Early in the semester we were introduced into the concept of the rhetorical situation. We discussed how anytime we communicate we are in the middle of a rhetorical situation. The Rhetorical Situation Model has five components: exigence, purpose, audience, context, and constraints. Whenever we find ourselves in a rhetorical situation that is new to us, referring to the rhetorical situation model can help us gain insight into how to effectively approach the situation. undefinedOur next reading then introduced us to effective techniques that we can use in academic writing. Specifically, we discussed Harris’s “Coming to Terms” where he proposes three important techniques/strategies that effective academic writers make whenever referencing others’ writing: Defining a writer’s project; noting keywords and passages; and assessing uses and limits. We then wrote journal assignments that asked us to apply Harris’s strategies to Vershawn Young’s essay “Should Writers Use They Own English?” undefinedInstructionsWhat is academic writing? In his chapter “Coming to Terms,” Harris offers a model of academic writing. He writes: “[I]n dealing with other writers, your aim should be less to prove them right or wrong, correct or mistaken, than to assess both the uses and limits of their work” (25). That is to say, academic writing rarely involves a simple taking of sides, an attack on or defense of set positions, but rather centers on a weighing of options, a sorting through of possibilities.undefinedFor this assignment, you will write an essay where you will join the discourse (conversation) that Vershawn Young’s “Should Writers Use They Own English?” In his essay, Young explores the implications of language use in the Academy and argues that a strict adherence to “standard English” shuts out important voices. Taking Harris’s approach, in this essay you will be trying out Harris’s model of reading in order to come to terms with Young’sessay. Coming to terms is described by Harris as, “giv[ing] a text its due and to show what uses you want to make of it. You are not simply re-presenting a text but incorporating it into your own project as a writer” (15). In other words, in your essay you will attempt to accurately portray Young’s main arguments, explore why Young believes this way, and establish your own position on this topic. undefinedIn your essays, you should: Establish a position on the topic of language use in the classroom. It is perfectly fine if your position is in agreement or in opposition to Young’s. Apply Harris’s model to Young’s text by: Defining Young’s project. What is Young trying to accomplish in writing this text?Noting keywords and passages in Young’s text. Exploring the uses and limits of Young’s text. Use the terms found in the rhetorical situation model (e.g. exigence, purpose, audience, genre, and constraints).Answer some of the following questions: What are Young’s main argument(s)? What evidence does he use to support this argument(s)? Do you agree with his stance?What use can you make of Young’s ideas? What does Young’s perspective allow us to see about how we use language? What limits do you see to Young’s perspective? In thinking about the uses and limits to Young’s perspective, please refer to your journal 3 and 4 responses. You can use the questions asked in these journal prompts to help you generate ideas for this paper. What can we learn from Young’s text?undefinedLength: Approx. 4 pagesFormat: MLA style Times New Roman - 12pt Font, double-spaced, 1 inch marginsundefinedDue Dates: First draft due Tuesday 3/2 by 11:59pm. The first draft is worth 30 points. For your first draft, it okay to submit only 3 pages double spaced. Final draft due Sunday 3/14 by 11:59pm. The final draft is worth 100 points. undefinedThe Texts**Feel free to reference the following texts in your writing. You must directly reference Young’s text in your essay.“Rhetorical Situation, an Introduction” -- Itai Halevi “Coming to Terms” from Rewriting -- Joseph Harris “Should Writers Use They Own English?” -- Vershawn YoungFiles included below are the two short stories, use textual evidence to prove arguments.

Evaluate the business-level strategy of either Starbucks or Lockheed Martin to determine whether you believe the strategy is appropriate to offset forces in the industry. Provide specific examples to support your response.Make recommendations for improving this strategy as well as describing any challenges you foresee in executing those recommendations. Provide specific examples to support your response.