Conference Requirements For WR 122 For This Course You Are R

Conference Requirements For Wr 122for This Course You Are Required To

For this course, you are required to submit your first paper for a conference and one of the remaining two papers. In order to complete the conference, you will need to answer the following questions as part of your submission: 1) What did you do well with this draft? 2) What still needs improvement? 3) What areas of the paper assignment are still unclear?

You must respond to comments and feedback received from your instructor, discuss your plans for the paper, and clarify any uncertainties before submitting the final version for grading. Your response should include questions about the meaning of comments, course concepts (such as ethos, logos, rebuttal), writing concepts (citation, thesis statements, grammar), a personal reflection on the comments, or other clarifications needed. Be honest to facilitate constructive feedback.

These comments should be sent via the D2L course email system. Your responses may prompt further communication from your instructor. Failure to submit questions or responses will result in no points earned for the conference.

Paper For Above instruction

The task at hand is to craft an analytical paper focusing on an advertisement that makes an argument. The core objective is to demonstrate understanding of how arguments work by analyzing the ad's claim, the techniques used to persuade the audience, and the target demographic.

Begin your paper with a clear introduction that states the advertisement selected and outlines the main argument(s) it presents. Include a detailed description of the ad – visuals, text, layout, and overall message – ensuring your reader understands what the ad is and how it makes its argument.

Subsequently, analyze who the ad is targeting. Discuss the audience’s characteristics and how the ad appeals to them through various rhetorical strategies such as ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic). Explain how these appeals are constructed within the ad to persuade viewers and how effectively they work.

Examine specific elements within the ad: use of color, imagery, layout, slogans, and symbolism. Describe how these components reinforce the ad’s argument and influence audience perception. For example, discuss the role of images in evoking emotional responses or colors in triggering psychological associations.

Assess the overall effectiveness of the ad in achieving its persuasive goal. Consider whether the argument is convincing, whether the appeals are appropriate and ethically employed, and whether the ad’s design aligns with its purpose. Conclude with a reflection on the strengths and potential weaknesses of the ad’s approach.

Your paper should be organized with well-structured paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence and supporting detail. Use quotations or detailed descriptions from the ad to support your analysis. The paper must be at least three pages, double-spaced, using an objective tone and proper academic language. Avoid personal opinions about whether the argument is right or wrong; focus solely on analytical description and critique.

Remember, the goal is to demonstrate comprehension of rhetorical strategies and argumentation techniques. Your analysis should be detailed enough to show your understanding of how arguments are constructed visually and textually.

References

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