I'm a fan of the section that mentioned specifically the lack of reliability some authors have, affecting their ability to provide extrinsic proof to a paper. As a veteran of speech and debate, it was always depressing to see someone argue pro-choice while citing such sources as "legalizeabortion.com." Biased, incredible, sources riddle papers and communication efforts to this day; my favorite of those being students who believe that The Onion is a serious news source and cite it as proof for a ludicrous argument.
The Rhetorical Tradition reading was absolutely enthralling. I had no idea such an early, successful, feminist rose out of the Quaker movement. Margaret Fell's advocation of equality so early in history is a true sign that perhaps I misjudged many early women for being to submissive to the idea of the male authoritative figure. I have a great deal of respect for the Religious Society of Friends, especially given that they place emphasis on rhetoric before physical action--as a society, they intended to maintain the peace by settling disputes verbally.
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