Essay One: Rhetorical analysis

1. Essay One: Rhetorical analysis engl1301: mwf

2. Parts of Essay One • Proposal • Due Wednesday, 9.15.10 • Format: • Typed, 12 point font, 100 words • Proper heading and title • States the article you plan to analyze • Includes a possible thesis • Example:

3. Parts of Essay One (proposal example) Couture 1 Jane Couture Ms. Horton ENGL 1301.A9 23 September 2010 Writing Proposal: Essay One/Rhetorical Analysis For the first essay, I will be analyzing Dave Smith’s article, “The Best Way to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.” Ichose this article because it was interesting and informative and because I believe that Smith seems like a real expert on thesubject. I will argue that Smith’s use of pathos strengthens the reader’s connection to the subject matter and that Smith, through hisuse of descriptive language and scholarly tone, lets the reader know that he is an expert, thus presenting a credible ethos. It is mybelief that the combination of Smith’s expertise, skill as a writer, and knowledge of the subject create a strong essay that the reader can enjoy.

4. Parts of Essay One • Outline • Due Friday, 9.17.10 • Format: • Typed, 12 point font • Proper heading and title • Must contain the following: • Statement of your thesis • At least two supporting points • Direct quotes to back those supporting points • Brief explanation of your critique of the author’s use of rhetorical appeals (may be included in the thesis) • Example:

5. Elizabeth Joyce ENGL 1301.A9 Ms. Horton 17 September 2010 Outline: Essay One/Rhetorical Analysis Introduction Author: James Edward Article: “The Truth about Steroids and Baseball” Topic: The use and abuse of steroids in Major League baseball, especially the affect that players’ abuse has on young fans Thesis: Edward’s use of shocking statistics, interviews with young fans, and interviews with former Major League players draws the reader in emotionally and also informs the reader of the extent of the problem of steroid use in baseball. Though Edward’s tone can be a bit sarcastic at times, the depth of his research makes him a credible source and makes this an overall strongly argued article. Supporting Point #1 Edward establishes himself as an authority by providing irrefutable data. Examples: “75% of former steroid users claim some sort of long-term dependence on substances” (575). “98% of little league players claim they have been tempted to use steroids due to seeing Major League players do so” (576). Supporting Point #2 The reader is drawn in emotionally because Edward includes interviews with young kids. Examples: Edward reports that kids as young as 8 have admitted to using steroids to increase their performance. Edward shows the deleterious effects of steroids on young players.

6. Parts of Essay One • Rough Draft • Due Monday, 9.20.10 • 750 words, 12 point font, double spaced (may be printed on both sides of paper) • Bring the following: • Three copies of Rough Draft • Colored pen (other than black) • Little, Brown Handbook

7. Parts of Essay One • Final Draft • Due Friday, 9.24.10 at the beginning of class • Turn in the following: • One hard copy of Final Draft, including Works Cited • 750 words, 12 point font, proper MLA heading & documentation, double spaced • One electronic copy to Turnitin.com (to be discussed in class later) • Outline • Rough drafts with comments from Peer Review Group