Instructions
ENGLISH 112–Rhetorical Analysis: Writing in the Major
Using research, talk about the area you are majoring in or plan to major in, and give the reader a sense of why you are interested in it, some basic details about the field, and an example of writing done within the field (i.e. a peer-reviewed article from an academic publication based in the field).
Follow MLA formatting and documentation conventions.
You are allowed to use First Person (“I”) narration for this paper.
For this paper, you will pull together two areas of research:

Primary research  (that is, research where someone does an original experiment/survey/study) of a scholarly or professional article in your field. 

The purpose of analyzing an article is to learn what writing looks like in your field. Therefore, the article you choose needs to function as an illustration of a typical piece of writing that you may encounter as a student or as a professional.
Your article may come from a printed journal (such as the ones in ‘the current periodicals section of the library or  the ones archived in the basement of the library) or retrieved electronically from an academic database, such as ProQuest Central (a general database that includes some academic articles from journals) or ProQuest Science Journals, ProQuest Sociology Journals, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health, etc. (databases that specialize in journal articles published in a specific field). In your search query, always select “peer-reviewed” articles to filter out articles that are written to a general audience.
Remember, you don’t have to completely understand the article, but get a sense of the audience for whom it was written and the type of language/terms used.
It is also recommended that you look for official websites of organizations related to your field (an association of nurses, for example). 
You MAY also do an original interview with someone already in your field as primary research. If you have your own experiences in the area, you may talk about them, though this will not count as research.

Secondary research into writing in your major (that is, writing that focuses on existing research), gathered from the Web and/or reference section of the library. All material must be documented, quoted and paraphrased correctly. 

NOTE: Please save file format as such:
ENG 112 110 My Name Assignment 1
This makes it easier to keep track of papers I download from Sakai or email. Five points, roughly half a letter grade, will be deducted for deviating from this format.
To report on this information, you will write in a general MLA FORMAT with these sections and headings.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/m…
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/18…

Cover Page
Abstract–a summary of your report (written AFTER the paper is done, discussing what you ALREADY wrote (i.e. “Looking into this field, I discovered…”)
Introduction/Background–an explanation of what discipline you chose and why, who / what motivated you to choose this field, the kind of work required, the job prospects in this field, an introduction to how writing is used in the field, and an introduction of your chosen article and author from your primary research. 
Methods–a description of the methods and sources you used, as well as an explanation of why you chose them:

What primary source did you choose?
Was this source recommended to you by a faculty member, professional in the field, librarian? Did you find it by browsing in a professional/trade publication?
Why did you choose this source?
What secondary sources did you find?
Why were these important to you?

Discussion—Check secondary sources (articles written ABOUT news in a field)

(What did you learn from your secondary sources about writing in your major?)

audience for writing
forms of writing
questions asked
evidence used
conventions followed
documentation systems used

rhetorical analysis of primary source. (What does a typical piece of writing in your field look/sound like?) You will complete a rhetorical analysis of the article focusing on the following aspects of the article you’ve chosen to represent writing in your field:

thesis, summary, analysis of organization (how is the piece structured),
analysis of development (what kinds of information are used to support the points; how logical is the support),
analysis of tone (formal, engaging, academic, argumentative, critical, angry, serious, condescending, informative, etc.),
analysis of audience (who was it written to and how do you know; what assumptions does the writer make about this audience),
analysis of any charts, graphs, pictures (how do they contribute to the meaning of the article),

Quote from the source frequently to support your summary and analysis. Remember that analysis involves both pointing out facts and interpreting those facts. For example, you might point out that the article has a picture alongside the text, but you will need to take the next step and interpret the significance of this image and explain how it relates to the text. Similarly, if you point out that the tone of the article is argumentative, you will need to explain why this is so and what the significance is of this tone.

Results–a discussion of the findings from your primary and secondary research:

What did you learn about writing in this field?
What did you learn about the discipline?
What else did you learn from your research?

Conclusion–a discussion of the significance of what you learned in your study and an explanation of the kinds of writing skills you conclude will be necessary in your major.

How does what you learned about writing in this field affect your decision to major in this field?
What was the most surprising thing you learned?

