Scholarly Article Definitions Paragraph

This essay contains various terms that may be unclear. A pharmacological neuorenhancement refers to the use of psychoactive substances of various types with the goal of improving mental capacity. The author used the word "brain doping" thoughout his article and in this sense the term means a student uses a prescription drug that is meant for neuroenhancement to improve his schoolwork and his capacity to complete that work. The article also names various medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Provigil. Both Adderall and Ritaling are controlled substances that are usually prescribed to individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Provigil however is a medication prescrived to treat narcolepsy, or to improve wakefulness in adults.

Scholarly Article Summary

In the article "Why Using Meds for 'Neuroenhancement' Is a Scary Thought" (2010) Christopher Lane discusses the rising problem of college students abusing prescription medications that were originally prescribed for individuals with various types of neurological problems. Throughout his paper Dr. Lane supplies the reader with several articles and studies to inform them of the issue. Lane started off his article by mentioning an article written by Margaret Talbot and how it opened the social doors for a discussion of the pros and cons between the use of these prescription stimulants. Opening his paper this way allowed Lane to present both sides of the issue. Incorporating the work of psychiatrist Peter D. Kramer into his article provided Lane with step stones for the dark side of neuroenhancement drugs and specific medications used in the instances of ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Lane also informs the reader how the college students obtain the drugs and the percent of students that have used prescription stimulants in U.S Universities and their reasoning behind it. Prodominantly students use prescription stimulants to become the best of their class. According to Lane students abuse the medications in order to "ovecome academic performance anxieties or being bested by their peers". Lane also noted that the higher competative schools have a higher abuse or use rate.

Scholarly Article Precis

In Christopher Lane's article "Why Using Meds for 'Neuroenhancement' Is a Scary Thought" (2010) Lane addresses the issue of prescription medications used to treat neurological disorders being abused by healthy college students. Lane supplies the reader with information from studies, interviews, and articles he's gathered along with his own personal opinion and observations as an educator and takes a clear stand against students abusing these medications. Christopher Lane offers the reader a background into both sides of the issue. His purpose is to have the reader understand what brain doping will mean for the future and how it affects them in order to reduce the prescription medication abuse in schools.

Identity Video

During the video Brian Stevenson discussed identity and the strive everyone should have for it. Brian Stevenson is lawyer in California and also a informational/motivational speaker, he usually speaks in low income/poverty stricken neighborhoods and prisons but he changed his audience in the TED video. He notes that TED is known world wide and the things that are usually on the videos are listened to more just because of the label. Throughout the video Stevenson incorporates his own memories and battles with struggling for identity. Stevenson's grandmother was the first person who made him establish a sense of identity, although she secretly did it with all her grandkids, Stevenson took it to heart and grew from the roots she planted. The speaker discussed criminals at length during the video and how the US is one of the few countries with the death penalty. Stevenson turned on a light bulb in my head when he talked about his conference in Germany and how a lady said they could never have the death penalty because of their history (Hitler & the nazi regimn) but how in the USA the very place years ago that African Americans were being lynched they are now being sentenced to the death penalty. I never thought of it this way, it's eerie. Stevenson continues to be the voice for African Americans throughout the world and he should. Just like the older black man in the court house who hugged Stevenson and was thankful for Stevenson continuing to give him a voice more people should stand up for everyone's rights no matter the color of their skin. The United States needs to come together and "keep their eyes on the prize and hold on".

Alternative Assignment

In the video "The Today show with Jon Stewart-Mark Twain Controversy" both speaker's tried to have a lighthearted angle to the issue. It starts off with Jon Stewart introducing the book and the "main" overview of it, then he dives into the fact that today people want to change the word "ni****" to "slave" in this literary classic. Stewart plays around by saying "it's a trick question" which I think it is too. The guest appearance by Larry Wilmore definitely made the show. He explains how it's not a big "upgrade". Today people believe students struggle saying the n word which I agree because you never know how it plays with other's like Stewart says "IT'S UNCOMFORTABLE". Larry Whitemore was deifnitely lightheaded in the subject being a black man but he made it hilarious. What stuck in my mind was how he said "slave" was a job description and that the boy couldn't run away from being a "nig***". The funny twist with using Lil Wayne was also memorable.

