Definitely a little dry... haha :)

More More Strategies!

I really enjoyed class on Friday. I thought it was very helpful to pick apart individual pieces and analyze every possible strategy they used. It helped me to go to the writing center where a lady pointed out how I could analyze the strategies I noticed more in depth. I analyzed three strategies: syntax and diction, statistics, and organization structure. Focusing on syntax and diction-  I addressed that they were used but did not address for what effect. I mentioned the casual tone of the piece but she suggested I go further in depth about what it was attempting to foster in the audience. It made the article less scientific, and closer to home. It fostered Unity among the audience through words such as "we, as individuals," etc. I realized I should always look to take the strategies a step further, if possible, to achieve a more thorough analysis.

R.A. Potential thesis

 "Think Globally, Eat Locally", is an effective analytical argument which employs, and masterfully combines: syntax and diction, statistical data, and organizational techniques, to logically convince the global community that simple alterations in everyday food selections can potentially slow the deteriorating state of our current climate crisis.

Let me know what you guys think! I wanted to keep the topics open enough that they could encompass a plethora of smaller strategies. This way i'll be sure to have plenty to analyze, without making my paper repetitive. If you have any suggestions or feel the strategies I've chosen are too vague, don't hesitate to give me constructive feedback! Thanks!

Global Warming 101

The Beginnings of a R.A.

The article I chose for my Rhetorical Analysis Essay is titled, "Think Globally, Eat Locally." It is written by, Jennifer Wilkins and Anna Lappe, on pg. 163. The Audience they address are average Americans. In the second paragraph they directly say, "We, as individuals..." This gives them better positioning for the advice and critiquing they are about to give pertaining to our eating behaviors. By speaking in "We" and not "you" they are put themselves in the same position as their audience they are addressing.

The event of importance is Global Warming and the ways, we Americans, can help. They specifically focused on Eating Habits and the contribution those are making to green house gas emissions.

Ideologies they are assuming their audiences possess consist of being environmentally conscientious, and eager to contribute. If Americans weren't concerned, their paper wouldn't have any resonance with the people.

The major fears or worries of the authors consist of Americans health and resources, and the condition of the Earth, specifically temperatures.

Opinion Editorial Evaluation

I honestly really enjoyed this essay. I felt like the Opinion Editorial was the perfect assignment to ease us into writing. It emphasized the rhetoric of our writing, without worrying about complex arguments or statistical sources. I felt like it was a very open ended assignment which granted a lot a flexibility and freedom. It was fun writing on something we were so legitimately concerned about and involved in, and interesting to order our thoughts from frustrations to substantial claims and arguments. The short length emphasized the importance of concision and saying what needs to be said in a fewer amount of words. Turning our "complaints" into effective arguments and stating them in a mature manner is a great life skill that we will continue to use throughout the rest of our lives.

Peer Review, Thumbs up or thumbs down...

I thoroughly enjoyed the peer review done today. I found it helpful and a good, step-back evaluation of our papers. Generally, I am not a big fan of this sort of thing, but today I read a very good paper, gave some helpful ideas (hopefully), and received some great suggestions in return! It was nice to see other students approaches. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_review