Rhetorical Activity 1
I would have to say that when I hear a proposition in the media or my close friends and family it ends up being 50/50 on how many of those are supported by reliable sources and data. I believe that testimony and data are huge factors when considering reliable rhetoric. I think there are many times or places for certain instances to be supported with testimony and data and the more important circumstances the more crucial. You want to gain popularity with the public or fellow friends and family by being reliable and trustworthy while giving great propositions. I think that now I am beginning to realize how important reliable data and sources are to a paper or a speech or anything that will be reviewed by an audience that you are trying to convince and grasp the attention of. In the past, when I wrote research papers I definitely gave support and evidence, but maybe I was not as concerned with how reliable the resource was and basically wanted to get the information and get the assignment done. I have definitely evolved as a writer over the years and realized I need to search and discover reliable sources and give the best support I can to my propositions. I think that if I would have considered this in that past my argument would have definitely been more convincing and stronger.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Blog 11
Three questions to give depth to my ethnographic report:
1. First of all I would ask my informant, Do you use all three of the intrinsic rhetorical proofs, ethos, pathos and logos while creating grant proposals or newsletters or do you concentrate mostly on the pathos angle to bring out the emotional view of the public? If so, how?
-This is important because when you are a non-profit organization you need to focus on being honest with the public, but making them sympathsize with the need to help innocent animals.
2. Next I would ask what companies or sponsors do they look for to bring in funds for the organization? Is there a certain representation you want to present for your particular type of work?
-Meaning what do they look for in candidates to bring in more donations. Ultimately if you have a strong and popular sponsor that represents and supports your organization then perhaps it will result with more public donations and support.
3. Finally the last major question I am curious about is, How often are the grants and newsletters sent out? Is it a constant rotation or seasonal or when certain events are being announced?
-This is important because you would think the more they sound out most often the more donations come in; however, there are certain times of the year when people really shy away from donating and times when people are much more generous. I would like to discover the balance and force that they engage into bringing in donations year round.
1. First of all I would ask my informant, Do you use all three of the intrinsic rhetorical proofs, ethos, pathos and logos while creating grant proposals or newsletters or do you concentrate mostly on the pathos angle to bring out the emotional view of the public? If so, how?
-This is important because when you are a non-profit organization you need to focus on being honest with the public, but making them sympathsize with the need to help innocent animals.
2. Next I would ask what companies or sponsors do they look for to bring in funds for the organization? Is there a certain representation you want to present for your particular type of work?
-Meaning what do they look for in candidates to bring in more donations. Ultimately if you have a strong and popular sponsor that represents and supports your organization then perhaps it will result with more public donations and support.
3. Finally the last major question I am curious about is, How often are the grants and newsletters sent out? Is it a constant rotation or seasonal or when certain events are being announced?
-This is important because you would think the more they sound out most often the more donations come in; however, there are certain times of the year when people really shy away from donating and times when people are much more generous. I would like to discover the balance and force that they engage into bringing in donations year round.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Blog 10
Ancient Rhetorics for Contemporary Students: Rhetoric Activity
One place where I see rhetoric being used constantly, aside from television, is in the checkout line at the local supermarket. The items I am talking about in this situation are gossip magazines. There are at least five different ones in each line and every one will have some kind of insight on the lives of the current celebrity. However, many of these magazines are mostly fabricated and their main purpose is to grab the public and persuade them to buy this magazine full of opinions and propaganda. It is hilarious to see that most of the stories will be given by "a source close to the celebrity" but never a major reliable source is ever present to back up the magazines "facts" of a particular person or event they are covering. Also many of these magazines will have outrageous headlines that always make me wonder why anyone would ever believe it and waste their money. I wonder if these magazines rhetoric ability is just that good to persuade a reader or that the reader's life is just too dull and is indulging in the magazines as something to look forward to.
One place where I see rhetoric being used constantly, aside from television, is in the checkout line at the local supermarket. The items I am talking about in this situation are gossip magazines. There are at least five different ones in each line and every one will have some kind of insight on the lives of the current celebrity. However, many of these magazines are mostly fabricated and their main purpose is to grab the public and persuade them to buy this magazine full of opinions and propaganda. It is hilarious to see that most of the stories will be given by "a source close to the celebrity" but never a major reliable source is ever present to back up the magazines "facts" of a particular person or event they are covering. Also many of these magazines will have outrageous headlines that always make me wonder why anyone would ever believe it and waste their money. I wonder if these magazines rhetoric ability is just that good to persuade a reader or that the reader's life is just too dull and is indulging in the magazines as something to look forward to.
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