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I found this meme and knew I had to repost it. It relates to English obviously because of the grammar but it also relates to me and this past semester. My use of proper grammar has improved exponentially over the past semester and that is all thanks to this English course!

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I couldn’t agree more with this! With a new and improved writing process, the applications for it are endless. We can apply it to so many things and it can help us in countless different ways. I believe that this is a life long skill we have acquired.

Journal 13

My writing process could translate to anything that I want to accomplish in life. For instance if I want to achieve the goal of becoming the biggest barber on Instagram, Youtube, or in my state and country I can create an outline. I can put thing in order on how I need to acheive them and I can have a reference. Then I could revise anything that I think would add value to my goals and help me get to them much faster and my efficiently. Then I could edit out what works and what doesn't work. The writing process is a system that you can use to achieve anything you want in life.

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Journal 13

I am so proud of the way that my writing process has evolved over the course of this past semester. Thinking of all the possible ways that I can translate it to other courses or parts of my life has made me become even prouder.

For instance, my new and improved writing process will translate over to future English and Writing classes obviously, as well as any other writings that I have in any other classes. If I’m put into the position where I need to transform my outlined ideas into a well formatted paper, which I definitely will be in the future, then I will know how to successfully do it. This advantage could help me in multiple other courses as well as in future work opportunities.

Overall, the things I have learned about the writing process in this class have helped me tremendously already and will continue to as I continue on my college journey.

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Journal 12

I believe that the most challenging assignment that we had this semseter for me was probably the rhetorical analysis assignment. This assignment gave me a good challenge that I do feel that I eventually overcame, though there were many times when I thought I couldn’t. I found myself struggling to really grasp the rhetorical situation in the article that I chose. I struggled even more finding the correct way to word my essay. This all became clear after looking back over some of the videos and notes I had on rhetorical situations that were provided earlier in the course. I feel that this assignment challenged me in a good way that improved my writing skills. I feel that throughout this past semester, my writing skills have improved a decent amount. I’ve learned a lot from the peer reviews and notes from my professor, making sure to incorporate the things that I have learned into my writing as the semester went on. I’ve become better at controlling my run on sentences and have made drastic improvements in word choice and grammar. I also have significantly improved in my ability to get information out quickly while keeping it thorough. Overall, I’m very proud of the way that my writing has improved over this semseter and I am grateful for the challenges that I have encountered.

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I really like this counter argument Fin. During the peer review, I didn’t really notice this counter argument because I was looking in a different direction, but seeing this post all the pieces come together. I totally can see your counter argument in your infographic now and I think you did a really good job on it! Great work!

Journal 11

For my counter argument in my infographic I am talking about how the author could have done a better job at using more exact facts and statistics. While she did use some she could have been more exact on which states in the country were effected the most and talked about the types of people that are most affected. 

While she does need more specific examples she does use a lot of evidence to prove her points regardless.

She gives off facts and statistics about fracking and how it effects humans in a negative and positive way.

The author uses logos and ethos to persuade her readers which is anyone that cares about the environment and the safety of human life.

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Journal 11

Marine life disturbance is the main issue with sustainable energy sources that come from the ocean. The majority of these energy sources involve massive objects to be put in the ocean that would therefore disturb local marine life ecosystems and survival patterns.

Massive solar panels laid out across hundreds of yards of ocean, preventing sunlight from reaching certain parts of the ocean as well as disturbing sunlight basking spots for many organisms.

Large wind turbines spanning for hundreds of yards above the surface of the ocean to hundreds of yards below. These massive turbines have huge propellers that can easily kill birds such as pelicans and seagulls who fly in these areas. Not to mention the disturbance caused by the turbines below the surface, distubing hunting grounds for predators and other organisms who rely on hunting in those areas.

Logos will be the main rhetorical appeal used in my counter argument along with pathos. The facts I give appeal to the logical sides of the human brain while the emotional aspect of animals being disturbed or killed is covered by pathos.

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I love your outlook on this. All the information in this is very helpful when researching new sources. I’ll make sure to remember this the next time I am checking out a new source.

