Thinking critically about assumptions in your writing
Choose one or two of your recent essays or other pieces of writing, and examine them carefully, noting what you assume about what counts as persuasive evidence, good organization, and effective style. How do you represent yourself in relation to your audience? What assumptions do you make about the audience, and are such assumptions warranted? What other unstated assumptions about good writing can you identify?
Respond in the text box. When you are finished, click Submit to record your answers. If your instructor has assigned this exercise, your answers will be submitted to the gradebook.
Respond in the text box. When you are finished, click Submit to record your answers. If your instructor has assigned this exercise, your answers will be submitted to the gradebook.
Choose one or two recent essays or other pieces of writing, and examine them carefully, noting what you assume about what counts as persuasive...