Guided questions, week 9 (Question 2)

Entry 45

Reflection

Topic: How do we change our messages and means of communication for a public audience?

Our message and communication changes depending on the type of audience that we receive. When getting a live audience we may try to simplify our message, more to the point and we will probably try to provide more physical data. We will also be able to connect more with a live audience, we can see their opinion and communicate openly with them on our topic. We can ask them questions and their side and maybe start a discussion and then present the message and data collected. Messages and ways to communicate change depending on what our goal is with our audience and how we see the audience. Also, each writer or speaker may have a different approach. There are so many ways to connect with our audience in person, a connection that cannot be built as well on paper. 

Guided Questions Week 10 (Part 1)

Entry 44:

Reflection

Topic: How does the presenting/sharing of our research change across audiences and contexts?

How we change our presentation depends on how we are reaching our audience. When we write a paper, we pick out our target audience and figure out how we would like to inform them. However, if you are changing how you give out your information on your topic like to speak it aloud to an audience you would be giving an entire different presentation than what your paper would say or look like. Your paper is more factual and wordy, an in person presentation would maybe require some pictures, video explanations, maybe inviting people to speak up with data- but this all depends on what context you are trying to present your topic. 

Types of Writing (Part 2)

 Entry 43:

Multimodal

Topic: Types of Writing

    Persuasive writing is yet another writing type, this form is typically used in nonfiction work, to help develop logical arguments. In this type of writing logic is extremely important. When writing this kind of piece, people should pick a topic that they can provide a lot of details and support to get other to agree with what they are saying. This style of writing should have an opposing stance and should strike peoples emotions- for a better argumentative appeal. Picking a topic that one is passionate about is great for this writing form!

  

    Argumentative writing is similar to persuasive writing, except for the fact that this style requires more data and facts than an emotional standpoint. Argumentative writing needs expert opinions and proof more so than persuasive writing. When writing this people should pick a controversial topic, research, pick their side and then collect sources to draw facts from. This is more formal and is very similar to persuasive writing so it is important to keep in mind their differences when working on papers! 

Types of Writing

 Entry 42

Multimodal

Topic: Types of Writing

    There are several types of writing, the most popular or most taught ones are: narrative, analytical, expository. Each of these types are different in what they do. 

    Narrative writing is typically used when telling a story. Elements that go into good narrative writing include: a theme, main character, side characters, a setting, structure, literary elements and an expansive vocabulary - depending on what kind of story is being told. Narrative writing is definitely more on the creative side of writing. 

    Analytical writing is more necessary in college and in careers. This type of writing requires identifying and dissecting a subject, then following that with an argument about the meaning. This type of writing requires students to read, comprehend, explain and analyze what they read. 

     Expository writing is resourceful and useful when working for a newspaper or magazine. They can talk about whatever they want, this type of writing is informative and can be used to talk about any topic. However, it should be kept in mind what the main goal is and this type of writing is typically better for news articles. 

Link: https://www.thegraidenetwork.com/blog-all/types-of-writing-styles

Writers Block

 Entry 41

Reflection

Topic: Quote from Once Upon A Time

"When I get struck by a block, I usually re-read what I've done rather than plow ahead blindly. Sometimes I find there'll be a little nugget of inspiration left behind" (Season 1, episode 18. 21:00-21:13)

    In this particular moment, a man was using writing and comparing it to solving a case. I found this fitting because I constantly struggle to finish my writing because I lose inspiration. Personally, when writing, ideas seem to just flow on until I can no longer continue, then another hits and I want to restart. Hearing this I realized just how right that quote is. I have wrote a lot of stories and papers in my lifetime, and I think I struggle to finish my stories because I want perfection and so I rewrite a lot of it, before it is even finished. However, I leave it alone til I remember it again, there is normally a bit of inspiration I find when re-reading what I have and then I can edit and continue on with my editing and writing like there was no break. I really like the wording in this because it sums up writing, sometimes stepping back and looking at what is already there can help us to solve problems and expand our ideas further. 

Revising

 Entry 40

Research/Reflection

Topic: Revision

"Revising is more than correcting"

There are different steps in revising your work: rewriting, adding, deleting, reevaluating thoughts, revising. 

    What may be helpful when you are rewriting may be to have several friends read your work and critique it. Personally, my friends are very strict, they do not beat around the bush, they all tell it like it is. Also, have a peer or professor read it- they may know a bit more considering they studied or are studying the class with you, they may be a bit better at giving useful feedback because they know exactly what to look for. However, friends provide fresh eyes and can also give their opinions on the argument. Also, reread and edit the work daily. I had a professor say that writing can always be improved, sometimes it takes years to finally finish and be happy with the outcome. Writing is a never ending process, something can always be tweaked to make it better- go back daily or weekly. 

    When I was reading over my work and incorporating my work for project 2, I started on a blank sheet, an empty page- to clear my thoughts, reevaluate. Then I read over my work, copied and pasted and then rewrote and incorporated the feedback to the best of my abilities. I rewrote almost all of my work on the blank page, there was also a lot that I kept and added on or deleted entirely. I realized I did not even know where my train of thoughts were in the rough draft or what I planned on really saying.