Paper Assignment - Rhetorical Analysis
Read "10,000 Hours" in the Evergreen textbook on pages 576-578. Write a rhetorical analysis essay exploring and examining Gladwell's goal and purpose for writing this article. Remember, this is not a research paper, but a rhetorical analysis. You are not arguing whether you agree with the topic, but rather evaluating how, where, and why the writing is effective or not in its purpose.
In your paper, you need the following items:
1. An organized introduction with a clear thesis statement
2. Body paragraphs that support your thesis statement
a. Use examples from the article
3. An organized conclusion
Your paper must adhere to the following guidelines:
· 2 to 3 pages in length, excluding the Works Cited page
· Double-spaced, Times New Roman/Calibri, 12-point font
· MLA format
· 1-inch margins
· Use MLA in-text citations for the selection in the Evergreen textbook
· Have a Works Cited page for the selection in the Evergreen textbook
· Use correct punctuation and grammar
· Use complete sentences in active voice
· Submit a rough draft to Tutor.com and provide the feedback form (the Word doc)