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001statementofpurposeassignmentsheet_1.docxDIMOND WRIT 200
ASSIGNMENT SHEET
Rhetorical Analysis: Statement of Purpose
Assignment Overview Based on your understanding of rhetorical analysis through readings, homework, and class discussion, rhetorically analyze a written document from your program of study at the University of Baltimore and a store you frequent. Consider the elements of each. For each memo, evaluate the audience, purpose, context, media/design, and genre. For the final written assignment, you will write a Statement of Purpose for an audience of your choice, rhetorically analyzing your personal or professional goals.
Rhetorical Situation Write a Statement of Purpose for the future. You choose the audience, but remember, your audience will be heavily influenced by your purpose and context. For example, are you writing it for a potential graduate program? Are you writing it as a reminder for yourself? Are you writing it for a potential employer?
Assignment Details Using the two rhetorical analysis homework assignments and relevant free-writes as a starting point, you will generate a 3 page minimum document in which you write a Statement of Purpose that rhetorically analyzes your personal or professional goals. 2 ½ pages does not meet the requirement.
Deadlines Feb 10 Two rhetorical analysis memos due: 15 points
Feb 12 Workshop Draft of Statement of Purpose for Writers’ Workshop. Bring three complete drafts: 20 points
Feb 17 Submission Draft for Instructor to give Detailed Written Comments, including all corresponding documents listed on the rubric: 40 points
April 30 Polished Draft for Portfolio Submission. With revision, this may fit the Polished Rhetorical Analysis Document Requirement of your WRIT 200 Portfolio.
Other Requirements A one-page cover letter detailing your writing process and identifying which learning outcomes you achieved is required with the typed Statement of Purpose. The Statement of Purpose must be in MLA Format. A physical copy of your Submission Draft is due in class on February 17, as well as a single attachment to the assignment description in the Assignment section of Sakai. Please name it: YOURNAME-SP.docx
RUBRIC/INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS: Statement of Purpose
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Two rhetorical analysis memos in class on February 10
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Contributes three complete drafts and participates in Writer’s Workshop on February 12
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Addresses the assignment’s rhetorical situation, utilizing textual conventions to address the document’s purpose
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Establishes a clear focus with an appropriate sense of audience and purpose
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Organizes evidence that support point of view while applying rhetorical concepts
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Submits the following documents in order on February 17: · Cover Letter · Submission Draft · Workshop Draft · Writer’s Workshop Comments · Two rhetorical analysis memos
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