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Effective Hook
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- Start with facts and statistics to show main ideas (xxx ppl starve etc.)
- Start by asking question to get the audience thinking/relating.
- Getting audien...
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1. Use a personal story as a hook to grab the audience's attention
2. Use a picture in the powerpoint or big fonts
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Rough Speech Outline
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*Title*: Fitness East Should be Open on Weekends
*Purpose Statement*: The purpose of this speech is to convince the audience
that Fitness East should be...
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Speech Outline
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*Title: *Free Influenza Vaccinations for University of Iowa Students
*Purpose Statement: *Persuade audience that UIowa should offer free flu
shots.
*Thesis ...
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Speech 2 Outline
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Introduction
- The imperial unit system is inefficient and causes problems
- Parts manufactured to be incompatible with metric
- problems ...
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*Title*: Applying for Residency at the University of Iowa
*Purpose statement:* Persuade my audience to change the existing
requirements of applying for Iowa...
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outline speech 2
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Why Fraternities should be off suspension
At the moment roughly half of all the fraternities are suspended on campus.
This is limiting the fraternities ...
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Speech #2 Outline
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Title: The University of Iowa Room-Swap System
Purpose: To persuade my audience that the room swap system was beneficial
and should be reinstated.
Thesis St...
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Speech #2 Outline
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- Each year about 1,825 college students between the age of 18-24 die
from alcohol-related injuries
- Alcohol abuse is a large problem on our c...
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Outline for Speech 2
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Title: Gap Year between high school senior and freshman in college
Introduction Hook: How many of you have changed your major or have thought
about changin...
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Speech 2 Outline
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Problem: College students under the age of the 18 are legally allowed to be
in the bars until 10 but not allowed to be drink but most do and or have a
fake...
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Sample proposals
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Course requirement extortion
Strengths: This proposal gives many examples and statistics on textbooks.
Also, all of the issues, and solutions are very cle...
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Analysis of Sample Proposals
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1. Course Requirement: Extortion
- Stated issue
- Clearly states solution
-Maybe a little more info on issue
-Conclusion was weak
O...
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Two strengths and Two weaknesses of each sample
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School Text Book:
Strengths
- Identifies buybacks as a fault in the system
- Offers a good solution (Having schools pay on subscriptions based on each
stude...
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analysis of sample proposals
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1.Course Requirement: Extortion
strengths: correct structure and enough evidences
weakness: language could be easier
3.A proposal to allow off-campus purcha...
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Speech proposal
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My speech topic involves the fraternities and sororities at the University
of Iowa. As of right now, a lot of the fraternities are suspended for
violating...
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Major Speech 2
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This assignment asks us to find an issue and then suggest a way to solve
it. We are making an argument as to why this is a problem and trying to
persuade ...
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Speech 2 analysis
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This assignment is asking us to find a problem and solution and present it
to the class. The speech must be a proposal with a powerpoint presentation.
You ...
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Writing Assignment #1
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Leah Zellner
Rhetoric: Analytical Report
The purpose of this assignment is to interview a professional in my field
of interest. My major is the Radiation ...
7 years ago
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Ranking the Example Papers
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1. Writing as a Creative Writer
Strengths: good organization, strong introduction, good
explanation of academic writing
Weaknesses: so...
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What is rhetoric?
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Rhetoric is the study and use of written, spoken, and visual language that
investigates how language is used to maintain and form social groups,
identities...
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Sample Analysis
Individually:
- Read grading rubrics.
- Go through the papers quickly if you need and rank them.
- Assign letter grades to the papers.
- Make a list of three weaknesses and three strengths based on your analysis of all the samples.
Group:
- Finalize the ranking and grading.
- Make a list of 2-3 strengths and weaknesses for each of the papers.
- Post your ranking, the letter grade you've assigned, and the list of strengths and weaknesses as a comment to this post.
Paper #1:
ReplyDeleteStrength:
-The in text citations were added well into the paper (not just thrown in)
-The paper has a good flow to it (separations / sections off nicely)
-Great conclusion
Weakness:
-The introduction paragraph could have been better worded
-Needs more examples to back up citations
-Never start paper with a quote! Start with a hook.
