Q Critical Reading and Writing Goals for this Assignment In addition to demonstrating that you can write a well-constructed paper that exhibits strong ideas, details, development, examples, and explanation, this assignment will tie together a number of skills and concepts that need to be developed: ? You will show the ability to read carefully. ? You will show that you can summarize the main ideas of an author. ? You will show your awareness of what makes a text effective. ? You will show that you can present your opinion in a clear, direct manner. ? You will show an understanding of the persuasive aim of an author. ? You will show the ability to incorporate and document short direct quotes from another author’s work. Topic & Writing Tasks For this unit of the semester, you will need to select one of the four texts we’ve read/watched (Hailey Hardcastle’s “Why Students Should Have Mental Health Days,” Jen Gunter’s “Why Can’t We Talk about Periods?” Justin Baldoni’s “Why I’m Done Trying to be ‘Man Enough,’” and Arlie Hochschild’s “The Second Shift: Employed Women Are Putting in Another Day of Work at Home”) and write about it for this paper. Like you should always do, read every text actively and critically. And in preparation for writing this paper, it would be a good idea to review the critical reading strategies presented in Chapter 1 A Writer Reads. Keep in mind that this author’s position may not necessarily be the position you personally agree with. Or you may agree with the author. Or you may agree with some points and disagree with others. Overall, your goals for this paper are to demonstrate that you can objectively summarize the text, analyze the author’s use of rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), and respond to the text with your opinion supported by specific details, examples, and explanation. Required Structure of the Paper Follow these guidelines as you organize and write this essay: Introduction Introduce the topic with a “hook” to grab your readers’ attention and interest. Let the readers know the title and author of the piece you are analyzing. Assume that your readers neither have a copy of nor have read/viewed your text. Identify the author’s target audience. Your thesis at the end of the introduction should indicate if you think the author convincingly persuades their target audience, and it should present your overall evaluation of the text. You are NOT making any arguments about the content of the text, but proving whether or not the author’s argument is effective. Your thesis should be an answer to the question: Is the author’s or speaker’s argument effective? Body Summary Section: Begin the body of your essay with a concise (300-400 words) summary (no personal views) of the text. Present in your words the main idea of the piece. However, stay as close as possible to the text; you may occasionally quote the author’s words or paraphrase specific details to tie both you and your reader to the original text. Your goal in this part of the paper is to provide your reader with your understanding of what the text actually says or means. Using in-text citations and introductory phrases when summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting is essential because they designate intellectual property. Use these questions to guide your summary. • What does the author identify as the problem? • How do they prove it’s a problem? What are the effects of the problem? • What do they propose as the solution? This is likely their thesis statement. Note: The first time you mention the author or speaker (in your introduction), give his, her, or their full name. After that, refer to the author or speaker by last name only (in your summary and the rest of your paper). Note: This section of your paper should NOT include “I statements.” Analysis Section: Next, you will analyze (break down) the persuasive/argumentative elements of the text. Consider the following points as you analyze the text: ? How does the author establish ethos? o Strong Style o Authorities Cited/Used o Personal Experience o Respect for Audience and Others’ Views ? Does the article make good use of logos? o Does the author use accurate, up-to-date, and relevant evidence? o Does the author connect the evidence to the thesis in the following ways? ? Draw General Conclusions from Specific Samples ? Show Connections between Similar Situations ? Link Causes and Effects ? Apply Widely Accepted Principles to Specific Situations ? Connect Signs or Clues to What They Suggest ? Use Respected Experts with Relevant Knowledge to Reinforce Points o Does the author avoid logical fallacies? ? Does the author use pathos effectively? o Emotional Stories, Examples, and Details o Emotionally Loaded Language, Emotional Word Choice o Graphic Images o Assumptions and Beliefs Important to the Audience Use direct quotes, paraphrases and summaries to provide examples in these sections. This will also require you to use in-text citations. Note: This section of your paper should NOT include “I statements.” Response section: The final section of the body should be your response to the text or your reaction to what you have read/watched. Here your goal is to explain where you do and/or do not feel comfortable accepting the author’s position, main points, and support to explain your response to what the text says or means to you. The response portion of the paper should focus on your thoughts and ideas about the author’s argument and/or attempts to persuade readers. Note: This section of your paper SHOULD include “I statements.” Conclusion Re-emphasize, without simply being repetitious, if you agree or disagree with the author’s point and how persuasive the author is. Works Cited Page You must have a Works Cited page on which you list the text and any other material you consult. Consult the Purdue Owl’s example for how to cite a YouTube video or an article in a magazine. