Discussion 2 – Who Am I? (200 Words, Reference to Video, APA Format)
Check out this one-minute video about identity and purpose, then share your thoughts and responses to it.
Instructions
Write an anecdote with a particular style. Your style should govern the way you write your anecdote. That is, your style should lead you to say surprising, interesting things,things we could not expect you to say based solely on the action in your anecdote. It should lead you to use fun words and phrases. If your style asks you to take on a particular type of person, we should get a sense of that person’s attitude and experience. What is an anecdote : a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident.
1. Using this Free Verse Poem Instruction
“Write a free verse poem which captures either a particular moment (Driscoll’s “Vocabulary Words”), view of the world (Hughes’s “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”), and/or mood/tone (“Last Bodies”).
Demonstrate an ability to construct lines and line breaks that are meaningful and/or interesting.
Use poetic language and binding techniques (other than end-rhymes) to help you.
We can use line breaks (and stanza breaks) for particular purposes to achieve particular effects:
● to spotlight an image or idea
● to group words that share a pleasurable sound
● to create a cliffhanger or surprise effect
● to move the reader in a new direction or teleport him to a new place”
2. Read these 3 Free verse poem
Clean Freak (Gianna Cachay)
Every day I will get an itch
Which will begin as a single thought only
If I were to act swiftly, my mind would be fresh with this thought
And will create a path to lead me, like an alpha wolf with its pack.
It will be small and resonant,
The place will be clean, it has always been clean
But it’s not, not really, and to touch it
To touch anything, it’s disgusting.
The sink, the floor, the doorknobs, the toilet, it’s disgusting.
I will not stop cleaning–my mind is a blank page.
I will not stop until I feel like I should stop, until it’s spotless, until I’m satisfied.
I will not stop until there are no cruds, no stains, no filth–the smell of disinfectant
Will satisfy me and the thought will be gone.
But it will creep back, slight and eerie,
With every hour, a new thought will spawn.
Every day I will get an itch
And if I don’t act fast, another thought appears
Then another, and another, and another, and another, and my head will spiral,
And so too will everything else.
The anxiety of these thoughts will shake me, and I will walk the path,
Desperation and resentment will rupture from inside me, I must
Clean everything. Frantically, maybe manically, but I must clean.
Until the next hour.
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A Troubled Youth ( Nathania Green)
What is a bond?
What is the relationship brothers share?
Is it the happy times or the sad times?
What is the gravitational pull of a sticky finger?
What are the sins of the father?
Is it doing as he was taught?
What is the smell of gunpowder and that of “brethren blood”?
Is it a commitment or a mistake?
It’s a path no-one should walk.
It is a field no athlete should play in.
It’s a bed you need not sleep in.
It is the inevitable.
A troubled youth troubled by his environment.
Forgiven (Nathania Green)
What was supposed to be a good time,
too good to be true.
High hopes all around, until it spoils like milk.
Sip after sip you lose more control.
Everyone you touched, left worse than before.
I tried to leave, yet I could never escape.
You didn’t know that we suffered.
My life was fine before you stepped in.
Now I question what could’ve been,
had you not come along.
When I lost my patience, I paid for it every time.
Deep down I know you’re hurting,
more than anyone could know.
I know you have demons, I too have some of my own.
It wasn’t all your fault, I understand you care,
But you won’t let go.
I forgive you, but I must stay away.
3. WRITE 3 CRITIQUES ACCORDING TO THIS TEMPLATE
Length 100 words for each poem
Instructions
Describe the plusses and minuses of every story you read. Every story has plusses and minuses. Find both.
Follow the template below. Answer the questions with something more substantial than “yes” or “no,” and back up your answers with examples of effective or ineffective writing from the story, you should easily meet the word-count requirement. If you think you have followed the template but have not met the word count requirement, get in touch with me.
Template
● Structure (look at Free verse poem structure above): Does the structure have the primary elements required by the assignment? (For an anecdote, for instance, does it have a phrase like “one day,” and is it actually focused on one incident)? Does the writing build toward an interesting finish? Do all parts of the structure fit, or should a part be tossed by the wayside?
