WRDS 1103Week 2

Exploring the Rhetorical Situation

Overview

This week, we will learn about the Rhetorical Situation and how to choose a topic. After reviewing the CRAAP Test, complete the ungraded CRAAP Activity. Please also review the Proposal Infographic assignment to start thinking about how you will begin the Extended Inquiry Project.

Approximately 1-2 hours of reading Approximately 10 minutes of media 2 assignments

Objectives

Module Objectives

By the end of this module you will be able to:

MO2.1: Apply the Cornell note-taking method to organize information effectively. (CO 1)
MO2.2: Analyze the rhetorical situation of academic texts to understand how audience, purpose, and context shape writing conventions and expectations. (CO 2, 4)
MO2.3: Apply the CRAAP test criteria to evaluate an AI article's credibility and relevance. (CO 4)
MO2.4: Develop a research question based on understanding the rhetorical situation and peer discussions. (CO 1)

Course Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

CO 1: Create written and digital texts based on context, audience, and purpose. (SLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
CO 2: Read and respond to peers’ writing and feedback. (SLOs 2, 3, 4)
CO 4: Apply inquiry-based research methods to find and curate sources. (SLOs 1, 2, 3, 5)
CO 5: Use metacognition (reflection) to develop personalized critical reading, writing, and design strategies. (SLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Assignments

Read & Review

Read: Looking for Trouble (Take notes using the Cornell Method for next week's discussion)
Review: Interactive Writing Studio
- Rhetorical Situation
Review: Rhetorical Situation Handout
Review: CRAAP Test
Complete the CRAAP Activity

Assignments and Activities

Rhetorical Situation and Topic Exploration Discussion
Community Inquiry Exploration Space