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ENC 1101 - Bielecki: Rhetorical Modes

Resources discussed and demonstrated during Ms. Bielecki's ENC 1101 courses' library orientation, as well as composition and grammar resources

Rhetorical Modes (Forms of Writing for Different Assignments)

Created specifically for Ms. Bielecki's ENC 1101 and 1102 courses, this page provides a brief introduction to the select rhetorical modes covered in those courses. (For help with other aspects of composition, click the tabs above.) Scroll down to find embedded videos and information on how to get HCC's free tutoring in person or online. At the bottom of the page, organized by mode, are the relevant textbook chapters, slide shows, and additional resources.

This page is designed to be a helpful supplement to the course instruction and Canvas materials, not a replacement for them. For specific details on assignments, see our Canvas course.

What Mode Do I Need to Use?

Sometimes (as in Ms. Bielecki's classes), an instructor will specify in what mode an essay must be written. This video can help you figure out what mode to use if the instructor does not specify.

Embedded video not working? Email the page's URL to jbielecki@hccfl.edu.

Sometimes (as in Ms. Bielecki's classes), an instructor will specify in what mode an essay must be written. This video can help you figure out what mode to use if the instructor does not specify.

Embedded video not working? Email the page's URL to jbielecki@hccfl.edu.

This TedEd video from Flocabulary covers various text structures (writing modes), including cause-effect and compare-and-contrast. If the embedded video doesn't work, you can find the video at https://ed.ted.com/best_of_web/2empo8y9.

Help from HCC's Tutors

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Selected Rhetorical Modes: Chapters, PowerPoints, Videos, and Links

For sample persuasion or argumentation essays written specifically for Ms. Bielecki's classes, see chapter 32.2 of the textbook in her Canvas course.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

RHETORICAL/LOGICAL FALLACIES:

CRITICAL THINKING:

  • "5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking" from TED Ed
    If you like the video below, find a whole lesson based on it here at TED Ed. 

INDUCTIVE AND DEDUCTIVE REASONING:

Embedded PowerPoint or links not working? Email the page's URL to jbielecki@hccfl.edu.

For sample cause-effect essays written specifically for Ms. Bielecki's class, see chapter 28.2 of the textbook in her Canvas course.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

For sample definition essays written specifically for Ms. Bielecki's class, see chapter 29.3 of the textbook in her Canvas course.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Embedded video not working? Email the page's URL to jbielecki@hccfl.edu.

For sample definition essays written specifically for Ms. Bielecki's class, see chapter 27.2 of the textbook in her Canvas course.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

For slide shows on close reading and critical theories, see the "Chopin's 'Hour'" tab of libguides.hccfl.edu/bielecki1102.

For sample literary-analysis essays written specifically for Ms. Bielecki's class, see chapter 31.2 of the textbook in her Canvas course.

Remember that your audience may not be familiar with the work, so don't forget to provide context!

Embedded video not working? Email the page's URL to jbielecki@hccfl.edu.