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Unit 1

The Unending Conversation

Unit IntroductionThe Unending Conversation

1.1 Elements of Rhetorical SituationPart 1: The Rhetorical Situation

1.2 ExigencePart 1: Rhetorical Situation

1.3 PurposePart 1: The Rhetorical Situation

1.4 AudiencePart 1: The Rhetorical Situation

1.5 Context & MessagePart 1: The Rhetorical Situation

Part 1 ReviewPart 1: The Rhetorical Situation

2.1 ClaimsPart 2: Claims and Evidence

2.2 Evidence and ReasoningPart 2: Claims and Evidence

2.3 Types of EvidencePart 2: Claims and Evidence

2.4 Defensible & Interesting ClaimsPart 2: Claims and Evidence

2.5 Source MaterialsPart 2: Claims and Evidence

Part 2 ReviewPart 2: Claims and Evidence

Unit 1 ReviewUnit 1: The Unending Conversation

Unit 2

Selecting Evidence to Motivate an Audience

Unit IntroductionUnit 2: Selecting Evidence to Motivate an Audience

1.1 Relating to an Intended AudiencePart 1: Relating to an Audience

1.2 Modes of PersuasionPart 1: Relating to an Audience

Part 1 ReviewPart 1: Relating to an Audience

2.1 Strategic EvidencePart 2: Strategic & Sufficient Evidence

2.2 Sufficient EvidencePart 2: Strategic & Sufficient Evidence

Part 2 ReviewPart 2: Strategic & Sufficient Evidence

3.1 Thesis StatementsPart 3: Identifying a Thesis

Part 3 ReviewPart 3: Identifying a Thesis

Unit 2 ReviewUnit 2: Selecting Evidence to Motivate an Audience

Unit 3

Connecting an Argument

1.1 Using Commentary EffectivelyPart 1: Connecting & Explaining Claims & Evidence

1.2 Integrating & Acknowledging Source MaterialPart 1: Connecting & Explaining Claims & Evidence

Part 1 ReviewPart 1: Connecting & Explaining Claims & Evidence

2.1 A Line of ReasoningPart 2: Line of Reasoning

2.2 Flaws in ReasoningPart 2: Line of Reasoning

Part 2 ReviewPart 2: Line of Reasoning

3.1 Methods of DevelopmentPart 3: Introduction to Methods of Development

3.2 Methods of Development: NarrationPart 3: Introduction to Methods of Development

3.3 Methods of Development: Cause-EffectPart 3: Introduction to Methods of Development

Part 3 ReviewPart 3: Introduction to Methods of Development

Unit 4

Structuring and Organizing Arguments

Unit IntroductionUnit 4: Structuring & Organizing Arguments

1.1 IntroductionsPart 1: Introductions & Conclusions

1.2 ConclusionsPart 1: Introductions & Conclusions

2.1 Thesis Statement & Line of ReasoningPart 2: Thesis & Structure

3.1 Methods of Development: Comparison-ContrastPart 3: Comparison-Contrast, Description, Definition

3.2 Methods of Development: Description & DefinitionPart 3: Comparison-Contrast, Description, Definition

Unit ReviewUnit 4: Structuring & Organizing Arguments

Unit 5

Structuring and Supporting Coherent Arguments

1.1 Functions of Body ParagraphsPart 1: Constructing Cohesive Arguments

2.1 Levels of CoherencePart 2: Maintaining Coherence & Using Transitions

2.2 Repeated Words & Patterns that Strengthen CoherencePart 2: Maintaining Coherence & Using Transitions

2.3 TransitionsPart 2: Maintaining Coherence & Using Transitions

3.1 The Meaning of WordsPart 3: The Many Meanings of Language

3.2 Word Choice & PerspectivePart 3: The Many Meanings of Language

Unit 6

Synthesizing Perspectives and Refining Arguments

Unit IntroductionUnit 6: Synthesizing Perspectives & Refining Arguments

1.1 Evaluating & Synthesizing Source MaterialPart 1: Synthesizing Perspectives

1.3 Recognizing & Acknowledging Biases in Source MaterialPart 1: Synthesizing Perspectives

2.1 Consideration & Use of New EvidencePart 2: Considering & Accounting for New Evidence

Part 2 ReviewPart 2: Considering & Accounting for Evidence

3.1 TonePart 3: Strategic Use of Tone

3.2 Shifts in TonePart 3: Strategic Use of Tone

Part 3 ReviewPart 3: Strategic Use of Tone

Unit 7

Style as Substance

Unit IntroductionUnit 7: Style as Substance

1.1 Beginning with the End in MindPart 1: Framing an Argument

1.2 Ending at the BeginningPart 1: Framing an Argument

2.1 Complexity & Absolute TermsPart 2: Qualifying Claims

2.2 Using Modifiers to Qualify ClaimsPart 2: Qualifying Claims

Part 2 ReviewPart 2: Qualifying Terms

3.1 Arranging SentencesPart 3: Sentences

3.2 Subordination & CoordinationPart 3: Sentences

4.1 Grammar, Mechanics, Punctuation for MeaningPart 4: Clarity Through Conventions

4.2 Design Features: Adding EmphasisPart 4: Clarity Through Conventions

Unit ReviewUnit 7: Style as Substance

Unit 8

Using Style Strategically

1.1 Effective Comparisons in ContextPart 1: Considering Audience Through Strategic Choices

1.2 Diction & Syntax in Crafting ArgumentPart 1: Considering Audience Through Strategic Choices

1.3 Unique & Dynamic AudiencesPart 1: Considering Audience Through Strategic Choices

Part 1 ReviewPart 1: Considering Audience Through Strategic Choices

2.1 Writer's StylePart 2: Writer's Style & Perspective

2.2 Complex & Ironic PerspectivesPart 2: Writer's Style & Perspective

3.1 ModifiersPart 3: Modifiers & Parenthetical Elements

3.2 Parenthetical ElementsPart 3: Modifiers & Parenthetical Elements

Unit 8 ReviewUnit 8: Using Style Strategically

Unit 9

Contributing to the Conversation

Unit IntroductionUnit 9: Contributing to the Conversation

1.1 Engaging with OthersPart 1: Engaging Counterarguments

1.2 Admitting or Challenging LimitationsPart 1: Engaging Counterarguments

1.3 Transitions to CounterargumentsPart 1: Engaging Counterarguments

Part 1 ReviewPart 1: Engaging Counterarguments

Unit ReviewUnit 9: Contributing to the Conversation