English 120 Commentary Assignment Rebecca Traister’s “The Poison of Male Incivility” (using rhetorical analysis, this commentary
analyzes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s July 2020 speech on the House floor)
Learning Outcomes: This assignment will emphasize development of the following learning outcomes:
● Choose appropriate conventions, writing tone and style, and document design for a range of
genres, situations, purposes, and audiences.
● Use evidence, some of which may be derived from personal experience and field research, to
demonstrate an awareness of a larger conversation and multiple viewpoints surrounding an issue.
● Integrate evidence appropriately in writing through summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation
● Cite sources accurately and consistently in the text and on a Works Cited page, using an
established style sheet (such as MLA or APA style).
● Use and self-assess a recursive writing process

English 120 Commentary Assignment Rebecca Traister’s “The Poison of Male Incivility” (using rhetorical analysis, this commentary
analyzes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s July 2020 speech on the House floor)
Learning Outcomes: This assignment will emphasize development of the following learning outcomes:
● Choose appropriate conventions, writing tone and style, and document design for a range of
genres, situations, purposes, and audiences.
● Use evidence, some of which may be derived from personal experience and field research, to
demonstrate an awareness of a larger conversation and multiple viewpoints surrounding an issue.
● Integrate evidence appropriately in writing through summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation
● Cite sources accurately and consistently in the text and on a Works Cited page, using an
established style sheet (such as MLA or APA style).
● Use and self-assess a recursive writing process