NY Times Column

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/opinion/brooks-the-policy-verdict-i.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&_r=0

Ethos-credit	Pathos-emotion	Logos-logic
·         Congressional Budget Office (medicare cost) and study ·         Urban Institute (medicare taxes) ·         Journal of the American Medical Association (published study) ·         RAND Corporation (study) ·         Senator John Breaux ·         Democrat Alice Rivlin ·         Republican Pete Domenici ·         Senator Ryan Wyden ·         Demonstration project in Denver	·         “sucking away money from other government programs” despair, worried ·         How much we pay->unfair, ·         Mixed emotions (wanting to help others but taking away from the rest of America) ·         Having a voice ·         “should weigh on conscience of every American over 55	·         (today) medicare costs $550 billlion ·         By 2020, $1 trillion ·         Average couple in 2010 paid $109,000 in medicare taxes but would be able to receive about $343,00 in benefits ·         Chunk of that $234,00 gap paid for by their grandchildren ·         1997-2005 medicare payments fell by 5%-total spent 35% ·         Ryan-wyden in 2006 & 2009 costs reduced by 9%, no reduction in benefits ·         Project in Denver: private plans bid 25%-38% less than government-determined payment rates ·         2006 voucher approach-30% below early estimates ·         RAND incentive monitor-14% less costs

"New Rules" Ethos, Pathos, Logos

In his article "New Rules" Thomas Friedman utilized ethos, pathos, and logos to create a masterpiece. Being an editor of the New York Times established his ethos because this show his credibility as a writer. Ethos were alos shown through the different people he questioned and quotes he used. For example he explained a discussion he had with Van Ton-Quinlivan, a vice-chancellor for work force and economic development at the California Community Colleges System, and his take on the (four) basic skill sets alive today. Friendman definitely used pathos to his advantage by explaining how the world has changed academically due to computer programming. He used a quote formally by past president Clinton used by President Obama "work hard and play by the rules" and explained that this social norm has passed. The new social norm is to go forward and try your hardest to be the best you can be and do more in order to have prosperity. Logos were also piece, for example it states that Skype was developed in Estonia in 2003. In order to display further pathos Friedman use the unemployment rates among people with a four year college degree (4.1%), those with a two year degree (6.6%), for high school graduates (8.8%), and for highschool dropouts (12%). Together ethos, pathos, and logos created a strong foundation for his paper. Thomas Friedman enticed the reader to become more knowledgable about how technology and learning technology can better a student.

960 Days Plug in outline

Throughout the video promoting presidential candidate Mitt Romney many visual elements drew me in as well as the audio. The national debt counting clock instantly grabbed by attention and kept me consumed by the video. The black and white color scale in the video went hand in hand with the dramatic music in the background and the sound of the numbers clicking. What the numbers actually represented in the video was most vital. To top off the impact Obama has had on the country the producers of the video added a small clip of him towards the ending speaking about his terrific plan but then clearly stating that he is too late, which ties back to the opening of the video when they say "Obama isn't working..on the economy".  is what's most important. Less important is when the President speaks. The use of the "clock" and the ticking noise it makes every time it drops to a more dramatic number reinforces the facts the producers are trying to share with the viewer. Facts are transitioned throughout the video by somewhat swooping in with the title of what the numbers are representing. The argument being made is that Obama isn't working on our economy, which is clearly stated at the beginning of the video and why he isn't working with the numbers listed afterwards. This was made recently for the upcoming presidential campaign and projected for the entire American audience and prospective voters in the upcoming election.. The producers are trying to inform and jostle the viewers to see what Obama has done and how it is affecting our country's economy.  A viewer may come away with the thought of Obama being a poor decision for our country and for our economy because of the information that was consumed by the video, which is exactly what the producers were shooting for.