Paper #2:
Strength:
-Good backup information
-Great sources
-Did not babble (short paper but good information)
Weakness:
-Needs to be more like an academic piece
-BAD reference page
-Make the paper flow more
Paper #3:
Strength:
-Good flow from sentence to the in text citation
-References used very well
-Good introduction
Weakness:
-Brief conclusion
-Repeatedness
-Focus on the interview more and focus a little less on the in text citations
Paper #4:
Strength:
-Good information in the introduction with using examples
-Good use of writing techniques
-Good flow to the entire paper
Weakness:
-Long introduction paragraph / short conclusion
-Focus on the interview
-A little less formal could help the audience
Paper #5:
Strength:
-Strong paragraphs
-Paper flows very well
-Good balance of words for the audience
Weakness:
-BAD reference page
-Finish the conclusion strong
-Stop reiterating
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ReplyDeleteZoey, Leah, and Megan
ReplyDeleteBest to worst
1. Writing as a Creative Writer: A
+structure
+in-text citations
+back evidence up with quotes
-statements seem to be repetitive
-compare the same things for academic vs non-academic (subtitles for both)
-conclusion
2. Writing in Engineering: A-
+-Cover page
+In-text. citations
+Structure (subtitles)Compared academic vs non-academic throughout the subtitles
-Explain quotes (first sentence)
-technical terms were not explained
-Make audience clear
3. Writing in Economics: B
+Correct block quote
+Comparing academic vs non-academic
+Good evidence, using multiple quotes
-Organization
-Grammer and punctuation
-More evidence from interview
4. Writing in Political Science: C
+ Organization (explain academic first and then non-academic)
+Explaining the contrast of academic vs non-academic (language)
+Thoroughly explained academic definition and non-academic definition throughout the paper
-In-text citation
-Explains in too much detail about the source (abstract and then after the transition...)
-Did not use many quotes as examples to back up his statements
5. Writing in the Business Discipline: C-
+ Great organization
+Compares academic vs non-academic (same subtitles)
+Examples of each genre
-Short reference page
-Image not necessary
-In-text citation (personal communication)
6. Writing in Psychology: D
+Gave examples of different positions in the field
+Hinted at the language of non-academic writing
+Interviewed two graduate students in that field
-Using word for word with the interview (uh) paraphrase
-Short paper with minimal sources
-Focused on non-academic (didn't compare)
Alaina, Ashley, and Grace
ReplyDelete1. Creative Writing A
2. Political Science A
3. Engineering B
4. Economics B-
5. Business C
6. Psychology F
Writing in Political Science
Strengths
Good organized structure
Good internal citations
Good references page
Weaknesses
Repetitive
Some quotes do not have parenthetical citations after them
Some quotes need more explanation before the quotation marks
Writing in Psychology
Strengths
Good structure
Good explanations
Good purpose and stayed on topic
Weaknesses
Poor word choice, too unprofessional
Too short
Not enough references
Writing as a Creative Writer
Strengths
Good structure and organization of topics
Good word choice
Good reference page
Weaknesses
Poor parenthetical citations
Some paragraphs are not very long or in depth
Repetitive
Writing in Economics
Strengths
Good structure and organization
Good reference page
Good word choice
Weaknesses
Explanations were poor
Poor transitions between paragraphs
Refers to them self as “I”
Writing in Engineering
Strengths
Good reference page
Good introduction
Good use of parenthetical citations
Weaknesses
Paragraphs are too long
Start paper with quote
Poor word choice
Writing in Business
Strengths
Good structure
Good word choice
Good references
Weaknesses
Choppy and short paragraphs, hard to read
Poor parenthetical citations
Some quotations do not have information leading up to them
Jack T, Jason Z, Nat R
ReplyDelete5. A
strengths - good organization, detailed analysis
weaknesses - introduction, inconsistent citations
3. A
strengths - strong references, very informative
weaknesses - could be structured better, vocal
1. B
strengths - strong writing style analysis, properly structured
weaknesses - more citations, stronger vocab
4. C
strengths - strong use of sources, clean flow in paper
weaknesses - uses "i" too much, long intro
6. C
strengths - good structure, strong sources
weaknesses - includes unneeded sample equation, short paragraphs
2. D
strengths - includes personal interview, uses correct quotations
weaknesses - missing sources, structure errors, no analysis
Jonah Marks, Eric Rude, Paxton Kocher
ReplyDelete1. Paper 4: A- Strengths: Explained the topic, good formatting . Weaknesses: Could have used subheadings, Could have been more concise
2. Paper 3: B+: Strengths: Good formatting, good in-text citations Weaknesses: Did not use interview effectively, weak conclusion
3. Paper 1: B: Strengths: Uses interview effectively, good transitions . Weaknesses: uses "I" too frequently, unorthodox structure
4. Paper 5: C+: Strengths: Strong intro and conclusion, solid evidence . Weaknesses : Strange subheadings, did not use effective examples.
