Project 2: Rhetorical Analysis of Two Field Artifacts
Project Assignment: To begin, you will select two artifacts of different genres that address the same issue. The goal is to work with a single subject but two very different rhetorical approaches to that subject. Then, you will closely examine and analyze the rhetorical strategies of the artifacts. In order to perform a rhetorical analysis, you will need to have a strong grasp of the subject of the artifacts and a basic understanding of the genres; only then can you turn your attention to analyzing the rhetorical strategies each employs. Finally, you will write an essay that analyzes your two artifacts, paying particular attention to the rhetorical strategies each employs and, perhaps, the effectiveness of the texts. This is in large part a comparison/contrast essay built around rhetorical terminology and solid evidence to support your findings.
