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Peer reviewedMedhurst, Martin J. – Communication Education, 1989
Describes a sequential model (organized around seven writing assignments that culminate in a substantial essay in rhetorical/critical analysis) for teaching rhetorical criticism as written argument. Asserts that learning to write argumentative prose should be a central concern of undergraduate courses in rhetorical criticism. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Persuasive Discourse, Rhetoric
