THE RHETORICAL STRATEGIES PERSUASIVE ESSAY
The Rhetorical Strategies Persuasive Essay is due Feb 16 .The basic requirements are shown below:
- An introduction that catches the reader’s attention and provides an overview of the topic
- A thesis that transitions from the introduction to the body and persuasively expresses the writer’s main idea
- Several body paragraphs, using specific examples of ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade your audience
- A convincing conclusion that persuades the reader to take action
- Effective use of author tags, direct quotes, summary, and paraphrases
- Proper APA style for in-text citation and an end References page
Additional Requirements
- Four-five complete body pages (1000-1250 words), plus title page and reference page
- Essay typed and submitted as a Microsoft Word 2010 document (.docx), with 12-point font and APA formatting for margins, title page, running heads, and page numbers; please be sure to review the formatting in the APA paper and title page tutorial
- Integration of a minimum of four credible sources[unique_solution]
Don’t forget to submit your assignment for grading.
ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC
| Category | Points | Criteria |
| Audience and Purpose | 60 | Writer has chosen an appropriate topic from the list provided. A specific, and sophisticated understanding of audience is conveyed by the tone of the writing. The thesis clearly indicates the persuasive purpose of the essay, meeting the reader’s needs and expectations. |
| Organization and Development | 100 | The introduction grabs the reader’s attention, introduces the subject, and clearly conveys the overall purpose. The body paragraphs support the essay’s purpose with appropriate content that meets the readers’ needs. The conclusion ties the essay together and convinces the reader to take action. (50 points) Writer develops the essay by drawing upon the rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, and logos and providing appropriate examples of each strategy. Essay meets the required length of 4-5 pages, or 1000-1250 words. (50 points) |
| Style and Mechanics | 40 | The voice of the writer is clear, distinct, and appropriate. The writer’s message is clearly communicated with appropriate spelling and use of grammar and punctuation. Errors do not significantly interfere with meaning. |
| Total | 200 | The assignment meets or exceeds the above criteria. |
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APA Reference Materials
APA Guidelines for Citing Sources
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APA Handbook (Links to an external site.)
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American Psychological Association (APA) Style Website (Links to an external site.)
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