Course Description + Iowa Description
Section Aims and Policies Pt. 1 + Iowa Laws
Section Aims and Policies Pt. 2 + Iowa Government
Grading + Iowa Rankings
100

How old is rhetoric?

What is: older than my grandma and also brand new?

100

How many excused absences (no questions asked) do you have?

What is 3?
100

The only graded participation requirement?

What is a weekly reflection?

100

What are the major assignments?

MWA1: Rhetorical Analysis 15%
MSA1: Pre-Research Speech 10%
MWA2: Synthesis (Research Paper) 20%
MSA2: Advocacy (Research Speech) 20%
Drafts, in-class assignments, take-home assignments 15%
Participation 20%

200

Who is a rhetor?

What is: You. Everyone. Even nature.

200

How are tardies and absences related?

If your tardies are egregious then they may be considered an absence.

200

What types of discussion will we engage in?

Sometimes we will engage in debate, but we will do so with dignity and respect.

200

What is Iowa's State Ranking according to US news?

6th!

300

Why is Iowa so humid?

What is: Corn sweat (and also the soy beans)

300

When is late work accepted?

What is: rarely.
300

In what ways can ChatGPT be used?

You can use it in your process of writing, but not to create your results. You should be the author of your paper. 

300

In what color do minor assignments show up in within the schedule?

Blue

400

How have you practiced rhetoric today? 

What is: "Today, you have practiced the art of rhetoric in your clothes, in the positionality of your body, or in the way you persuaded yourself to get out of bed and get to class."

400

In Iowa what are horses not allowed to do?

What is: "Marshalltown: Horses are not allowed to eat fire hydrants. This law was updated in 1937 to include a ban on animals biting, eating, tying to, or damaging fire hydrants, telephone poles, streetlights, and trees."

400

What is the final day to switch rhetoric sections?

The first Friday, but it is not advised, and there are caps so it is not easy. (and I would be sad)

400

How long should it take me to get you feedback on major assigments?

14 days

500

What are two things that you will be able to do by the end of the course?

What is: Read critically, write academically, deliver speeches, and research without fear.
500

When should you use devices or tech in class?

When it is part of the activity. Please bring them for this purpose.

500
When is your next opportunity to vote in Iowa?

General elections - Nov. 5

500
How does revision work?
It is allowed, but you must meet with me to discuss a revision plan. And not all revisions will necessarily result in a grade change.