Abigail Tirres

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Week 16: Ethos, Pathos ,Logos FTW <3

How will I execute Ethos, Pathos, and Logos as a producer, creator, writer, and activist? 

A: My webpage is down below :D

https://minssikk.wixsite.com/rws-1302

B: Ethos, Pathos, logos as a writer.

Ethos: For this section I have to prove I have created this website and that the information is of my own. Me being enrolled in the RWS class with Audrey Cisneros and to the University. I will be sharing some of my personal information and thought of the class.

Pathos:  Assignment Reflection: To discuss the difficulties of my assignments and what I thought was the hardest and the most important things of this class brought to me. To end with my the thought of my reading assignments of the RWS book.

Logos: Logos:  this is to make sure the content of my webpage is fluent and understandable. I will have to make sure to have proper grammar and an interesting content.

C: As a Designer:

Ethos: For this section I have to make sure that my information is separated in sections. Working well on the design and alignments of the sections for them to also be appealing to the viewer.

Pathos: I have to create a balanced webpage that has different fonts for my tittle, subheading and anything else that I add. I will upload pictures of me and add a background color that complements with the images and fonts. 

Logos: I believe this is the most important part of a website. A webpage should be simple and easy to navigate. I will explain my work and provide examples or quotes.

[artirres]

I like the aesthetic of your website, it’s really pretty and clearly shows your personality. However, when you further edit it be sure to include more links at the top for the reflections, etc. for easier navigation. You seem to have a clear understanding of the guidelines and what needs to be done to meet the requirements. Best of luck on your website!

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[artirres]

Week 16 - YAY

Well it is finally the last time and I am so glad to be done... No offense professor but I am ready for summer break! 

http://abtir06.wixsite.com/mysite-1

As a writer:

As a designer I have to...

Okay, but really I want my website to be nice, pretty, and visually appealing!

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Week 14 Plan of Action

I have committed to face to face work every Wednesday afternoon with my group partner on our poster project. I have committed to working solo on the project for three (3 hour) periods, or as needed, throughout the week.

The group days are currently scheduled for Wednesdays. My three solo periods are Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings. I will always make myself available, outside of those times, if circumstances require it. As needed?  

The Wednesday, 19April 2017, session will be comprised of the Dynamic Duo contributing, and editing our subject specific information in the main body and sources portions of the poster. I will bring my Introduction recommendation for consideration and review. The Solo Prep days will be devoted to streamlining and editing information for presentation to the group.  

The work specifics are to develop a product that is easy to read, understand and effectively presents the message about Diversity of Women in our chosen subject areas. This followed by rehearsing the presentation!!!

A sample timeline!! 

I am most concerned with finding effective ways to present our case without over-whelming or understating our message.                                                       I am confident that joint reviews of our product will make us successful.  My group colleague has already presented advice that our message must be simple to digest.                                                                                                   I am most confident in presenting the diversity issue as our subject. The lack of diversity is obvious and our research confirms our thesis. The issue that worries me is “How to” present that message in a dynamic easily understood way.

#RWS2017 #TUMTUE17 #WEEK14 #WhyDoesMyHeadHurt

[artirres]

Hahahahaha I liked how you called us the “Dynamic Duo”, catchy! You brought up a good point too...  I am concerned for how we will be able to present this in a way that is easy to understand an will help us best convey our message. This will definitely call for another brainstorm at our next group meeting. But yes, I do agree that our joint reviews will make our project successful, we got this!

[artirres]

Week 14

On We are finally almost done with the research poster! Now for a timeline for how my group member and I will finish the poster…. I plan to spend 3 to 4 days a week working on the project individually or whenever I have time. 

On Wednesday, April 19th and April 26th we will work as a group, as well as once more before the presentation. We will work individually on the days in between.

On the days that we work individually, we will focus on research for our specific fields, in order to have it prepared when we have our group meetings. When we work as a group we will focus on putting our research together, the conclusion, and the visual aspect of the poster.

Specifically, we will reference the guidelines to make sure that our project can get the highest grade possible. In addition, we will collaborate with each other in order to have a cohesive project that goes well with both of our topics.

I’m most concerned with the final outcome. Specifically, bringing our ideas together so that they make sense and convey what we are trying to say about “Representation of Women” in our respective fields. I am most concerned with this because we both have two very different topics, but what with what we have mapped out so far I know we can do it.

I am most comfortable with the two columns in our poster where we talk about our individual research and our introduction section. I am comfortable with this because we have done a lot of research over the semester on our topics and I know that we can put that section together very well. 

