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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