Category: English

Short Essay Response – Rhetorical Analysis
Write an analysis of one ad, logo, or product of your choice. Your goal here is to write a short piece which considers the rhetorical appeals of the subject you’ve selected. Imagine it being a short essay for magazine or a blog.
Given our class theme (visual rhetoric), your analysis should help your readers consider how certain visual elements craft messages for us as viewers (whether they are implied or direct). 
Through your response, you’ll want to analyze elements of the PACT (Purpose, Audience, Context, Text), along with the three rhetorical appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos). Additionally, consider how you present your discussion. As you make a claim, readers need evidence (details/examples) to understand how or why you’ve come to that claim. Use of the terms ethos, pathos, and logos in your response will also be useful for you and your readers. 
Certainly, you are writing this from your perspective; therefore, this response can be personal and it can recognize the contexts you bring to it. Likewise, don’t attempt to cover everything. Go for what seems interesting to you. Depth is more valuable than breadth.
The following features/questions might help prompt your response as you plan what you will write and how you will construct your personal (non-AI, human-generated) analysis:
Context 
Where did you find this visual rhetoric sample? What is the significance of this context? 
Who is responsible for this ad, product, or logo?
Rationale
What made you select this sample (above an infinite number of choices)?
Why do you think it struck you or captured your interest?
Goal of Persuasion
What do you think is the purpose of this visual message? 
What visual cues offer this information? 
Ethos
How is credibility or likability established? 
How might viewers be persuaded to trust this ad, product, or logo through visual cues? 
Logos 
What is the overall message of the ad? 
How is the logic (reasoning/an argument) presented? 
How is language used? What visual metaphors are used?
Pathos 
What values are being appealed to? Who do you think is the intended audience? 
How are values/beliefs (of the audience) used as a means of persuasion? 
How does the ad/product/logo try to get the audience to feel a particular emotion through the images (or text, music, voiceover, etc)?
Signs/Hidden Messages 
What signifiers point to a message not directly stated, but implied? (particular symbols, images, etc.) 
Assignment Requirements: 
Your response should be a minimum of 500 words . Type your response, 12pt. font, Times New Roman, proofread and edit it. Include the word count at the end of your response. 
Your response should demonstrate analysis (discussion that moves beyond judgment, opinion, like/dislike) and follow the above prompt. It should read as a stand-alone short essay. If possible, integrate an image/photo/screenshot of the sample you are writing about.
Plagiarized responses will receive no credit. Do not use any AI writing generators, such as ChatGPT, to compose this response. This is your analysis, without assistance or influence from AI or other sources, with inspiration from this week’s introductory materials. This prompt has been submitted to ChatGPT for reference and all submissions will be analyzed by CopyLeaks for evidence of AI or plagiarism. 
For additional reference on this assignment, check out these samples I put. They aren’t exactly perfect, of course, but they will give you an idea how this assignment works and the style of analysis we are practicing.

a relevant and current topic on which you want to write a detailed report. This can range from a recent meeting, conference or event to an important development in a particular field.

