Description
Analyzethe attached letter.
The essay should have…
- An introduction
Use the introduction to give the rhetorical situation (writer, purpose, audience, audience expectations, genre etc.)
Do not try for a fancy start about writing or rhetoric etc. Just start by giving the rhetorical situation.
End introduction with a thesis.
- Body paragraphs (2 paragraphs)
Identify and explain strengths of the letter
Identify and explain weaknesses of the letter
- Conclusion
Explain what the writer could do to improve the letter.
Explain keeping the audience and purpose in mind.
Give a couple of sentences summing up what you have just written.
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It is important to complete the essay.
- I should use terms from the rhetorical analysis.
- I must mention at least one appeal and one strategy.
- Give a thesis
- Give clear topic sentences
- Be sure to give details, evidence from the letter/email—quote and paraphrase as required.
- Explain why something is a strength or weakness
- Use transitions between paragraphs
- Be sure to proofread
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- Introduction
- Explain the rhetorical situation (author, genre, audience, purpose)
- Thesis: State your opinion about the letter (e.g. it has some strengths, but the weaknesses will limit its effectiveness … it has a few weaknesses, but the strengths make it a good letter … )
- Strengths: Give a topic sentence
- Include rhetorical strategy, appeal, style, format, tone, organization etc.
- At least two strengths, but not more than three (you won’t have time).
- Weaknesses: Give a topic sentence
- Include rhetorical strategy, appeal, style, format, tone, organization etc.
- At least two weaknesses, but not more than three (you won’t have time).
- Explain your recommendations to improve the letter (what should the author change and why)
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Attached.
Name
Institution
Date
Professor
Letter Analysis
I.
Introduction
Thesis: This application letter displays a clear purpose and intention of John Doe’s
communication with the company. However, there are some weaknesses that will
reduce the ability of the company accepting Doe’s application.
II.
Body
III.
Conclusion
Running head: LETTER ANALYSIS
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Letter Analysis
Name
Institution
Date
LETTER ANALYSIS
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Letter Analysis
Introduction
The genre of this piece of writing is an internship application letter. The author of this
letter, John Doe is a student studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Salisbury
University. The writer is writing this letter to seek an internship position in the marketing
department at Under Armou...