R.A. Reflection

I definitely liked writing this essay. I haven't done a Rhetorical Analysis since the AP English test my junior year of High School; it was fun getting back into the swing of how they are done. I liked my topic and I was grateful we had the opportunity to choose, for ourselves, which article we wanted to analyze. I feel like the time table has been perfect. I never felt rushed or like I was wasting time. Every step of the editing process was worth while. I feel like a little more instruction on specific strategies would've been beneficial earlier on. We went over lots on a friday class, but that was after we were supposed to have written most of our essays. I think that might have saved students some time and stress. 

Definitely a little dry... haha :)

More More Strategies!

I really enjoyed class on Friday. I thought it was very helpful to pick apart individual pieces and analyze every possible strategy they used. It helped me to go to the writing center where a lady pointed out how I could analyze the strategies I noticed more in depth. I analyzed three strategies: syntax and diction, statistics, and organization structure. Focusing on syntax and diction-  I addressed that they were used but did not address for what effect. I mentioned the casual tone of the piece but she suggested I go further in depth about what it was attempting to foster in the audience. It made the article less scientific, and closer to home. It fostered Unity among the audience through words such as "we, as individuals," etc. I realized I should always look to take the strategies a step further, if possible, to achieve a more thorough analysis.

R.A. Potential thesis

 "Think Globally, Eat Locally", is an effective analytical argument which employs, and masterfully combines: syntax and diction, statistical data, and organizational techniques, to logically convince the global community that simple alterations in everyday food selections can potentially slow the deteriorating state of our current climate crisis.

Let me know what you guys think! I wanted to keep the topics open enough that they could encompass a plethora of smaller strategies. This way i'll be sure to have plenty to analyze, without making my paper repetitive. If you have any suggestions or feel the strategies I've chosen are too vague, don't hesitate to give me constructive feedback! Thanks!

Global Warming 101

The Beginnings of a R.A.

The article I chose for my Rhetorical Analysis Essay is titled, "Think Globally, Eat Locally." It is written by, Jennifer Wilkins and Anna Lappe, on pg. 163. The Audience they address are average Americans. In the second paragraph they directly say, "We, as individuals..." This gives them better positioning for the advice and critiquing they are about to give pertaining to our eating behaviors. By speaking in "We" and not "you" they are put themselves in the same position as their audience they are addressing.

The event of importance is Global Warming and the ways, we Americans, can help. They specifically focused on Eating Habits and the contribution those are making to green house gas emissions.

Ideologies they are assuming their audiences possess consist of being environmentally conscientious, and eager to contribute. If Americans weren't concerned, their paper wouldn't have any resonance with the people.

The major fears or worries of the authors consist of Americans health and resources, and the condition of the Earth, specifically temperatures.