Throughout history, the manifesto form has been used to articulate grievances or to express new ideas. As we have seen in the readings for class, a manifesto can take many forms and tones, yet all manifestos are public declarations about the intentions, motives, or views of the author. Your assignment then, is to select a specific social or political issue about which you have strong personal feelings and to articulate those feelings as a convincing argument and/or impassioned plea. You should use what we have learned about rhetorical strategies and the writerly voice.
This progression will have 3 preparatory exercises and a 3 part writing process, as outlined below):
Manifesto exercise 1:
What social/political/artistic issues are most important to you? How are they present in your life? This is your opportunity to write about whatever you would like to address. This exercise is about discovering what ideas are already important to you. (Post to your Weebly before Wednesday 9/2/15. 500-1,000 words).
Manifesto exercise 2:
Manifesto 2: How can rhetoric be used purposefully in your manifesto? How might you use rhetorical strategies to effectively present the argument of your manifesto? What specific rhetorical elements may be useful for presenting your position? In order to best serve the social issue you want to address, you will need the right rhetorical tools. This is the time to think about what rhetorical tools you will need to put in your toolbox. (Post to your Weebly before Wednesday 9/9/15. 500-1,000 words).
Manifesto exercise 3:
What specific social/political issue do you plan to address with your manifesto? What rhetorical strategies will you employ to effectively convey your argument? Why will these strategies be the most effective ones for your manifesto? (Post to your Weebly before Wednesday 9/14/15. 500-1,000 words).
Manifesto Prompt for Final Draft
Throughout history, the manifesto form has been used to articulate grievances or to express new ideas. As we have seen in the readings for class, a manifesto can take many forms and tones, yet all manifestos are public declarations about the intentions, motives, or views of the author. Your assignment then, is to select a specific social or political issue about which you have strong personal feelings and to articulate those feelings as a convincing argument and/or impassioned plea. You should use what we have learned about rhetorical strategies and the writerly voice.
Your manifesto must accomplish several things:
Assignments and Dates:
Manifesto Thesis:
The first paragraph of your manifesto (Post on your Weebly before Monday 9/21/15)
Manifesto First Draft:
Wednesday 9/23/15 (Post on your Weebly and bring 3 copies to class for peer review).
Manifesto Final Draft:
Monday 9/28/15 (1,500 - 2,000 words. Post on your Weebly before class).
General Paper Requirements:
1,500 - 2000 words
At least 1 source (Can be from the class readings).
Works cited page
MLA Format
This progression will have 3 preparatory exercises and a 3 part writing process, as outlined below):
Manifesto exercise 1:
What social/political/artistic issues are most important to you? How are they present in your life? This is your opportunity to write about whatever you would like to address. This exercise is about discovering what ideas are already important to you. (Post to your Weebly before Wednesday 9/2/15. 500-1,000 words).
Manifesto exercise 2:
Manifesto 2: How can rhetoric be used purposefully in your manifesto? How might you use rhetorical strategies to effectively present the argument of your manifesto? What specific rhetorical elements may be useful for presenting your position? In order to best serve the social issue you want to address, you will need the right rhetorical tools. This is the time to think about what rhetorical tools you will need to put in your toolbox. (Post to your Weebly before Wednesday 9/9/15. 500-1,000 words).
Manifesto exercise 3:
What specific social/political issue do you plan to address with your manifesto? What rhetorical strategies will you employ to effectively convey your argument? Why will these strategies be the most effective ones for your manifesto? (Post to your Weebly before Wednesday 9/14/15. 500-1,000 words).
Manifesto Prompt for Final Draft
Throughout history, the manifesto form has been used to articulate grievances or to express new ideas. As we have seen in the readings for class, a manifesto can take many forms and tones, yet all manifestos are public declarations about the intentions, motives, or views of the author. Your assignment then, is to select a specific social or political issue about which you have strong personal feelings and to articulate those feelings as a convincing argument and/or impassioned plea. You should use what we have learned about rhetorical strategies and the writerly voice.
Your manifesto must accomplish several things:
- It must clearly and concisely explain the issue being addressed.
- It must provide some background on that issue. This background can be based on your personal experience, but must also be supported by research and at least one outside source.
- It must make a specific argument either for or against something. (e.g.: In favor of free college education, or against racial profiling by police officers.)
Assignments and Dates:
Manifesto Thesis:
The first paragraph of your manifesto (Post on your Weebly before Monday 9/21/15)
Manifesto First Draft:
Wednesday 9/23/15 (Post on your Weebly and bring 3 copies to class for peer review).
Manifesto Final Draft:
Monday 9/28/15 (1,500 - 2,000 words. Post on your Weebly before class).
General Paper Requirements:
1,500 - 2000 words
At least 1 source (Can be from the class readings).
Works cited page
MLA Format