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Overview

Project 1

February 7th

This assignment explores the discussion of genre. Genre is the classification or categorization of concepts and ideas sharing common features with similar purposes in mind. Music, movies, and even writing are subsidized into categories such as these. Genres of writing include newspapers, articles, essays, internet blogging, and so forth. The entire assignment is worth 100 points.

Draft Deadlines
Your first draft is due by 11:59 PM, February 7th on Blackboard. This date is marked on your Blackboard assignment sheet, your syllabus, and your Blackboard calendar. Your first draft is worth 50 points, so dont miss this deadline! Following this draft, I will provide you with instructor feedback and response. On February 12th, the class will participate in peer review evaluations. You will be provided with questions to consider when reading each others work. It is very important to maintain a respectful tone when providing constructive criticism. The second draft is due by 11:59 PM, February 15th on Blackboard. Your second draft should reflect my comments and the comments of your classmates. If there is no considerable change between the two drafts, you will only receive half credit. The second draft is worth 50 points.

Instruction
Part I In this assignment, you choose a movie genre and evaluate its qualifications: i.e. do all action movies require explosions and fight scenes; does every romance (or chick flick) end with a kiss or wedding bells; etc. This evaluation is based on your own opinion and observations. I want you to also explain why it is your favorite genre. I want you to convince me to enjoy this genre as much as you. This part of your assignment should be at least 100 words (about half a page). Part II Choose three movies commonly labeled under your genre: two which meet your personal criteria and one which does not. Write a magazine, internet, or newspaper style review on each of these movies. Convince me to see the movies you suggest and to avoid the movie you put down. Each review should be at least 100 words. These reviews include a graphic inserted with your text. This graphic could be a screen shot or a movie poster. You will have to cite the source of your graphic.

Audience
Write this with the Trojan Forum, our school newspaper, in mind. Your audience is this campus. This includes your peers, faculty members, and even the Provost. Your tone should be entertaining with witty insight rather than crude humor. We will discuss appropriate language, syntax, and tone in class.

Required
We are going to work on these in Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Word. Every computer on this campus has access to this technology. Pay special attention to Chapters 8 and Chapters 18 in your text. The first is Writing to Evaluate. A review of any kind is an evaluative rhetorical situation. The second is Designing your Document. We are going to examine some movie reviews and consider the arrangement of their composition to successfully fulfill their rhetorical purpose.

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WPA Rhetorical Outcomes

Project 1

February 7th

Rhetorical Knowledge Focus on a purpose Respond to the needs of an audience Respond appropriately to a specific rhetorical situation Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality Understand how genres shape reading and writing Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Understand a writing assignment as a series of tasks, including finding, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate primary and secondary sources Processes Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text Learn to critique their own and others' works Knowledge of Conventions Learn common formats for different kinds of texts Develop knowledge of genre conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics Control such surface features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling Composing in Electronic Environments Use electronic environments for drafting, reviewing, revising, editing, and sharing texts

Submission
This assignment represents a real article-style review. I dont want to see headings; I want to see bylines. You are submitting it electronically through Blackboard. I need you to label your assignments accordingly for my organization and your organization purposes. Initials_19_P1_D1 rnh_19_p1_d1 I will count points off if you do not label your assignment as presented above. I teach two classes with 23 students in each class. Its important I maintain organization to identify your documents and contribute grades accordingly. You may submit the assignment in .pdf format to preserve your design elements. We will go over the steps in class to convert a Microsoft Word or Publisher document into .pdf format. We will also submit both drafts into your Google Site portfolio. This knocks out half your work for the end of the semester and opens it to free revision. Consult the next page for a writing rubric to guide your drafting process.

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Rubric

Project 1

February 7th

The following graph demonstrates how I calculate your grades. Use this as your guide when writing your assignment. Criteria Content A
Creativity, ingenuity, and purpose are clearly evident in the document. The writing exceeds the required material and serves the rhetorical situation. Audience is identified, addressed, and directly influenced by the writing. They understand their place in the composition and relate to your work. Graphics add rhetorical influence to the document. The placement is eyecatching without hindering the text. Citation provided is accurate. Design is eye-catching, organized, and creative. Its intriguing while still maintaining legibility. Sentence structure is simple, readable, and flows well. Word choice reflects the language and tone of the document. No sentence fragments, commas were used appropriately, and mechanics are skillfully addressed.

B
Rhetorical situation was addressed and fulfilled. The purpose is clear and convincing with some creativity. Audience is identified and addressed. The composition speaks to them and the purpose hits home. Graphics placed nicely in the document. They represent the films accordingly. Citation provided identifies the source. Design is creative and organized. Its legible. Sentences are readable. Word choice addresses the rhetorical situation. Some sentence fragments or misindentified clauses. Punctuation is adequate.

C
Requirements were recognized but not clearly addressed and there was no sign of creativity.

D
Did not fulfill the requirements of the rhetorical situation.

F
No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.

Audience

Audience identified but not directly addressed. Needs work to relay purpose to your intended audience. Graphics included but seem irrelevant to the purpose. The placement is confusing or interrupts the text. Cited, but incorrectly. Design is organized but not really creative or very interesting. Sentences lack flow and harmony. Choppy to read. Word choice is confusing. Needs adjustment. Sentence fragments, mis-used commas/punctuation.

Audience is not identified and the assignment seems written for the teacher. One or more reviews are missing graphics entirely. No citations were provided. Design is bland, essay style document. Material is difficult to read and clearly lacks rhetorical consideration. Significant grammatical errors, punctuation and spelling need work.

No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.

Graphics

No graphics were included or the assignment was never submitted.

Design

Does not fulfill the requirements.

Syntax & Diction

No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted. No real attempt was made or the assignment was never submitted.

Grammar & Mechanics