english analysis
M24
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Analysis
We’ve learned how to report the facts without bias, and now we will learn to carefully dissect other’s writing for how the author achieves his or her purpose and whether or not it is effective. We could look at lots of different texts to achieve our purpose, but I want you to be able to use your new skills in a meaningful way on texts that actually affect your life. Therefore, we will practice analyzing arguments. You may choose from one of the three articles:
“Why Getting a Liberal Arts College Education is not a Mistake” by Jessica Kleiman
http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2014/04/28/why-getting-a-liberal-arts-college-education-is-not-a-mistake/#5aa2bfb41a20
“How to Get a Job at Google” by Thomas L. Friedman
“The Value of a Liberal Arts Education in Today’s Global Marketplace” by Edward J. Ray
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/edward-j-ray/the-value-of-a-liberal-arts-education_b_3647765.html
This assignment will be 1000 words (about 4 pages). For this assignment we will use APA,.
Sprint’s ad campaign featuring James Earl Jones is effective through its use of Jones’ voice, age, and minimalist background.
I would then spend a paragraph giving my reader background on the ad, and one paragraph per claim (voice, age, background).
As with all written assignments, when you hand in your essay, I will need all your notes, drafts, research (useful and otherwise), doodles—everything that shows me your writing process—stapled as neatly as possible to your final draft. You will also upload your paper to Turnitin.com
Questions that might be asked:
Is the article effective or not? And why?
Why is this article important?
Assume that the audience is newspaper.
In the brief summary include:
Title , author, date of publication, main points and evidence.
No external information all the data from the used essay. All the resources from the same paper.
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Criteria |
0-5 Analysis lacks the criteria |
6-10 Analysis attempts but falls short |
11-15 Analysis meets criteria |
Score |
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Paper has a clear thesis that answers a questions that prompts us to take a closer look. |
Paper lacks thesis, thesis doesn’t address proper subject |
Thesis is unclear. |
Paper has a clear thesis that answers a questions that prompts us to take a closer look. |
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Paper gives evidence from subject of analysis to support claims. It also uses two sources from class to give context. |
Paper does not support claims with evidence. |
Some claims lack support from evidence |
Paper gives evidence from subject of analysis to support claims. It also uses two sources from class to give context. |
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Has a focused rhetorical analysis of the chosen text. |
Paper is a summary, not analysis. |
Paper lacks focus but still engages in rhetorical analysis. |
Has a focused rhetorical analysis of the chosen text. |
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Defines key terms. |
Does not define key terms |
Defines some terms, ambiguous |
Defines key terms |
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Is organized and designed purposefully and appropriately. |
Unorganized, difficult to follow |
Attempts organization but doesn’t flow or transition well. |
Is organized and designed purposefully and appropriately. |
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Engages well in academic discourse |
Informal, conversational |
Attempts discourse but has some lapses. |
Engages well in academic discourse |
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Correct APA citation and Works Cited |
Lacks citation or works cited. |
Major errors or omissions. |
Correct APA citation and Works Cited |
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Clear, concise sentences free from mechanical errors |
Wordy, spelling issues, multiple mechanical errors |
Some errors, relatively free |
Clear, concise sentences free from mechanical errors |
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Includes workshop work, drafts, and is uploaded to Turnitin.com |
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Total 135 |
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