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1. Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is enable you to formulate into writing your analysis of visual representations of ethos, pathos and logos, and how these rhetorical appeals are used to persuade. Refer to the Overview of the Rhetorical Analysis Essay for specific details on the content of each paragraph.
Topic
Using the same advertisement from the Ads of the World website that you selected for Assignment 2.2, analyze the advertiser’s use of ethos, pathos and logos while taking into consideration the advertiser’s intended audience. All three rhetorical appeals must be present in the advertisement.
Instructions
Develop an effective rhetorical analysis essay (750-1000 words) about the advertisement you chose.
Format your paper according to MLA styleLinks to an external site..
Attach the image from the ad or embed the video above the title of your essay.
Write an interesting title that captures the interest of your reader and focuses your essay.
Begin with a strong introduction that engages your reader and provides a clear thesis at the end of the introduction.
Write one paragraph that discusses the intended audience.
Write three support paragraphs, one for each rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos). Include relevant specific examples from the ad and discuss whether the appeals are used effectively.
End with a strong conclusion that discusses the overall effect of the ad with regard to ethos, pathos, and logos. Restate your thesis in a different wording and sum up what the reader should take away from the essay.
Use in-text citations for evidence from the advertisement.
Add an MLA formatted Works Cited as a separate page at the end of the essay. See below for sample advertisement citations.
Proofread your essay. Check for clear content and accurate sentence mechanics.
Save your rough draft as a Word or Google doc and submit it as a file upload.
NOTE: Your essay will be submitted to Turnitin, which is a method for submitting a written assignment to check for similarities to other texts on the internet. You are encouraged to read about how to interpret the Similarity report and understanding the Turnitin Similarity ReportLinks to an external site. to better understand how Turnitin is used.
Sample Advertisement Citations in MLA format
“Snyder’s of Hanover #Pretzels or Pieces. Advertisement.” Ads of the World, Jun. 2022, www.adsoftheworld.com/campaigns/pretzelsorpieces. Accessed 15 Jun. 2022.
“Mitsubishi Panoramic Sunroof. Advertisement.” Ads of the World, Mar. 2022, www.adsoftheworld.com/campaigns/panoramic-sunroof. Accessed 15 Jun. 2022.
I choose tonies chocolate challenge here’s the link to it
​https://www.adsoftheworld.com/campaigns/chocolate-challenge
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Purpose
Writing a podcast script teaches you to write in a particular rhetorical situation and persuasively. Because podcasts are an increasingly popular genre for public consumption, you will become more informed of the genre and learn the conventions of writing for an audio format, appealing to an audience.
Instructions
Review resources about developing a podcast
“How to Make Your Podcast Stand Out in a Crowded Market”Links to an external site. by Roberta Kwok
How to – Radio & Podcasting – RecordingLinks to an external site.
from Mediabox Online
Choose a Topic
For this assignment, you will develop a written script for a 3-5 minute podcast (about 450-650 words). Your podcast can be just you speaking alone, an interview with a friend or family member, a panel interview where you talk to 3 or 4 people, or even in play format with several characters. Choose one of these topics for your podcast.
Music Genre, Artist, or Album: Write a podcast script in which you will teach your audience about a specific music genre, artist, or album. Using the rhetorical devices, persuade your listeners that the genre, artist, album is noteworthy. (You may include musical examples, but if the music is copyrighted, you may not use more than a 30 second clip for educational purposes.)
Dream Job: Write a podcast script in which you will teach your audience about aspects of your dream job. For example, if you want to be a marine biologist, persuade your listeners that marine biology is an excellent career, using the rhetorical devices.
College Success Skills: Write a podcast script in which you will teach your audience about college success skills. Refer to the skills you learned in the last unit (avoiding procrastination and plagiarism, learning a new writing process to avoid writer’s block, developing time management skills). Using the rhetorical devices, persuade your listeners that these skills will promote future success.
Do Research
Find at least three (3) credible sources to include in your podcast.
Use the ENG 112 NOL Library GuideLinks to an external site. to help you choose and evaluate internet sources that are appropriate for your podcast. See the part about websites for search and evaluation tips. You may also choose to use the library databases or book collection to find sources.
Plan how your will incorporate and use these sources to support your ideas and to provide evidence. You will use quotations, statistics, and other salient information from these sources in your podcast.
Find 2-3 sound bites for your podcast. Choose non-copyrighted music or audio. You may use 30 seconds or less of copyrighted music for educational purposes. See these web pages for sound effects: PixabayLinks to an external site., SoundBibleLinks to an external site..
Draft a Script
Beginning: Begin the script with the title and date of the podcast. Introduce the topic and the speakers in an inviting and engaging way.
Main Points: State, support, and persuade your audience. Use sources from your research to support your opinions. Include a SPOKEN reference to the source within the sentence. (For more tips on incorporating quotes, see UNC’s webpage on QuotationsLinks to an external site..)
Ending: End with brief thoughtful comments to wrap up the show and remind the audience of your main claim. Thank your guest(s) for the interview and thank the audience for listening. Add a music or audio clip in your closing.
Format the Script
Format the text of your script like the one you looked at for the podcast “The Haunting Effects of Going Days Without Sleep.”Links to an external site.
Sources: Add a MLA formatted Works Cited page on a separate page at the end of your script. Include MLA formatted citations for all sources, including the sound bites.
Sound: Include 2-3 sound bites in the script. Indicate where each sound bite will be in the script. Use parentheses to show the sound location and include a description of the sound, for example (Sound bite of Applause).
Proofread: Re-read your script out loud to catch errors. Make corrections as you read. Time yourself to see if it is 3-5 minutes.
Submit the Script
Submit your written podcast script draft as a Word document or Google doc. (In a future assignment, you will record your podcast and submit an audio file.)
