Online resource: Mapping the rhetorical structure of argument essays

[Mark A. Bell]

Hello,

I have started an experimental online resource to explain the structure of simple argument essays.
  a.. My audience is people who are learning the basics of academic writing.
  b.. My goal is to demonstrate that an argument essay is not a collection of parts, but a series of strategic rhetorical moves.
  c.. I have mapped out the structure of a simple example essay using Mick O'Donnell's RSTTool and written a commentary with illustrations.
I'm a beginner at RST analysis, so I would be very glad to get feedback on my analysis, commentary or design. You can find the pages at my web-site:

http://www.users.bigpond.com/m487396/Argument/essay_notes.htm

Best regards:

Mark A. Bell
Sydney, Australia
E-Mail: M487396 at bigpond.com
Web site: http://www.users.bigpond.com/m487396

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