ENGL 1301 Rhetorical Analysis Outline Assignment

Instructions: Following the example of Dr. Nelson in the Rhetorical Analysis Outline Demo video, organize
your analysis of the rhetorical situation and rhetorical strategies and appeals of your peer reviewed journal
article. Complete each chart with information from your rhetorical analysis notes worksheet in order to plot
what you need to discuss in each section of your essay.

Section 1: Introduction

a. Introduce the peer reviewed journal article and relevant facts about the context of its production:
Author(s) Nola Bliss et al.
Topic / Title “Movement Patterns of Exhibition Swine and Associations of Influenzas A Virus Infection
with Swine Management Practices.”
Journal Journal of American Veterinary Medicine.
Name
Audience Medical workers, public health officials, swine breeders, and veterinarians across the US.
Date September 15, 2017

b. Provide a brief, summative description of the argument of the peer reviewed journal article:
Article’s The study explores the distribution of exhibition swine in the Midwestern US, their
Argument management practices, and their potential association with influenza A virus detection at
agricultural fairs. It found that exhibition swine are concentrated in Indiana and Ohio, and
hosting on-farm open houses or sales increases the likelihood of IAV detection. The study
emphasizes the need for better education and biosecurity measures to reduce IAV
transmission risks.

c. Identify (1) your evaluation of the article’s rhetorical effectiveness in supporting its argument and (2) why
the article is rhetorically effective / ineffective (this will be your controlling idea):
Controlling [Assertion] because [Reason]. The study uses statistical evidence like charts because it
Idea creates a deeper meaning when you can see the spread for your own eyes.

Section 2: Body Paragraph 1

a. Describe the main point for body paragraph #1 that helps you prove your controlling idea (rhetorical
strategy / appeal + rhetorical effectiveness evaluation):
Point 1 The study investigated the distribution of exhibition swine in the Midwestern US, analyzed
management practices, and identified correlations between these practices and IAV detection
in swine.

b. Identify the specific evidence from the peer reviewed journal article that supports the above point:
Quoted According to Bliss, et al., “In 2014, snout wipe samples were collected from swine on arrival at 9
Evidence 1 selected fairs in Indiana (n = 5) and Ohio (4) and tested for the presence of IAV.(706)

c. Explain how the specific evidence supports the above point:

Explanation 1 The researchers effectively collected swine samples from various locations, ensuring
comprehensiveness and reliability, demonstrating their awareness of the importance of
geographic diversity in data collection.
Section 3: Body Paragraph 2

a. Describe the main point for body paragraph #2 that helps you prove your controlling idea (rhetorical
strategy / appeal + rhetorical effectiveness evaluation):
Point 2 The study uses the statistics of the number of young children and elderly to create a sense of
fear that IAV is coming from encounters at said county fairs.

b. Identify the specific evidence from the peer reviewed journal article that supports the above point:
Quoted As Bliss et al, says “Individuals most likely to have severe consequences from seasonal and
Evidence 2 variant IAV infections include those in high-risk groups such as children 5 and under and
elderly greater than 65, pregnant women, and the immunocompromised.” (706)

c. Explain how the specific evidence supports the above point:

Explanation 2 The statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing and prioritizing the health of high-
risk groups who are more susceptible to severe health consequences from seasonal or
variant Influenza A Virus and taking appropriate measures to prevent and manage these
infections.

Section 4: Body Paragraph 3

a. Describe the main point for body paragraph #3 that helps you prove your controlling idea (rhetorical
strategy / appeal + rhetorical effectiveness evaluation):
Point 3 Lastly, the use of showing how to mitigate exposure helps in preventing the spread of swine
flu across the nation.

b. Identify the specific evidence from the peer reviewed journal article that supports the above point:
Quoted Bliss et. Al. also states “The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, National
Evidence 3 Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, CDC, and National 4-H Headquarters have put forth
several mitigation strategies and suggestions for controlling the movement of IAV in exhibition
swine populations and decreasing the risk of human exposure to the virus.... Other suggestions
include the implementation of biosecurity measures, isolation, and observation of swine for
indications of influenza-like illness for 7 days after exhibition, cleaning and disinfection of swine
equipment, and maintenance of adequate ventilation within the swine barns.” (707)

c. Explain how the specific evidence supports the above point:

Explanation 3 The recommendations aim to protect public health, prevent IAV transmission from swine to
humans, and maintain swine populations in exhibition settings. They include measures like
controlling swine movement, maintaining biosecurity, monitoring swine for signs of illness,
and maintaining a clean, well-ventilated environment. These actions reduce the risk of IAV
transmission and ensure the safety of swine and those in contact with them.

Section 5: Conclusion

a. Reiterate (1) your evaluation of the article’s rhetorical effectiveness in supporting its argument and (2) why
the article is rhetorically effective / ineffective:
Controlling [Reason]. Therefore, [Assertion]. The study employs statistical evidence, such as charts, to
Idea provide a deeper understanding by allowing for visual representation of the spread.
b. Describe why your evaluation about the relative effectiveness of how the author(s) uses rhetorical strategies
and appeals to support the article’s argument is important / significant:
Importance The authors use this to create a sense of importance on the halting of the spread of IAV
across the Midwestern United States.

c. Describe what readers should do with this knowledge:

Implications Readers should use this knowledge to further expand their knowledge about the transmission
of IAV in swine and how to prevent it.

Section 6: Work Cited

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

Your Reference for the Peer Reviewed Journal Article:

Bliss, N., et al, (2017, September 15). Movement patterns of exhibition swine and associations of influenza A
virus infection with swine management practices. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association,
251(6), 706–713. Academic search Complete https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.251.6.706