Rhetorical Analysis Of A Text With Annotated Bibliography
Rhetorical Analysis Of A Text With Annotated Bibliography
Perform a rhetorical analysis of an academic journal article or an article in an anthology, focusing on analyzing the author's use of rhetorical strategies, context, appeals, and audience. Include an annotated bibliography of at least three sources related to your topic, with detailed annotations for all but the analyzed article. The paper should be approximately four pages, MLA formatted, including a thorough introduction, body, and conclusion, demonstrating your ability to evaluate a source and conduct academic research.
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The purpose of this assignment is to develop your skills in critically analyzing academic texts through the lens of rhetorical strategies while grounding your discussion within a broader research context via annotated bibliography. You will select a scholarly article—preferably one you're considering for your upcoming position essay—and conduct a detailed rhetorical analysis. This involves understanding the author's purpose, audience, context, and rhetorical choices, including language, appeals, and genre. Simultaneously, you will compile an annotated bibliography of additional sources relevant to your research topic, demonstrating comprehensive engagement with the subject matter.
Begin your paper with an introduction that clearly identifies the author, the original source of the text, and the central topic discussed. Formulate a thesis assessing the effectiveness of the article. In the body, provide a concise summary highlighting the author's thesis, purpose, and overall message. Explore the context which prompted the article's creation, including the relevant issues or debates it responds to and its significance in the field. Discuss the author's credentials to establish ethos, and analyze the intended audience based on the publication venue and the author's background. Evaluate the language and tone, noting use of jargon, formality, point of view, and genre, and how these influence the text’s rhetorical impact.
Next, analyze the rhetorical appeals—ethos, logos, and pathos—employed within the article, commenting on their effectiveness and how supporting evidence bolsters the author's arguments. Conclude by assessing the overall effectiveness of the article and provide a recommendation on its suitability for use in your research or writing on the topic.
Following the analysis, include an annotated bibliography in MLA format of at least three scholarly sources, with detailed annotations for at least two sources. Use the Say-Do-So What pattern to craft your annotations, systematically addressing what the author discusses, how they present their ideas, and why their rhetorical choices are effective or not. The source discussed in detail does not require an annotation. Ensure all sources are credible and properly cited.
Format your essay according to MLA guidelines: 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, with a centered, original title. The first page must include your name, course info, instructor's name, assignment name, draft number, and due date as specified. Include a header with your last name and page number on every page. Your submission length should be approximately four pages, and sources should be cited correctly in your final References section.
References
- Ehrenreich, B. (2001). Nickel and dimed: On (not) getting by in America. Henry Holt and Company.
- Gottlieb, P. D. (1995). The "golden egg" as a natural resource: Toward a normative theory of growth management. Society and Natural Resources, 8(5), 49-56.
- Aras, B., & Caha, O. (2000). Fethullah Gulen and his liberal “Turkish Islam” movement. Middle East Review of International Affairs Journal, 4(4). Retrieved from jv4n4a4.html
- Additional scholarly sources pertinent to your research topic should follow in MLA format with proper annotations.