Analyzing a Podcast Discussion

Instructions

Prepare

1. 1. Listen to the these three short podcasts. Choose one and analyze what elements from the reading in this unit make it an effective podcast.
      • To Learn from The 5 Minute Mentor
      • Best and Worst Diets of 2020 from Nutrition Diva

• • • “Uncovering a Huge Mystery of College” from NPR’s All Things Considered, October 2, 2019

Write

1. 1. Write a well-developed three paragraph analysis (about 300-350 words) explaining why the one you chose is effective.
      • In the first paragraph, introduce and describe the podcast, the format and the topic.
      • In the second paragraph, identify and analyze how the use of rhetorical appeals makes the podcast effective.
      • In the third paragraph, analyze and discuss how 2-3 other elements of the podcast are used effectively. Consider factors such as audience, purpose, context, language and audio.
   2. Provide clear and specific examples for each paragraph with an in-text citations for any evidence you use from the podcast.
   3. Add a Works Cited with an MLA formatted citation. For help making a podcast citation, see the MLA Style Center resource “How Do I Cite an Episode of a Podcast?”