Introduction :: 10%

“Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote. “ says George Jean Nathan reminding us how important and critical voting is to the future prosperity of our country . Voting for anybody in the government is important but voting for the next leader of our country is the gravest of them all. In the upcoming 2012 election citizens of the United States will need to a make a choice, a choice that will better our country and better their lives. Voting for our president is essential to our country’s future, bright or not, and like George Nathan stated bad officials will win if good, knowledgeable individuals do not utilize their freedoms and vote for the president of their choice. Political campaigning videos are flooding through during the commercials but many don’t pay attention. The videos supply Americans with a sense of what their future leader desires to accomplish, however each voter should further their knowledge of the Presidential candidates by watching speeches and collecting information about them. The fate of the United States of America is in their hands, they will decide who our next president is and it is urgent to gain as much information and knowledge about the candidates as possible; their goals for our country, who they are as a person, how they will better our economy, how they will better our everyday lives and make it easier for our children and our grandchildren. In Mitt Romney’s political campaign video he explores the past four years and their devastation they have had on America by enlightening Americans of the outcome of Obama’s time in office.

Summary . . . Review of Lit – They Say :: 30%

The National debt clock, which is a clock formatted with numbers across it that countdown (or up) and makes a clicking noise when the numbers are being changed. The black and white color scale in the video went hand in hand with the dramatic music in the background and the sound of the numbers clicking.

(list each number & what it stands for)

An announcer speaks clearly announcing "Lady's & gentlemen your President of the United States"

The short video clip that is in color is of Obama and it provides the audience with a glimpse of their president and the promise he wants to make to his country.

Ending with the OIW (Obama Isn't Working) in red, white, & green.

Argument/Analysis – You Say :: 50%

The continuous number changes throughout the video are the most vital information that are being provided to the audience and the use of the "clock" and the ticking noise it makes every time it drops to a more dramatic number, reinforces the idea the producers are trying to plant in the viewer's mind. The use of black & white combined with the subtle flashing gave the reader an eerie impression and the fact that it had our country's finances in each slide made a grave impact on the audience that something awful is happening.

I think the announcement before Obama speaks shows respect towards the president from his competitor because

However it can also be seen in a different light. Stating that it is the President maybe giving the audience the impression that this is important but then after the short video of Obama the producers clearly call him (the president) out and say "he [Obama], you are 960 days too late".

The argument you are making is about the [in]effectiveness of the ad. You base your argument on your analysis.

Although the video was informative and creatively constructed Romney's campaigning committee should have included citations of where the numbers came from because this would lay out a format for credibility for Mitt Romney. Without the citations it's hard to believe it is factual material although I'm sure it is.

Conclusion :: 10%

REITERATE INTRODUCTION

Restate your thesis

Engage your reader beyond your paper . . . future thinking . . . or encourage action

#muslimrage.

The cover of Newsweek "Muslim Rage" definitely created some turmoil. The picture boiled many emotions inside of me particularly the one of fear. The men in the photo seem upset and the background portrays chaos. However the cover also rises many questions such as; why are they so angry? Who took the photo? The photo also represented the Islamic people as mean and chaotic, which isn't the whole picture. The cover was a reaction to a Youtube video that was posted by American's about the Islmaic God, which they took much offense to. The bold, red print of the heading MUSLIM RAGE also stood to make a dramatic point and to draw the reader into purchasing the magazine. Newsweek portrayed Muslim people as rash and cruel but the twitter posts hashtagged with #muslimrage, show a much more lighthearted side of the people. Nearly all of the twitter posts with the #muslimrage hashtag were humourous, showing that the Muslim people aren't all terrorists and they showed their anguish through humor. The silly, lighthearted tweets definitely brought an upside to the so called rage that was occuring. Newsweek definitely did their job of trying to draw in readers by the photo they selected along with the bold title but the lighthearted tweets enlightened people that they're just like us.

