For my research so far in MP3, I have contacted the President and Vice President of my chosen discourse community, Junior Auxiliary. This organization has a chapter in my hometown so it was easy to get in touch with the members since I have connections there. I talked to them about a time that would work for them where I could email them questions for this project that I explained to them. I told them to think about what I could do to help their organization. I am an artist, so I said that anything relating to artwork, or design would be great since I know they could use help in that department. I have yet to find two of my secondary sources for my MP3. I have picked two from class readings that we have done which I think will go well, but I am still researching for the others which should not take much longer to find. The only problem/concern that I have is time management. I love to put things off until the last minute, so with this project I am trying to stay on top of everything with my sorority rush practices going on throughout the week and my other classes. Everything else has gone well. My interviewees are happy to participate and I have a schedule planned for what days I will be writing and researching, especially for my two undecided secondary sources!
March 2021
2 Genre Analyses
Claire Baskin
Writing 102
Tyler Gillespie
10 March 2021
Genre Analysis: Main Website
For my first genre analysis, I will be discussing the main webpage for Junior Auxiliary. This webpage represents all the chapters across the Southeastern states and has essential information on the organization as a whole. It is organized very well so that anyone who accesses it is able to get around the site. When one first clicks on the website, they will see that the banner at the top of the page has 5 categories to click on to learn more. The 5 categories are NAJA, Chapters, Foundation, Scholarship, and Donate. The first category NAJA has the most information that one is most likely looking for. Clicking on this will take one to a page where they can learn about what NAJA does, how they got started (their history), how to get involved, new chapter developments, and events and news in different chapters across the states. The Scholarship category talks about how one can apply for the NAJA scholarship which grants money to students majoring in fields that help with special needs of children and youth. The Foundation category talks about the organization itself and structure of NAJA, and lastly, the Donation category allows for anyone in the organization or not to give money to the organization which goes straight to children in need and their fundraising events.
Because this website has proven facts, a legitimate cause, and necessary information on the organization, it is very credible and trustworthy which shows ethos and logos. It also shows pathos through images posted throughout the website of children that they have helped and many of their events that they have put on. All of these rhetorical appeals are used in a way that shows people NAJA is a credible, worthy organization deserving of support.
Lastly, the audience of this genre is, in my opinion, women who are specifically looking into what the organization is and how to join a chapter of Junior Auxiliary. I say this because most of the information on this website is directed to those who are looking to join. It even has a whole page on how to get involved in the organization. NAJA wants as many women as possible to join their community for the better, and this website is the perfect tool to attract new potential members.
Claire Baskin
Writing 102
Tyler Gillespie
10 March 2021
Genre Analysis: Facebook page
For this genre analysis, I will be discussing my local chapter of Junior Auxiliary’s Facebook page. The page is set up and organized like any other business or organization’s Facebook page. They have an “About Them” section, a link to the NAJA main website, and their contact information. Compared to the NAJA main website, their Facebook page is less formal and more for fun. While they do have information on upcoming events and fundraisers in the community, the page is mainly used to post fun pictures from events and shoutouts to current members on any accomplishments they’ve made. It is a safe space where any member of the group is allowed access to make positive posts.
There is a section of Junior Auxiliary known as “Crown Club” which is the exact same thing but for younger girls in middle school and high school. They post pictures and information on this group as well on the Facebook page. If one scrolls through, they will mainly see graphics for upcoming bake sales, raffle tickets, food drives, and other events. Schedules are also posted for members and mainly the public so that they know when to come help support the cause whether that be through buying a raffle ticket, purchasing a cake, or donating any amount of money for the organization.
This Facebook page has many fun images and videos from events. Every event is always documented and posted to show that they are really making a difference. The organization is very inclusive and welcoming, and one can see this through many of the posts. They are also extremely aware and cautious of the coronavirus and have made informative posts about how they will handle that combined with future events. Although the page is public to all, its audience is definitely made more for current members of Junior Auxiliary. This is a place where they can go to keep up with each other and stay informed.
Lastly, this Facebook page establishes ethos and logos through its credible sources, members, and truthful posts. Nothing is fabricated or untrustworthy. The page also establishes pathos through its fun, inspiring images posted throughout the page.