The document discusses the relationship between discussion and writing. It states that discussion and writing are interrelated processes, where in discussion we hear others' opinions and formulate our own, and in writing we express our opinions in the context of others' opinions. It also notes that writing is a public activity that takes into account others' viewpoints, making it more persuasive. The document concludes that classmates become the audience for written work, which responds to issues discussed in class.

1. From Discussion
to Writing
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2. RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
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3. A key to success in this course is recognizing
that discussion and writing are not separate
activities but interrelated processes.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

4. A key to success in this course is recognizing
that discussion and writing are not separate
activities but interrelated processes.
• In discussion, we hear other opinions and
formulate our own
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

5. A key to success in this course is recognizing
that discussion and writing are not separate
activities but interrelated processes.
• In discussion, we hear other opinions and
formulate our own
• in writing, we express our opinions in the
context of other opinions.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

6. Popular Image of Writers Is Wrong
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7. Writing Is a Public Activity
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8. Writing Is a Public Activity
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9. Writing Is a Public Activity
• Writing is work that is frequently done in
public – offices, newsrooms, public
transportation
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

10. Writing Is a Public Activity
• Writing is work that is frequently done in
public – offices, newsrooms, public
transportation
• It is a response to public events. Taking into
account the opinions of others makes writing
more persuasive and effective – not less.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

11. Writing Is a Public Activity
• Writing is work that is frequently done in
public – offices, newsrooms, public
transportation
• It is a response to public events. Taking into
account the opinions of others makes writing
more persuasive and effective – not less.
• All published writing is reviewed, edited, and
re-edited by different people.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

12. Your Classmates Become Your Public
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Fall 2009 Instructor

13. Your Classmates Become Your Public
• Class discussion supplies you with ideas and
opportunities to think about those ideas and
to hear others’ thoughts about those ideas.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

14. Your Classmates Become Your Public
• Class discussion supplies you with ideas and
opportunities to think about those ideas and
to hear others’ thoughts about those ideas.
• Your classmates are your audience for your
papers, which become responses to the
opinions, attitudes, experiences, issues, ideas
and proposals discussed .
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

15. Our Class Discussion Rules
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16. Our Class Discussion Rules
1. Come prepared.
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17. Our Class Discussion Rules
1. Come prepared.
2. Take an active speaking role!
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

18. Our Class Discussion Rules
1. Come prepared.
2. Take an active speaking role!
3. Listen carefully – and take notes.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

19. Our Class Discussion Rules
1. Come prepared.
2. Take an active speaking role!
3. Listen carefully – and take notes.
4. Examine all sides of a issue (use stock issues &
elements).
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

20. Our Class Discussion Rules
1. Come prepared.
2. Take an active speaking role!
3. Listen carefully – and take notes.
4. Examine all sides of a issue (use stock issues &
elements).
5. Suspend judgment.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

21. Our Class Discussion Rules
1. Come prepared.
2. Take an active speaking role!
3. Listen carefully – and take notes.
4. Examine all sides of a issue (use stock issues &
elements).
5. Suspend judgment.
6. No abusive or insulting language.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor

22. Keep your eyes on the prize
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23. Keep your eyes on the prize
Moving from cocksure ignorance
to thoughtful uncertainty.
RHETORIC I Bruce Clary
Fall 2009 Instructor