● Content: Does the writing contain everything required by the assignment? What parts of the content are interesting? What parts are not? What could be built up or reworked in a revision?
● Language: On a basic level, could you understand the writing? Would you describe the language as substandard, average, or legitimately interesting?
● Terms of Assignment: Overall, has the writer successfully met the terms of the assignment? Has the writer successfully navigated the constraints? Suggest ways she could better navigate those constraints
Improving your rhetorical analysis skills is an important step on the journey to becoming a better, more strategic writer. Rhetorical analysis requires you to successfully examine rhetorical situations and consider what writing tactics do and do not succeed. With practice, you can analyze your own rhetoric and become more purposeful and successful.
This assignment asks you to consider how and why a specific written text works (or does not work) rhetorically. You will be using the homework readings from the textbook, along with the class resources and discussions about rhetoric and the rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos) as you write your paper. Your analysis should focus on the specific argumentative strategies or elements that the author uses. Your paper should focus on analyzing the text and evaluating its use of rhetoric, not on summarizing the text or presenting your own personal response to the text’s topic or rhetorical strategy.
The Assignment
• Write an essay in which you analyze one of the following essays from your textbook:
• “Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces,” Palfrey, p. 666
• “Thick of Tongue,” McWhorter, p. 650
• “Why Funny Animal Videos Are Good for You,” Heath, p. 589
• “Featuring Disabled Women in Advertisements: he Commodification of Diversity?” Houston, p. 561
• “What Happens When Toxic Office Behavior Moves Online While Working from Home,” Liu, p. 597
-Your paper should be a minimum length of four pages (double-spaced), plus a Works Cited page, and should be formatted in MLA style.
-To better understand the text you chose, you may need to research it to find out who the intended audience was, who the author is, where the text was published or when it was written, and any other important contextual information. If you use any information gained from this research in your paper, document it with in-text citations and on the Works Cited page.
-A successful rhetorical analysis essay will do the following:
o Describe the rhetorical situation (purpose and original target audience) surrounding the text.
o Accurately (but briefly) summarize the text’s argument.
o Include a clear and precise thesis statement (an analytical claim with reasons about how the text works or does not work), along with organizational cues and patterns to guide its readers.
o Explain and analyze how the author’s specific writing choices help fulfill the author’s purpose and connect with (or fail to connect with) the target audience.
o Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of how rhetorical appeals are working in the text.
o Support its claims with quotations and/or paraphrases from the text.
What aspect of your current community do you admire and wish to bring to your future college community?
Answer each of the following questions according to the instructions given. Question 1 (a–b) is based on the following paragraph.
There are many types of rain, and they all create a different mood. Spring rain on fields and flowers can feel refreshing. On the other hand, a cold, steady rain in the middle of winter can make you feel a little sad. A thunderstorm might feel frightening, or it might feel exciting. All types of rain are necessary to water the earth’s grasses and plants. No matter where you are, you can use the mood created by rain as an inspiration to start writing.
Write the sentence that is the topic sentence of the paragraph.
Write the sentence that is irrelevant to the topic and can be eliminated.
List four types of grammatical or punctuation errors to look for when you’re proofreading.
Complete the following two steps:
Define the term cliché.
Give an example of a cliché. Write one sentence using the cliché and another that replaces the cliché with your own original wording.
Name and explain two types of prewriting.
Choose one of the following prompts. Write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order and including a topic sentence to explain the steps you would take to complete one of the following tasks.
Choose one of the following topics. Write an eight-sentence paragraph that fully develops the topic.
Following instructions is very important.
Job-training programs (such as Job Corps) are valuable to both employers and potential employees.
Advances in technology have changed the way people interact with each other.
A high school diploma is important to my future.
For some people, entering the work force is a better choice than going to college.
Having strong writing skills will improve both my personal and professional communication.
Find a written or video editorial on any topic and analyze its strength and quality.
Your written response should answer the following questions with a solid 5 sentence paragraph for each heading. Use the following headings in your summary report.
