First, I intend on first examining my role as a writer, for I believe the aspects of my writing has changed tremendously since the beginning of this course. Since taking this course, my usage of the rhetorical devise has improved. I better understand how to use each rhetorical device effectively when writing. Prior to this course, I had a limited understanding of ethos, pathos, and logos. Now I understand each of them and how their importance in developing a well-developed analysis or argument. The structure of my writing has also improved; thus, I now utilize pre-writing methods better than previously when writing. For example, I relied on free-writing more in order to help assist my writing process. Free-writing allows me to organize all
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This assignment was the most challenging because it required extensive research as oppose to the other two papers. However, upon completing this assignment, I had a better understanding on how to use scholarly sources in my writing. Additionally, the topic I chose for this assignment was very controversial, so I had to be sensitive and conscious when structuring my argument. Above all, I enjoyed writing the Researched Persuasive Letter the most because it was a difficult assignment and it forced me to go more in depth with my writing process. I felt very strongly towards my topic, which was proposing that oral contraception should be made over the counter or pharmacy access thus providing easier accessibility to women. I think every woman should have access to affordable contraception, and this assignment allowed me to research a topic that I am passionate about. I also took pleasure in researching opposing arguments toward my argument and incorporating those ideas into my …show more content…
For example, this course introduced me to The Rhetoric Triangle, for before this course I had no previous knowledge regarding the rhetoric triangle or rhetorical devices. The Rhetorical Triangle helped me interpret the different works that we read in class. Also I used the concept of the rhetorical triangle in my writing, and this rhetorical device allowed me to identify my audience and my role as a rhetor; thus, allowing me to effectively communicate to my audience through my text. Through this course I gained a better understanding of all the rhetorical appeals and how to use them appropriately in my
This assignment was the most challenging because it required extensive research as oppose to the other two papers. However, upon completing this assignment, I had a better understanding on how to use scholarly sources in my writing. Additionally, the topic I chose for this assignment was very controversial, so I had to be sensitive and conscious when structuring my argument. Above all, I enjoyed writing the Researched Persuasive Letter the most because it was a difficult assignment and it forced me to go more in depth with my writing process. I felt very strongly towards my topic, which was proposing that oral contraception should be made over the counter or pharmacy access thus providing easier accessibility to women. I think every woman should have access to affordable contraception, and this assignment allowed me to research a topic that I am passionate about. I also took pleasure in researching opposing arguments toward my argument and incorporating those ideas into my …show more content…
For example, this course introduced me to The Rhetoric Triangle, for before this course I had no previous knowledge regarding the rhetoric triangle or rhetorical devices. The Rhetorical Triangle helped me interpret the different works that we read in class. Also I used the concept of the rhetorical triangle in my writing, and this rhetorical device allowed me to identify my audience and my role as a rhetor; thus, allowing me to effectively communicate to my audience through my text. Through this course I gained a better understanding of all the rhetorical appeals and how to use them appropriately in my