InstructionsLet’s start the written work by building on the lessons of identification, analysis, and critique of art. Choose 2 or 3 works of art–they can be ones you know well or not, ones you like or dislike–and subject them to the questions we asked of artwork in class.What is it?How was it put together?How does it stimulate our senses?What does it mean?The intent is for you to correctly identify the work, its creator(s), its medium, materials, form, and style. You should also share your reflection on its aesthetic effect on you–how does it stimulate your senses? What emotions does it produce? Ideas it calls to mind? Questions it raises? Finally, what is your judgment of the artwork? Is it good? Bad? Does it not seem to fit either term? Explain the reasoning and analysis behind your judgment.You are encouraged to compare/contrast between your chosen works, though it is not required. Your submission must be at least 900 words long.I am also attaiching a sample draf that how to write and what to write sample draff given by professorI would be analyzing three pieces of artifacts. I decided to go with something that I found appealing
because I don’t really have a special or favorite artifact. I feel that in the art industry I am completely
oblivious. But everyone has their own thoughts and opinions which makes any type of analysis valid. In
the following I decided to choose a artwork known as the Kiss, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La
Grande Jatte, lastly Arrangement in Grey and Black.
In this first artwork it is known as The Kiss, it was created by Gustav Klimt in 1907-1908. Gustav
Klimt is a Austrian artist he was mainly known doe his paintings, murals, sketches and other art forms he
made. In this first artifact it seems to be a painting because of the way the artist has a variety of colors.
The way that it was put together is very odd. It seems to be an oil painting on a canvas. As you look at it,
you can’t really depict what is shown. But as you look closely you can see a woman and a male on a bed.
The male is giving the female a kiss on the cheek. This artifact shows a sense of romance because as the
title of the artwork is known as “The Kiss”. As I analyze the artwork, I see that the women have her eyes
closed and feels that she is happy with the male. I’m just a bit confused on the way that the artist Gustav
Klimt decided to portray this piece because it seems that they are laying on a bed. Also, it seems that
the male has a big yellow coat that makes him seem as someone important. Overall, I feel that the
artwork is very appealing because of the variety of colors Gustav Klimt used but also bright colors like
yellow, green and some blue. I can also notice slight monotone colors as black and white. I like the way
that the artist created this because I feel that everyone has that special someone that can appreciate
some sort of romance in their relationship. In my second artwork that I decided to choose is known as A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of
La Grande Jatte is by Georges Seurat. Georges Seurat is a French artist as mainly known for his painting
techniques that he used to distinguish his artwork. When he painted, he uses his techniques to portray
the play of lighting. But also, he was known as pointillism for his contrasting of colors. The artifact that I
Georges Seurat made seems to be a painting on oil. As you look at the tree or grass it seems like its
there but suppose to be moving with time. The way that I look at this artifact is smoothing because you
can see a bunch of people just enjoying the afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. It clearly says in
the title that it’s a Sunday afternoon. It brings back memories before covid when I would go to the park
and they are people either walking or just enjoying time there. I feel that Georges Seurat was just trying
to show the way that people spend their Sunday afternoon during the 1880’s. It seems peaceful
everyone is looking ahead of them trying to let time go by. Overall, I feel that this an art piece that I
would have around the house because it just brings a sense of relaxation. Also, it shows that before the
advancement of technology people were just going out and living life. Now most of the people stay
inside and either be on their mobile devices. It something that I just keep in back of my mind, where
would be now if we didn’t have any sort of internet access.
The last artifact that I decided to choose is known as the Arrangement in Grey and Black by
James Abbot McNeill Whistler. James Abbot is an American Artist he was the one of the creators of art
for art’s sake. In this artifact it looks to be a painting on oil. This artifact looks sad and depressing the
way James decided to use the colors. He mainly used black and grey and the way that the women sitting
down I feel like she is just thinking about the memories she had. She is evaluating the choices that she
decided to make. I just want to what was James motive to make this piece of artwork was it dedicated
for all the older women that have reach this certain point. Although it looks like a sad artifact it was
supposed to be a portrait of Whistler moms. But, overall, It is a decent made artwork but its not something that I would buy or have in my house. I feel that it brings down people mood because once I
look at it. It makes me feel old or think about how time flies and were all going to get old.
To conclude, I looked at three pieces of artwork from different artist that all make paintings with
oil. I put in my input on the way that I take in the artwork and the feeling and thoughts that I get from
them. I learned from different type of artist what they find their passion in painting and how the time it
was in had an affect on it.