960 Days-Visual Analysis Paragraph

Throughout the video promoting presidential candidate Mitt Romney many visual elements drew me in as well as the audio. The national debt counting clock instantly grabbed by attention and kept me consumed by the video. The black and white color scale in the video went hand in hand with the dramatic music in the background and the sound of the numbers clicking. What the numbers actually represented in the video was most vital. To top off the impact Obama has had on the country the producers of the video added a small clip of him towards the ending speaking about his terrific plan but then clearly stating that he is too late, which ties back to the opening of the video when they say "Obama isn't working..on the economy".  is what's most important. Less important is when the President speaks. The use of the "clock" and the ticking noise it makes everytime it drops to a more dramatic number reinforces the facts the producers are trying to share with the viewer. Facts are transitioned throughout the video by somwehat swooping in with the title of what the numbers are representing. The argument being made is that Obama isn't working on our economy, which is clearly stated at the beginning of the video and why he isn't working with the numbers listed afterwards. This was made recently for the upcoming presidential campaign and projected for the entire American audience and prospective voters in the upcoming election.. The producers are trying to inform and jostle the viewers to see what Obama has done and how it is affecting our country's economy.  A viewer may come away with the thought of Obama being a poor decision for our country and for our economy because of the information that was consumed by the video, which is exactly what the producers were shooting for .

960 Days-Visual Argument Analysis

http://youtu.be/kJihe-3BUrQ


What visual elements grab your attention first?

The visual elements that grab my attention first are all of the numbers that appear throughout the video. Also the colors used in the video were suttle but grabbed my attention.
 

What other details reinforce that impression? How?

The details that reinforce it are the continued use of them throughout the video.
 

What is more important? Less important?

What the numbers are actually representing is what's most important. Less important is when the President speaks.
 

What about color and style? What impact do they have on your impressions?

The music throughtout the video had a dramatic impact on me and the suttle black and white made it seem like they were really trying to get the information out there as cold hard facts not buttering it up.
 

How does the image direct the viewer’s eyes and reinforce what is important?

The use of the "clock" and the ticking noise it makes everytiem it drops to a more dramatic number reinforces the facts the producers are trying to make on the viewer.
 

What text is included? How does the text relate to the image?

"Obama isn't working (on the economy)"
All the numbers and what they're representing..ect
 

What argument is being made? Consider: when this was made (kairos), who is the audience, what is the purpose (exigency).The argument being made is that Obama isn't working on our economy, which is clearly stated at the beginning of the video and why he isn't working with the numbers listed after. This was made recently for the upcoming presidential campaign and projected for the entire American audience. The producers are trying to inform and jostle the viewers to see what Obama has done and how it is affecting our country's economy.

Rhetorical Précis for Chapter 6 in Choices 2.0

In chapter six, Making Choices about Culture and the Media: Writing a Media Critique, of Choices 2.0 (2010). Joe Marshall Hardin claims that objective of media critique is to explain how it works, and essentially who it appeals to and how. How a short video clip in a commercial or a billboard plastered with a picture of brings out a reaction in us, the viewer, is a critique. Hardin says that the "obvious message of any advertisement is to buy the product". Throughout this chapter Hardin supplies the reader with various examples to understand critique and the different types of critique. For example on page 111 there is a short critique from a noted media critic, Rob Walker . There are also problems to media critiques that Hardin also discusses. Finally Hardin supplies the reader with the "Toulmin Method" of critiquing. This chapter is projected for an audience that is trying to further understand critique and that there are various ways to critique. The way Hardin has his words flow and provides sustantial examples of critiquing definitely provides the reader with a go to way to critique.

"Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age" Rhetorical Precis

In his New York Times article, "Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age", (2010) Trip Gabriel asserts that this day and age students are plagiarising fairly easily and blowing it off as if it was their own work. With the use of technology, plagiarism has undoubtedly become easier. A student can go to any website and just copy and paste what they need but when they do not document who originated the piece they have committed plagiarism. Gabriel uses various sources throughout the article such as the different cases that occurred at the University of Maryland, DePaul University, and Rhode Island College. He also made a point that it occurs outside of school enviroments when he mentioned the best selling novel written by Helen Gehemann who stole others' work and included it in her book. Gabriel also claims that plagiarism is taking away writers' originality and diminshing their creativity. Instead of creating their own paper they head straight for the internet. In the article the author was trying to open our eyes to the plagiarism, how students are getting caught, and how it impacts their ability to learn. Gabriel could have projected this article to different audiences, students who think or have done plagiarism, teachers to enlighten them on the subject, and others' so they're aware of the consequences. The way the author provided examples, facts, and his flow of words made the article into an interesting and enlighting piece.

 

#occupytoronto(visual rhetoric)

In the picture below the first thing I noticed was the rising fist, a terrific metaphor for the movement "rise up". Further dissection of the picture will reveal that the arm of the fist is the intersection of streets which essentially is the address to the occupy Toronto movement. A bar code is also included in the picture which I think can be scanned by smart phones and then it may be processed and load more specific instructions on the users phone. The street names, the intersection, and the white circle marking the meeting point reinforces my impression of the image and the point the artist was trying to get across. It was a fun and creative way to draw in a passer by for the directions to the rally. The location is actually the most important part of the poster but the fist draws the individual in and is a symbol of the unity they will participate in to rise up together against the government. The bright red contrasted with the white and black stands out and is appealing to the human eye. Red made a striking impression on me, it demanded for further understanding or knowledge of the poster. The fist directs the viewer's eyes to the date and purpose but also to the address of the event. The poster includes many different texts including the date, name, and the street names (address). The argument is to come together and rise up against the social issues occuring and is projected for anyone interested in participating and standing up for what they believe. The purpose of the poster is to grasp the viewer's attention to become involved in the movement and "rise up" for what they believe in.     

Romney & Obama-Visual Rhetoric

The American flag is a national symbol for freedom and independence. In both political campaign videos an American flag was displayed to draw the viewer into the hope America offers them and hopefully what their president will offer them as well. The narrarator in Barack Obama's video continously used the words "us" and "we" to get Obama's message "that we're all in this together" across. In Romney's video his wife is positioned next to him showing that they are a unit and work together which I believe appeals to many woman in the U.S. This positioning also reinforces the idea of "love" which Mitt and Ann discuss throughout the video. Mitt Romney's video was formal while Obama's was much more laid back but they each wanted the audience to know that they have endured tough times as well. From Obama's mother getting sick to Romney's wife's own disease, they're normal, struggling people too. In Obama's video pictures and clips of American's drawed my attention to it more and made me feel more connected to message he was trying to get across. Mitt's arguement is that the past four years have not been better then before Obama's election and that with his experience and caring heart he can better this country and it's economy. Obama's point was to show that he is just like every other American and he wants these hard times to end as well and he isn't done doing his job. Each canidate had valid credibility. Obama had past president Clinton in his video along with his vice president Biden. Mitt had the Olympian in his along with various specialists and people who are apart of his campaign. Both men spoke from the heart and attempted to show the audience that they're just like them. Barack Obama's video pin pointed many of the issues in the world today while Mitt Romney's video was an introduction of who he is and what values and experience he brings to the table.

