Megan Smith

RWS-200 account

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

The writing process for essay 3 has been more difficult than expected, I was not confident in the lens I provided so this made it difficult for writing my paper. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@sydneygniesen I think this is a very powerful image that you can use. By putting a face to the thousands of workers that are victims of the fast fashion industry can impact the audience in an emotional way. This picture really emphasizes the pathos appeal of your argument. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@CalebJRWS I think that this graphic is a good source that specifically shows data and numbers. This will help with your logos appeal and is a convincing factor that can sway your audience's opinion. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

I am considering using this graphic for my essay because it emphasizes the user's privacy rights that are being violated by large corporations. This image helps supports the idea that we need more privacy rights. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@summmerra I think this is an important factor to consider, as well as keeping in mind that different people will have different morals when discussing controversial things, like the death penalty. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@bfrancey_ I think that this is a good point to consider, I agree with this and I think it would be beneficial for all essays to consider more than one group or audience to create a stronger paper. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

When Willer was discussing the persuasive essays that liberals wrote, they used an emotional appeal, or a pathos appeal when arguing for same-sex marriage. They stated things like "everyone should have the right to love" which evokes emotion in the audience. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

The writing process for the annotated bibliography has been interesting since I have not had experience writing one before. I had some difficulty starting out the bibliography, but as I went through each source, the process has gotten easier. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@xmivhelle Some questions to consider could be that for the students that do succeed through academics, would it be fair if that this was being taken away from them? Is there a way to include both academic and creative students in the testing process? #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@sydneygniesen A sub-point that could be discussed with this topic could be the incorporation of child labor in the fast fashion industry. This could evoke a strong emotional appeal from your audience. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

Argument: Citizen's privacy rights have recently been violated due to the rise of social media and technology in the past years because of the spread of their personal information. People should be granted more privacy by social media sites. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@bfrancey_ I think this is a very important topic especially to the people and students of San Diego since the price of living here is so expensive. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@sydneygniesen I think that this is a very interesting topic that is often not discussed enough, I think that this is a great topic to write about! So many people contribute to the fast fashion industry without being aware of it. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

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[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

For my essay I will be looking at the topic of privacy rights. The article I have looked at is titled, "Social media blurs rights to privacy" by Marie Solis and takes a look into how social media and the privacy behind it can affect things like college applications, etc. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

The writing process for essay 2 was easier than essay 1 for me since I had an idea of what to except. Along with this, I had more of an opinion regarding LaPierre's speech compared to Reagan's speech which also helped with the writing process. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@ahjellyica4 I think this is a good point, those affected by the mass shootings would be willing to do anything in order to protect others. I think experiencing a tragic event like that could possibly alter one's original values & look for any solution to more safety. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@CalebJRWS I agree that pro-gun Americans are more likely to respond positively to LaPierre's argument, but I also think grieving or scared parents would also agree with his side considering many parents would do anything to keep their children safe. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

I think that LaPierre's claim will resonate with grieving & scared parents following the attack on Sandy Hook. I think they would be open to any possibilities. Some may be open to the argument regardless of their values since they are struck by such fear at the moment. #RHUB200

[Megan Smith @megansmith812]

@DrayerPele I agree with this, the fact that LaPierre began to point fingers and claim that video games/violent entertainment sources were the reason for mass shootings did not sit well with me. Since I do not agree with the NRA's beliefs, this speech was difficult to connect with. #RHUB200