Blog Post 29

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   What did I learn from this assignment about my own writing process?

This assignment taught me how to extend the normal four paragraph structure of the standard rhetorical analyses I wrote in high school. I learned that I need to work on clearly structuring my papers to write effectively and in an organized way. However, I recognized my abilities to draw out implicit themes within Stanton's blog to reflect on the relevance of the issues on social media today and society today.

1. Is this a more successful paper than the last? Why?

This is a more successful paper than my last because I was more used to the structure, and felt more comfortable writing a rhetorical analysis. Never having written a QRG before, I struggled with the formulation and portrayal of my ideas. I feel this essay was more abundant in direct evidence that support my assertions.

1. What is one thing I wish I could have done differently?

I wish that I had edited the structure of my essay more to avoid run-on sentences. I really struggle with writing to-the-point, clear ideas. I also struggle with synonyms; sometimes I use the wrong words because I want to avoid repetition.

1. What did I Iearn about the importance of rhetoric and rhetorical analysis?

I learned that a rhetorical situation extends further than the argument of the author, but includes background information and research as well. Without prior knowledge, or information about a situation, an audience cannot fully comprehend the magnitude of an argument. I also learned that rhetoric is not only found in text, but photos as well. Basically every form of media has a rhetorical situation, it is just more abstract to determine a rhetorical situation from a photograph or image.

1. How can I apply these lessons to my work in other classes?

My new abilities to assess the rhetorical situation of multi-media mediums will allow me to have deeper insights and perceptions in other classes. I will be able to organize my ideas in a clear and effective way to determine the purpose and message behind almost all arguments and statements.

Blog Post 33: Background Research on Rhetorical Analysis 3

Most of my research was done through conversations with my advisor, and looking through the journal I kept in Costa Rica with Dream Volunteers.

https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/document/d/1O-NVzPUIQdMUqTQf0ZAufsx_bJ--6rZP9tqJPEtAbTg/edit?usp=sharing

Blog Post 34

Thesis Statement for Rhetorical Analysis of Project 3:

Utilizing imagery, and personal narratives, I argue that the only way to break the cycle of oppression and abuse amongst impoverished communities is to provide a stable education for the children within them so they can become true leaders and agents of empowerment.

Blog Post 35

The context of the cartoon depicting a Pilgrim and a Native American combines both a historical setting and the current Syrian refugee crisis that is causing global controversy. The story of Thanksgiving is well-known, and symbolic of peace and cooperation between nationalities. When the pilgrims sailed to America, they encountered native Indians who, instead of turning their backs on the struggling migrants, accepted the newcomers with open arms. However, in modern times, America is not extending a helping hand to refugees in need; hence, "Sorry, but we're not accepting refugees." The cartoon is commenting on the hypocrisy of the modern refugee crisis in comparison to our historical migration.

Blog Post 38

1.) In writing the QRG assignment, my argument commented on the Death Penalty, and served to implicitly show my stance against the practice of capital punishment through the analysis of other scholars'' statistics, arguments, and evidence.

2.) Compared to my highschool AP Lang class, English 109H followed similarities in the focus on non-fiction materials, and rhetorical analysis; however, the complexity and length of the essays required for 109H proved to be more difficult and time-consuming than those of AP Lang.

3.) English 109H has illuminated my strength in diction and exploring implicit themes within rhetorical situations; however, I simultaneously recognize my tendencies to write unclearly and without a formulated structure, which ultimately weakens my writing.

4.) Two of the course objectives, focusing on rhetorical analyses and research components, were clearly reflected in my HONY analysis, which required me to not only search for statistics, personal narratives, and background information on the Syrian refugee crisis; but also rhetorically analyze each of the research components present to depict their influence and impact within the HONY blog .

5.) English 109H has taught me indelible skills that dig deep into the relationships of rhetorical situations and current events that not only provide the means to write an effective and clear paper, but reflect on the overarching applications and importances of these themes overall to pose an action that recognizes the magnitude of universal issues prevalent in modern society.

Background Information on Public Argument

https://docs.google.com/a/email.arizona.edu/document/d/1O-NVzPUIQdMUqTQf0ZAufsx_bJ--6rZP9tqJPEtAbTg/edit?usp=sharing 

http://www.ontheissues.org/Education.htm (SOURCE)

Blog 32: Initial Thoughts About My Audience

General Americans looking to make a difference may be interested by my argument ; however, anyone and everyone should be impacted by the humanitarian injustices I will describe. I will be appealing to teenagers and adults, because little kids do not have the level of understanding or education to be able to help global change. My message shows that anyone has the ability to make a difference in the education and bettering of the lives of those combatting poverty and hardships, so I want my argument to be easy to understand so that anyone who reads/views it realizes they can make a difference. My intended audience will value equality, opportunity, and global advancement.

Since the communities described in my argument are very small and rural, my audience will most likely have very little knowledge about the subject. For these reasons, I will give extensive background information so that they can connect to these communities on an emotional level- my goal is to make my audience want to help.

Individuals who will be hostile to my argument are those who are indifferent to global unity, and equality. They will say that a small difference in a small community does not really help the world as a whole; however, we have to start somewhere. Large ripples start with a small drop in the pond, and empowerment cannot happen overnight. But, if we work to educate and support those passionate about change, and the world as a whole will eventually revolutionize into an equally developed society.

My audience needs to have a basic understanding of poverty, and the disadvantages of poor educations. My audience also needs to understand that America is not supreme to any other nation, and that global empowerment is more useful than forcing American culture across the globe. My argument focuses on cultural immersement, and recognizing the importance of a wide range of societies. Each community can thrive off of their own traditions and cultures if they are given the resources and help to reach their full potentials.