College Rhetoric
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College Rhetoric (7th ed., Fall 2005)

The following links provide access to the sections and pages of a coursepacket that I had published through 2005 called College Rhetoric.
Use these links to access detailed information about class assignments, grammar and style lessons, and composition skills.

COVER   AREA 4: RESEARCH, SUPPORT, AND CREDIBILITY
Brief Table of Contents How to Use GALILEO
Table of Contents GALILEO Search Tips with Boolean Operators
Preface to the Seventh Edition How to Evaluate a Research Source
Course Introduction Special Considerations for Internet Sources
Syllabus Question Your Evidence!
English 1102 Course Objectives Online Credibility Survey
Formal Essay Evaluation Criteria Credible Current Issues Research Sources
Grading Rubric Research Theme: "World Matters"
Peer Review
KSU Computer Lab Introduction AREA 5: SYNTHESIS and ATTRIBUTION
Synthesis of Research into Your Discussion
AREA 1: OPINIONATED STRUCTURE Five Types of Transitions
The Thesis Statement Synthesis of Research: 7 Different Methods
The Topic Sentence MLA Parenthetical (In-Text) Documentation
Introductions and Conclusions Plagiarism
Comparison/Contrast Organizational Models
AREA 6: GRAMMAR AND CONTINUITY
AREA 2: ARGUMENTATION and LOGIC Practice Test: Grammar
The Hierarchy of Critical Thinking Practice Test Answers: Grammar
Setting Standards
Debate Terms AREA 7: PUNCTUATION
Core Areas in a Solution-Based Essay Practice Test: Punctuation
Developing a Solution-Based Argument Practice Test Answers: Punctuation
Logic and Validity
Logical Fallacies: An Overview AREA 8: DICTION, TONE, AND USAGE
Emotional Appeals Practice Test: Usage
Practice: Emotional Appeals Practice Test Answers: Usage
Fallacies of Diction Common Tones
Practice: Fallacies of Diction
Argumentative Distractions AREA 9: MECHANICS, SPELLING, AND MLA STYLE
Practice: Argumentative Distractions MLA Style Formatting with Microsoft Word
Errors of Comparison and Analysis Using Microsoft Word: Common Commands
Practice: Errors of Comparison and Analysis Using Microsoft Word: Alternate Shortcut Keys
Fallacies of the Premises, Conclusions, or Evidence
Practice: Premises, Conclusions, or Evidence AREA 10: MLA DOCUMENTATION (Section Updated)
Logical Fallacies Practice "Reprinted In" Format (Articles in an Anthology)
Practice Quiz: Logical Fallacies "Reprint Of" Format (Articles in an Anthology)
Answers: Logical Fallacies Practice Quiz Citing Electronic Sources in MLA Style
"Something in the Dihydrogen Monoxide" Sample GALILEO Page
Works Cited Page Examples: Newspaper Articles (Print)
AREA 3: ANALYSIS AND DEPTH OF DISCUSSION Works Cited Page Examples: Periodical Articles (Print)
How to Discuss a Current Issue Convincingly Works Cited Page Examples: Articles in Online Periodicals
Two Types of Summaries: the Abstract and Précis Works Cited Page Examples: Articles Found in GALILEO
The Essential Elements of an Abstract and Précis Sample MLA Style Works Cited Pages
Writing the Abstract and Précis: 6 Necessary Steps
Paraphrasing APA STYLE FORMATTING
"The New Know-Nothingism: Five Myths About Immigration"
Abstract Example: "The New Know-Nothingism" APPENDIX
"Why Insiders Get Rich, and the Little Guy Loses" The Research Essay Writing Process: 16 Steps
Breakdown and Abstract of "Why Insiders Get Rich" Common Research Essay Concerns
"Why Fox Has Higher Ratings When CNN Has More Viewers" Top 15 Proofreading Oversights
Paraphrasing Examples: "Why Fox Has Higher Ratings" Revision Checklist
"The Great Wal-Mart Wars" Composition Terminology
Synthesis Examples: "The Great Wal-Mart Wars" Works Cited
"The President's Real Goal in Iraq"
Abstract Eval. Example: "The President's Real Goal in Iraq"

 

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