Read “Public University Tuition Needs Free” by Sanders and write a rhetorical analysis.

Rhetorical AnalysisPeer ReviewsDue date: Wednesday of Week 3Goals:
1.To help your classmates improve their writing by providing tactful, honest, constructive criticism.
2.To improve your own writing skills by being exposed to the work of your classmates.Assignment:1.Return to the“Rhetorical AnalysisRough Draft and Peer Review Submission”forum in Week 2, where you posted your rough draft.2.Selecta minimum of twodrafts to review. You may review more if you would like, and you may find it beneficial to do so; but two are required.3.For each of the two drafts you review, read the draft slowly and deliberatelytwice—the first time reading for “big picture” ideas and the second for more particular details.4.Use one of these two methods to provide feedbackof at least 200 wordson each of the drafts:I.Use the “Commenting” feature in Wordto give text notes in the margin of the essay. To do this, open the draft, select “Review” from the top, and then click “New Comment”. Add new comments as necessary throughout the essay to provide adequate feedback. If you choose this method, you will need tosave the draft with your comments, and upload the file as an attachment to the forum.II.Compose your review in paragraph form.You can do this by composing your review directly in the text box as you reply in the forum.Note: whichever method you use, you must address the prompt questions on the following page in some way.

Peer Review Prompt Question

1.How successful is the introduction? Is there an explicit thesis statement? If you can find the thesis, what is it? If you cannot find the thesis, what suggestions can you make?

2.What parts ofthe author’s rhetorichas the writer noted (e.g., pathos, ethos, logos, assumptions, etc.)? Are these elements properly identified and their impact analyzed? Can you make any suggestions for further analysis?

3.How well does the writer presentevidence to support judgmentsabout the subject? Can you identify any passages where more (or better)evidence is needed?

4.Are there any places where the writing feels disjointed or lacks coherence?

5.Discuss the tone and stance of the writing. Are they appropriate for the intended audience? Would you recommend any changes in language?

6.Other than the items listed above, what isat least one significant changethat you would suggest to the writer?Keep in Mind:

1. While it is appropriate to comment on recurring issues in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, etc., you should spend your time focusing on thehigher order concerns of the essay (structure, coherence, tone, etc.). Ultimately, it is up to the writer to make sure his or her essay is appropriate for college level writing.

2. You may also comment on any incorrect use of source material, or incorrectcitations. Again, though, don’t dwell on these issues.

3. Remember,you aren’t reading the essay to agree or disagree with the thesis or stance. Rather, you are providing objective criticism to help the writer better articulate his or her own stance.

4. Finally, remember that for the review to be a success,you MUSTprovide criticism. Feel-good comments may be easier to write, but they are most often not helpful to the writer. It is, however, appropriate (and helpful) to point out specific things that the writer has done well, so he or she will continue using that strength in the future.