Isaiah Jones - Introduction to Evaluation Arguement and Works Cited

Introduction

The TV show "Dexter" has the criteria for a drama and crime show. Mant have different viewpoints on what drama and crime TV shows have. To me, dramas must contain a strong main character, excellent actors, a suspenseful and exciting plot, and even comedy and romance. An effective crime show should have violence and action. These categories are the criterion for a drama/crime TV show and that's why "Dexter" is the perfect mix of both a drama and crime. 

Works Cited

"Dexter on Showtime." SHO.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2014. <http://www.sho.com/sho/dexter/home>.

"Dexter: Season 8." - Rotten Tomatoes. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2014. <http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/dexter/>.

"Episode Review: Dexter Series Finale." Reviews for Dexter Finale. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2014. <http://www.metacritic.com/feature/dexter-series-finale-reviews>.

Isaiah Jones - Popular Culture Artifact

My evaluation argument will be on the popular TV show “Dexter”. The show is about a man who works for the Miami Metro Police Department who has a secret life as a serial killer. "Dexter" has been nominated for many major awards, but also has many critics. It is on DVD and also available on Netflix. There are eight seasons in the show, but the lasts two are less than two years old.

Isaiah Jones - Assignment 2 Prompt

The purpose of Assignment 2 is to find a popular culture artifact like a movie or musical album, and write an evaluation argument disagreeing with critics whose views differ from your views. Include a thesis and paraphrases and quotes from authors. A statement that could be added to make this clearer is if we have to agree with the popular culture artifact we choose. I’m confused about how to make an argument where you concede or refute.

Isaiah Jones - Assignment 1 Ad Analysis

The purpose of Assignment 1 is to write a rhetorical analysis about an advertisement. To determine the ad’s effectiveness find the rhetorical appeals. Demonstrate clarity, precision, breadth, and logic in the essay. Also write a thesis statement, and have clear topic sentences. To make Assignment 1 clearer, add an example of a rhetorical essay, so I can see the structure of it. I’m confused about whether I have to agree with the advertisement or not.

Isaiah Jones' Rhetorical Analysis

In Holcberg’s essay “Human Organs for Sale?” he persuades the audience that people have the right to sell their organs. In Example 1, the student provides some critical thinking and analysis. The student shows clarity by using quotes from the essay and elaborating on the quotes. He shows precision by understanding Holcberg’s use of rhetoric, and goes into detail on each, for example, “hideous suffering” is pathos. The student doesn't really go into depth on the different viewpoints of the essay, but does say the author isn't a credible source because he’s not a doctor. He also isn't very logical because in the conclusion he says the author isn't a good source, but before stated facts from the essay and agreed with it.

In Example 2, the student does a great job of providing critical thinking and analysis. He is clear on using quotes and facts from the essay. He is precise on the logos, ethos, and pathos of the essay, and even gives reason on them. The student is broad by showing multiple viewpoints saying more religious people wouldn't agree with Holcberg, while less religious people would agree. And finally, he is logical. The ideas fit together perfectly and the conclusion is based on evidence.

In conclusion, Example 2 was a better essay because it met all the criteria of critical thinking and analysis and gave examples of logos, ethos, and pathos. Example 1 was good because it provided examples of rhetoric, but it lacked a couple criteria.