Rhetorical Precis #1
[1] In the article “What is an argument?” published in About Religion, Agnostic expert, Austin Cline states that an argument is an undercover tactic to make others believe what you are asserting. [2]Cline supports his claim by showing examples of how people work towards winning the argument. [3]His purpose is to inform the readers of the correct meaning of an argument. [4] The insightful quality of the article by Cline suggests that the article is intended for clever, pensive individuals who are interested in the discussion of an argument.
http://atheism.about.com/od/logicalarguments/a/argument.htm
[1] In the article “What is an argument?” published in About Religion, Agnostic expert, Austin Cline states that an argument is an undercover tactic to make others believe what you are asserting. [2]Cline supports his claim by showing examples of how people work towards winning the argument. [3]His purpose is to inform the readers of the correct meaning of an argument. [4] The insightful quality of the article by Cline suggests that the article is intended for clever, pensive individuals who are interested in the discussion of an argument.
http://atheism.about.com/od/logicalarguments/a/argument.htm
Rhetorical Precis #2
[1]In his article “Why go to college at all?”(2012) New York Times writer, Holly Epstein Ojalvo focuses on the “anti” college movement.[2] Ojalvo claims that college is not needed in order to be successful in life. He supports his claim by explaining the reasons why people can be successful without a degree.[3] Ojalvo’s purpose is to open the mind of readers to an unusual idea. [4]The material discussed in the article suggests that the intended audience are both the high school students who are deciding on whether they should attend college, and college students.
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/why-go-to-college-at-all/?_php=true&_&_r=0
Rhetorical Precis #3
[1] Journalist, Laura Agadoni, in her article “Dangers of Captive Animals” published in Animals, states that keeping animals captive is dangerous for the audience and the animals. [2]She supports her claim by describing the different types of abuse animals suffer while they are held captive. [3] Agadoni’s purpose is to inform the readers of the hidden tragedies that captive animals face in their daily lives. [4] The articulate tone that Agadoni displays suggests that the article is intended for college-age students who possess the prior knowledge of animal cruelty.
http://animals.pawnation.com/dangers-captive-animals-2711.html
Rhetorical Precis #4
[1] In the article “Should Animals Be Held Captive”, the unknown journalist from ABC News claims that animals held captive are a great danger to the people around them. [2] The journalist supports the claim stated by providing evidence of events where animals have harmed people. [3] The purpose of the journalist is to inform the readers of the tragedies that are occurring behind closed doors in the places where animals are being held captive. [4] The advanced tone that the journalist displays suggests that the article is intended for people who have had prior higher education.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4055821
Rhetorical Precis #5
[1] Writer Regina G. Richards claims in the article “Understanding Why Students Avoid Writing”, published on ID online, that students are conflicted when writing, due to the long process of creating a quality assignment. [2] Richards supports her claim by reporting examples of the struggles that students have with writing. Two of her examples are students having issues with all the different types of components in the process of writing and with developing their ideas fluently on paper. [3] The purpose of the writer is to inform the audience on the issues that arise for students when they write. [4]The tones that the author uses are reflective and comforting. Richards’s tones suggests that the article is for young adults who have dealt with the difficulties of writing.
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5892/
Rhetorical Precis #6
[1]In the article “2 ways to talk” English Professor Alysia Bartley, describes the different types of languages we use in different settings. Bartley claims that every environment requires different “social codes”. [2] She supports her claim by detailing the two main languages used in this society, “casual” and “formal”. The purpose behind the article is to deliver the knowledge needed to differentiate the two languages of “casual” and “formal”. [4] The insightful and articulate tone that Bartley displays suggests that the article is intended for students who are at a high school or college-level age.
http://www.talktocanada.com/blog/2-ways-to-talk-casual-and-formal-in-the-english-language
Rhetorical Precis #7
[1]The article “The Power of Visual Communication” by graphics research author Mike Parkinson, published in Billion Dollar Graphics, states that visual communication is the best source of effectively sending a message. [2] In order to support his claim, Parkinson uses outside sources on his article that discuss how visuals are the more powerful way of communication. Statistics and credible professionals in the field are included, thus raising the credibility of Parkinson’s statement. [3] The purpose of Parkinson is to fully persuade the audience about which source is the most effective source of communication. [4] The articulate tone Parkinson display suggests that the article is intended for college-age, academic trained thinkers who are understanding of the world of visuals.
http://www.billiondollargraphics.com/infographics.html
Rhetorical Precis #8
[1]In the article “Social Media and Interpersonal Communication”, published in Social Work Today, free-lance writer, Maura Keller, proclaims that people prefer communication on social media rather than face-to-face interaction. [2] Keller gives validity to her claims by using credible sources such as professionals in the communication field. Statistics are also used in the article in order to add more credibility. [3] Her purpose is to inform readers of the negative effects of using social media as the platform for communication. [4] The contemplative and matter-of-fact tone suggests that the article is intended for the general public who understand the world of social media.
