ENGL1101-37 Blog Long

In her essay “Backpacks vs. Briefcases: Steps Toward Rhetorical Analysis,” Laura Bolin Carroll explains that understanding a document’s rhetorical context is needed to analyze its effectiveness (Carroll 46). For my Doc2, titled “From Pixels to Paychecks,” the rhetorical context involves purpose, audience, and restrictions, which helps me communicate effectively to my target audience. My document’s purpose is to show the benefits of studying game development, while the audience is made up of prospective students, parents, or even industry professionals interested in the field. By applying Carroll’s insights, I can evaluate how these elements shape my writing choices and overall impact. To start, the purpose of “From Pixels to Paychecks” supports Carroll’s view of how rhetorical purpose directs a document’s focus (Carroll 52). In my Doc2, the purpose is twofold: to inform readers about the practical skills gained through game development and to inspire those considering this path by show...

In academic writing, using outside sources is more than just adding credibility, it enhances the depth of the argument, clarifies concepts, and engages readers. Mike Bunn’s essay “How to Read Like a Writer” shows how integrating sources can strengthen a narrative. Throughout his essay, Bunn draws from scholars like Wendy Bishop, David Jauss, and Richard Straub, demonstrating a balanced use of paraphrasing, quotations, and citation techniques. This post explores Bunn’s approach to working in quotes and paraphrases and how these techniques can improve students’ academic writing. Bunn’s use of outside sources is intentional, adding authority to his ideas about reading and writing. Early in his essay, he quotes Wendy Bishop to show how her thinking helped shape his approach: “It wasn’t until I claimed the sentence as my area of desire, interest, and expertise...that I had to look underneath my initial readings” (Bunn 73). Including this direct quote gives weight to Bunn’s discussion of how...

In creating my first essay, Overcoming Procrastination: A First-Year Student’s Journey , I had more than just the assignment requirements in mind. As a game development student, I also saw this essay as an opportunity to reflect on my experience balancing coursework, personal projects, and other responsibilities in my first semester. Understanding my rhetorical situation (analyzing my purpose, audience, text, and subject) helped me clarify my writing goals. Applying the communication triangle (writer, reader, subject, and text) in this post allows me to break down the structure and reasoning behind this essay. I wanted to make this essay not only a reflection but also a problem-solving tool relevant to the challenges I face toward becoming a game developer. At the heart of my essay lies a purpose: to reflect on the struggles I’ve come across with time management and procrastination. I wanted to share my journey to express personal growth and to help other students who may be facing sim...

Hi there! My name is Charlie Long, I enjoy playing video games and reading stories that catch my fancy. I am majoring in IT with a concentration on game design and development, not quite far enough along to see if I truly wish to stick to it. I do hope I enjoy game design and development as much as I think I could. For now, I am a full time student. I suppose something unique would be I have a 210 pound Irish Wolfhound that behaves like a lap dog. Lets have a good semester, and good luck everyone!