Today’s Goals Continue discussion of incorporating sources Review conclusion strategies Peer review the first draft of our rhetorical analysis essays

Class discussion- Citations and incorporating souorces Define the following citation types: Attributive tag Parenthetical citation Works cited page Paraphrase Which of the above will we utilize in our rhetorical analysis essays? Define the following source incorporation strategies: Quote Summary

Class Activity-Ethos and Citations Read the following uses of a source. List them in order from highest ethos/credibility to lowest ethos credibility. Provide a short explanation of why you made these decisions “Potential impacts of global warming include increased air pollution and a rise in illnesses and mortality, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.” (Erikson 19) According to David Erikson, a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, “Potential impacts of global warming include increased air pollution and a rise in illnesses and mortality, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.” According to numerous climatologists and doctors, the greenhouse effect will have a devastating impact on air pollution and worldwide health (Erikson 19). Dr. David Erikson, President of the non-profit group Physicians for Social Responsibility, says that global warming will lead to more air pollution and numerous disease and deaths worldwide. Which of the above would be primarily composed of the author’s own words and have the lowest similarity score?

Class Discussion: What are the three necessary elements of a closed form prose conclusion? Why are conclusions so important in writing? What is the most important part of the conclusion? Why/how do we restate the thesis in the conclusion?

Conclusion Strategies Simple Summary Recaps the main points of the essay Larger Significance Explains the larger significance of applications of the problem/argument Proposal Calls readers to action Scenic or anecdotal Creates a scene or story to illustrate the problem/issue Hook and return (Circle End) Return to something mentioned at the beginning of the essay Delayed Thesis (Not appropriate for rhetorical analysis essay) See page 420 of A&B

Group Activity: Peer Review Exchange the 1st drafts of your rhetorical analysis essays with someone else in class who has not seen your first draft Read through the student’s essay, marking where appropriate, and answer the following questions: What is the student’s thesis? What is the overall evaluation of the source’s rhetoric? What is the evaluation of each rhetorical appeal/strategy in the body paragraphs? (i.e. “logos was adequate, pathos was strong, ethos was lacking.” Use whatever evaluation language the student used). How much evidence is provided for each body paragraph? Give a number and type. (i.e. pathos had 2 quotes and 2 paraphrase) What is the best part of the student’s essay or the part you like the most? What is the part of the student’s essay that needs the most revision?

Online Registration Register at Turnitin.com Class ID: Password: 4English Submit Rhetorical Analysis – Draft 2 Before class on Wednesday

Homework Rhetorical Analysis –Draft 2 750+ words Should include introduction and all body paragraphs (and possibly the conclusion) Must include works cited page Due Wednesday 1-31