You will only choose ONE article to focus on. This is not a compare/contrast essay.
Sieger – “Sweatshops are Good” pgs. 124-145
Balko – “Sweatshops Benefit Children”
Caplan – “The World Might be Better Off Without College for Everyone” pgs. 42-47
Daly and Bengali – “Is It Still Worth Going to College?” pgs. 48-53
Ayelet, University of the People – “Does College Still Matter in 2018?” pgs. 56-58
Obama – “Statement on the Passing of George H. W. Bush” pg. 1
Trump – “Statement on the Passing of George H. W. Bush” pg. 2
Helpful Information
Consider the rhetorical situation (March 2)
Use SPACE CAT to identify areas to analyze (March 2)
Avoid Passive Voice and 2nd and 1st person pronouns (March 2)
Utilize one introduction strategy we practiced in class (Feb 3)
Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data (Feb 3)
Your claims should follow a clear line of reasoning (Feb 3)
Avoid using Argument Fallacies in your wiring (Feb 10)
Aim for a ‘balance’ between your own words and your source material (Feb 10)
Requirements
3-5pages in length.
(no Works Cited necessary)
Paper must be double spaced, and in MLA Format v. 9.0
Feb 11, 11:59 PM – Rhetorical Analysis Final (2-4 pages)
Rhetorical Analysis Rubric
Criteria
Points
Introduction/Thesis
The introduction strategy is appropriate, establishes context and background knowledge for the author or topic, and uses engaging language to hook the reader. The thesis is clear, appropriate, and connects to the claims and the content of the essay.
/3
Textual Evidence
The textual evidence supports the writer’s claims and line of reasoning. The writer uses both qualitative and quantitative evidence effectively and appropriately. Quoted evidence is less than 25 words per quotation. There is a balance between the writer’s voice and the writer’s source material.
/3
Analysis/Commentary
Writer clearly analyzes textual evidence in an insightful and meaningful way, and commentary aids in the connection of ideas as well as helps maintain a clear line of reasoning. Analysis does not merely repeat or rephrase textual evidence.
/3
Grammar/Conventions
Writer uses appropriate language for the expectations of a college-level paper, i.e. the writer avoids slang, colloquial language, and conversational diction. The writer follows methods and rules of Standard English, including but not limited to proper spelling, punctuation, avoiding passive voice, sophisticated syntax, and sentence variety.
/3
MLA Format/Works Cited
The paper is 4-6 pages in length, and presented in MLA format 9.0, which includes Times New Roman 12pt font, double-spacing, proper header and heading/page numbers, etc. Additionally, sources are cited properly using in-text citations and identifying tags.
/3
Plagiarism/Use of AI
The essay contains source material without citation, attribution or identifying tags. The essay contains elements that were created either in full or in part by Artificial Intelligence.
-15
Rhetorical Analysis Total Score
/15
