Select three of the six topics below on which to write well-developed 300-word essays. You will write three 300-word essays, one on each topic you select; however, you will submit them as one document. Use standard English grammar, punctuation, spelling,

Essay 1: Provide the definition, history, goals, and benefits of studying rhetoric; be sure to include a discussion of the rhetorical triangle.

Essay 2: Discuss how kairos and stasis support the study of rhetoric; be sure to include a discussion of The Four Questions.

Essay 3: Provide the definition, goals, purposes , and benefits of critical thinking; be sure to detail how assumptions and stereotyping affect critical thinking.

Essay 4: Provide a definition of plagiarism and discuss why it is a grave academic offense; detail how to avoid patchwriting and plagiarism, focusing on following MLA guidelines.

Essay 5: Provide a definition of logic and discuss the benefits of studying logic in relation to rhetoric; be certain to discuss syllogisms, truth value, validity, and soundness and explain how they relate to a well-executed rhetorical argument.

Essay 6: Define and explain the appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos and detail how they are used to advance a rhetorical argument.