Assignment: Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft (due this week, Week 5) Using the Guidelines for your Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay and this week
Assignment: Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft (due this week, Week 5)
Using the Guidelines for your Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay and this week’s lecture, write a full-length first draft of your paper. Do not worry about making sure everything is perfect. This week’s goal is creation, not perfection!
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The most important part of this week’s drafting is to create a full-length eight-paragraph essay that follows the provided organizational structure seen below and meets the required 800-1000 word minimum.
Paragraph 1: Introduction & Thesis
Paragraph 2: Discussion of Source 1 Ethos
Paragraph 3: Discussion of Source 2 Ethos
Paragraph 4: Discussion of Source 1 Logos
Paragraph 5: Discussion of Source 2 Logos
Paragraph 6: Discussion of Source 1 Pathos
Paragraph 7: Discussion of Source 2 Pathos
Paragraph 8: Conclusion/Synthesis
Review the Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay guidelines and Week 5 lecture while drafting for the best experience. The most important part of this week’s draft is the words on the page. Focus on just getting it all down! Next week, we will work to revise, edit, and finalize this draft into our Final Draft, due in Week 6.
Remember that you also have access to the Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Example EssayDownload Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Example Essay for reference while writing.
You will notice that this First Draft’s rubric is based on completion. This first draft is worth 75 points. These points are awarded for your completion of a full eight paragraph APA-formatted essay draft that meets the 800 to 1000-word assignment minimum. As long as you complete the draft fully, with an attempt at APA formatting, you will be awarded 75 points. This week is all about creating without pressure, so be sure not to miss out on these easy 75 points!
You will receive feedback from your professor on this first draft to guide you during revision next week.
Rubric
Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft
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Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at
Introduction & Conclusion |
10 to >5.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft
contains an introduction and thesis statement, as well as a conclusion, even
if these elements of the paper are not yet fully developed. 5 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst
draft is missing both the introduction and thesis statement or the conclusion
or major portions of the required material. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at
complete, ethos paragraphs |
15 to >10.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft
contains a full attempt at both ethos paragraphs. These paragraphs include
attempts at topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information
presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences. 10 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst
draft contains an attempt at one or both of the ethos paragraphs. These may
be missing necessary information, such as topic sentences, supporting
evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’
audiences. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at
complete, logos paragraphs |
15 to >10.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft
contains a full attempt at both logos paragraphs. These paragraphs include
attempts at topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information
presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences. 10 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst
draft contains an attempt at one or both of the logos paragraphs. These may
be missing necessary information, such as topic sentences, supporting
evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’
audiences. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at
complete, pathos paragraphs |
15 to >10.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft
contains a full attempt at both pathos paragraphs. These paragraphs include
attempts at topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information
presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences. 10 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst
draft contains an attempt at one or both of the pathos paragraphs. These may
be missing necessary information, such as topic sentences, supporting
evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’
audiences. |
15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDraft shows
evidence of attempt at APA formatting |
10 to >5.0 ptsAttempt MadeStudent
draft shows attempt at all elements of APA style listed below: a title page,
essay body formatting, in-text citations, and a references page. Attempts at
these elements may be imperfect, but they exist in the draft. 5 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteStudent
draft may be missing an attempt at one or more of the elements of APA style
listed below: a title page, essay body formatting, in-text citations, and a
references page. |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
Requirement |
10 to >5.0 ptsAttempt MadeDraft meets
the requirement of 800-1000 words, not including title page and/or references
page. 5 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteDraft
does not meet the 800 word minimum, but is more than 600 words. |
10 pts |
Total Points: 75