Romney, Obama Speeches

Both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama tugged at the listeners heartstrings during their speeches. During each speech we saw the ladies utilize a different side of ethos, personal experience. They would provide their audience knowledge about their own hardships to build their credibility. I believe they did this so that appeal to audience as being just like them. First lady Michelle Obama let her audience into her own her and hear her fears hoping to crush any doubt that her or her husband don't understand what they are enduring at the time. Mitt Romney, the republican presidential canditate for 2012, and his wife also encountered obstacles throughout their life that were not always easy as his wife Ann Romney explained in her speech. Ann Romney's words were that they had a "real marriage", that it wasn't perfect but they worked through it, together. Ann Romney opened her heart to her audience and enlightened them that her husband's agenda of helping is a priviledge to him not a duty. She was praising the women of the country and showing her gratitude for everything they do. Either wife put their husband on a pedastool during their speechs and even though most of either speech was pathos, each lady threw in a couple logos.  Michelle Obama reminded the audience of the new and better laws her husband has passed while in office along with his healthcare reform and stating during her speech that "we aren't done yet" with helping the country better itself. Ann Romney lightheartedly mentioned that she understood why they wouldn't receive Masschuet's vote, because they were only 13% republican so she wouldn't be suprised. She also reminded the audience that while her husband was governor he lowered unemployment rates to only 4.7%. Although I am a Republican and fully support Mitt Romney in his campaign, first lady Michelle Obama had such a way with words she touched my heart as well, but then again she is a lawyer.

Rhetorical Précis for Chapter 3 in Choices 2.0

In chapter three, Making Choices about Stucture, of Choices 2.0 (2010). Joe Marshall Hardin claims that the back bone of a paper is the thesis statement. The thesis statement enables the reader to understand what key points will be discussed throughout the paper. Supporting material is anything from statistics, to the writer's original ideas or purpose for writing the paper, and this follows the thesis and is the meat of the paper. Hardin also discusses the ways narrative writing contributes to an essay. Another key point Hardin touches on in this chapter is making choices about description and making it as concrete as possible. Hardin outlines that a writer must utilize description to (1) make use of all five senses, if appropriate, (2) make us of comparisons, (3) be dynamic, (4) focus on making a dominant impression, (5) employ "branding" and dialogue. Throughout the chapter Hardin explains the different types of structures that can be used for writing such as argumentative structures and analytical structures. This chapter is projected for an audience that is trying to understand the usage of narrative in a piece of writing as well as exploring different structures of writing. Joe Hardin provided wonderful examples and the way his writing flows is easy to understand allowing the reader to fully grasp the concept he is trying to get across.

Jane McGonigal-A Gamer's World

An author's credibilty can change the reader's mind on a certain topic. Persuasion, tugging on the heatstrings, stone hard facts, and the way a speech is delivered can make the reader see a different light to something that they may have seen in black and white before. In the video Jane McGonigal stated her opinion and her ideas in a credible anf flowing way. McGonigal utilized ethos, pathos, and logos to her advantage. According to McGonigal three billion hours of online gaming were documented in 2012 and that by the age of twenty-one 10,000 hours of online game playing will be documented by each individual. Jane McGonigal, PhD, also made a clear point that gaming has been around for centuries and used a prime example of how it even saved a civilization. She tugged at the heartstrings by using pathos to draw in the reader and build a connection with them. McGonigal pin-pointed how gaming is like an ego booster, the gamer levels up or even does a quest with other gamers and feels better about themselves. Mostly everyone wants to save this world and Jane and her team of researchers believe that gamers are the answer. Gamers put so much time and effort into their quests and journeys online that if they could channel their energy towards real world problems they could possibly help save the planet. In games individuals receive positive feedback and continue to try hard even if they get discouraged and lose because they believe they can do and it allows them to escape the real world and the problems they face. McGonigal pointed out four different stages that all gamers possess; increased optimisim, social fabric, epic meaning, and blissful productivity. These four stages combined create super powered hopefuly individuals. Logos is used within her speech to also add to her credibility. Such as the gamers' face breakdown where McGonigal flashed a picture of a person's face while gaming and outlined it's meaning. Before listening to Jane McGonigal's speech I would have never have thought that gamers could help the world but she has changed my mind a little bit. Dr. McGonigal gave me hope that if the gamers could project their productivity to real world problems then maybe they could be fixed. Her credentials and cold hard facts definitely won me over.