NOTE: Your script will be submitted to Turnitin, which is a method for submitting a written assignment to check for similarities to other texts on the internet. You are encouraged to read about how to interpret the Similarity report and understanding the Turnitin Similarity ReportLinks to an external site. to better understand how Turnitin is used.
This assignment requires you to use all of the skills you have been developing to create a podcast script that incorporates rhetorical appeals, follows a process for writing, and uses/cites sources properly.
Instructions
Return to the Peer Review of your Podcast Script Rough Draft and review the comments of your peers.
Using the feedback you received from your classmates, revise and edit your script.
Your paper must include the following criteria:
A strong and engaging opening;
Well-developed talking points that provide supporting details, evidence, and explanation of your podcast topic;
Evidence from sources that is integrated and identified with spoken signal phrases;
A closing that interests the listener and provides final thoughts about the topic;
A Works Cited page in MLA format;
Script format that follows the sample script.
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Purpose
This assignment will help you to analyze, summarize, and evaluate various types of research material.
Remember: You are conducting research on ONE of the topics presented at the beginning of Module 4. The sources examined in this Annotated Bibliography will be used in your Argument Research Paper. In essence, this annotated bibliography will become the basis of your Works Cited page for the Argument Research Paper.
Definition: An annotated bibliography is your works cited list, with added information for each source. In addition to the citation, each annotation should include a concise summary of and evaluation of each of the sources. Each annotation should be a strong paragraph (about 150 words), double spaced. The annotations should be alphabetized by citation, just as you would alphabetize your works cited.
Directions
Prepare
Review this resource on Developing a Strong Thesis StatementLinks to an external site. by OWL Purdue.
Review these resources from the Module 4 Learning Materials:
“What is an Annotated Bibliography and How do I Write One.”
“How to Get Started With Your Argument Essay Research.”
Research and select FIVE credible sources that you will use for your Argument Research Paper about the topic you chose at the beginning of Module 4. You may choose to use the sources your researched for the Multiple Perspectives Discussion as part of your five sources.
Write
Create an MLA formatted Annotated Bibliography that lists and annotates at least FIVE independently researched scholarly and/or critical articles on the topic you have chosen to write about. Credible sources may include scholarly articles, newspaper articles/ editorials, news organizations such as NPR or CNN, reliable websites like .gov or .edu.
Develop a tentative thesis statement. Write your thesis above your annotations.
Create an annotation for each of your sources. Each annotation should include:
an MLA formatted citation
a summary of the source in your own wording and style (about 100 words)
an evaluation of the credibility of the sources and how the source supports your argument and will fit in your essay (at least 50 words)
Put your thesis and all the annotations in ONE document and format your document in MLA style. Remember to list sources in alphabetical order according to the first word of each source citation.
Submit your document as a file upload in Word, Google docs, or pdf format.
NOTE: Your annotated bibliography will be submitted to Turnitin, which is a method for submitting a written assignment to check for similarities to other texts on the internet. You are encouraged to read about how to interpret the Similarity report to better understand how Turnitin is used.
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Overview: Argument Research Paper
In previous assignments, you have read, viewed, researched and discussed materials related to your chosen topic. Now you will develop an 800 plus word argument research paper on your topic. Your essay will include a clear thesis and well developed key ideas with topic sentences and supporting examples. The essay will also follow the conventional organization of the three elements of introduction, body and conclusion.
Essay Development
Introduction: A good introduction needs to get your reader interested in your topic, provide relevant background information for that topic and, in a thesis statement, state the main points that support your claim (stance) about the topic. Your thesis should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
Body: Write a minimum of three support paragraphs. As this is an extended research essay, each main idea may need to be developed into more than one body paragraph. You must also include Counterargument and Refutation within the body of your essay. Your supporting paragraphs must have clear and relevant details, must be well-researched (with good, credible sources and accurate documentation), and must be well-presented and persuasive.
Conclusion: A good conclusion needs to summarize the argument (reiterate the thesis and summarize the body of the essay) and to explain new understanding.
Documentation and Formatting
MLA Style: Refer to the MLA resources in the Module 1 Learning Materials or the 📝 MLA Information Module to review information about MLA formatting, documentation, and other writing resources.
In-text Citation: Use appropriate MLA formatted in-text citation for evidence from scholarly sources.
Works Cited: You must cite from at least FIVE sources including at least one perspective that differs from yours. The citations should be on a separate Works Cited page at the end of the essay.
Purpose
This assignment requires you to use all of the skills you have been developing to analyze multiple texts, develop and support an argument, follow a process for writing, and use and cite sources properly. Your essay must be focused, must have clear and relevant details, must be well researched (with good, credible sources and accurate documentation), and must be well presented and persuasive. Your argument must also contain a counterargument/refutation.
Instructions
1. Return to the Peer Review of your Argument Research Paper rough draft and review the comments of your peers.
2. Revise and proofread your Argument Research Paper rough draft carefully using the feedback from your peer reviews to create an 800 plus word argument essay.
3. Your paper must include the following criteria:
A strong and relevant introduction;
A persuasive writer’s voice that is both uniquely yours and that is also appropriate for academic writing;
A strong argument thesis statement;
Well-argued body paragraphs that contain topic sentences which refer back to the thesis and provide supporting details from your research and your analyses;
Counterargument/refutation of another perspective in a separate paragraph or within your support paragraphs.
Five relevant and credible sources incorporated in the development of the argument;
Strong organizational structure with clear transitional sentences;
A conclusion that reemphasizes the thesis statement;
Clearly cited references and quotations using the MLA parenthetical form of citations;
A Works Cited page using MLA format;
General MLA guidelines.