Talk:Invitational rhetoric

Latest comment: 9 days ago by Zhidong Sun in topic Peer Review

Wiki Education assignment: Communication Theory and Frameworks

edit

  This article is currently the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 3 September 2024 and 9 December 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Peer reviewers: Zhidong Sun.

— Assignment last updated by Operator3476 (talk) 23:15, 24 October 2024 (UTC)Reply

Peer Review

edit

Hello, everyone. I am a student from Georgetown University. This is a fascinating theory with strong practical relevance in today’s world.

Firstly, regarding the lead section of the article, I believe it meets the standards of an excellent Wikipedia entry by providing "a lead section that is easy to understand." The introduction offers a clear overview of the theory, covering core concepts and purpose, aiming to inform rather than persuade. Additionally, the lead reflects essential principles of invitational rhetoric, such as equality, inherent value, and self-determination. While it gives a balanced overview, expanding on the applications or critiques of the theory could provide a more rounded introduction.

Overall, the article is well-structured. After the lead, it delves into the theory’s core elements, rhetorical options, applications, and critiques, allowing readers to gradually deepen their understanding of each key aspect without diverging from the main topic.

The article maintains a neutral, balanced approach by introducing the theory’s key concepts, applications, and some controversies without leaning too positively or negatively, thereby avoiding any push towards a specific conclusion.

I personally see two areas for potential improvement. Firstly, the "applications" section is somewhat brief, merely listing references without explanations or summaries. This may make it challenging for beginners to locate and review each source individually. Perhaps categorizing, summarizing, and annotating these references could improve readability. I also found two recent references that could supplement this section:

Alexander, B. K., & Hammers, M. (2019). An invitation to rhetoric: A generative dialogue on performance, possibility, and feminist potentialities in invitational rhetoric. Cultural Studies↔ Critical Methodologies, 19(1), 5-14.

Pariera, K. L., & Turner, J. W. (2020). Invitational Rhetoric between Parents and Adolescents: Strategies for Successful Communication. Journal of Family Communication, 20(2), 175–188. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2020.1729157

Secondly, incorporating visual elements like a mind map of the theory might aid readers, especially those unfamiliar with the theory, in better understanding it.

Overall, I have learned a great deal about this theory from this page, and I appreciate the efforts and contributions of everyone involved in creating it. Zhidong Sun (talk) 23:34, 27 October 2024 (UTC)Reply