The article for this assignment is https://harvardpolitics.com/books-arts/john-oliver-usurped-genre/
Template sentence:
___, written by (reporter, author, privacy expert/historian) _, and published in by ___, makes use of, ____ and _ to (inform, persuade, involve, alert) readers who are probably _, _, and _. This strategy ___ by __.
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This is the thesis template she wants
Criterion
Available Points
Works Cited Entry
Works cited entry is accurate and complete.
5
Rhetorical Situation
Description of rhetorical situation is accurate and complete - publication, audience, exigence, context/subtext.
10
Summary
The essay makes use of accurate and objective summary to establish the grounds for the summary; uses consistent attribution.
10
Main Claim and Key Premises
The essay has a main claim that addresses specific features of the author’s rhetorical strategy; the author’s main claim is accurately paraphrased, their key premises identified.
15
Audience
The essay makes meaningful, analytical claims that link authorial choices with audience expectations.
10
Analysis--Support
Accurately identifies, cites, and analyzes the author’s use of support; their use of evidence, examples, and/or appeals; and explains how they appeal to a specific audience.
20
Evaluation
Makes valid evaluative claims that are supported either by textual or contextual analysis; refrains from inaccurately speculating about authorial intent or audience effect.
10
Counterargument and Concession
Accurately identifies, cites, and analyzes the author’s use of counterargument and/or concession.
5
Hidden Layers
Accurately identifies and discusses unstated assumptions or premises made by the author.
5
Grammar and Formatting
Writing is free of grammar, punctuation and spelling errors. Formatting follows assignment directions and meets the required word count.
10
Total Points: __/100