Writer’s Reflection As a serious, yet lighthearted look into our world of overwhelming technology, I originally wrote this paper for my third inquiry for my English 111 class. The assignment was to do a research paper on a topic that was relevant in current society. …
“The Impact of Video in the 2011 State of the Union Address,” Leah Jaslow (2012) — Inquiry 2
Writer’s Reflection My focus/thesis statement in this paper is that the use of video, specifically camera angles and shots, either enhanced or challenged Obama’s use of rhetoric in the State of the Union Address. In this paper, I’m trying to express the importance of video …
“Einstein vs. Google®” by Marley Balog (2012) — Inquiry 2
Writer’s Reflection I was first introduced to graffiti art this summer while backpacking through Europe. I was amazed at how much of it I encountered and its ability to stick in my head all day. Graffiti art became a brainteaser for me, forcing me to …
“Speaking Out Your Views,” Ziyi Wang (2012) — Inquiry 1
Writer’s Reflection “Speaking Out Your Views” is an impressive experience of my own. It aims at narrating a process of change from a tractable student, who just followed the teacher’s thinking without her own creative idea, to a questioning and blooming girl, who is never …
“A Study in ‘Active Rhetoric’,” Matti Ingraham (2012) — Inquiry 1
Writer’s Reflection First of all, I’d like to say that I went out on a limb in more ways than one on this essay. The first is the topic of the essay. I chose to describe a rhetorical situation in which a minimal amount of …
“Low-Tech,” Rachel Cameron (2012) — Inquiry 1
Writer’s Reflection This paper is the product of a long and somewhat strenuous process. I did not have difficulty choosing a broad topic (technology), but it was a challenge to narrow my thoughts into a logical and organized essay and to focus on a specific …
Annotated Bibliography, Caroline Kerner (2012) — Inquiry 3
Acker, Sandra. “No-Woman’s Land: British Sociology of Education 1960-1979.” Sociological Review 29.1 (1981): 77-104. Print. Throughout Sandra Acker’s article, “No-Woman’s Land: British Sociology of Education 1960-1979” a unique connection between feminism, sociology, and education is addressed. Acker tackles issues within the British sociology of education …
“Losing my Leadership,” Gregory Larkin (2012) — Inquiry 3
Persuasive, Research-Based Argument Award 2012 Writer’s Reflection This persuasive essay was written at the end of a semester that focused heavily on utilizing rhetoric. This invaluable skill will be beat to death in nearly all of your intro-level classes for good reason. It’s easy to …
Health by Rebecca Craft
Rhetorical, Literary, or Cultural Analysis Award 2011 Writer’s Reflection When the assignment for this paper was given, I found myself struggling to narrow the topic. Almost out of desperation, I blindly picked up Health magazine. I thought about some of my favorite writers whose editorials …
Without Rhetoric I wouldn’t be Here by Erin Collin
Reflective Narrative Award 2011 Writer’s Reflection For the most part, I think I accomplished what I set out to accomplish in this paper, to examine how the development of my rhetoric helped me accomplish a goal. I realized in the story that I couldn’t just …
“What Does Tourism Bring to China?,” Huiran Luo (2012) — Inquiry 3
ESL Composition Award 2011 Writer’s Reflection The main idea of this essay is based on my traveling experiences in China. Every year, I travel to different scenic spots in China, and I have kept the habit up till now. As a participant, I deepened my …
“Critique and Playbill of the New Musical ‘English 111,'” Courtney Burgtorf (2012) — Inquiry 5
View Burgtorf’s Playbill for “English 111” before readings the accompanying critique below. A Critique of the New Musical, “English 111” By Bourtney Curgtorf and appeared in The New York Times on April 27, 2012 Courtney Burgtorf plays Student 1 in this funny, upbeat new musical about …
The Effects of Pro-GMO Labeling By Rachel Seminara
The Effects of Pro-GMO Labeling
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