Length Requirement:  600 words. Any paper that falls below the length requirement will lose points. Any paper under 550 words will lose 15 pts. Any paper under 500 words will lose 25 pts.)
Format: Paper must be in correct essay format (MLA Style). Any paper that does not follow MLA style will lose points.  The paper must follow the correct format for an annotated bibliography. REFER TO SAMPLE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FORMATTING.
The paper must be in correct essay format. This includes:
correct heading: student’s name, instructor’s name, course and date
in Times New Roman font with type size of 12
The paper must be double spaced. However, because of the formatting of each entry (the entries will follow the same format as a Works Cited page), students may triple space between paragraphs.
The Bibliography must follow the following guidelines:
MLA, I will accept 8th edition or 9th edition for the citations. Information on citing sources in MLA 9th edition can be found in the Writing Handbook, and on the Canvas source site.
The paper must include a minimum of FIVE sources.
The sources must be in alphabetical order.
The sources must include the proper annotations. Information on the annotations can be found below and in the sample paper posted below this link for additional information.
The paper must have an introduction and a conclusion.
WHAT IS AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY?
An annotated bibliography is a list of your sources for your research paper. This list may include newspaper articles, journal articles, books, websites, interviews, documentaries, and other resources. The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to inform the reader of a source’s content, accuracy and relevance to your research paper.
GUIDELINES:
The paper must include five outside sources that you intend to use for your research paper.  For each source, you will include the following:
The source/citation must be in correct MLA format ( 9th edition.  Below each citation, you will include the following:
Summary: What is the main argument of the source? What topics are covered? If someone were to ask you what the article or book is about, what would you say? Does your entry both summarize the source without including minutia?
Assessment/Analysis: Is it a useful source for your prospective project? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
Reflection: Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?
The sources must be in alphabetical order.
Refer to the sample annotated bibliography for proper formatting.
I. Introduction: Introduce your topic and your intent. Your thesis should introduce your sources.
II.   Annotated Bibliographies: Discuss your sources for your research paper. Each paragraph will contain the following:
One citation in proper MLA format
Summary
Assessment/Analysis
Reflection
III. Conclusion:  The paper should have a conclusion that wraps up the entire paper.
Sample Annotated Bibliography
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To submit assignment:
After you have typed your paper, save your paper to your computer.
Click on ‘submit assignment.’
Click on ‘choose file.’
Find the paper and upload it.
Click ‘submit assignment’
You can go to ‘grades’ and click on the assignment name. You will go to a new page, and you should see the file.
Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Annotated Bibliography Rubric
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
The introduction introduces your research topic and your intent in writing the research paper (what you intend to prove). Your thesis should introduce your sources.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent of Annotations:
The annotations sufficiently and succinctly summarize and evaluate the sources. The annotations indicate how the source can be used in the research and/or how it shapes the argument.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitations
The citations are structured correctly according to MLA style (8th edition/9th edition). Five sources are included in the paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCredibility of Sources
The sources are credible. The sources directly relate to the topic of the research paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
There is a conclusion that wraps up the entire paper.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Mechanics
The essay is successfully edited. It contains no major errors and is almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength Requirement
The paper meets the length requirement of 600 words.

In order to gain reaction points, students will need to read all materials before class, attend class on the scheduled day, participate in class activities, and submit in-class work in Blackboard. Students who miss class will have the opportunity to turn in a reaction paper (1-2 pages) for half credit. 
Should a scheduling change occur with a date on my or the university’s end, the alternative will be for everyone to write a reaction paper for that assignment. If you miss class, or the class has been canceled, and you need to complete the reaction paper, please review the instructions below. 
Based on the article in this unit, you will write a reaction paper. Since we will be talking a lot about articles now in classes, reaction papers give you a chance to think about the assigned reading and form your own unique thoughts and opinions. Some ideas/prompts to get you started:
What was this reading about?
How did it resonate with you?
Do you agree or disagree with the information mentioned here? Both? Why? 
How do you think this topic will be particularly impactful in the realm of technical writing? 
Is there anything from this/these link(s) that could be valuable to you in your career?
This should be 1-2 pages double spaced. Font size 12 pt. Double spaced. Students who fail to meet the minimum page requirement will start their grade at half credit. 
https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection/office-technology-research-investigation/guiding-to-safety-how-technical-documentation-writers-can-encourage-software-security

