opinion editorial to convince others
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on post: in my opinion
Then, for this assignment, choose one idea that you are interested in writing about for your opinion editorial assignment.
Write a paragraph which:
-Explains the issue/problem
-Explains what you have to say about it, your opinion on it
-Discusses some of the arguments you could make in your opinion editorial to convince others
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 3
Required number of comment responses: 2
Label to put on post: in my opinion
My Writing Process: in-class on June 22, 2009
The assignment for this post is to describe your writing process.
1. Include a metaphor that describes your writing process. (for example, "Writing is like taming a wild polar bear who hasn't eaten for days" OR "Writing is like building a lego castle.")
2. Include a paragraph that describes your writing process in further detail. Be honest, and if you'd like, be creative. You may want to consider the following questions (however, please just don't answer each question one by one):
What typically happens when you write a paper? Where and when do you write? What works really well for you? What do you tend to do when writing, even if you know it doesn't work? What parts are challenging? How do you revise?
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 2-3.
Required number of comment responses: 2-3.
label to put on post: writing process
1. Include a metaphor that describes your writing process. (for example, "Writing is like taming a wild polar bear who hasn't eaten for days" OR "Writing is like building a lego castle.")
2. Include a paragraph that describes your writing process in further detail. Be honest, and if you'd like, be creative. You may want to consider the following questions (however, please just don't answer each question one by one):
What typically happens when you write a paper? Where and when do you write? What works really well for you? What do you tend to do when writing, even if you know it doesn't work? What parts are challenging? How do you revise?
Required number of comments on other people's posts: 2-3.
Required number of comment responses: 2-3.
label to put on post: writing process
Saturday, April 4, 2009
No Blogs for April
What with finals coming up and only one more real week of classes, there are no more blog posts for the rest of the semester. But don't stop writing!
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