Whom to Hire?
For this assignment, you will apply decision-making to the process of international human resource management as you determine which of the four final applicants to hire into a global executive position. 
You are a member of the management committee of a MNE that conducts business in 23 countries. While your company’s headquarters is located in the Netherlands, your regional offices are located fairly evenly throughout the four hemispheres. Primary markets have been in the European Union and North America; the strongest emerging market is the Pacific Rim. Company executives would like to develop what they see as a powerful potential market in the Middle East. Sales in all areas except the Pacific Rim have shown slow growth over the past two years. 
At present, your company is seeking to restructure and revitalize its worldwide marketing efforts. To accomplish this, you have determined that you need to hire a key marketing person to introduce fresh ideas and a new perspective. There is no one currently in your company who is qualified to do this, and so you have decided to look outside. 
The job title is “Vice President for Global Marketing”; an annual salary of $250,000-$300,000, plus elaborate benefits, an unlimited expense account, a car, and the use of the corporate jet. The person you hire will be based at the company’s headquarters in the Netherlands and will travel frequently. 
A lengthy search has turned up four people with good potential. It is now up to you to decide whom to hire. Although all the applicants have expressed a sincere interest in the position, it is possible that they may change their minds once the job is offered. Therefore, you must rank them in order of preference so that if your first choice declines the position, you can go on to the second, and so on.
First, read the biographies of each applicant. As you are doing this, rank each of them from 1 to 4, with 1 being your first choice, and explain your reasons for their ranking. 
For your essay this week, respond to the following questions using the decisions you have made with your rankings. 
1. The first section of your paper should be an overview of your rankings and reasons for your decisions. 
2. Did your decision include any culturally based biases you may have—for example, feelings, personality traits, or politics in your rankings? 
3. Did you make any observations that you feel would have been fully acceptable in your own culture, but were not accepted in other cultures? If so, explain. 
4. What implications do you believe any of the applicant’s cultural differences would have in business dealings? In what countries or cultures? 
5. What expatriate adjustments for the candidate need to be considered? How will the company handle these? 
6. Explain the decision-making process you used to make your decisions. 
Park L. 
Park L. is currently senior vice president for marketing at a major South Korean high-technology firm. You have been told by the head of your Seoul office that his reputation as an expert in international marketing is outstanding. The market share of his company’s products has consistently increased since he joined the company just over 15 years ago. His company’s market share is now well ahead of that of competing producers in the Pacific Rim. 
Park graduated from the University of Seoul and has worked his way up through the ranks. He does not have a graduate degree. In addition to his native tongue, Park is able to carry on a reasonably fluent conversation in English and has a minimal working knowledge of German and French. 
Saya K. 
Saya K. is a woman living in Malaysia. She began her teaching career while finishing her DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) at the Harvard Business School and published her first book on international marketing ten months after graduation. Her doctoral dissertation was based on the international marketing of pharmaceuticals, but she has also done research and published on other areas of international marketing. 
Two months after the publication of her book, Saya went to work in the international marketing department of a Fortune 500 company, where she stayed for the next ten years. She returned to teaching when Maura University offered her a full professorship with tenure, and she has been there since that time. In addition, she has an active consulting practice throughout Southeast Asia. In addition to fluency in Malay, English, and Japanese, Saya speaks and writes German and Spanish and can converse in Mandarin. 
Peter V. 
Peter had worked in a key position in the international marketing division of a US Fortune 100 company until the company pulled out of his country South Africa eight months ago. Peter has a long list of accomplishments and is widely recognized as outstanding in his field. 
Peter has a PhD in computer science from a leading South African university and an MBA from Purdue’s Krannert School of Business. 
Peter speaks and reads English, Dutch, Afrikaans, and Swahili and can converse in German. 
Joe P. 
Joe is currently job hunting. His former job as head of marketing for a single-product, high-technology firm—highly specialized workstations for sophisticated artificial intelligence applications—ended when the company was bought out by Texas Instruments. 
Joe has both his undergraduate and MBA degrees from Stanford University. In addition, he was a Rhodes Scholar and won a Fulbright scholarship, which he used to support himself while he undertook a two-year research project on the marketing of high-technology equipment to Third World countries. In addition to his native English, Joe has a minimal command of French—which he admits he hasn’t used since his college days. 