5. Paper 6: C+: Strengths: Good intro, Good formatting . Weaknesses: used "I" far too much, interviewee was not a professional in his/her field
6. Paper 2: F: Strengths: They have a few sources, They have an intro . Weaknesses: 4 pages below the limit, missing sources, lack of subheadings, lack of good structure.
Jake, Klaire, and Austin
ReplyDelete1. Writing as a Creative Writer : A
Strengths:
Effective quotes
Introduction was strong and clear
Good background information
Weaknesses:
Focused too much on concept of sources instead of rhetoric
Conclusion was short
2. Writing in the Business Discipline : B
Strengths:
Good opening quote
Good use of subtitles, easy to read
Relates to audience well
Weaknesses:
Not enough sources
More introduction for quotes
Unnecessary use of images
3. The Role of Writing in Political Science : B
Strengths:
Introduction of quotes were good
Good opening quote
Transition sentences were solid
Weaknesses:
Choppy flow
Switches between diction
Not a great conclusion
4. The Role of Writing in Engineering : C
Strengths:
Good use of sources
Good transition between paragraphs
Characterizes different types of writing
Weaknesses:
Paper was very repetitive
Some quotes were very long
Conclusion sounded argumentative
5. Writing in the Field of Economics : C
Strengths:
Good introduction
Multiple credible sources
Good use of language
Weaknesses:
Some quotes were too long
Uses first person
Too little quotes used
6. Writing in Psychology : D-
Strengths:
Solid use language
Used two people for their interview
Weaknesses:
Included unnecessary parts of the interview
The interview was had with friends
Uses the first person
No in-text citations and only 3 sources used
1. Writing as a Creative Writer: A-
ReplyDeleteStrengths: good organization, strong introduction, good explanation of academic writing
Weaknesses: some of the citations were incorrectly done
2. Role of Writing in Engineering: B
Strengths: clear statements, excellent word choice, used APA correctly
weaknesses: headers on paragraphs were misleading, didn't divide by academic and non-academic writing
3. Writing in Business Discipline: B-
Strengths: used special formulas, strong conclusion, clear statements
weakness: used acronyms that were not explained, not enough sources for the paper
4. Writing in the Field of Economics: C+
Strengths: clear statements, correct in text citation
weakness: not enough subtitle, copied to many words, introduction is too long
5. Role of Writing in Political Science: C
Strengths: good word choice and easy to understand,
weakness: in text citation don't have page number
6. Writing in Psychology: D
strengths: did the interview, enough resources
weakness: too short, no subtitle or title page, didn't understand the project
Paper #1
ReplyDeleteA
Strengths:
-Structure was good
-Intext citations were used correctly
-Solid grabber
Weaknesses:
-Redundant
-Quotes weren't explained in entirety
Paper#2
D
Strengths:
-Good sources
-Didn't add unnecessary info
Weaknesses:
-3 Pages
-Formatting is poor
-No elaboration on the interview answers
Paper#3
B+
Strengths:
-Flow of paper was solid
-Lots of info
-Solid sources
Weaknesses:
-Not clear as to what is academic and not academic
-Redundant
Paper #4
C+
Strengths:
-Thorough in explaining quotes
-Organized
-Flowed well
Weaknesses:
-Quotes too long
-Uses "I" too much
Paper #5
B
Strengths:
-Thorough
-Good intro
-Good in-text citations
Weaknesses:
-Split up paragraphs
-Uses "I" too much
-Weak ending
Paper #6
B-
Strengths:
-Structure
-Strong flow
-Good ending
Weaknesses:
-APA formatting
-Boring intro
-Some citations are weak