This week you will write a short paper about rhetoric and the labor movement.
Prompt
Specifically, in the paper you will address the following question:
How did leaders use rhetoric to motivate their followers and shape worker identity in the American labor movement?
Components
In your paper, describe the identity of workers articulated/suggested by speakers and explain how the movement speeches you read thus far have contributed to that identity. You should identify key characteristics of workers in the American Labor movement.
While no outside research is required, you do need to draw on the readings assigned for this class to support your claims.
Your response should be 600-800 words (approximately 3 pages double spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins). Use the APA style guide to cite sources. Provide a bibliography citing the sources you used and be sure to use parenthetical or footnote citations in the text.
Grading
This paper is worth a total of 50 points. You will be graded on the following criteria:
Analysis (40 points)
- Identifies key characteristics of workers in the American Labor movement in describing the identity of workers (20 points)
- Explains the rhetorical choices the leaders have used in the movement speeches you read thus far and considers how those have contributed to that identity (20 points)
Rhetorical Composition (10 points)
- Has a clear thesis statement in the intro, paragraphs that support that main idea, and a conclusion that wraps up the argument (10 points)
Additional Requirements
Failure to adequately meet these requirements will negatively impact your overall score. Failure to cite sources is grounds for failure. Poor grammar and spelling will muddle your argument. The length is a requirement, not a suggestion.
- Paper is 600-800 Words: y/n
- Cites sources correctly in text and in the bibliography: y/n
- Grammar and spelling: y/n
Requirements:
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