Monday, February 13, 2012

Finish Video Analysis of arguments presented in Rock Center Video - Due Wed

If you need to watch the video, here is the link

Write a 2 paragraph analysis of the video that includes the following:

Introduction:

* summarize the report in 2 sentences (include rhetor, context, subject, main points)
* what claim (argument) is being made? For what purpose?
* To whom is the claim directed and why? What assumptions are made about the audience?

Analysis of presentation of argument (use examples)

* what type of argument and why is this used? what evidence reveals this? (argument to inform, convince, prsd, expl)
* what contexts influence this argument? the viewer?
* is this an argument about the past, present, future? Is this an argument of fact, value, policy? & how do you know?
* which appeals do you see and what techniques are used to draw on these (anecdotes, description, language, testimony)
* what premises is this argument based on? Why?
* what rhetorical decisions were made to affect credibility?
* Connections to this video that affect you perspective on issue?