TUMBLR JOURNAL #10

It is extremely important to evaluate your sources. They could be bias, untruthful, or even copyrighted. The most important thing I learned when checking your sources is to figure out the authors intentions. From there you can determine where it is bias and decided wether you should fact check the information you find. It changes the way I read by realizing that everyone has their own opinions and you have to desifer the facts from the personal beliefs. Same for anything I read in a book and or a website online.

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Journal 10

Evaluating your sources is one of the most crucial and important part of the research process. This alone can make or break an entire project. If a source is biased or untrue, all the information that you got from that source is automatically invalid, therefore rendering the rest of your project invalid.

I think the most important thing that I was reminded of from the reading is making sure a source is credible when evaluating it, just like I mentioned above. If you find out a source is not credible, all the information is automatically tossed in the trash, at least in my eyes. Even if parts of the article has information that is completely true and credible, you have to make sure to disregard it simply because it came from an article/author who isn’t credible. You then have to go back and find another source that is indeed credible and get the information from there.

This knowledge changes the way I think about looking at articles because it changes the way I will go about my research. Now, I will look straight to the author or organization who put out the article or information first before reading it. This will in turn save me time and energy by immediately leaving the source and looking for another if it isn’t credible. This is the same for both websites and tangible articles.

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I love this design! It’s simplicity makes it extremely present to look at. If I could change one thing it’d probably be spreading out the hashtags a bit but even without that it still looks perfect. I also loved the article you chose. I think it supports your research topic very well and will be beneficial for your final product. It looks like a very credible source and the information in the article is indeed reliable. Overall, this is a beautiful title slide and a good article backing up your research!

Journal #9

https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/oceans-can-help-tackle-climate-change

-This article backs up the information talked about in the first article that I researched. However it is slightly different in that some of the examples it list are different. Some of these examples of how the ocean can help stop climate change include ocean based transportation and marine ecosystem restoration. the target audience is anyone, who is willing to learn about the different ways that climate change can be slowed and stopped. The article was written by Savannah Bertrand & George Davidson.

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JOURNAL 9

https://www.canva.com/design/DAELGRzr2QU/lzOWjlOEY-Iq7FopdFvdNw/view?utm_content=DAELGRzr2QU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Above is the link to my “Title Page” about the article that I chose “To Save The Environment, Look to the Oceans”. Attached are all the key words and information. 

Bellow is the link to the article that supports my opinion on the above article. It uses logos to help advance its argument and convinces people logically. The authors name is Robin Pelc. His audience is the scientific community interested in reusable and sustainable energy from the ocean. The purpose is to inform people of the statistics and information about different sustainable energy options that stem from the ocean. Finally, the format is a formal scientific article. 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X02000453

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I like this image a lot and I loved your take on it. I agree with you on the fact the not many people focus on how we can improve our own health when thinking about climate change or things such as that. I believe this image brings light to that subject and could help get people to start thinking in this mindset. I think that once that change occurs, other factors like solving climate change issues will become easier to fix. Humans are naturally selfish and our instincts force us to put our own livelihoods first. If people start to realize that these environmental issues we face today can and already are directly impacting their health, they will begin to feel more strongly about the topic and start thinking of proactive ways to solve these issues.

I found this image when I looked up environment infographics. I would say the intended audience for this image are teenagers and up because of the vocabulary and terms used in it. The image’s purpose is clearly stated on the left hand side. The infographic is stating 9 different ways we can all improve the environment so we can improve our health.

This infographic does give the rhetorical appeal logos by stating ways we can help the environment. It doesn’t just tell you how to improve it but it also says WHY we would make these actions. This shows logic and reasoning. I wouldn’t say this image gives so much of the appeal pathos. It isn’t an emotional infographic unless you really read into it. Having an effect on our environment can spark feelings for someone but the imagery doesn’t give that spark. However, this infographic does give the appeal ethos. It shows credibility by giving the organizations name in the left bottom corner. This image and information was given by the World Health Organization. This organization is a specialized agency that is responsible for international public health also known as WHO.

