writing 122

WR 122

Instructor Andy Gurevich

Rhetorical Analysis/Group Discussion Questions: “Don't Blame Facebook Or Cambridge Analytica For Your Own Gullibility”

Please answer the following questions individually in writing and then be prepared to share your answers in a small group discussion.

What is the thesis of this essay? Is it stated or implied? If stated, please find and quote it directly. If implied, please summarize it in your own words in one to two focused sentences. What kind of thesis is it (fact, value, policy, definition, combination)?

What do you think of the tone and style of the language used by the author? Does it increase or decrease his credibility? How so? Do you feel like it reflects undue biases? If so, how can this be overcome?

Does the author include enough relevant, substantive data/evidence to support his claim? If so, why do you think so? If not, how, specifically, can this be improved?