Now, only a few more weeks and assignments to go for the semester!

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week 13: research poster process

1. Analysis of DDT toxicity on Alzheimer’s Beta-amyloid Overexpression in Drosophila 

2. The requirements for this research poster and our research poster are similar in the sense that they needed a Intro (Abstract), Results, Methods and Materials a Conclusion, and the Sources as well. It differs by adding some other subtopics to their paper to give us more information on what we are trying to comprehend from this poster. 

3. The purpose of the research poster above is providing readers with information about DDT toxicity in Alzheimer’s Beta-amyloid overexpression in Drosophilia. They want to provide this information to make readers aware of this toxicity that is present in this certain topic to put spread general awareness. Yes this purpose is clearly shown because they provide an abstract and a background to inform us about the topic beforehand. 

4. This poster is intended for researches interested in this topic, patients that are going through this research proposal, or doctors that are trying to help the leading issue proposed in this research poster. Yes, it appeals to the audience, because it gives information needed in order to resolve this issue and help people learn about it as well. 

5. The research poster appeals to ethos by stating and including where the author or authors got their information from. In this case it is a credible source because it came from an actual research center, to where it is credible information coming from scholars that know what they are talking about.

6. It appeals to pathos in the sense that it grabs the attention of any family members or actual patients that are going through this issue, and are trying to find the solution to help end it. 

7. Finally it appeals to logos by knowing what they are talking about and making them sound professional, and educational. If something is written wrong people are less likely to read the information given, or will not have a clear understanding of the point that is trying to get across. 

SECTION B 

1. I will use this research poster as a guide of the layout of the actual research poster as far as white space, spacing, and content in each section. It will also influence me to makes sure that I get my point across in a professional and educational manner in order for other scholars, or readers to understand what the situation is. 

2. This will help me change my outline by rephrasing the information to make it more scholarly, provide background information on my topic, prove my topic with substantial evidence, and the way that this research poster looks; it stands out, has color, and just enough text to white space. 

[artirres]

I also found the poster I analyzed to be a great guide for layout as well. They are all so well made and I’m glad that you found that helpful too. Also, that was smart of you to noticed the rhetoric. After reading your post, I too will focus on making my group’s poster sound more professional. Best of luck on the project!

[artirres]

Week 13

Section A 1. Internet Inequality: The Impact of Home Internet Access on School Success 2. This poster is similar because it includes title, authors, results, and conclusion. It differs because it does not include sources and calls the “introduction” an “abstract” and it includes a background section. 3. The purpose of this poster is to illustrate the correlation between lack of internet access among racial groups and success in school.  The purpose is clearly displayed through evidence from a chart and it displays more facts in the results and methodology section. 4. The intended audience for this poster is most likely for the parents of children who do not have home internet. This can be inferred because of the rhetoric, which implies that children without internet access at home tend to struggle. 5. The poster does not do a good job at effectively displaying Ethos because it does not have a sources section leaving the reader to wonder the credibility of the information. However, it does say at the top that it is from the University of Texas at Austin, which is a credible school. 6. This poster effectively displays Pathos through the use of the picture at the top of an African American child struggling to use the computer and under the results section stating that, “… a student without home internet is 13% more likely to be below grade level than their peers with home internet.” This shows that children are suffering and are not able to do the best they can in school due to lack of internet access. 7. This poster effectively displays logos through the use of a graph, the picture previously mentioned, and the first section of the methodology section because it demonstrates clear facts about the argument that they are presenting. Section B 1. I will use this sample to help guide the visual appeal of my research poster. This poster displayed neatness, uniformity, and had great use of visuals and facts to present the argument. I will be sure to include a sources section on my poster and use this poster as visual guide of how to place pictures, quotes, and facts to keep a clean and focused poster. 2. My outline has changed because I now want to include a graph and a quote to increase the logos and pathos appeal of my poster. 

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Week 12

When they first told me were doing a literature review I was like….

But as it started it didn’t look that bad.. 

I actually found it interesting, I learned many things about the business field.I learned how there are a lot  of Hispanic-owned businesses in El Paso and increasing each year! As I was creating my Literature review it was okey, as long as I did one piece at a time I was perfect. I can not lie… I hated looking for scholarly articles but I LOVED looking at open source material, because I found it more interesting. 

What I learned while making a Research paper is very important in this course because it will help me in my further research papers or even for my personal use. When I need to do any research over a topic, now I know how to do that! I am planing on graduating with a Marketing Mayor, in that profession one of the most important thinks is knowing how to sale you product. In order to do than you need to know you target… therefore doing intense research on them. I do believe that what I learned in this course will help me in my professional and personal life.