http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/051313p10.shtml
Rhetorical Precis #9
1] Animal advocate, Abigail Geer, in her article “5 reasons you should boycott the zoo,” published in the Care Animals website, claims that zoos do more harm than good, and are actually cruel. [2]Geer supports her claim by describing the conditions in which zoo animals live in. [3] Her purpose is to teach people about the cruel world of zoos. [4] The scholarly tone Geer displays suggests that the article is intended for high school and college age thinkers who possess knowledge about animal cruelty.
http://www.care2.com/causes/5-reasons-you-should-boycott-the-zoo.html
Rhetorical Precis #10
[1] Michelle Carr, an investigative journalist, states that animals are meant to be in their natural habitat, not in the zoo, in her article “The Reality of Zoos” published in the official PETA website. [2]She supports her claim by giving a detailed description of the experiences zoo animals live, such as the “zoochosis” disease they develop from their confinement. [3] Carr’s purpose is to open the door of new knowledge about the cruelty executed in zoos to the oblivious public. [4] The articulate tone Carr displays suggests that the article was intended for college-age, intellectual people who possessed the knowledge of the morals that applied to animals.
http://www.peta.org/living/entertainment/reality-zoos/
Reflection
The amount of new knowledge that I attained by conducting this research was substantial. Before the research I had a decent amount of information on animal cruelty. The information that I possessed was basic but it was useful. I was amazed at the amount of information that was focused on animal cruelty. The vast majority of data I came across was appreciable, however it was also problematic. The large quantity of information made the process of selection difficult for me. I was unsure of what information to use in the research. By doing a simple Google search, I was able to find dozens of articles relating to animal cruelty. This event forced me to become more selective in the data that I chose. I was hesitant of placing information in the article for the fear that it would be repetitive and irrelevant. Another issue that I came across while during the research was the vague pieces of data that I found. Although the information I found online was functional, I was stuck in a position where I could not find detailed information. I searched for the correct data on the killings of animals by the zoos, but was not able to find it easily. In order to overcome this issue I turned to books, in order to get the information I needed. The books were a powerful source in my research. By turning to other sources I was able to successfully complete the research.
Research
Research was vital for the success of my project this semester. Without research I would have failed to effectively inform the audience about my topic. My knowledge on animal cruelty was above average, however it was not sufficient. If I would have depended on my knowledge alone, I would have not been able to create a project with good substance. It is always beneficial to research, we can never have enough information. The online articles were the sources that were the most useful for my project. I searched for books on the topic, but was unable to find the appropriate books. It was somewhat difficult to find books that were specifically about zoos being banned. There was a wide range of books about animal cruelty, but not on the banning of zoos. Newspaper articles were even more difficult to find. I knew that online I would find everything that I needed, and I was right. There was a variety of articles that were beyond helpful. I was able to find articles on events that were not really shown on the media. This allowed me to dig deep on my topic, with valuable hard to find information. Overall the research I conducted was the foundation that I needed.
[1]In his article “Why go to college at all?”(2012) New York Times writer, Holly Epstein Ojalvo focuses on the “anti” college movement.[2] Ojalvo claims that college is not needed in order to be successful in life. He supports his claim by explaining the reasons why people can be successful without a degree.[3] Ojalvo’s purpose is to open the mind of readers to an unusual idea. [4]The material discussed in the article suggests that the intended audience are both the high school students who are deciding on whether they should attend college, and college students.
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/why-go-to-college-at-all/?_php=true&_&_r=0
Rhetorical Precis #3
[1] Journalist, Laura Agadoni, in her article “Dangers of Captive Animals” published in Animals, states that keeping animals captive is dangerous for the audience and the animals. [2]She supports her claim by describing the different types of abuse animals suffer while they are held captive. [3] Agadoni’s purpose is to inform the readers of the hidden tragedies that captive animals face in their daily lives. [4] The articulate tone that Agadoni displays suggests that the article is intended for college-age students who possess the prior knowledge of animal cruelty.
http://animals.pawnation.com/dangers-captive-animals-2711.html
Rhetorical Precis #4
[1] In the article “Should Animals Be Held Captive”, the unknown journalist from ABC News claims that animals held captive are a great danger to the people around them. [2] The journalist supports the claim stated by providing evidence of events where animals have harmed people. [3] The purpose of the journalist is to inform the readers of the tragedies that are occurring behind closed doors in the places where animals are being held captive. [4] The advanced tone that the journalist displays suggests that the article is intended for people who have had prior higher education.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4055821
Rhetorical Precis #5
[1] Writer Regina G. Richards claims in the article “Understanding Why Students Avoid Writing”, published on ID online, that students are conflicted when writing, due to the long process of creating a quality assignment. [2] Richards supports her claim by reporting examples of the struggles that students have with writing. Two of her examples are students having issues with all the different types of components in the process of writing and with developing their ideas fluently on paper. [3] The purpose of the writer is to inform the audience on the issues that arise for students when they write. [4]The tones that the author uses are reflective and comforting. Richards’s tones suggests that the article is for young adults who have dealt with the difficulties of writing.