The argumentative essay you found a compelling question done some pre-military research and reflected on how your thoughts on that question have begun to change or maybe they haven’t now it’s time to make a case and answer your question for this assignment. You’ll dig deeper into research and use what you find to present a convincing and persuasive argument for a particular position If you’re asking the right kind of question, it won’t have just one answer so might seem equally convincing at first nevertheless, here you’ll be asked to pick a side and stick to it so the first step will be pushing further into the research Five sources they need to be credible and reliable. You’ll then use the total of your research to reach an answer. You feel comfortable supporting that answer your question will form your thesis claim, which is supported by by evidence once you’ve done your additional research you major claim, and you’ve articulated the reasons for that claim the next step will be to decide how you can best persuade your audience that the answer of your question will be presented in your thesis is the right one this including the reliability of the authors, are siding using logical and data to defend yourself against counter arguments, or appealing to the emotions of your audience among other things. The point is that you’re not just here to present one side of the issue you’re here to convince us that the side you’ve chosen as a side to beyond an introduction that describes your question provides necessary background information in thesis I conclusion that not only summarizes my argument, but pushes it forward evidence that my audience has been considered appropriate tone for a formal argumentative minute essay organized as a argument, effective use of logos and ethos. This uses concise specific and argumentative body paragraphs are linked directly to their topic sentences, which are then tied directly to the thesis use of scullery  and relevant research effective use of research as evidence that supports. The ideas presented in my argument, provides possible counter arguments, and rebottles evidence of global revision between your first draft and final draft conventions of affective and seamless and corporation of relevant quotes phrases and summaries of the authors words and your discussion of essay appropriate uses citations when using source material use of transitions when moving from one point to the next adherence to format and elements, outlined and nuts Amol nuts and bolts consist of 78 pages at least five sources in and MLA format

Watch the following videos:
Video 1: Tips for Time Management.
Time Management
Video 2: How to Take Notes in Class: The 5 Best Methods. How to Take Notes in Class
After you watch both videos:
Write 2 paragraphs in which you summarize the content of each video. In other words, you must write 1 paragraph summarizing video 1 and another paragraph summarizing video 2. (Each paragraph must have no less than 8 sentences. Each paragraph must have a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence).
Additional instructions that you must follow:
-You must respond to one of your peers for full credit.
-Use Times New Roman font.
-Do not use informal language: contractions (isn’t, aren’t, don’t), informal (slang) words/expressions.
-Use transitional words: first, another, also, however, therefore, furthermore, etc.
*Late submissions will be graded with the following penalties:
1-2 days late: 10 points will be deducted
3-5 days late: 20 points will be deducted
more than 5 days late: 30 points will be deducted
**Any Discussion assisted by any Artificial Intelligence software will not be accepted, and it will be considered an act of academic dishonesty.
***DO NOT attach your discussion as an external link or document; write it in or attach it to the box below so that I can view it and grade it.
****Please, read the Evaluation rubric on the right hand side to know how your discussion will be graded.

write a 5 paragraph essay on how found faimly is a common theme in the book Code 
Talker. 
Use Point, Proof, Explanation (“PPE”) structure (minimum 2 of these) 

The object to use is my dog Tilly. My mom wanted to get her and I felt like the parent in the decision with me saying no. I had just gotten over the puppy stage and did not want another. She taught me patience, and that things we may not always want to do turn into something beautiful. I feel like you get stuck in a lot of those moments in life where you really don’t want to do something and it ends up being better than expected, maybe even open up new doors.

