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1 Introduces genres, why they are important, and which particular genre will
be discussed in this essay. Also ties in course readings to build credibility.

2 Introduces the three sources and why they were chosen. Discusses what
conventions will be examined and how each source is unique.

3 Rhetorical analysis of the first source. Identifies audience, purpose, and

other significant conventions. Also mentions bias

4 Rhetorical analysis of second source identifying the same conventions and

features.

5 Rhetorical analysis of third source; same features

6 Explains significance of rhetorical analyses. Compares audience and

structure.

7 Shows differences between purpose and tone between the sources.

8 Discusses background political agendas of the sources. Relates

conventions to the significance. Discusses context. Concludes the essay