| Rhetorica Offers Commentary On Spin Journalism | 0 comments |
 23 Jun 2003 @ 04:16, by Raymond PowersRhetorica "Offers analysis and commentary about the rhetoric, propaganda, and spin of journalism and politics, including analysis of presidential speeches and election campaigns. This site features the Rhetorica: Press-Politics Journal web log, Presidential Campaign Rhetoric 2004, comprehensive news media links, a primer of critical techniques, and information for voters." The discussion of how to analyze political and non-political forms of bias in news media is especially valuable. Named for Rhetorica, the beautiful warrior. Words are her weapons, and she wins by the logic of her arguments, the passion of her emotions, the strength of her character, and the eloquence of her expressions. She represents the classic concerns of rhetoric: applying skilled public speaking and writing to the issues of the day to move hearts and minds. Topical List of Resources and Links as well. |