Rhetoric (B)log consists of the efforts of one of BYU's English 150 classes to analyze the rhetoric of the world around them and to develop and contribute their own messages. Rhetoric--arguments, messages, and assumptions that change the way we think and feel--is all around us, permeating media, our interactions with others, public occasions, and any act of communication.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Progression
My paper like many of ours, was basically torn apart in the interview. Although frustrating I have really seen the problems that were pointed out and ultimately it's good to have that criticism. Since friday I have done a lot of revision by changing one of my main points. I not only discussed that low skill jobs were outsourced, but also that high skill jobs were too, if they were common. I also worked on backing up a lot of my opinions. I feel very strongly about this topic and sometimes it came across as an op-ed. I tried to make sure that for any time I voiced my opinion I backed it up with a source. By the end of class I hope to have my paper completely done as far as the information goes so that I can just focus intensely on revising the next two days.
I had a great class period of revision. Well, actually the class period was mostly just fun for me. I wasn't really feeling the whole "work on the paper" thing but after class I worked for about three hours. I was able to accomplish so much I'm glad that I buckled down and did it. My citations are better and the information is solid.
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