Brief Assignment 5 (Due October 9)

Objective: To identify and evaluate examples, including quotations, for use

in your rhetorical analysis.
Purpose: Quotations pose several challenges for writers. The purpose of
this assignment is for you to select quotations from the article you will
analyze in your rhetorical analysis, evaluate their usefulness, and discuss
how and where you might use these in your upcoming draft. You may also
choose to paraphrase quotations, so explain your reasons for doing so rather
than using the quotation directly.
Description: Begin by writing your working thesis at the top of your
assignment. Then, select a minimum of five quotations from the article that
you will use as examples of particular rhetorical choices. Write a brief
assessment (100-120 words) of why each quotation would be useful to you
in composing your draft. Your assessment of each quotation should include
your answers to the following questions:
What rhetorical choice does this quotation demonstrate?
How does this quote demonstrate the points you want to make about
the authors rhetorical effectiveness?
Where will this quotation fit in your Draft 1.1s organization?
Your analysis, not counting the quotations, should be 500-650 words.
NOTE: You may find that in identifying and evaluating your quotations, you
will modify and improve your original thesis statement.

Example of formatting for BA5

Thesis Statement:
Quote 1:
Remember that you need to provide a parenthetical citation for each
quote. (Authors last name page number)
Analysis 1:
MLA citation of article
Lastname, First name. "Title of Article." Title of Collection. Ed. City
of Publication: Publisher, Year. Page range of entry. Medium of
Publication.
MacNeil, Robert. Do You Speak American? First-Year Writing: Writing in
the Disciplines. Ninth Custom Edition. New York: Pearson, 2015. 306-316.
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