Week Five: Digital Rhetoric
A Peek at the Week
This week we were instructed to read the following articles: "Digital Rhetoric" by CCC, "Argument in hypertext: Writing strategies and the problem of order in a nonsequential world" by Joyce Carter, and chapter thirteen of Writing Spaces. These readings are summarized below:
The article "Digital Rhetoric" by CCC, the topic of the evolution of rhetoric is expanding to include digital rhetoric. To begin, this page discusses the definition of rhetoric and the methods that have been used. However, as the texts go along the author brings about the differences that they see in digital rhetoric becoming more prominent. The main difference is said to be a shift from author persuading reader to author and reader collaboration.
In "Argument in hypertext: Writing strategies and the problem of order in a nonsequential world", the author Joyce Carter reflects on hypertext and the methods to use it for argumentative writing. The author begins by discussing the difference in traditional argumentative writings and the newer versions. Then, the purposes of writing using hypertext are reflected on. For the rest of the article, the author expands on recommendations for what methods to try when writing using hypertext. These methods include using fewer nodes, creating a suggested order to follow, using known structures, making it visually and graphically appealing, and producing a cohesive argument.
Chapter thirteen "Make Your 'Move': Writing in Genres" by Jacobson, et. al., discusses multiple strategies for writing in unfamiliar genres. The chapter begins by defining genres and how to analyze them to figure out which genre a text is. The authors Jacobson, et. al describe genres as “These genres can be thought of as categories of writing. These categories are based on what the writing is trying to do, as well as who it is written for and the context it is written in…” (Jacobson, et. al, p.218). A media can be analyzed by looking at its intended goal, moves, language, and features.
Connections
Now that we uncovered how to participate and judge the credibility of multiple types of online platforms, these readings took the next step: how to analyze them for genre. The topic of these writings relates to what we have read because it helps us to participate and collaborate properly and effectively on online platforms. In addition, all the skills and concepts we learned are necessary to get to this step in the process. Together these skills build upon each other to provide us with a solid foundation to be active participants in the digital world.
Visual of the Week
The image chosen for this week showcases different genres. Since this week focuses on digital rhetoric, it is vital we pay attention to the genre we are looking at.
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Alt Text of Image Description: The image shows different icons that represent different genres. For instance, there is a ghost for horror and a smiling face for comedy.
Contributions to Learning
This week's readings helped me to solidify my understanding of genres and put into perspective the different components of each. In my opinion, I am relatively good at switching between genres of writing to make it appropriate for the audience; but it was nice to read about it through these texts to really take a moment to elaborate on what I do and need to do.
Ponder This
How do you switch genres in your life?
Can you think of examples where you do one genre and then another in a short time frame?
Sources
Brad Jacobson, Madelyn Pawlowski, & Christine M. Tardy (2022). Make your “move”: Writing
in genres. Writing Spaces.
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