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[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #14

This relates to English because when I was writing my essays and when I finished them, I struggled to stay confident in my writing. I knew that I wasn’t the most skilled writer but I tried to stay positive because I knew I tried to do my best.

[reidbutler]

Journal 13

I think that my writing process will transfer to my other academic courses and help me on any future writing assignments. Having a good writing process will  help me in the future when I have to write emails or explain my ideas over text.

[averypyrtle]

I definitely agree with you that our writing processes with really help us with future assignments. Having a set process for how we can go about constructing your writing is extremely important.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #13

“How can I translate my writing process to other work outside of this classroom?”

- During my writing process, I often make an outline of what I need/want to include in my writing. This strategy would be useful in other classes when I am constructing a project. For the project, I can make an outline or a list of topics I want to include and put them in the order I want them to be presented.

[reidbutler]

Journal 12

I think the most challenging assignment so far has been the rhetorical analysis. I do not think I’ve ever focused on an authors rhetoric before. It was a new challenge that I was not used to writing about.

I do not think that my writing has improved very much. I do think that I have improved my revising skills though. I also prefer in person classes rather than online learning. I learn better in person so that may affect my improvement in my classes.

[averypyrtle]

I also think that the rhetorical analysis essay was the most difficult assignment for me this semester. It was definitely new for me considering I have never written a rhetorical analysis before this class.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #12

- Personally, I would say that the rhetorical analysis essay was the most challenging assignment for me this semester. I struggled to pick the correct quotes from sources to put in my writing that will support my argument. If I were to improve this assignment, I would need to revise my choice of quotes from the sources I used while researching.

- Throughout this semester, I have improved with making my writing connect with its audience. Specifically, I have improved by learning how to use rhetorical devices such as logos, pathos and ethos.

[cheynedaniels]

Journal #11

In the article, “To Save The Climate, Look To The Oceans,” the author does not use ethos enough. By using ethos more she can develop her ideas more and make her information and article more credible. I will be using this as my counter argument in my infographic. Ironically she also didn’t involve a counter argument in her article, being that incorporating some of her ideas and solutions may affect the environment even more depending on locations as they can get in the way of migratory patterns. I also am considering including that.

[averypyrtle]

I think that your counter argument is very well addressed and you did a great job refuting it. I think that the fact she didn’t include a counter argument in her own writing makes yours stronger.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #11

Counter argument:

Students are suffering financially due to the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19. These same students don’t need to be required to pay full tuition.

Refute:

- Currently, colleges are working their best to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and they need the money to do so.

- The increased need for teachers to have electronic devices for online learning requires a lot of money.

Rhetorical Appeals:

In my counter-argument, I used pathos to create an emotional connection to the reader. This argument target’s students who are currently struggling to pay their college tuition.

[jazminpompey]

Journal 10

It is important to evaluate a source because some sources, even those that appear credible, do not always contain credible information. One of the most important things I was reminded of from the chapter was to investigate an article thoroughly before deciding to use it for research.

This knowledge changes the way I read and think about an article by reminding me to always check the credibility of the information I am using in research. It is easy to mistake false information as being credible. Being reminded of this knowledge changes how I will look for articles and information on the web by the websites I decide to use and the credibility of the information contained in the article.

[averypyrtle]

I agree with your point that some sources will appear to be credible but are actually not. It is important to conduct a thorough investigation to determine if the article is credible or not.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #10

Evaluating a source is a crucial part of the research process. When researching, you will find millions of sources, but it is important to make sure they are credible. I would say that the most important thing I learned from HTWA’s chapter, “Evaluating Sources”, is that researching the author’s background will help you determine if the source is credible. When researching about the author of the source, you will be able to determine their credentials, professional affiliations, etc.. With this information you will find out if their background is strong enough for them to write a credible source. From now on, this knowledge will help me determine if the author of the source is credible and I will start by looking at the author’s name when I first click on the source.

[irelandmv]

Journal 9

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-is-college-so-expensive-2018-4

This article uses logos and pathos

[averypyrtle]

I really like your title slide graphic. You were able to associate the background and elements with your articles subject and it was very well thought out.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #9

Article that supports this article:

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.communitycollegereview.com/amp/blog/the-impact-of-coronavirus-on-college-tuition

The Impact of Coronavirus on College Tuition | CommunityCollegeReview.com

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the 2019-20 school year for over 14 million college students. Read on to learn the impact of COVID-19 o

Rhetorical situation

Author: Kate Barrington

Audience: current college students who are suffering to pay tuition and experiencing changes at school due to the current economic crisis.

