From Discussion to Writing

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Short introduction to the act of writing as participation in public discourse.

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From Discussionto Writing

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

A key to success in this course is recognizing that discussion and writing are not separate activities but interrelated processes.

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

A key to success in this course is recognizing that discussion and writing are not separate activities but interrelated processes.

• In discussion, we hear other opinions and formulate our own

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

A key to success in this course is recognizing that discussion and writing are not separate activities but interrelated processes.

• In discussion, we hear other opinions and formulate our own

• in writing, we express our opinions in the context of other opinions.

Popular Image of Writers Is Wrong

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Writing Is a Public Activity

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Writing Is a Public Activity

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

• Writing is work that is frequently done in public – offices, newsrooms, public transportation

Writing Is a Public Activity

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

• Writing is work that is frequently done in public – offices, newsrooms, public transportation

• It is a response to public events. Taking into account the opinions of others makes writing more persuasive and effective – not less.

Writing Is a Public Activity

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

• Writing is work that is frequently done in public – offices, newsrooms, public transportation

• It is a response to public events. Taking into account the opinions of others makes writing more persuasive and effective – not less.

• All published writing is reviewed, edited, and re-edited by different people.

Writing Is a Public Activity

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Your Classmates Become Your Public

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Your Classmates Become Your Public

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

• Class discussion supplies you with ideas and opportunities to think about those ideas and to hear others’ thoughts about those ideas.

Your Classmates Become Your Public

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

• Class discussion supplies you with ideas and opportunities to think about those ideas and to hear others’ thoughts about those ideas.

• Your classmates are your audience for your papers, which become responses to the opinions, attitudes, experiences, issues, ideas and proposals discussed .

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

1. Come prepared.

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

1. Come prepared.

2. Take an active speaking role!

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

1. Come prepared.

2. Take an active speaking role!

3. Listen carefully – and take notes.

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

1. Come prepared.

2. Take an active speaking role!

3. Listen carefully – and take notes.

4. Examine all sides of a issue (use stock issues & elements).

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

1. Come prepared.

2. Take an active speaking role!

3. Listen carefully – and take notes.

4. Examine all sides of a issue (use stock issues & elements).

5. Suspend judgment.

Our Class Discussion Rules

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

1. Come prepared.

2. Take an active speaking role!

3. Listen carefully – and take notes.

4. Examine all sides of a issue (use stock issues & elements).

5. Suspend judgment.

6. No abusive or insulting language.

Keep your eyes on the prize

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Keep your eyes on the prize

RHETORIC IFall 2009

Bruce ClaryInstructor

Moving from cocksure ignoranceto thoughtful uncertainty.

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