ASSIGNMENT
The second paper is a brief figure study of a significant
rhetorical theorist from the late 20th or early 21st century. Choose from
this list of Contemporary Rhetorical
Theorists, or you may propose your own. Limited research assistance
will be provided in class and you are encouraged to use office hours for
supplemental assistance. In this 4-6 page paper, provide the relevant
background on the theorist, then discuss her/his approach to rhetoric
in some detail, drawing connections to (and/or distinctions from) other
periods, ideas, and theorists we have studied. Cite sources carefully
and include a reference list at the end of the text. You will be asked
to share your findings and discuss your rhetor in a class presentation.
Presentations should include a photo or other image of your figure, quotations
or summaries of her/his major ideas about rhetoric, and discussion of
these ideas in relation to previous class discussions and readings.
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Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
Contemporary Rhetorical Theorists
Rhetorical Criticism
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Search WOU Catalog first to see what we have on your theorists.
However, Summit is going to be a very useful to you for this assignment.
When looking for biographical information, Click on the
Advanced Search screen and search your author by subject. This will help
distinguish between books about the author and books written by the author.
EX: Advanced Summit Search
To find other search terms related to your author, click
on the title of a book and look at what subject terms they suggest [In
Summit, if you click on a Related Subject Term it will search for books
using that term]
EX: Summit Related Subjects
When looking for books written by a theorist, use the advanced
search screen and search by author.
EX Summit Author Search
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