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Nelson ::: ENGL 1301

ENGL 1301 Rhetorical Analysis Notes Assignment

Instructions: Following the example of Dr. Nelson in the Rhetorical Analysis Demo videos, analyze the
rhetorical situation and rhetorical strategies and appeals of your peer reviewed journal article. Complete each
chart with information and evidence gathered from your peer reviewed journal article in order to document your
analysis of that text.

I. Reference
Reference Pattern for Peer Reviewed Journal Articles:

Last Name, First Name. “Article Title.” Journal Title, vol. #, no. #, year, pp. ##-##. Database Name, doi
number or stable url.

Reference for Your Article:

Bliss, Nola et al. “Movement patterns of exhibition swine and associations of influenza A virus infection with
swine management practices.” American Journal of Veterinary medicine, vol. 25q, no. 6, 2017, AVMA,
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.251.6.706

II. Rhetorical Situation

Rhetorical Situation Quoted Evidence Explanation
Genre “To identify the geographic The text is a scientific research on veterinary
distribution of exhibition swine medicine and epidemiology, focusing on the
in the Midwestern United geographic distribution of exhibition swine in the
States, characterize Midwestern US, management practices, and their
management practices used for association with influenza A virus detection at
exhibition swine, and identify agricultural fairs.
associations between those
practices and influenza A virus
(IAV) detection in exhibition
swine arriving at county or state
agricultural fairs.
Situation, or Context “The study focused on states Bliss, Nola et al.
like Indiana and Ohio where September 15, 2017
Author more pigs are located and more Ohio State University
cases are common.” Scientific researches, medical personnel, pig
Date of Publication Bliss, Nola et al. farmers, and DVMs.
September 15, 2017
Location of Publication Ohio State University
Scientific researches, medical
Culture personnel, pig farmers, and
DVMs.
Audience “Presented in abstract form at The audience is swine vets, medical personnel,
the 46th Annual Meeting of the and public health officials.
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American Association of Swine

Veterinarians.”
Purpose “Exhibition swine in Ohio and The purpose is to show how the spread of IAV s
Indiana commonly share related related to the movement of swine.
IAV strains,9 suggesting
frequent viral movement within
this swine-dense exhibition
region. “
Argument “Although still a poorly defined Though there is a small percentage of show swine
interface, both commercial and they still contribute to the large scale spreading
exhibition swine were across state lines.
reportedly managed on a
considerable number (13.3%)
of the farms represented by
surveyed swine exhibitors at
local or county agricultural
fairs in Indiana and Ohio.”

III. Rhetorical Appeals & Strategies

Rhetorical Appeal Quoted Evidence Rhetorical Strategy Explanation
Logos In the study reported here, The authors use this to show logic, and how
37.5% of represented farms the opening of farms aided in the spread of
with commercial swine illness.
production and 11.4% of
represented farms without
commercial swine production
were reported to host an on-
farm open house or sale to
which visitors were
welcomed.
Ethos With 62.7% of swine The ethos in this text is deep rooted in
identified in the survey scientific research and the development of
having been vaccinated knowledge,
against IAV infection, it
appeared that exhibitors were
following the vaccination
protocols suggested by
officials
Pathos "Exhibition swine may be This statement highlights the potential
important in IAV risks to both public and animal health,
transmission, and identified conveying a sense of urgency.
biosecurity deficiencies may
have important public and
animal health
consequences." -
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IV. Evaluation of Rhetorical Strategies and Appeals

Logos

Do the appeals to logos in your text

1. fit the genre expectations? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why? The presentation of the research shows the way the scientists conducted their studies.

2. fit the audience? Explain. The audience is vets, medical personnel, and others.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

3. fit the purpose? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

4. fit the context? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

5. support the argument effectively? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

Ethos

Do the appeals to ethos in your text

1. fit the genre expectations? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

2. fit the audience? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

3. fit the purpose? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

4. fit the context? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

5. support the argument effectively? Explain.

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Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

Pathos

Do the appeals to pathos in your text

1. fit the genre expectations? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

2. fit the audience? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

3. fit the purpose? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

4. fit the context? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

5. support the argument effectively? Explain.

Yes / No / Sort of... Why?

V. Formulation of Thesis Statement

Use one of the following formulas to craft your assertion about your peer reviewed journal article and the
reason that supports it:

Formula 1
[Author’s Last Name]’s article is in/effective in supporting its argument because it [summarize what it
does rhetorically in support of your assertion].

Formula 2
The argument of [Author’s Last Name]’s article is un/persuasive because it [summarize what it does
rhetorically in support of your assertion].

Your Thesis Statement:

Bliss’s article is effective in supporting it argument because it shows that the swine exhibition helps in aiding
the spread of IAV through the Midwest.