07 Jul Rhetorical Analysis Essay
When revising your paper this week, double check for the following criteria:
- Paper focuses on the main rhetorical strategies used by the writer (e.g., context, substance, organization, style, delivery, rhetorical appeals, or a more defined area within one of these categories) and analyzes how the text uses these rhetorical strategies to accomplish its purpose
- Paper primarily analyzes rather than summarizes the text (assumes the reader is already familiar with the text)
- Paper meets the length requirement
- Body paragraphs are sufficiently developed, in logical order, and support the thesis statement
- Author uses transitions, topic sentences, and a strong, clear thesis statement to orient the reader
- Tone and word choice are appropriate to an academic assignment
- Word choice is specific and varied, and writing style is clear and concise
- MLA format is used correctly for documentation and formatting
- Paper avoids errors with grammar and mechanics