Explanation of Issues: What is the editorial/controversial article about?
Identify the main issue and the relevant information necessary to understand it fully. Identify the Conclusion of the editorial.
Evidence: Perform a textual analysis of the article, answering the following question: How is the piece’s conclusion supported with sufficient arguments or factual evidence?
Use concrete examples from the article (quotes) to evaluate its quality.
Influence of context and assumptions: What do you think is the author’s influence?
Reflect on what lines of thought, contexts, or assumptions can influence the editorial ideas. (how objective or biased is the author and why?
Student’s position: Include your opinion on the topic
Consider the complexity of the issue and present your own arguments in support or contrast to the position of the author of the article. Reflect on what lines of thought, contexts, or assumptions can influence your own ideas.
Conclusions and related outcomes: What are the implications of the ideas of the author?
Reflect on what could be the consequences of the ideas presented by the author. Evaluate the author’s perspective using sufficient supporting evidence. (what are the consequences if the author is correct in their statements?
Write a sonnet about either romantic love or heartbreak.
Regardless of which option you choose, you should follow all the instructions below.
Use the same rhyme scheme Queneau used for his sonnet:
You do not necessarily have to use the same stanza scheme.
You do not have to use traditional iambic pentameter.
Title your sonnet.
Have fun with funky, characterizing, figurative language.
Follow the words and rhymes and see if you can, along the way, discover new details.
SAMPLE SONNET
Glabrous of dial, a plait upon his bonnet,
This lousy lout—(how sad the neck he bore
And long also)—performed his usual chore:
The bus was full and he tried to get on it.
One came, a number ten—perhaps an S;
The platform joined to this plebeian carriage,
Crammed full of folk, allowed no easy passage;
Rich bastards lit cigars there, to impress.
The young giraffe described in my first strophe
Once he was on the bus began to curse an
Innocent chap—(he sought an easy trophy,
But got the worst of it); then found a seat
And sat in it. Time passed. Some wicked person,
Returning, found his buttons did not fit.
Take a field trip (or virtual field trip) to your favorite park or natural area. Describe the geological features including rock types, landforms, etc. Research the geologic past of this area, and describe how the rocks and geologic features were formed.
Insert a photo or two to illustrate your post. Look for resources or sites about geology. These sites included those with geology books, organizational websites (like the United States Geologic Survey, state or national park websites), or other geologic sources.
Have fun exploring the geology of your selected site!
Here are some great examples of geologic field trips:
https://www.usgs.gov/science-support/osqi/yes/national-parks
Research Proposal; Communication in the Workplace
Background
Human interaction is essential in every sector of life, at home or working areas, since working or living together entails effective communication as a base for swiftness and flow of things around people. Organizational or workplace communication is vital regarding how complex things might be or appear on the ground. Communication flow must be two–way between employers and employees (Doyle, 2017) for a smooth flow of ideas, tactics, plans, objectives, goals, and safety.
Research Question; How is effective organizational or work area communication, especially from employers, enhance employees’ well–being, satisfaction, safety, and a feeling of belonging or confidence? Furthermore, what an employee needs to possess for competent and efficient communicative depiction or execution.
Literature Review
Previous studies have looked into the workplace or organizational communication criteria, mostly focusing on building a reliable strategy (Marques, 2010), enhancing and maneuvering the emerging trends (Newman et al., 2020), and the importance and setbacks associated with employers or organizations (Walden, 2021). The outcomes depicted how important effective workplace communication is to organizations, businesses, and corporations, regarding employees’ and employers’ communicative skills, competency, and observing the two–way rule (Doyle, 2017; Abdullah & Aziz, 2021).
Objectives
The study will build a relationship between effective communication on work grounds and the employer’s side concerning employees’ general well–being and satisfaction. It will also look into safety communication for employees’ safety at the workplace. The study will incorporate recent articles such as Doyle (2017), Marques (2010), Newman et al. (2020), and others, to build the link, and show how employees’ communicative competencies and skills also play a vital role in the issue. It will analyze evidence from reliable sources to make conclusions and recommend future studies or applications in real–life situation.
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