Theory Paper

Each student will write an essay discussing why the method they have chosen for the Research Paper is the best method for analyzing their selected artifact.
Adhere to the specific requirements of the assignment.
The total length should be 4 pages and cite a minimum of 4 source.
Always submit a Works Cited page, conform to the MLA style

Specific Requirements:
Scholars approach rhetoric from many disparate places resulting in a wide variety of methods for critics to apply. Compare and contrast the fundamental assumptions about rhetoric between the method you will be using in your final
Research Paper with either Neo-Aristotelian or Pentadic Criticism. Be sure to discuss:

the basic tenets for both methods
the appropriate units of analysis for measuring each tenet, and
the type of research questions each method best answers.
Grading (100 Points):
Meeting the requirements of the assignment.
Strength and sophistication of analysis.
Communicative competence. 4.
Thoroughness of research.

Provides a compelling description of your method’s tenets (100%)
Provides a compelling description of the units of analysis for your method (100%)
Justifies the method’s usefulness for answering the research question (100%)
Provides a compelling description of the method’s tenets (100%)
Provides a compelling description of the units of analysis (100%)
Justifies the method’s usefulness for answering the research question (100%)
Provides a compelling reason why your method is best (100%)
Cites more than 4 scholarly sources (100%)