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ENGL 057 - Critical Connections in Reading and Writing - Allen-Gleed

Rhetorical Triangle

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Rhetorical Triangle

You can use the rhetorical triangle to evaluate information. 

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Author

Look at the competence and expertise of the author in the area they are writing. 

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Audience

Consider who the information is written for and whether you fit into that group.

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Purpose

Use the context of where the information is found as well as the context within which it was written.

Author: Which author(s) are most likely to be writing something academic?

Caroline Golon

Writer & Digital Media Professional.

Specialist in pet world.

Owns 3 cats.

 

Susanne Schötz

Has a PhD. 

Teaches phonetics at a college. 

Has a cat.

Patty Khuly

Experienced blogger and writer.

Is a vet.

Has four cats. 

Audience: Which article(s) are written for a more educated audience?

Purpose: Which article(s) are the most "academic in nature"?