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Monday, January 23rd, 2006
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12:14 am - Paragraph #2 -- Don't Forget to Log out
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Everyone still remembers that old jingle from one of our favorite syndicated sitcoms: “…with Gilligan, the Skipper too, the millionaire and his wife.” Even reading it over again, one gets lost in that old melody. So why not bring it back again for a new generation to enjoy? Gilligan’s island was not only a major hit form the years 1964 through 1981, it could also be modernized into what new, reality TV-loving audiences, would enjoy. More or less, the idea for this new show derives from the ideas of both Survivor and the hit TV show, Friends. The premise is to seclude a number of people on an “uncharted” isle, and import various tasks for each person to fulfill while still remaining in their specified roles. More or less, each person is assigned a character to play. Not only do they have to complete tasks in order to stay on the island, but they also have to stay in character while finishing the assigned duties to win. A really good twist is to mix character roles with the wrong stereotypes. Like, if you have a big brawny man who seems to be the alpha male, make him Gilligan, while putting the least attractive female as the movie star. The audience will crack up so much due to the hilarity of the mixed roles, that they will completely forget the fact that Gilligan’s Island became syndicated more than 20 years ago. Maybe if you put a love triangle or some tension, it will be even more popular. I guarantee that audiences love to see shows like this. So why not deliver? Nothing beats turning something old into something new again, even the jingle.
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| Thursday, January 19th, 2006
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6:42 pm - PARAGRAPH #1
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Dear Thom Mackenzie,
As your student, I aim to not only enhance my writing styles, but also to successfully expand my writing and rhetorical horizons this semester. Anywhere from extra reading, to segmented study hours and entries I log each week, I hope to push my writing to new levels, while also growing to enjoy it. Writing has always been one of my favorite subjects, however, it sometimes meets opposition. Some misunderstand my work, calling it "experimental," "distant," and "naive;" others find it "hearty," "well-contained," and "mature." Even so, a major goal I see myself meeting at the end of this semester is to conquer my shortcomings, and therefore improve. So I feel that with the maximum amount of attendance, group effort, and diligence, my achievements will surpass this mediocrity. Furthermore, as I meet challenges, I plan to confront each one with an equal counterbalance, such as a writing guide, an online resource, peers, or even the instructor. I hope with the right tools, my grade will fall no lower than an A. I need to make a 4.0 this semester, so whatever it takes, I will do it. Thank you for directing the path to my success.
Your pupil,
Brandon Pierce
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| Wednesday, January 18th, 2006
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12:39 pm - CONFIDENCE LOG
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January 13, 2006
This week I found out the different ways meaning affects my view on a subject like writing for my audience and catering to their point of view rather than my own. Also, I learned how the class was to run for the rest of the semester.
January 20, 2006
I learned that rhetorical analysis is the act of analyzing a piece of work for its abilities to persuade its reader. From stylistic devices, to organization, each piece of work has a way to manipulate and sway a reader's opinion about a subject.
February 24, 2006
When writing papers, I feel that my strongpoints are my use of rhetorical devices to convey my point and sway my reader's opinion. Usually I come across a little verbose and I sometimes overstate things and exaggerate their actual meaning. Sometimes this helps me persuade, but a lot of the time I takes away from my credibility, I assume, as my persuasive argument becomes more and more like a tall tale and less like a journal with facts and opinions. I think that in order to better prepare myself for situations like this, I need to elaborate less and state the facts, tell it like it is. Other than that, I feel my organization is pretty good. Most of the time I do not need to outline my arguments, for I am able to put my ideas in the essay in the correct location without much thought. I guess I do pre-outlines in my head or something.
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