Once I started to learn over the diversity of Hispanics in the Business field, I found it amazing how even though they are a minority they play a HUGE part in the U.S. economy. I have always wanted to open a business of my own but never though it was going to happen until now. Once I saw how many people are just like me, with the same background. I felt encourage to fight for what I want! I want to be part of that Hispanic-owned businesses that keep growing each year.

[artirres]

I felt the same way about looking up scholarly and open source articles. Looking up the scholarly articles was quite tedious, but the open source ones were so much more interesting. I also agree that this assignment will be able to help us with future research papers. In addition, its really cool that this assignment encouraged you to one day open your own business. As you said, keep on fighting for what you want... we are all diverse and can achieve anything!

[artirres]

Week 12

Finally! The Literature Review is done! Now it is time for a…

… ha get it? “Reflection” (; ANYWAYS….

1.     WHAT: Through my research, these past few weeks, I have learned so much about my fields and semester topic which is “Gender Diversity of Women Within Media Representation”. My research was focused on media and I have found that there are so many jobs and career paths when it comes to this field. Unfortunately, there are not very many women industry; men make up the majority of jobs in the media. Thankfully, I have found out that there are many actresses and groups, like the Women’s Media Center, that promote gender equality and strive to make the media industry a more inclusive place. The research that I have found for the literature review has proven to be more difficult than I thought it would I found myself searching for hours to find exactly what I needed. I have learned how to communicate and act professionally, when it comes to interviews and when addressing professionals.  I have also, learned that researching the academic level requires reliable academic sources and through this I now know how to use the UTEP library’s database. Overall, I have learned that creating a literature review requires a lot of time, research, and dedication in order to create the best possible paper.

2.     SO WHAT: What I have learned is important for this course, because it has taught me the fundamentals of creating a literature review through conducting research on various genres and has overall helped me improve my writing. As a future professional in the media industry, what I learned is important because it has shown me what I may have to face in the career path I have chosen, but that there are many women advocating for a change. Most importantly, I have learned that diversity is indeed a good thing.  Numbers for females in the media industry are low but they used to be even lower. As a future college grad and professional I have learned that is important to get an education and add on to my resume in order to be qualified for whatever job I choose to pursue so that way gender will not play a big role and so that I may contribute to the growing numbers of females in the media.

3.     NOW WHAT: Everything I have learned throughout this literature review has proven to be extremely beneficial, especially to someone like me who plans to pursue a career in the media. Without a doubt, a career in my desired field will include researching, interviewing, and communicating. What I have learned is the basics to what most professionals in the media must do on a daily basis.   I can put this knowledge to use when I begin classes for my major, take part in internships, or when I start working in the media.

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Methods & Interview Material

A. Assignment requirements

Methods

 1. Purpose of your primary research:

 Make sure to title your research

Have a statement explaining what you hoped to learn

 2. Methods used to conduct your primary research 

The who, what, when, how, and what.

3. Results of your primary research:

How the interview results tie in with the rest of material.

Detailed statement telling your audience how the responses will be discussed throughout the paper.

4. Implications of your primary research

How interview results relate to your other sources.

Relate the results to the community or a to bigger scale.

Interview Material 

1. Begins with requesting an interview from your list of picked scholars.

2. Once you receive a response, make sure to follow up with an “Interview Confirmation”

Include your research questions, scholarly articles, and interview release form.

3. Remember to have your interview materials for recording 

 Phone, paper, pencil, etc.

4.  Reminders 

Dress the part (nothing too fancy). 

Act professional and have fun. 

Bring a copy of the “Interview Release Form”.

5. During the interview do not worry about writing every single thing down. Write points that stand out, and remember that you will have a recording.

B. Where I found everything.

Week 10 and the RWS Handbook will be your savior. You can find all your information and requirements in the:

Literature Review Supplemental Guidelines

Interview Material folder

 p. 218-222(which include rubric), 226-227

C. How can we meet these requirements 

https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/ppt/20071030120349_708.ppt

This presentation is a great tool if you are unsure or nervous for the interview.

For the methods section a quick google search can help even more if you still cannot figure it out. 

First two links are great. 

http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/methodology

https://yuwritingcenter.wikispaces.com/How+to+Write+the+Methodology+of+a+Research+Paper

[artirres]

I found this post to be very helpful especially because I have my interview in two days!  I like how you included reminders of things to do before the interview and how to incorporate the interview into the paper. After reading this I learned how to write and format my methods section.  I will definitely be referencing this post the next few days for what to do before and after the interview, Good job! 

