Reflection

First and foremost, I believe that in this stage of my academic career I have my own set of writing styles and organization patterns. I do not think that will really change much throughout the rest of my academic career. But, I do believe that this class has helped me think about writing in different ways by looking for deeper meanings and realizing theres much more to a paper than just words. Looking back at my first blog, I do believe my goals have somewhat been fulfilled. One in particular is preparing myself for those really long 8 page essays. I think I have learned to emphasize more on my ideas and positions and going more into detail than just stating it. It really has an effect when length is a key issue. Only if you are actually giving substantial ideas, not just filler.

In some ways, I want peer review to be a big help for myself and my writing. This is what part of the class I expected to be the most helpful. Considering the feedback I received, I either 1. wrote a close to perfect essay, or 2. was given feedback from someone who did not care much for peer review at all. I'm almost certain it was the second. Well, whatever the case, it is what it is.

As of right now, the class is very well organized and taught. I really enjoy the blogs, and how well you explain everything. I aslo like the seriousness, and that it can funny too.

My writing has not changed. It is exactly the way it was since the beginning of the semester.

To some extent, I do believe my writing has improved from one way or another. I believe everyday you write your writing will improve. 

Analyzing an ad

Purpose - The purpose of my ad is to lure in a younger audience, particularly younger girls, to entrust in their brand as it provides top comfort, protection, and simplicity, compared to other tampon brands. Through textual evidence and evidence from the setting that is provided in the ad itself it is clear what the purpose is.

Audience - The audience targeted is younger women, especially those who are first starting to experience menstruation  . The ethnicity does not really matter. The text says "great for first timers" and there are two little girls in the ad.

Genre -  I don't understand what you mean by genre.

Tone - I suppose the tone would be described as serious, but lively at the same time. This would make the audience feel as if the advertiser is serious, but since it is set for a younger audience,  they would want to relate by having a lively tone as well.