Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay Draft Guide

Assignment: Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft (due this week, Week 5)

Using the Guidelines for your Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay and this week’s lecture, write a full-length first draft of your paper. Do not worry about making sure everything is perfect. This week’s goal is creation, not perfection!

The most important part of this week’s drafting is to create a full-length eight-paragraph essay that follows the provided organizational structure seen below and meets the required 800-1000 word minimum.

Paragraph 1: Introduction & Thesis

Paragraph 2: Discussion of Source 1 Ethos

Paragraph 3: Discussion of Source 2 Ethos

Paragraph 4: Discussion of Source 1 Logos

Paragraph 5: Discussion of Source 2 Logos

Paragraph 6: Discussion of Source 1 Pathos

Paragraph 7: Discussion of Source 2 Pathos

Paragraph 8: Conclusion/Synthesis

Review the Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay guidelines and Week 5 lecture while drafting for the best experience. The most important part of this week’s draft is the words on the page. Focus on just getting it all down! Next week, we will work to revise, edit, and finalize this draft into our Final Draft, due in Week 6.

Remember that you also have access to the Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Example EssayDownload Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Example Essay for reference while writing.

You will notice that this First Draft’s rubric is based on completion. This first draft is worth 75 points. These points are awarded for your completion of a full eight paragraph APA-formatted essay draft that meets the 800 to 1000-word assignment minimum. As long as you complete the draft fully, with an attempt at APA formatting, you will be awarded 75 points. This week is all about creating without pressure, so be sure not to miss out on these easy 75 points!

You will receive feedback from your professor on this first draft to guide you during revision next week.

Rubric

Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft

Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Essay First Draft
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at Introduction & Conclusion	10 to >5.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft contains an introduction and thesis statement, as well as a conclusion, even if these elements of the paper are not yet fully developed. 5 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst draft is missing both the introduction and thesis statement or the conclusion or major portions of the required material.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at complete, ethos paragraphs	15 to >10.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft contains a full attempt at both ethos paragraphs. These paragraphs include attempts at topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences. 10 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst draft contains an attempt at one or both of the ethos paragraphs. These may be missing necessary information, such as topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at complete, logos paragraphs	15 to >10.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft contains a full attempt at both logos paragraphs. These paragraphs include attempts at topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences. 10 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst draft contains an attempt at one or both of the logos paragraphs. These may be missing necessary information, such as topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttempt at complete, pathos paragraphs	15 to >10.0 ptsAttempt MadeFirst draft contains a full attempt at both pathos paragraphs. These paragraphs include attempts at topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences. 10 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteFirst draft contains an attempt at one or both of the pathos paragraphs. These may be missing necessary information, such as topic sentences, supporting evidence, and tying the information presented in the paragraphs to the texts’ audiences.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDraft shows evidence of attempt at APA formatting	10 to >5.0 ptsAttempt MadeStudent draft shows attempt at all elements of APA style listed below: a title page, essay body formatting, in-text citations, and a references page. Attempts at these elements may be imperfect, but they exist in the draft. 5 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteStudent draft may be missing an attempt at one or more of the elements of APA style listed below: a title page, essay body formatting, in-text citations, and a references page.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength Requirement	10 to >5.0 ptsAttempt MadeDraft meets the requirement of 800-1000 words, not including title page and/or references page. 5 to >0 ptsAttempt Missing or IncompleteDraft does not meet the 800 word minimum, but is more than 600 words.	10 pts

Total Points: 75

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