[artirres]

Week 11

Graphic Image

A.    Assignment Requirements

·      The graphic should be “sized appropriately for ease of reading”

·      The graphic should fit on one page

·      The graphic should be thoroughly explained

B.    This information was found:

·      Rhetoric and Writing Studies Handbook pg. 230, 221

C.     My classmates and I will meet these requirements by following the guidelines and this video:

Conclusion

A.    Assignment Requirements

·      Avoid taking a stance

·      Remind the readers that they can gain knowledge and facts from your research

·      Summarize your essay

·      Leave a lasting impression

·      Do not present new information

·      Remind the audience of the key points of your issue and what that entails

B.    This information was found:

·      Rhetoric and Writing Studies Handbook pg. 230

·      Purdue Owl: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/60/

C.     My classmates and I will meet these requirements by following the guidelines provided and this video:

[artirres]

Iconography & Typography Genre Matrix Extra Credit

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Scholar Interview

it’s Tumblr Tuesday! with excitement and nervousness I prepare myself to set up an interview

The first step was to reach out to my scholar, which was done by sending him a email to set up an interview.

After sending him the email, the following step as to download and save the Interview Release form as proper documentation is needed. 

The third step was the most important as I needed to evaluate my research questions, this also consisting of my interview questions which would be presented to my scholar. 

From there i went ahead to read the interview confirmation form which I downloaded as this form is also part of the documentation needed. 

The last step was to gather the materials needed to efficiently conduct the interview.

My nervousness has not settle as my scholar has yet to response to my email.This could set back my research due to the lack of time as he’s a professor at the University of Colorado.

Hopefully he’ll response!

[artirres]

Hi! Overall, I think your questions coincide well with the quotes you use and are well worded. However, on question 3, be careful with using adjectives to avoid bias; I also noticed a few typos and misspellings. Other than these notes you seem to be on the right track. I am also waiting for a response to my email, so I get how you feel. Best of luck on your response!

[artirres]

Week 10

First step on my checklist is to email the person I will be interviewing; I chose Dr. Zita Arocha!

Next, I downloaded and saved the interview release form to my DropBox

After, I drafted my interview questions

Finally, I found, read, and downloaded the Interview Confirmation form

The materials I will be using to conduct my interview will include a pen, notebook, and my iPhone to record

Now, I shall wait for a response from the professor I chose

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Week 8:Interview Questions

[artirres]

Hello! I like the questions you prepared, to better word them include who said the quote at the beginning. For example, “John Doe stated,...” Doing so will better connect the quotes to your source and will give them credit. Also, work on wording the questions to be more clear and concise in order for them to cater to the audience. Other than that you seem to be on the right track (:

[artirres]

Week 8

Here are my newly prepared interview questions! (:

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Week 6  Research Questions

I first started by thinking of six questions that fit both my topic and the six categories, and came up with this…

Original Questions:

I then proceeded to take my questions to the UWC for approval from the writing wizards. 

WIZARD APPROVAL. YUSS.

My Questions AFTER Consult:

 Reflection on visiting the UWC:

Even though Ana did not change any of my questions, I was grammatically corrected and overall had a great experience for it being my first time visiting the UWC. Because I had minor errors, I corrected them on the spot and nothing major really changed. I do believe, however, that with this visit my grade will improve drastically and I will be able to make my questions more understandable! Thanks to Ana I know I will be visiting the writing wizards more often and with comfort, knowing I will receive positive critique. I was so afraid of this assignment because of the fact that I had to go to the UWC, fearing very negative results, but now I know, and will surely get ALL DEM EXTRA POINTS DOE. I am SUPER happy that Audrey made this an assignment, I would have never build the courage to go without a LITTLE push!

[artirres]

I’m glad you had a good experience at the UWC! Your questions were well worded and well thought out. I like how you answered the “a,b,c” prompts; it shows you have a clear understanding of your topic and questions. Good job!

[artirres]

Week 6

Hello! Here are my original research questions:

After drafting out these questions I took them to the UWC and got helpful feedback!

After my visit to the writing center, I was very happy with the useful feedback that I received from my tutor, Herman. For the most part, he told me that the majority of my questions did a good job of responding to the prompts. However, he mentioned that I need to be careful about writing bias questions, specifically my number three question. That being said, I decided to go in a new direction for that number. He also mentioned to reword my fifth question, which I did. Overall, I was pleased with my tutors feedback and found it to be helpful when revising my questions. 

Week 6 of Tumblr Tuesday, down! ... A lot more to go.