Brent Boyd

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[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

The writing process for this project is going very well for me, thanks to my doing a very similar project last semester. This allows me to build upon a base that I've already created for myself. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

Yesterday's classroom discussion really had me thinking about what I wanted to do after college. I already know that I for sure want to and will go to grad school, but I don't know if I want to immediately or take a gap year or two for work experience. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

As someone that wants to go to graduate school after I get my undergraduate degree, I found Agre's advice very helpful and informative. I will be keeping this document for future reference. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

@ay706only2 Hi, Angel. MLA was also exclusively taught in my high school and is why even though I do believe that ALA has some of its benefits, I will be using MLA to create my paper. It's second nature at this point. #RHUB305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

After Wednesday's class, I learned how to construct my paper in an ALA format. However, I will still be using MLA because it's the format that I've been using since high school and is basically second nature to me. #RHUB305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

I will use the following image for my paper. It's easy to understand and it visually explains the change that I am trying to portray when it comes to getting rid of unclassified substances. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

@Asma25650645 Hi Asma. I agree, I think that it's important to give examples of the other side's argument for clarity's sake. That way, you can also negate these points to further boost your own argument. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

While it's a hard pill to swallow because I've always been against capital punishment, Merriam's use of logic and statistical data has convinced me that removing capital punishment might do more harm than good. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

@colewattssdsu Something sports related was also the first thing that came to my mind. I think that I've ultimately decided to research the effects of performance-enhancing drugs and whether certain ones should be banned. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

Personally, I find the sdsu library websites challenging to navigate. I acknowledge that the search field will be a vital tool once I get the hang of it, but as a beginner, the different rules and methods are confusing. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

My letter w/rhetorical analysis is going well, I think. I do feel like I could have used more rhetorical strategies though. I will wait for the peer reviews to come in and take their advice. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

@Johnath58737233 Hi Johnathan, I agree that Coates does indeed use pathos to induce emotion from the reader. He goes about this by using emotional anecdotes. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

In my Letter w/Rhetorical Analysis, I will use a lot of statistics to support my argument (logos). I may even use satire to ridicule to discredit the original claim that I am responding to. I will also use one or multiple analogies to point out how he is incorrect. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

I will be using the now deleted tweet by @NickAdamsinUSA for my Letter w/Rhetorical Analysis #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

A rhetorical strategy that Ta-Nehisi Coates used to his advantage within "A Letter to My Son" was anecdotes. He used many different ones in an attempt to get the audience to understand his feelings at the moment, and it is successful. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

I read the letter: "Letter: SDSU students should tell Governor to fund CSUs to avoid tuition hike". Although the letter is outdated (written in 2017), you can still observe traits of a discourse community, such as sharing the common goal of reducing tuition costs. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

@CameronEinhorn I agree, the language included was very formal and specific. I assume that this is a requirement for legal documents and legal letters to avoid miscommunication and problems that could potentially arise down the line. Also, the reader shouldn't have to make assumptions. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

The letter that Elon Musk's legal team sent to Twitter is extremely formal and definitely fits the situation and appeals to the target audience. In fact, its language is so strong that I bet many native English speakers would not fully understand it. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

One of the letters that stood out to me was from 8-year-old Mari, from Flint, Michigan. She wrote to President Obama to ask if he and/or his wife could meet her about the water crisis. It's interesting this letter actually got a response from Obama as well. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

Once I decided on what I wanted to write about, the direction was clear to me and the writing process was smooth and without trouble. #RHub305

[Brent Boyd @BrentB_sdsu]

This memoir project is going well for me. I was undecided for a long time about what I wanted to write about - whether it was fiction or nonfiction, about me or someone else, and the genre. In the end I chose a fictional character from the show The Boys. #RHub305