Week 15 Blog Post

Part A:
After reading the instructor and peer review comments on my final webtext I plan on:

• Adding images that enhance the content of my webtext
• Integrating my field research to my webtext
• Running a spell-check over my final webtext
• Looking over the correct APA format guidelines

Overall, both the instructor and the peer review comments helped my see what I was missing and also what I needed to fix in order to make my final webtext the best it can possibly be.


Part B:
During English 105 I have learned some helpful computer skills that can be used
in other classes I have to take throughout college. 


For example, I thought the slideshow was a great way to enhance what I was writing using words into something an audience can visibly see and possibly even get a better understanding for.  


I am familiar with Windows Movie Maker program, however I never used it myself. I found that it was fairly simple and easy to use. 


I could use that program in other classes that I have to take during college. I think Windows Movie Maker is a fun and creative way to grab your audience's attention. 


I also learned how much Google has to offer. In the professional world, I can use Google to help send emails, create groups to discuss a specific topic, organize my day by using the calendar app, and much more. 


Overall, I thought this class was a very good learning experience, not only in regards of English, but also to the internet and computer. 

Week 13 Blog Post

Professional Slideshows:

Moon Slideshow

Ethos- The speaker is very knowledgeable and work with NASA 


Pathos- Shows real life examples of how the moon looks closer and 
farther 


Logos- The speaker used facts, talking about the exact kilometers and the 
names of the distance of the moon 

The Crow Paradox 

Ethos- The research was done and not made up 


Pathos- He explains how real people were involved and exactly how 
everyone reacted by using pictures 


Logos- The author used many stats regarding crows. 

Student Slideshow:

Boystown Prostution

Ethos- The slideshow gave the realization that male prostitutes are really out there 
as well as they are in danger, showed the broken family. 

Logos- The picture of the pie chart 

Pathos- The author gave many statistical facts, such as the percent of male 
prostitutes that are from troubled homes. 

Responses:


- I plan on using these three appeals to enhance my content and make sure I come off as a reliable source.


- I think I will rely on logos the most in my slideshow. My slideshow topic is The Benefits of Sex Work. I plan on using many reliable sources with quotations, definitions, statistics, and informed opinions. 

Week 12 Blog Post

My Group
-I feel that my group is progressing pretty well with the webzine. Even through one of my group members was not present on Monday, I feel like that class helped a lot. We got a better understanding on what each member was going to be writing about.
-My only concern with my group is when we can meet. I know we are all very busy with other class, work, and other personal issues. We all agree that it is very important to meet, but the problem is finding days when we are all free.
-I feel that my group is working well together. We all get along and try to help each other achieve the goal, which is to do well on the webzine and the other class assignments.
-The "survivor" clause is not a worry in my group. I feel that all the members are reliable and will get their work done on the proper days.

Instructor Comments
-I did not post my slideshow script to my google site yet, so the instructor was unable to make comments about it. However, I appreciated how she sent all the requirements that everyone needs for the slideshow script.
-My instructor comments helped me to remember that I need a "for more information" section.
-Overall her comments, that she could give to my slideshow, were helpful and a good reminder of what I need to have done.