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/ A Successful Summary-Analysis-Response Paper ? Interests the reader with a strong introduction that provides a context for the text while offering a clear and assertive thesis that directs the action of the paper and reflects the whole document ? Provides a concise and accurate summary of the text to orient the reader in the summary section ? Uses components of the “rhetorical toolkit” (ethos, logos, and pathos) appropriately and effectively to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the author’s piece in the analysis section ? Presents a detailed and reasoned response to the author’s ideas and supporting details in the response section ? Offers a conclusion that summarizes the paper in an interesting manner while also reasserting (but not restating) the thesis ? Paraphrases and integrates quotations from an article effectively, smoothly, and ethically through appropriate introductory phrases and in-text citations in MLA Style ? Uses third person voice to summarize and analyze the text in the first two sections of the body of the paper and does not use second person (you, your) at any point in the paper ? Has focused and unified paragraphs that relate specific and concrete details about the author’s article in a developed and articulate manner ? Exhibits strong concision, cohesion, transitions, and sentence variety in length and type ? Does not have editing errors that distract the reader or disrupt the meaning of sentences ? Is relatively free of mechanical and proofreading errors ? Has a tone appropriate for academic audiences Some things to consider before submitting your final draft: • Did you remember your subheadings for your essay? There should be one to start your Summary, Analysis, Response, and Conclusion sections. You do not need one for your introduction. Your title accomplishes that task. • In your intro, did you identify a specific target audience? Did you put your thesis as the last sentence of your intro? Your thesis must answer the question "Is this argument effective for the target audience? • Is your analysis section comprised of at least three distinct paragraphs, each detailing the speaker's/author's use of the rhetorical devices, ethos, pathos, and logos? • Did you remember to attach your works cited page? Rubric 200 SAR Rubric UPDATED 200 SAR Rubric UPDATED Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Have you hooked your reader with a strong opening statement? Have you given the reader the name of the author or speaker and the name of the text? Did you identify the target audience? Is your thesis statement properly placed at the end of the introduction? Does the thesis answer the question of whether or not the author's or speaker's argument is effective? 20 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary Do you identify the author's or speaker's central thesis statement? Do you detail each of the author's or speaker's main points in your own words? Are the points detailed in chronological order? Have you summarized the WHOLE argument? Have you avoided making any evaluative statements about the argument at this point? Have you successfully avoided agreeing or disagreeing with the content? Have you used appropriate MLA in text citations when you've quoted or paraphrased? Have you referred to the author or speaker by their last name only, since you introduced them with their full name in your introduction? Do you provide citations after each example that demonstrates your point? 25 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis--Ethos Can we trust the author or speaker as reliable? Have you provided multiple examples from their text that details why they are or why they are not they are a credible expert? Do you provide citations after each example that demonstrates your point? Did you elaborate on how those examples make the argument more effective to the target audience? 25 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis--Pathos Is the author or speaker able to establish an emotional connection with the audience? Are they able to persuade the audience through emotion? Have you provided multiple examples from the text that details moments that provoke an emotional response? Do you provide citations after each example that demonstrates your point? Did you elaborate on how those examples make the argument more effective to the target audience? 25 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis--Logos Is the author or speaker able to provide logical and rational reasons to back up their argument? Are they using good and reliable evidence? Have you provided multiple examples from the text that shows how they used good evidence to support their argument or bad evidence that won't convince their audience? Do you provide citations after each example that demonstrates your point? Did you elaborate on how those examples make the argument more effective to the target audience? 25 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse Have you detailed your personal reaction to the author's or speaker's argument (note: this is different than responding to the content)? Have you explained why you are or are not comfortable accepting the author's or speaker's argument? Are you persuaded? 25 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion Have you provided a sense of closure for your reader? Have you restated, without simply repeating, your thesis ideas? Have you shown the reader the value of your assessment of the author's or speaker's argument? 20 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation Is your paper relatively free of grammar and mechanical issues? Is the paper properly formatted according to the MLA style guide (did you check the Purdue Owl)? Is the paper properly structured? Did you use headings to label each section for your reader? Is there variety in your sentence structure and sentence types? Does the paper flow well with appropriate transitions? Are your paragraphs focused and unified? Have you used third person voice throughout the paper consistently, only switching to first person for the response section of the paper? Is your tone appropriate for an academic audience? Have you avoiding using any second person pronouns (you, your)? 25 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Documentation and Works Cited Page Have you provided appropriate in-text citations for the video or print text that you used? Have you provided a works cited page that cites the text you analyzed and any additional sources you consulted? (Note: I CANNOT grade your paper without this page.) 10 pts Damn Near Perfect 0 pts Please Don't 10 pts Total Points: 200