rhetorical analysis essay of a public document

Write a 750-1,000-word rhetorical analysis essay of a public document. This public document is the Centers for Disease Controls (CDC) website on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) found at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html.Your analysis should include at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.

Directions

Complete a close reading of the assigned public document. Then, write a cohesive essay that:

1. Introduces and summarizes the CDC website on ADHD in the introductory paragraph and ends with a thesis statement.

2. Analyzes the rhetorical tools used on the site, the CDCs use of ethos, pathos, and logos.

3. Evaluates the sites effectiveness.

This essay is NOT simply an expository or descriptive essay or an analysis of ADHD. It is an analysis of the site and how effectively the site uses rhetorical tools to get its point across.

First Draft Grading

· You will receive completion points for the first draft based upon the successful submission of your draft.

· Because your first draft is a completion grade, do not assume that this grade reflects or predicts the final grade. If you do not consider your instructors comments, you may be deducted points on your final draft.

Final Draft Grading

The essay will be graded using a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations.

Sources

· Include in-text citations and a References page in GCU Style for at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.

· These sources should be used to support any claims you make and should be present in the text of the essay.

· Use the GCU Library to help you find sources.

· Include this research in the paper in a scholarly manner.

Format

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Draft the essay:

The essay should include:

1. Header, essay title, heading in GCU Style

2. An introduction paragraph with a thesis statement

3. At least three body paragraphs

4. A conclusion paragraph

Also, you will need to include a References page and in-text citations formatted in GCU Style with at least TWO scholarly sources outside of class texts.

Submit this assignment to your instructor in the assignment drop box AND post this draft as an attachment in the Module 2 Rhetorical Analysis Peer Review forum

by Day 3 of Week 2.