Please review the submission guidelines for assignments on the Class Policies page.

For this course, you will fulfill a series of assignments designed to help you understand how to utilize rhetorical principles within a variety of media to produce effective, engaging arguments. As dictated by PWR guidelines, the major assignments revolve around a full-scale research project. Follow the links below for more details about each assignment.

There are 6 major assignments for eRhetoric:

This assignment asks students to select a topic related to technology, digital culture or eRhetoric and to produce a four to five page formal proposal describing the research project s/he intends to pursue for the rest of the quarter. (10% of class grade)

2. The Proposal Presentation
 
Having completed their formal written proposals, students will translate them into a 3-minute oral presentation that they will deliver to the class. (5% of class grade)
 
For grading criteria for written work, review the information found on the PWR policies handout.
3. The Research Paper
 
For this assignment, students develop their research proposal into a 8-10 page argumentative research paper, utilizing at least 10 sources. (30% of class grade)

4. The Academic Presentation

Once they have completed the majority of their research, students will present their research argument to their classmates as a formal oral presentation of approximately 8-10 minutes in length. (30% of class grade)
5. The Group Presentation
 
For their final presentation, students will work in collaboratively to draft and deliver a group presentation & abstract that describes the common theme of their research group. The presentation itself will be 8-10 minutes in length. (10% of class grade)
6. The Final Reflection
 
This assignment asks students to reflect on what they have learned about how one presents research effectively using various media to support their arguments. (5% of class grade)

In addition to the major assignments, students must also complete a series of more informal assignments and requirements to receive a passing grade in this class. These include

  • Informal Assignments

    As part of our exploration of writing and rhetoric, you will be asked to complete four informal written assignments. None of these receive a letter grade, but you will receive credit for having completed them. These include

      • Two entries to the eRhetBlog & several in-class comments (see Blog Assignment)
      • Various required free-writes in your Forum folder
      • Several contributions to the eRhetWiki
      • Completing peer review forms and other evaluative commentary

(5% of class grade)

  • Class Participation

    You are graded on your participation in the class as well. The participation grade entails many important requirements:

    • Attending class, arriving promptly, and participating actively & maintaining a positive attitude in class.
    • Archiving all drafts and writing assignments on the class Forum.
    • Participating in peer review, in-class and on-line discussion groups actively and productively.
    • Attending mandatory conferences during the quarter
    • Working in collaborative groups, sharing tasks, and participating in group activities responsibly, respectfully, and enthusiastically.
    • Completing in-class writing and impromptu presentation assignments.

(5% of class grade)