Essay 1 
THE TOPIC:  
Explore the intersection of personal narratives and scientific discourse in the context of food, cooking, and sustainability. Utilize “How to Cook a Planet” by Nicole Walker and at least two of the Food Matters essays: “Why I’ve Never Learned How to Cook” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, “You Can’t Run Away on Harvest Day” by Barbara Kingsolver, “Liver and Opinions: Why We Eat What We Eat and Despise the Rest” by Mary Roach, and “Eating the Hyphen” by Lily Wong. Additionally, incorporate insights from one to two other credible sources related to the theme.
As you compose your essay, consider the following points:
How personal narratives, such as those in Brodesser-Akner, Kingsolver, Roach, and Wong’s essays, shape our understanding of food, cooking, and cultural identity. Consider how the authors’ experiences and perspectives influence their narratives.
The role of science and scientific discourse, as discussed in Walker’s “How to Cook a Planet,” in the context of food production, climate change, and sustainability. Discuss how scientific information impacts our food choices and environmental awareness.
The connections and tensions between personal narratives and scientific data in the context of food and cooking. How do personal experiences align with or challenge scientific findings? Are there instances where personal stories offer unique insights into the larger issues discussed in scientific discourse?
The implications of the narratives and scientific discourse discussed in your essay for individuals’ food choices, cultural practices, and environmental consciousness.
You might conclude by reflecting on the broader significance of understanding the interplay between personal narratives and scientific discourse in the context of food and cooking.
Remember to incorporate evidence and examples from the selected essays and your database sources to support your arguments and analysis throughout the essay. Cite your sources properly following the MLA 9 citation style,
Main question/argument: To what extent do personal narratives align with or challenge scientific findings, and can personal stories offer unique insights into the larger issues discussed in scientific discourse within the context of food and cooking?
With this prompt in mind, write a well-constructed essay that makes an original argument (The thesis should be debatable and include a line of reasoning) and analyzes each of the texts, using details to support your argument. Be sure that your writing explains how and why the details presented in the text() contribute meaningfully to your essay’s over-arching, debatable thesis.
Additional Research:
For the Final Draft of your Essay 1, you will reference “How to Cook a Planet” by Nicole Walker and at least two of the Food Matters essays:
“Why I’ve Never Learned how to Cook” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
“You Can’t Run Away on Harvest Day” by Barbara Kingsolver
“Liver and Opinions” by Mary Roach
“Eating the Hyphen” by Lily Wong
In addition to the two texts above, you must incorporate into your essay one to two other sources in a substantive way to support your points:
1-2 researched articles: You must research and find 1-2 credible researched source(s), such as scholarly articles, substantive news articles, books or chapters from books, or other well-respected pieces of nonfiction or literature.
THE SPECIFICS:
Page length: The rough draft should be a minimum of three pages. It need not include all required sources. (The final draft of your essay should be a minimum of 5 pages (not including the works cited page), double-spaced.)
You must cite ALL sources in parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page both the final and rough drafts (Food Matters source entries are listed below. Feel frr to copy and paste them into your Woks Cited page)..
The thesis should respon directly to the prompt, be debatable, and include a line of reasoning.
Format: MLA 9 format (see Purdue Owl (online resource) for assistance with MLA  9). Double-spaced, 1inch margins, 12 pt., Times New Roman font.
Works Cited Page: 
Works Cited
Brodesser-Akner, Taffy. “Why I’ve Never Learned How to Cook.” Food Matters: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, edited by Holly Bauer, 3rd ed., Boston, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2021, pp. 124-29.
Kingsolver, Barbara. “You Can’t Run Away on Harvest Day.” 2007. Food Matters: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, edited by Holly Bauer, 3rd ed., Boston, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2021, pp. 150-59.
Roach, Mary. “Liver and Opinions: Why We Eat What We Eat and Despise the Rest.” 2013. Food Matters: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, edited by Holly Bauer, 3rd ed., Boston, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2021, pp. 114-23.
Walker, Nicole. “How to Cook a Planet.” 2017. Food Matters: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, edited by Holly Bauer, 3rd ed., Boston, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2021, pp. 244-55.
Wong, Lily. “Eating the Hyphen.” 2013. Food Matters: A Bedford Spotlight Reader, edited by Holly Bauer, 3rd ed., Boston, Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2021, pp. 54-57.

In our second discussion post (10%) we will be sharing our thoughts on the different ‘Waves of Feminism, How not be ignorant about the world, and/or the conversations around trans women and some of the issues that are currently presenting challenges to both the trans community and Canadian society as a whole.
You may choose to answer one or more of these questions (to a maximum of three). The discussion post must be approximately 350 words in length, and you will be graded for your content, your ability to discuss the topics in a nuanced manner and respectful tone. If your language is authentically written, you will also be graded on your writing (grammar, sentence structure, etc.) To further develop your points of view, please use at least two external sources. This is also a requirement of the post and a portion of the grading (20%). Please use APA format within the post to cite your materials.
Question
Waves of Feminism
Do you identify as a feminist (or an ally of feminism)? Please explain in as much detail as possible how and why.
Do you identify with a particular ‘wave’ more than another?
What do you think the next wave of feminism needs to address?