Describe that example, identify the parts of the rhetorical situation (audience, speaker, text, purpose, and context), and offer specific reasons why the example was effectively based on the concepts covered in the Units 1 and 2 Reading. You can also include information on tone, style, formality, voice, correctness, evidence, and word choice as you
Use the following chart to help ensure that you meet the following expectations in the final version of your Unit 2 Assignment:
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Describe an example of persuasive communication in a personal context. This could be a social media post, an email to a friend, or even a conversation.
Identify the parts of the rhetorical situation.
Analyze what makes this example effective.
Draw connections to concepts from the Unit 1 and 2 Reading.
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Describe an example of persuasive communication in a professional context. This could be a memo, email, or presentation.
Identify the parts of the rhetorical situation.
Analyze what makes this example effective and consider the expectations for professional communication in your field.
Draw connections to concepts from the Unit 1 and 2 Reading.
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Describe an example of persuasive communication in an academic context. This could be an essay you wrote for a class, an article you read, or a discussion post.
Identify the parts of the rhetorical situation.
Analyze what makes this example effective and consider how academic persuasion differs from other contexts.
Draw connections to concepts from the Unit 1 and 2 Reading.
References
Since you will reference concepts from the Units 1 and 2 Reading or may draw ideas from the PG Writing Center, include signal phrases and citations, like this: According to the PG Writing Center, persuasive writing should. . .
Include a references page with citations for the reading and any other sources you use.
