Rhetorical Analysis Essay
Composition I (ENGL 1113): Rhetorical Analysis
In this course, we have been reading about TOPIC, a current issue of individual, local, and national importance. For the first major writing assignment in the course, you will choose one of our classroom readings to analyze:
Reading #1
Reading #2
Reading #3
Reading #4
Reading #5
Reading #6
Essay Requirements:
Compose a rhetorical analysis on one of the class readings, including at least a paragraph of discussion of each part of SPAACE:
Summary of the text
Purpose(s) of the text
Audience(s) for the text
Appeals in the text
Context for the text
Effectiveness of the text
Discuss at least two of the three rhetorical appeals, providing a specific example from the text for each appeal
Appropriately develop each paragraph, at least 5-6 sentences in each
Cite and reference the reading using APA format
Additional sources allowed, as long as they are documented appropriately using APA format
Use correct grammar and mechanics, as well as vocabulary appropriate for a college-
level assignment
❗Essays should be double-spaced and use Times New Roman 12pt
Unit Context and Outcomes: Unit designed to
Practice critical reading of sources and summarize college-level readings,
Analyze the audience, purpose, and rhetorical strategies used by others,
Evaluate the effectiveness of an argument,
Integrate evidence from sources through the use of quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing,
Begin to document sources using APA format, and
Formulate a writing process that culminates in a coherent, organized essay.
Rhetorical Analysis Essay Rubric
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1-5 Points |
6-7 Points |
8-9 Points |
10 Points |
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Text |
Class reading not used |
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Class reading used |
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Summary |
Summary not present or incorrect |
Summary present, underdeveloped |
Summary present, appropriately developed, does not contain all major points of the reading |
Summary present, appropriately developed, containing all major points of the reading |
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Purpose |
Purpose not present or incorrect |
Purpose present, underdeveloped |
Purpose present, appropriately developed |
Purpose present, appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Audience |
Audience not present or incorrect |
Audience present, underdeveloped |
Audience present, appropriately developed |
Audience present, appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Appeal 1 |
Appeal not present or incorrect |
Appeal present, underdeveloped or does not include a specific example from the text |
Appeal present, appropriately developed and including a specific example from the text |
Appeal present, appropriately developed, including a specific example from the text, explaining how the example illustrates the appeal |
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Appeal 2 |
Appeal not present or incorrect |
Appeal present, underdeveloped or does not include a specific example from the text |
Appeal present, appropriately developed and including a specific example from the text |
Appeal present, appropriately developed, including a specific example from the text, explaining how the example illustrates the appeal |
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Context |
Context not present or incorrect |
Context present, underdeveloped |
Context present, appropriately developed |
Context present, appropriately developed, including comprehensive or thoughtful detail |
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Effectiveness |
Effectiveness not present |
Effectiveness present, underdeveloped |
Effectiveness present, appropriately developed |
Effectiveness present, appropriately developed, containing all major points of the analysis |
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Sources/APA |
No attempt at APA format |
Attempt at APA format, pervasive errors |
Attempt at APA format, minor errors |
Attempt at APA format, very minor errors |
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Grammar/Mechanics/Vocab |
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Pervasive errors or inappropriate vocabulary |
Minor errors |
Very minor errors |
