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FALL2021-AnalyzingtheArtifactElementsoftheCriticalPaper-Revised.pptx
Analyzing the Artifact & Elements of the Critical Paper
Observe the artifact
Take notes and consider:
Genre
Artistic (scholarly articles)/Inartistic proofs (ethos, pathos, logos)
Are the “Four Basic Features of Rhetoric” present?
Are the “6 Keys of Understanding Rhetoric” present
Analyzing the Artifact (Coding)
Rhetorical situation (larger problem
Rhetor (agent/s/agency/agencies)
Exigences (obvious themes)
Identify at least 3 obvious themes (exigences) the artifact is bringing forth.
Constraints (Themes not visible to rhetor but you see them
Analyzing the Artifact
Audience (specific audience?)
Actual message
Context (actual place)
Apply Neo-Aristotelian Criticism
Analyzing the Artifact
1. Cover page
2. Abstract (250 words, keywords)
3. Introduction (2 large paragraphs
4. Description of the Artifact
5. Description of the Rhetorical Criticism
6. Analysis and Discussion
7. Contribution to Rhetoric
8. Conclusion
9. References
Elements of the Critical Paper (Categories)
First page- Cover page-
Have a proper cover page with Running head, (upper left)
Pagination (upper right)
Thesis statement or “sexy title” (this statement is bold-faced and centered as well as including the following: name, institution, course, instructor, date, double-spaced)
Sexy title usually includes something that grabs the audience and then your research intention
Ex: “Burgers, Bodies and Kids: A Neo-Aristotelian Criticism of Gender Roles and Stereotypes in Fast-Food Advertisements”
Cover Page (1 page)
Second page-Abstract. Center the word “Abstract”.
The writing for the abstract is “block style” and centered (double-spaced). Write this last but this is 250 words or less preview of what you will covering in your paper.
After the last sentence, double-space and include your “Keywords:” (this word is italicized, centered, followed by a colon to state what your keywords are in your paper).
Keywords are exactly that-keywords you will be using in your paper that may include major themes and/or criticisms.
Abstract (1 page)
Working Title (you should now have Running head and pagination still on this page thereafter). Have the “Working title”-basically, the title of your first page (centered but not bold-faced, double-spaced at the top of the paper.
Double-space and now you are ready write the “Introduction.” Be sure that you double-space throughout the paper, making sure there are no “gaps” but a consistency in spacing.
Still on third page-Now, you are ready to write your paper with your Introduction which is part of the basics of your paper.
Working Title and Introduction- (1-2 pages)
Introduction-Do not type this word but just start your writing.
Indent 5 spaces to begin your writing).
The introduction is the part for which you are introducing the specific as well as overview of the problem to the reader. You are inviting the reader to read your paper because the reader has NEVER seen this material before.
Introduction
A general statement of the problem by including perhaps an attention getter such as a “shocking” example, source, quotation, etc.…
Include why is this problem important for us (universal audience) to look at?
How does this study relate to previous work in this area (here is where you can use outside sources, too)?
Introduction-Two Paragraphs 1-2 pages in length Paragraph 1
Has there been similar research include this here (again, more sources)
How will your paper differ from, and build on the earlier research?
Introduction-Two Paragraphs 1-2 pages in length Paragraph 1
Overview the key themes of what your research is covering
Brief introduction of the theoretical orientation/research methodology (for the “research report” paper) or the rhetorical criticism (critical report) you are using
Introduction: Paragraph 2
Describe the artifact. Should be a separate paragraph and given a “subtitle” that is italicized.
Be consistent with double spacing as there should not be any large gaps.
Re: The reader has never seen this artifact, you need to describe it.
Here is where you can also put in who the rhetor/s are, audience, message, situation, and context as you are providing the reader background context.
Description of Artifact: (Center and bold face-do not put on a separate page) ½-to full page
You will need outside sources to help you define what those areas are and that scholarly articles help the reader know that the research method is be used in current research.
Do not forget to cite the sources in this section.
Description of the Rhetorical Method-Centered and Boldfaced (1/2 page to full page):
All of you will be using the Neo-Aristotelian Criticism. The reader has never heard of this criticism.
Describe what Neo-Aristotelian Criticism is and why you are using it to look at your artifact.
Describe what are the elements or parts of Neo-Aristotelian criticism (5 parts-walk the reader through each part). Don’t tell me why-that’s the next section
Description of the Rhetorical Method-Centered and Boldfaced (1/2 to one page):
Centered & bold face the category, do not put on separate page.
Summarizing and synthesize the arguments through the major themes or Exigences that are obvious in the artifact.
Tell the reader why this criticism is important to address the critical themes of your critical research.
Analysis-Discussion-Centered and Boldfaced (3-5 pages):
A. Break the themes down into subcategories and include the following for each theme- should be at least two.
Define theme:
Do not use dictionaries but scholarly articles to help you define your major themes.
Example, how “Racism” is present in your artifact. You need to find one or two scholarly articles that use “Racism.”
Analysis-Discussion continued
Provide information how the scholarly articles define “Racism” and how the definition supports how “Racism” is presented in your artifact.
Do you agree with the definition and support your answer?
How will you use the definition in describing how it fits with your themetic analysis of the artifact?
Analysis-Discussion continued
B. Apply N.A. Method-Can be a separate sub-category under this section.
How did the agent/agency utilize the N.A. method through the themes? Go through all five steps. Need to prove this by telling me where and provide explanation.
Next, how did the rhetor/s use inartistic and artistic proofs? Give examples and explain how.
Analysis and Discussion-continued
C. Do you think how the rhetor/s used the strategies were successful or not? Explain and support
D. Are there Constraints?-silent themes that need to brought out that you observe, not visible to rhetor. There will be one or two. You need to explain what they are and where do you see them in the artifact. Provide examples.
Analysis and Discussion-continued
A. Do the agents/agencies rhetorical strategies provide an understanding of how people are influenced, motivated, and persuaded. Explain and provide support.
B. How does your own rhetorical analysis of the artifact contribute to understanding what rhetoric is (self-reflection)?
Contribution to Rhetoric-Centered and Boldfaced (1-2 pages)
Summarize what you have written in your paper.
Discuss what you have drawn from reviewing literature, the critical method, the research findings, and discussion?
Where might your research lead to in your discipline and other disciplines?
**What other areas of Communication Studies might be considered for further research?
Conclusion (3/4 to one full page)
Separate page, title centered, boldfaced
List all your references here in alphabetical order following APA or MLA format including “hanging indent.”
References (1 page)
