DB 1 Rhetorical Analysis
Reading pages 99–119 250-300 Words
Practical Argument: A Text and Anthology
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
ISBN: 9781319155797
Complete a 250–300-word rhetorical analysis of “Sweatshop Oppression” by Rajeev Ravisankar (pp. 117–118).
Carefully read and analyze the essay by Ravisankar on pp. 117–118 in your Practical Argument textbook. After considering the rhetorical situation, means of persuasion, and rhetorical strategies, complete a rhetorical analysis including evidence to support your opinion.
Note: See complete instructions below
As you compose your rhetorical analysis, be sure to:
a. Review the “Template for Writing a Rhetorical Analysis” on page 119.
b. Consider the argument’s rhetorical situation, the writer’s means of persuasion, and the rhetorical strategies that the writer uses.
c. End your rhetorical analysis with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of Ravisankar’s argument.
d. Cite all references in the documentation style related to your major course of study (MLA, APA, or Turabian).
e. Include 250–300 words. (This parameter helps to promote writing that is thorough yet concise enough to permit your classmates to read all the submissions.)
f. Write MLA, APA, or Turabian in the title of your thread as follows: Title – Citation style (e.g., “Sweatshop Oppression: A Rhetorical Analysis – APA”). Check A Writer’s Reference to verify your citations.
g. Review the Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric before submitting.
Discussion Board 1 Rhetorical Analysis Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content 70% |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
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Development: Original Thread |
35 to 32 points The argument’s rhetorical situation and the author’s means of persuasion and rhetorical strategies are considered to develop a strong rhetorical analysis. A clear assessment of the writer’s strengths and weaknesses is included. |
31 to 25 points The argument’s rhetorical situation and the author’s means of persuasion and rhetorical strategies are considered to develop a strong rhetorical analysis; however, no clear assessment of the writer’s strengths and weaknesses is included. |
24 to 1 points The argument’s rhetorical situation and the author’s means of persuasion and rhetorical strategies may be considered; however, these concepts are not developed into a strong rhetorical analysis of the piece. |
0 points The argument’s rhetorical situation and the author’s means of persuasion and rhetorical strategies are not considered in the discussion of the piece. |
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Development: Reply to Classmate |
35 to 32 points A clear statement of agreement and/or disagreement is included with explanation of likes and dislikes as well as additional or alternative ideas. |
31 to 25 points A clear statement of agreement and/or disagreement is included, but the post lacks explanation of likes and dislikes and/or additional or alternative ideas. |
24 to 1 points Some attempt is made to address the classmate’s post, but lacks a clear statement of agreement and/or disagreement and elaboration of the original post. |
0 points Statements such as, “I like what you said” or “I disagree with your comment,” are included with little or no response to the classmate’s post’s content. |
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Structure 30% |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
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Instructions: Submission Requirements |
10 to 9 points The thread and reply meet the stated requirements, including length requirements. |
8 to 7 points The thread and reply meet most of the stated requirements, but fails to meet at least 1. |
6 to 1 points The thread and reply do not meet 2 or more of the stated requirements. |
0 points The student fails to meet most of the stated requirements demonstrating insufficient effort to follow assignment instructions. |
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Format: MLA/APA/Turabian |
10 to 9 points Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are used correctly and appropriately. |
8 to 7 points Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are included but have minor errors in documentation style usage. |
6 to 1 points Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are included but have major errors in documentation style usage.
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0 points Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are not included.
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Style: Grammar and Mechanics |
10 to 9 points Posts are essentially error-free. |
8 to 7 points Posts include minor errors that do not disrupt the flow of ideas or obscure the meaning of ideas. |
6 to 1 points Posts include several glaring errors that interrupt the flow of ideas and obscure their meaning. |
0 points Conventions of writing are not followed at all. |
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Rating:
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