As far as CRAP principles of designs go this image shows all three of them. There is a wide variety of colors which can make this infographic a little distracting but all of the colors are the same shade. They aren’t too bright or too dark. Therefore, it keeps the image looking clean. They used the same shape of a circle to highlight each icon and ways to help the environment. Since, there are 9 different examples given this keeps the page organized. This makes it easier for the reader to follow along because there is a lot of information given in this image. The main topic of this infographic is in bold and high lighted vertically on the left side so it attracts the readers eye first. They also placed each of the 9 concepts in rows of 3 which shows alignment. Their last statement is shown at the bottom horizontally which gives the reader a different place to look. This draws attention. They placed the organizations name, “World Health Organization”, in the bottom left corner along with the #EnviornmentalHealth. This shows proximity because they are grouped together with their contact information.

I understand the subject or topic of the environment however, I feel like most people are always focused on improving the environment to control climate change, improve our oceans, or to save animals lives. Not everybody focuses on how we can improve OUR health. I think this infographic gives me a different understanding on why we should improve our environment.

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This image that I have found, used in rhetorical context, is very interesting. I found it after searching “offshore windfarms” here on tumblr and after examining it, I learned a few things. I believe that the intended audience of this post and picture is the everyday common person. The average person scrolling through social media. The purpose of the image is actually an art piece but if you dive deeper, it’s showing how many sustainable energy sources we can get from the ocean. I believe that this image uses the rhetorical appeal of pathos to convey its point. The artist intended for this piece to tap into ones emotional side while teaching them about many of the sustainable energy sources in the ocean being used today.

I would say this image uses the CRAP principle of design very well because it is indeed an art piece made for an art museum so the artist made sure to do a good job of this. I believe that this image reflects my understanding of the subject because I was able to pick up on the many different types of sustainable energy sources derived from the ocean in the art. I’m glad that I learned so much throughout this project because now I can apply it to things like this and appriciate things that I would normal just pass up.

SOLARPUNK, designed and hand-hooked by Deborah Merriam

currently part of Focus On Fibre Art Association’s ‘Climate Change’ exhibit in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (until 3 July 2018)

Artist’s statement:

“Solarpunk is an emerging branch of environmental science fiction, art, and activism. I’m drawn to its do-it-yourself philosophy and its ideals of inclusiveness, adaptability, and hope in the face of climate change. My design imagines a near-future solarpunk city powered by renewable energy and built to withstand climate extremes.*

Inspiration: SUNVAULT, the first English-language anthology of solarpunk short fiction and poetry, was published in August 2017 by Upper Rubber Boot Press. "The oceans are rising and so must we,” first appeared on a Science March protest sign in Washington on 22 April 2017.

Techniques: hand-hooked running loop stitch

Materials: wool flannel reclaimed from vintage clothing and new hand-dyed wool flannel on linen backing;wool yarn; solar panel and LED fairy lights

Dimensions: circular, 14 inches in diameter

Completed: April 2018″

*Since I have more room here, allow me to elaborate. Pre-existing concrete towers in this coastal city were retrofitted with green roofs and facades for growing food and sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, in addition to solar photovoltaic and hot water systems. Asphalt roads destroyed by extreme weather were replaced with multifunctional communal greenspaces  with fully-accessible paths shared by solawheelers, pedelec and bike users, and walkers alike. Some former-freeway greenspaces feature geodesic-domed community gardens, algae bioreactors, and forested pocket neighbourhoods of treehouses and cottages like those shown here; others include public transit hubs, marketplaces, performance spaces, and weather shelters. All are designed to collect a portion of monsoon rains into hidden cisterns for purification while absorbing the rest. The land reclaimed from the sea by dikes is being used to grow crops, but also acts as a buffer to protect the city from future floods, and salt marshes are also being carefully replanted on the new coast. The red buoy marks a massive tidal power turbine on the seabed, placed in the old university’s quad, and doubles as a navigation marker to help boats avoid hitting the few submerged buildings still standing. The floating greenhouse is Acorn Aquaponics, a cooperative who produce tropical crops and a variety of seafood inside the dome while cultivating a nearby open-ocean kelp forest. Acorn also provides housing for seaplastic scavenge-build artisans and the marine biologists replanting the coral reef. An offshore wind farm built before seaswell still provides electricity to the city’s batteries when storms crater the light levels. Most new construction has rounded forms and uses new materials to minimize damage and protect residents from extreme winds, monsoon rains, polar vortexes, and heatwaves.

more photos here

This will be first in a series. The PV in this one is purely decorative; next time, I’ll install all the electronics before completing the hooking to ensure everything works.

