From today’s zoom class, I will remember to be brief, and to make my argument intriguing to readers in order to keep their interest. My partners are Katelan and Ann Jordyn Ewing.
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Daily Write #17
My target audience when writing my argument essay was mainly to the youth of the world, although the subject was applicable to most age groups. This time, when writing an Op-Ed, my audience will most likely be readers from various ages. More specifically, I predict college students or senior citizens. These are the people I think would most read my op-ed. Since the audience has been widened, I will try to include more factual evidence, as to not overwhelm readers with my opinion since I am a member of the youth. This will help me come across as less biased. Additionally, since this is an Op-Ed, I assume there is a bit of leniency in formality or tone, which I will be pleased to convey.
Daily Write #15
From the multimodality module, I will remember the limit of showing videos or movies, which is up to 10%, and that there are only five modes of modality.
Argument Unit Reflection
This reflection unit was, surprisingly, easier than the last. However, I did have to surmount the expected trials or bumps in the road. Two sources were provided for me, which proved enormously helpful. However, it took a minute to find a fitting third source that would adequately support the thesis, and intertwine with the other two sources. Because of the previous essay, in which we had to analyze an article, I found it easy to analyze the sources individually. I am not the best at synthesizing, so this proved a bit of a challenge for me. The MLA/APA power-point on “how and when to cite or quote” helped me a lot, as well as the argumentative essay checklist. The most helpful aspect of this writing journey, however, was the peer review and instructor comments. It provided me an opportunity to view my paper objectively, and make corrections accordingly. I put a great amount of effort and time into this paper. I made google documents on each of the sources, as to analyze them separately. I also made notes and comments that would help me synthesize the similar characteristics. This proved helpful in a myriad of ways, and I think I will do this with each future paper that I write. I spent about four hours doing just these documents. I have found that breaking down different aspects of a paper help writers to better assemble its whole. Overall, this proved to be a very enlightening journey in my writing career.
Daily Write #9 Choosing A Prompt
Which prompt are you choosing and why? What personal connections do you have to this topic? What potential biases might you have? If you have these biases, what can you do to ensure that they don’t interfere with your ability to be objective about your topic? (50-100 words)
-I have chosen the first prompt, because I am heavily interested in the impact of social media, and the danger that it brings to today’s youth. This might be my bias, as I am against the over-saturation of media. To avoid bias, I will acknowledge and become informed of the opposing side.
Daily Write #8
From the zoom class, I am now better informed about synthesis writing, and what it is. I clearly remember the meme that was shown that said: “…one does not just summarize” in regards to synthesizing!
Daily Writing #3 (Student Samples)
The two reading samples were very enlightening. After reading them, I thoroughly enjoyed the summarization in the conclusion paragraphs of both samples. The way they generalized the entire essay by effectively and briefly describing the key points of each paragraph is something I aspire to be able to do in my analysis essays, as this is not my strong suit. I also have a better understanding of how to pick good quotations that help support the focus of a paragraph. Lastly, the samples have shown me how to properly and effectively conclude a paragraph. Additionally, I have made a mental note of the importance of transitions, and the affect fluidity has on a reader, as I feel these samples to be decent but not extraordinary works).
Daily Write #2 “What is Analysis?”
I think that analysis could be described as offering your perspective and interpretation of something, along with using evidence and various literary methods, for the purpose of recounting major points, literary techniques, and ideas to explain the author’s purpose. One concept I will make sure to incorporate into my essay is process analysis, because I often skip offering an alternative solution. Additionally, I feel this will help me remember to use the “now what” process as well.
“Daily Write 1” Jamya Evans
This is my first time hearing the term “patchwriting”, and I am glad that there is a word for this type of plagiarism. I have unknowingly engaged in this type of writing in the past, mostly in quick homework assignments given by English teachers as busy work for completion grades. My plan to avoid patchwriting this semester is to paraphrase ,cite, and quote correctly.