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Question: Write an essay, you are being asked to write a critical analysis of one of the texts listed below. A critical analysis is a common college level assignment; it is a defined as "a summary and rhetorical analysis of a linguistic or visual text. The analysis should offer an evaluation of the text's argument and evidence in light of the text's specific rhetorical situation."The purpose of this essay is to give you practice summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting and analyzing a single text while also exploring further the course's theme- how we use, acknowledge, and convey our awareness of what it means to be American, what defines Americans culturally, socially, and historically, along with its many complexities and dimensions, and how we identify ourselves within these borders.This class will deal with several contemporary issues from racial identity & awareness, hatred, sexual identity, educational expectations, and how we challenge cultural myths and stereotypes in this country.
Then, take the text through a vigorous analysis. Read it several times over and over until it reveals an implicit or explicit theme. Take active notes, annotate, journal, create a dialogue between you and the text. Ask your chosen text questions, such as:
What is the nature of the work (type, purpose, intended audience)?
What is its significance? How does it compare to other material on the same subject? By the same author?
Who is the author, and what are his/her qualifications? What is the author's thesis?
What is the organizational plan or method? Is it well conceived? Does it achieve the author's objectives?
What are the underlying assumptions? Are they stated or do they lurk behind a stance of neutrality and objectivity?
How do assumptions and biases affect the validity of the piece?
Are arguments/statements supported by evidence? Is the evidence relevant? Sufficient?
Is the author's methodology sound?
What evidence or ideas has the author failed to consider?
Are the author's judgments and conclusions valid?
What rhetorical strategies does the author use? Are they effective?
Requirements:
(5) pages of MLA standard, which includes but is not limited to:
(3) Authoritative Sources are Required: (1) book, (1) authoritative website, and (1) academic/authoritative journal or periodical. Use Legitimate Sources Only!!!
"Work Cited" page (for outside sources).