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This stuck out to me aswell. I too struggle with “over writing” in my sentences. I am often told that my sentences are “to wordy” or that they have to much bulk to them. I tend to get carried away when it isn’t necessary. I don’t currently use dashes that often but I feel like it definitely could help out my writing. I will make sure to use this in my next essay or attempt at creative writing.

Journal VII

“A good lesson for any writer: make each sentence worth reading, and something in it will lead the reader into the next one.“

This piece stuck out to me because I love creative writing. Sometimes I feel as if my writing isn’t compelling in certain places, or what I am writing isn’t necessary. In a more larger sense, sometimes I feel like whole sections aren’t worth reading because they do little to advance the main plot. Conversely, if I write too little, then I feel like there is not enough room to breathe between major plot points. In my essay writing, I have trouble with over-writing, or writing sentences that are too long and convoluted. Very rarely will I write sentences with only a single clause: I regularly use commas, hyphens, and semicolons to extend my sentences. When reading the article, I found myself relating to how Virginia Woolf would write long sentences held together by many dashes and commas. 

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Journal 7

One piece of information, or advice depending on how you take it, that stuck out to me in the article “How To Write The Perfect Sentence” was the quote “Orwell saw the plain English sentence as the sword of existential truth, a cure-all for the bad faith of modern life.” I couldn’t agree more with this statement. I’ve always been a firm believer in the fact that words are more powerful than bullets and this is another example of a very influential person agreeing with that.

The part that really shocked me though was when later in the paragraph, Orwell was quoted saying “If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out,”. This confused me at first because the two statements almost contradict themselves. Then, after giving it more thought, it became clear to me what Orwell was trying to say. I believe that he was trying to make a point that often times, people use to many words to pad their sentences and make them sound better that they end up loosing the entire meaning they originally intended for the sentence to have. They either do this or just make themselves sound stupid. Orwell liked to get to his point without all the “fluff” distracting the people. He believed if worded correctly, a sentence doesn’t need any “fluff”. This is something I agree with and intend to incorporate into my future writings.

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As I’m sure you’ve already realized, peer reviews can help your paper in exponential ways. You have definitely seen this first hand already based off of this experience I’m sure. If I could recommend anything to you about peer reviewing, I would say to be open minded and take the criticism as constructive criticism and don’t let people pointing out your mistakes make you mad.

Journal 6

Unfortunately I’ve never had a peer reviewed piece that I’ve written. It was never really a focused subject or procedure back home though I wish it was. In other classes it was but noone ever took it seriously. I’m really excited to try peer reviewing work just to get an opinion from fellow students and to see how other students are writing their pieces. I feel like suggestions without specific examples on how I could fix a piece would be the most helpful, and quite honestly I’m not sure what wouldn’t be helpful. 

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Journal 6

I truly believe that peer reviewing is one of the most beneficial things for a persons writing. It allows another writers perspective to be put into the paper. It also helps us spot easy mistakes that sometimes the writer can overlook.

The most successful suggestion I’ve ever had that came from a peer review session was correcting me when I was rambling. Sometimes I get caught up in my thoughts and my sentences get to long. Peer reviews help me catch that when I overlook it. The least helpful suggestions are some where they just don’t understand my wording and style and try to correct that.

Overall, I am a big fan of peer reviewing and I’m excited to see how this experience is going to help my paper.

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I agree, I believe Johnson did an excellent job at keeping her readers engaged throughout her whole article while at the same time backing up all her points logically. Her use of pathos and logos allowed her argument to be clear and concise and made it extremely hard to argue against.

Journal 5

In the article “To Save the Climate, Look to The Oceans” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson she successfully pulls in the reader while persuading them how we need to heal the ocean because it is a source of climate solutions. Johnson uses multiple rhetorical appeals as in pathos to connect the reader emotionally from the beginning and logos to support her statements. Johnson uses these appeals to draw in her audience which would be people who are also interested in saving our climate and oceans or researches who are out to get more information.