Christian Schmude
I learned many things this semester. My favorite assignment was the blog; I never used a blog before, so this was a very fun experience. I have an interest in writing stories, and learning to use a blog is a great way to get my identity and style known as I learn to utilize it. However I've learned that it's not just about knowing how to write well, but it is really all about connecting with your audience. You must learn to appeal to your audience; ethos and rhetoric.
"Pity the reader", which means the reader won’t always get the message. That is all part of the triangle of appeals; first the author has a message to convey and it is up to the reader to interpret it. How does a writer maintain positive ethos, while trying to give the message? Are you capable of transferring your message to the reader? The challenge is keeping this in mind while following the writing process. Writing a passage in a professional manner takes a lot of repetition, evaluation, and understanding of the subject matter. That is why we break it down into steps. Prewriting, drafting, revising, proof reading, publishing, and reviewing all combine to create a concise written work. If I am to pursue a career in writing, this process is critical to my future success.
The Allegory of the Cave is one of the most insightful passages I've ever read. The choice of whether or not to look for the light is much harder to make than it seems. Would I rather be a prisoner in the cave looking at the shadows of reality or the enlightened who learns about what is really important about life? A large part of me says there is no question to it, and that we should all go to the light. It is not that simple, however, because once you follow that path, you must take on the responsibility of enlightening the ones still in the cave. How do you teach someone who knows nothing outside of what they have been exposed to all their lives? They ridicule and alienate you for the crime of being enlightened since they do not know the importance of it and its real purpose. In addition, I somewhat envy those in the cave. They have it easy; their lifestyle is so simple. Would I rather take on the responsibility of those that left the cave and risk my reputation I have worked so hard to attain? Or would I much rather be in the cave and accept the lies seen in the shadows?
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and helping me recognize a passion within me. A reason for starting a JSR was to discover my talents as well as my interests. I will not forget and look forward to next semester.
I learned many things this semester. My favorite assignment was the blog; I never used a blog before, so this was a very fun experience. I have an interest in writing stories, and learning to use a blog is a great way to get my identity and style known as I learn to utilize it. However I've learned that it's not just about knowing how to write well, but it is really all about connecting with your audience. You must learn to appeal to your audience; ethos and rhetoric.
"Pity the reader", which means the reader won’t always get the message. That is all part of the triangle of appeals; first the author has a message to convey and it is up to the reader to interpret it. How does a writer maintain positive ethos, while trying to give the message? Are you capable of transferring your message to the reader? The challenge is keeping this in mind while following the writing process. Writing a passage in a professional manner takes a lot of repetition, evaluation, and understanding of the subject matter. That is why we break it down into steps. Prewriting, drafting, revising, proof reading, publishing, and reviewing all combine to create a concise written work. If I am to pursue a career in writing, this process is critical to my future success.
The Allegory of the Cave is one of the most insightful passages I've ever read. The choice of whether or not to look for the light is much harder to make than it seems. Would I rather be a prisoner in the cave looking at the shadows of reality or the enlightened who learns about what is really important about life? A large part of me says there is no question to it, and that we should all go to the light. It is not that simple, however, because once you follow that path, you must take on the responsibility of enlightening the ones still in the cave. How do you teach someone who knows nothing outside of what they have been exposed to all their lives? They ridicule and alienate you for the crime of being enlightened since they do not know the importance of it and its real purpose. In addition, I somewhat envy those in the cave. They have it easy; their lifestyle is so simple. Would I rather take on the responsibility of those that left the cave and risk my reputation I have worked so hard to attain? Or would I much rather be in the cave and accept the lies seen in the shadows?
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and helping me recognize a passion within me. A reason for starting a JSR was to discover my talents as well as my interests. I will not forget and look forward to next semester.