Discussion 1 A successful trainer needs to effectively engage various types of trainees and adapt quickly in the learning environment to meet their needs. Chapter 8 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text lists and offers tips on dealing with different participant personalities. Review the three scenarios below. Discuss how you would effectively engage and manage each group of participants in a 2-day training seminar. Apply two to three specific adult learning principles and/or techniques to each of the scenarios listed below.Scenario AYour colleague is a training specialist who has just concluded an activity on techniques for overcoming challenges in the classroom. He clearly understood the content, but did not ask questions of the group to confirm their understanding. In addition, when explaining activities, the directions were not clear and there was never an opportunity to ask for clarification. What constructive feedback would you give to your colleague?Scenario BYour colleague is a department manager who has just opened a training session. Her opening included group introductions, but she went directly into presenting content. About an hour later, a few participants began talking out of turn. What feedback would you give to your colleague on the impact this may have had on participants, and what could have been done differently to avoid this situation?Scenario CYour colleague is a human resources manager who just completed an activity followed by a group discussion. The activity went well, but the debrief did not. As the facilitator, he had trouble getting the group to answer his questions. The group did not appear to be very engaged. What feedback could you give him on how he could get participants to participate?Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Use this week’s lecture as a foundation for your initial post. In addition to the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, use at least one additional scholarly source to support your discussion.Respond to at least two other posts regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your reply, please consider the following questions:What did you learn from the posting?What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?What clarification do you need regarding the posting?What differences or similarities do you see between your initial discussion thread and your classmates’ postings?What are the differences or similarities in the techniques recommended in your discussion compared to those identified by others?Analyze the recommendations made by others for each scenario. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendations? Why or why not? Provide examples where possible. Discussion 2 There are several instructional methods and activities that can be used to deliver training. As a trainer, you should have a broad awareness of different kinds of instructional methods so that you can recommend and utilize the most appropriate solutions for the specific learning objectives.List and describe three types of training methods. What type of activity is it? What types of activities precede and follow it? What learning style(s) does this activity accommodate? What adult learning characteristics does this activity incorporate? Discuss the pros and cons of each method. Lastly, using Bloom’s taxonomy, create a training objective for each instructional method. Be sure to consider the specific skills and knowledge to be learned in the training in order to appropriately apply each instructional method.Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Use this week’s lecture as a foundation for your initial post. In addition to the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, use at least one additional scholarly source to support your discussion.Respond to at least two other posts regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your reply, please consider the following questions:What did you learn from the posting?What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?What clarification do you need regarding the posting?What differences or similarities do you see between your initial discussion thread and your classmates’ postings?Ask each other questions about why the specific training methods were selected.How do the types of training methods selected by your classmate apply to other learning style(s)?Analyze your classmates’ training objectives. Do the learning objectives describe the key conditions, observable performance/behavior, and set the standard for performance? What modifications would you suggest to ensure that trainees understand the expectations clearly?Discussion 3 Imagine a performance evaluation system that promotes roles, behaviors, and work outcomes appropriate to achieve organizational strategic objectives throughout the firm. Take into consideration the Two Sides of Performance Management as illustrated in your textbook on page 164, Figure 6.1. What would such a system look like? Would it be similar to the one used in your organization? How would individual and/or team performance assessment be conducted? What tools would you recommend? Would you use MBO, 360 Degrees or another system? Why? Present your views in 200 words or more in your discussion post. Use at least two scholarly source to support your ideas. Discussion 4 Consider the proposition that HRM adds value to the firm. Also, examine the topic of “Marginal Utility Analysis” and how it is used to make a case about the value of HRM. How do HRM practices and systems add value to a firm? What is the basis for an argument for or against this proposition? Present your views in 200 words or more in your discussion post. Use at least one scholarly source in your response to support your ideas

1. Character sketch outline:
This mid-assessment activity is designed to help you build the analysis assignment due at the end of the module. After reading the David Sedaris Hanout “Twelve Moments in the Life of the Artist” located in your readings sub-module, begin your textual analysis by examining the thesis statement provided in the instructions below.  
Analysis Sketch Instructions:

Use the thesis statement: In “Twelve Moments in the Life of an Artist” David Sedaris examines how identity develops through failures as well as achievements. The thesis statement must be the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
Create an argument that will support this thesis statement with 2 sections.