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5892/
Rhetorical Precis #6
[1]In the article “2 ways to talk” English Professor Alysia Bartley, describes the different types of languages we use in different settings. Bartley claims that every environment requires different “social codes”. [2] She supports her claim by detailing the two main languages used in this society, “casual” and “formal”. The purpose behind the article is to deliver the knowledge needed to differentiate the two languages of “casual” and “formal”. [4] The insightful and articulate tone that Bartley displays suggests that the article is intended for students who are at a high school or college-level age.
http://www.talktocanada.com/blog/2-ways-to-talk-casual-and-formal-in-the-english-language
Rhetorical Precis #7
[1]The article “The Power of Visual Communication” by graphics research author Mike Parkinson, published in Billion Dollar Graphics, states that visual communication is the best source of effectively sending a message. [2] In order to support his claim, Parkinson uses outside sources on his article that discuss how visuals are the more powerful way of communication. Statistics and credible professionals in the field are included, thus raising the credibility of Parkinson’s statement. [3] The purpose of Parkinson is to fully persuade the audience about which source is the most effective source of communication. [4] The articulate tone Parkinson display suggests that the article is intended for college-age, academic trained thinkers who are understanding of the world of visuals.
http://www.billiondollargraphics.com/infographics.html
Rhetorical Precis #8
[1]In the article “Social Media and Interpersonal Communication”, published in Social Work Today, free-lance writer, Maura Keller, proclaims that people prefer communication on social media rather than face-to-face interaction. [2] Keller gives validity to her claims by using credible sources such as professionals in the communication field. Statistics are also used in the article in order to add more credibility. [3] Her purpose is to inform readers of the negative effects of using social media as the platform for communication. [4] The contemplative and matter-of-fact tone suggests that the article is intended for the general public who understand the world of social media.
http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/051313p10.shtml
Rhetorical Precis #9
1] Animal advocate, Abigail Geer, in her article “5 reasons you should boycott the zoo,” published in the Care Animals website, claims that zoos do more harm than good, and are actually cruel. [2]Geer supports her claim by describing the conditions in which zoo animals live in. [3] Her purpose is to teach people about the cruel world of zoos. [4] The scholarly tone Geer displays suggests that the article is intended for high school and college age thinkers who possess knowledge about animal cruelty.
http://www.care2.com/causes/5-reasons-you-should-boycott-the-zoo.html
Rhetorical Precis #10
[1] Michelle Carr, an investigative journalist, states that animals are meant to be in their natural habitat, not in the zoo, in her article “The Reality of Zoos” published in the official PETA website. [2]She supports her claim by giving a detailed description of the experiences zoo animals live, such as the “zoochosis” disease they develop from their confinement. [3] Carr’s purpose is to open the door of new knowledge about the cruelty executed in zoos to the oblivious public. [4] The articulate tone Carr displays suggests that the article was intended for college-age, intellectual people who possessed the knowledge of the morals that applied to animals.
http://www.peta.org/living/entertainment/reality-zoos/
Reflection
The amount of new knowledge that I attained by conducting this research was substantial. Before the research I had a decent amount of information on animal cruelty. The information that I possessed was basic but it was useful. I was amazed at the amount of information that was focused on animal cruelty. The vast majority of data I came across was appreciable, however it was also problematic. The large quantity of information made the process of selection difficult for me. I was unsure of what information to use in the research. By doing a simple Google search, I was able to find dozens of articles relating to animal cruelty. This event forced me to become more selective in the data that I chose. I was hesitant of placing information in the article for the fear that it would be repetitive and irrelevant. Another issue that I came across while during the research was the vague pieces of data that I found. Although the information I found online was functional, I was stuck in a position where I could not find detailed information. I searched for the correct data on the killings of animals by the zoos, but was not able to find it easily. In order to overcome this issue I turned to books, in order to get the information I needed. The books were a powerful source in my research. By turning to other sources I was able to successfully complete the research.
Research
Research was vital for the success of my project this semester. Without research I would have failed to effectively inform the audience about my topic. My knowledge on animal cruelty was above average, however it was not sufficient. If I would have depended on my knowledge alone, I would have not been able to create a project with good substance. It is always beneficial to research, we can never have enough information. The online articles were the sources that were the most useful for my project. I searched for books on the topic, but was unable to find the appropriate books. It was somewhat difficult to find books that were specifically about zoos being banned. There was a wide range of books about animal cruelty, but not on the banning of zoos. Newspaper articles were even more difficult to find. I knew that online I would find everything that I needed, and I was right. There was a variety of articles that were beyond helpful. I was able to find articles on events that were not really shown on the media. This allowed me to dig deep on my topic, with valuable hard to find information. Overall the research I conducted was the foundation that I needed.