So far this class has generally helped me become a better,
more organized writer. Writing skills seem to be undervalued and basic literacy
becoming somewhat warped in today’s society. The presentation of information is
highly dependent on the author’s ability to coherently and effectually compile
the ideas in an easy to read manner that will keep the intended audience
engaged and instill the main points. The effect of a piece relies, in part, on
the elements of rhetoric and tactical persuasive appeals to the different
faculties. From the class, it has been interesting to view and discuss the
different ways that advertisers and authors alike utilize rhetorical appeals in
order to entice an audience and convince a population of a certain mindset. In
this way, the power of words and images in media have frighteningly significant
influence all due to the style in which an idea was conceptualized and
delivered to the audience.
A more
research-orientated paper proves to be a slight challenge as it requires a
greater depth of knowledge to rely upon in order to make an effective argument.
While most individuals find it easy to express their viewpoint, it is not
always as easy to formulate a well-organized argument supported with credible
sources. Not only must one rely on others’ work in the field, they must be
careful to choose appropriate sources that accurately reflect the points being
made in the paper/piece. However, I am enthused to research a topic and create
a persuasive argument that logically and clearly expresses a concern that can
be regarded seriously based on the quality of both writing and research. Most
importantly, it is imperative that the research used to bolster an argument is
used in the correct context so as to not alter the audience’s perception of the
sources’ original intentions. Overall, the class has given me a deeper
appreciation for quality writing and effective argument creation.