Purpose: to address the problem that colleges are requiring full tuition for online learning and the fact that the college environment is changing.

Setting: colleges

Format: informative article

[irelandmv]

Journal 8

Keep reading

[averypyrtle]

Great job explaining the purpose of this image and how it uses rhetorical devices to appeal to the reader and support the argument. I definitely see a theme within our groups journal posts. Since our group name is “expectation vs reality”, it is a common theme that people are posting images about the current reality we are facing in today’s society. Specifically for your post, I like how you added that this image uses pathos by showing how student debt can make a person feel imprisoned.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #8

I found this infographic on easel.ly and the intended audience are people who don’t know how to detect fake news. The purpose of this image is to educate the reader on the consequences of trusting fake news as a credible source. This infographic uses rhetorical appeals such as ethos when talking about what ACC Professors require. This also uses pathos when stating, “trusting these false stories could lead you to make decisions that may be harmful to your health”. The author uses repitition to make their argument by continuously stating that fake news is harmful. The author also uses proximity when grouping his explanations into three separate categories; many believe fake news articles, fake news can affect your grades and fake news can be harmful to your health. Personally, this image enhances my knowledge on the many ways fake news can be harmful to individuals.

[ashtonkendall]

Journal 7

As I read the essay from The Guardian, “How to write the perfect sentence” one quote in particular stuck out to me. “A sentence is much more than its literal meaning. It is a living line of words where logic and lyric meet.” This quote is telling the readers that every sentence that an author write has a deeper meaning. You might read a literary piece and not think once about it but the author puts thought and emotion into each sentence to get the correct message across to the reader. This quote helps readers to understand the time and effort it takes the author to make sure every part of their writing is thoughtfully written. This happens so the reader isn’t misinterpreting the piece and can see the clear image that the author is trying to illustrate. 

[averypyrtle]

This was a great point made in this essay. Every single sentence that an author writes eludes to the overall meaning of the piece of writing. The author really takes their time to put together each individual sentence in a way for the readers to clearly understand the point they are trying to make.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #7

After reading the essay from The Guardian, “How to write the perfect sentence”, there was one point of advice that really stuck out to me. This advice was, “a sentence, as it proceeds, is a pairing way of options. Each added word, because of the English language’s dependence on word order, reduces the writer’s expectations”. When writing a sentence, there is an unlimited number of options. Since there is a limited word order in the English language, one word may help in writing the complete sentence. This piece of advice really opened my eyes to how one word can really impact a sentence.

[irelandmv]

Tumblr Journal 6

In the past whenever I had a paper that was peer-reviewed, I found it really helpful. Mainly because it was a fresh look on my paper and they picked up on things that I didn’t. Sometimes I would have trouble with choosing the right words to make it flow correctly. The type of suggestions that I preferred were ones that suggested different ways to reword a sentance to make it flow and sound better overall. Suggestions that are vague and don’t specifically point out what I need to fix are typically least helpful for me.

[averypyrtle]

I really agree with your point that having another person besides yourself peer review your paper will help point out things you didn’t. I personally really liked recieving comments and suggestions that were very detailed and easy to comprehend. These types of suggestions made my revising process very effective.

[averypyrtle]

Eng 101 Journal #6

A time in the past when I’ve had a paper peer reviewed was in my high school senior English class. There were certain suggestions that I remember helpful during my revision process. The first suggestion was to use attentions grabbers in the first sentence of the introduction. By including this in the introduction, you are more likely to encourage the reader to keep reading. Another tip I received when someone peer reviewed my paper was to begin each body paragraph with an introduction about what the paragraph will be talking about. This technique will give a clear introduction to what the reader is about to read.

Along with the helpful suggestions I have received while being peer reviewed, there were a few negative suggestions. One example of a not so helpful suggestion I received was to be more detailed. This suggestion would have been more helpful if the person clearly stated where I needed to provide more details. Another example of a suggestion I received that was not so helpful was to fix my citations. If this suggestion would have explained how I could improve my citations or how to correctly write them it would have been a lot more helpful.