WRITERS ON WRITING; To See Your Story Clearly...Precis

In the article Writers on Writing, To see your story clearly, start by pulling the wool over your own eyes, from the New York Times the author Kent Haruf enlightens the reader on a different side of the writer's enviroment when creating a masterpiece. Haruf gives the reader many examples of different writers' and their "odd" quirks that they do while writing. From John Cheever writing in his underwear to Richard Russo sectioning himself off in the middle of cafes, everyone has their own comfort zone to write. "Blinding" himself was Haruf's way of putting his true thoughts down on paper, without any interruptions. He enabled himself to ignore the minute details such as grammar and punctuation and enabled himself to flow all his thoughts and feelings onto the paper. After reading this article a reader may feel the urge to find their comfort zone to discover how crative they can be and maybe it is true, that the blind see more.

Rhetorical Précis for Chapter 1 in Choices 2.0

In chapter 1, Making Choices about Process and Rhetoric, of Choices 2.0 (2010). Joe Marshall Hardin attests that having an effective writing process and the use of rhetoric will better a writer's piece of work. Hardin supplies the reader with the different steps in the writing process, prewriting (1), drafting (2), revising (3), and proofing/editing (4). These steps help the reader understand how to effectively write and show them where/when to add ideas in and how to fix their errors. The use of rhetoric in writing will enable the reader to become more effective by putting themselves in their readers' shoes. Hardin utilizied the three appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) that rhetoric emphasises to supply the reader with a foundation that they can build their writing from. This chapter is used to assist anyone who needs help building a step-by-step system for their writing and Hardin uses his effective language to get his point across very accurately and supplies the reader with a pretty steady foundation for a new aspect on writing.

Rhetorical Précis for Introduction in Choices 2.0

In the introduction, Talent, Hardwork, and Correctness, the author of Choices 2.0 (2010) claims that being a writer is not solely based on talent but that everyone is a writer and by utilizing the skills they learn they can increase the dexterity of their writing. Joe Marshall Hardin, the author, enlightens the reader by sharing his thoughts on the pieces that create a sample of writing. Throughout this chapter Hardin explains the details that go into writing like how we use ingredients to cook, step by step. The title, Talent, Hardwork, and Correctness, supplies the reader an overview of what he discusses because he touches on each topic. Hardin uses the word "talent" playfully in this section because he doesn't believe that a "good" writer is only a talented one, he made a point in this chapter that everyone can become a good writer they just need to practice. In order to become an articulate writer one must ask themselves various questions and try to see there writing in a different light. The writer must be able to pull apart their work, the grammar usage, the effectiveness of word choice, and the understanding of each sentence and how it incorporates together in order to be more accurate in their writing. Hardin mentioned reading other's pieces of writing in order to help one understand what type of writer they are and to gain a different perspective. He seems to project this introduction to an audience that has a desire to better their writing and to make it much more effective.

Who I am..

I am Nicole Hibler, I was born and raisesd in Pueblo, Colorado. I am 18 years old and have a twin sister and an older brother who're both in the Army and I am very proud of them. At home it is just my dad and I and our silly dog Scofield who's 15th birthday is coming up in the next couple months. My two baby cousins Hanah, who is 5, and Tj, who is 3, are my world and never fail to make me happy. I'm a certified pharmacy technician and currently work in the East side Safeway pharmacy. During my journey here at Colorado State University Pueblo I will be enduring vigourous course work in order to receive a master degree in chemistry and then continue on to pharmacy school, hopefully either here in Colorado or in Wyoming. I enjoy making others happy and I always treat others how I would like to be treated. I have high hopes and dreams and through God I know they are possible.