SECTION ONE: should focus on the first part of the thesis statement, prove that David’s identity is shaped in part by his failures in the story. In this part include 1 quote from the essay that supports this idea. 
SECTION TWO: should focus on the second part of the thesis statment, prove that David’s identity is shaped in part by his successes in the story. In this part include 1 quote from the essay that supports this idea. 
Review the “Quote Sandwich Rubric” handout (located in the submodule) when inserting quotes into your body paragraphs: a single sentence that sets up the quote for your reader (1 simple sentence), the quote itself (no more than 4 lines of text), and an explanation of how the quote supports the thesis statement (3-5 sentences).

Ensure that all paragraphs are at least 5 sentences long throughout your paper, this includes the introduction and conclusion paragraphs. They do NOT need to be complete yet, because this is the first step in the process so don’t say everything you want to yet, you will be adding to this essay in this and the next module.
Provide the full citation for the reading in its own Works Cited page, separate form any content page. Use this full citation: Sedaris, David. Me Talk Pretty One Day. New York, Little Brown & Co, New York, 2000. 
Use the MLA general format page to set up your document, navigate to the in-text citation page to determine that you are providing the correct in-text citation in your paper. 
TREAT THIS ESSAY LIKE A FIRST DRAFT 

2. Character Sketch Rough Draft
This assessment activity is designed to help you build the analysis assignment due at the end of the module. You will be adding content to your outline to make it a full essay draft. Read the directions very carefully and make sure that you fully understand everything that you are being asked to write. 
Analysis Sketch Rough Draft Instructions:

Place this thesis statement at the end of the introduction paragraph: In “Twelve Moments in the Life of an Artist” David Sedaris examines how identity develops through failures as well as achievements. 
Create an argument that will support this thesis statement with 2 sections.

SECTION ONE: should focus on the first part of the thesis statement, prove that David’s identity is shaped in part by his failures in the story. 
Add sandwiching to this quote (a set up sentences, the quote, and 3 sentences explaining how your quote supports the thesis statement.)
SECTION TWO: should focus on the second part of the thesis statment, prove that David’s identity is shaped in part by his successes in the story.
Add sandwiching to this quote (a set up sentences, the quote, and 3 sentences explaining how your quote supports the thesis statement.)

Ensure that each paragraph has at least 5 sentences. 
BODY PARAGRAPHS: start each paragraph with a introduction to the point you are making in that paragraph. Do NOT report events in the essay, your reader is already familiar with the story, they are reading your analysis because they want to hear your specific argument relating to David’s development of identity. Close each paragraph with a summary of that point. 
INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION paragraphs: ensure that there are at least 5 sentences in each paragraph. These paragraphs are about your argument not the story. Do not include any quotes or argument elements besides the thesis statement in these paragraphs. 
Provide the full citation for the reading in its own Works Cited page, separate form any content page. Use this full citation: Sedaris, David. Me Talk Pretty One Day. New York, Little Brown & Co, New York, 2000. 
Use the MLA general format page to set up your document, navigate to the in-text citation page to determine that you are providing the correct in-text citation in your paper

3. Textual Analysis Essay.
Using the essay “Twelve Moments in the Life of an Artist” and your “Analysis Sketch” assignment, create a 2 page textual analysis argument and prove your interpretation of the text is valid. You will be adding to the “Analysis Sketch” assignment from this module to expand your original essay. You MUST have already received a grade and critique from me from the “Analysis Sketch” assignment and already made any necessary edits before you can submit this assignment. 
Paper Instructions:

Make any needed edits to the “Analysis Sketch” assignment before adding to it to create this assignment. 
Following the structure of the “Analysis Sketch” assignment add onto the essay until you meet the criteria for this new level of the assignment. 
Add 2 more quotes to your analysis:

In SECTION ONE: add 1 more quote to the section of your paper that supports how David’s identity is shaped through his failures. The best way to do this is to make the new quote the center of its own paragraph.
In SECTION TWO: add 1 more quote to the section of your paper that supports how David’s identity is shaped through his successful decisions and actions. The best way to do this is to make the new quote the center of its own paragraph.