Evaluate NCAA president Charlie Baker’s “State of College Sports” speech at this
Evaluate NCAA president Charlie Baker’s “State of College Sports” speech at this year’s NCAA Convention. Based on your analysis of his rhetoric (i.e. his purpose and methods), do you think Baker makes an effective argument? Use at least TWO of our recent articles (any of our NCAA updates, Branch’s “The Shame of College Sports”) to support your position.
Demonstrated understanding of the articles
Analytical thesis that responds to the question(s)
Accurate rhetorical terms
Well-organized and appropriately cited evidence to support each point
Clear, cohesive writing style, including accurate quotations
Approx. 1000 words (3-4 double-spaced pages)
Be sure to cite your sources! Your essay will need a works cited page and in-text citations. the MLA website, the Purdue OWL (e.g. works cited pages and in-text citations.
Develop a cohesive argument about our latest topic: college sports and the NCAA system. Refer to our rhetorical terms to analyze the texts (not just what is argued but how that argument is constructed) and to support your points.