Rhetorical Analysis Problems
I am having trouble getting a good thesis statement finalized. I have most of my analysis done, but I want to finish it up by being able to tie it into a good thesis. I want to argue that I like this PSA and think that it is effective, but I can’t seem to get it to an effective thesis statement that will allow me to complete and finalize my analysis.
I also have no idea what to use for the required image, and is that in addition to the 3-5 pages or is it included?
March 25th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Ashley,
I’m happy to hear that the biggest issue is getting a good thesis statement. Can you look at each paragraph and figure out in a single word or two what the paragraph is about? For example, is the first body paragraph about ethos? or is it about audience awareness? Once you come up with that list think about what the main points are. Maybe you have the first three body paragraphs talking about the creators of the PSA, why they creators are credible, and how the PSA uses statistical information to get the point across. You might sum that up in your thesis by saying something like:
This PSA effectively conveys its message by creating credibility,…
or something like that.
If you want to send a revised thesis to me please do so via email.
Best,
Brittany