E110 FA19 Class Blog

Thesis:

• “Internet memes played a role on my depressive spiral.”
• located at the end of the first paragraph to really drive home the point

Target Audience:

• youth (specifically gen z)
• people struggling with mental illness

Ethos:

• author establishes her authority by sharing her personal experiences
• uses strong, credible sources to back her her claims
• presents her argument in an assertive and well-informed manner

Pathos:

• appeals to the readers emotions by describing the struggles of today’s youth
• personal stories about her struggle with depression/and suicide makes the target audience inclined to feel empathy towards her

Logos:

• includes quotations from credible scientific studies
• includes examples of harmful memes
• uses statistics to back up her arguments

Kairos:

• she is writing about a topic that is incredibly relevant in today’s culture
• we use social media and the internet every day, so it’s practically ingrained in us

• Thesis: Debt scares away potential doctors, causing a shortage in primary care doctors alongside an increase in demand.
• Pathos
  •  The first thing he does is reach out emotionally to the audience. 
  • Picturing a sick kid in the hospital is sad.
  • He relates and gives hope by bringing up his childhood dream career inspired by his time in the hospital.
  • Wanting to help people

• Ethos 
  • He should know about this topic because he had to look into it seriously for his life career until recently
  • A lengthy citation list is proudly presented at the bottom
• Logos
  • Use of cited statistics
  • Dr. Ryan Grayson- professor at yale

• diction – 
  • Use of elevated language to help establish his position as knowledgeable, but not condescending, “copious”
  • Helps establish ethos.
• Structure- 
  • Longer sentences and paragraphs,, Arellano takes his tim

• Drugs are a deep part of festival music culture and police are unable to stop this.
• There are a wide range of drugs being consumed in festivals and reports have proven that this is on the rise
• There are many risks with doing “festival drugs” inside of a festival due to the nature of the long running, high activity festivals.
• Prohibited drugs in festivals also have a higher chance of being adulterated and even containing Fentanyl
• There is a great risk of heart related illness in the hot temperatures of festivals that drugs on increase.
• Entrance searches are a typical procedure in festivals that outline what drugs are not allowed.
• The government has also taking actions against drug use in modern festival site with bills that could allow them to heavily fine festival owners.
• these anti drug campaigns have not been a wide success. Festivals should look instead to harm reduction
• No matter what festival attendees will make an effort to use illicit drugs.
• Harm reduction is an umbrella term used for strategies to reduce the risk of drug abuse in festivals such as information and “chill out tents”
• This is an argumentative paper for the implementation of harm reduction methods in music festivals

 Thesis:

• The Thesis of the essay is used to explain what superbugs are and how they came about from broad spectrum antibiotics research and caused many deaths. As well as how they are being badly prescribed in medicines.

The Audience:

• The essay targets regular everyday people to inform them about what superbugs are causing. The essay also targets doctors and scientists who cause the superbugs to inform them about the downside of broad- spectrum antibiotics.

 Use of logos:

• The essay is backed up with many facts and statistics. It also consists of a clear argument and what is trying to be accomplished through the argument.

Use of Ethos:

• Throughout the essay academic and professional people and sources are used to back up and further the argument of superbugs. The sources show he is credible and knows the information. The author also uses hard facts and details in a tone that makes the argument persuasive and clear.

Use of Pathos:

• In the essay the author uses personal information and life stories about his father passing away because of superbugs to connect with the audience emotionally, and further make his case for the argument.

Use of Kairos:

• The information and argument are about a relevant issue in the world. The author also uses relevant arguments and information to back up the argument.

Thesis: “Ultimately, the financial factors associated with going to medical school far outweigh the benefits for many students, leading to a shortage in doctors, despite the sharp growth in demand for physicians in the coming years.” The author gives a clear and direct introduction to his topic, making the problem evident.

Ethos: “Facing the possibility of up to half a million dollars in student loans with interest after medical school, I’ve found myself lost, questioning if saving lives is still worth the cost. Unfortunately for the medical field, these thoughts are not that uncommon among medical school prospects. As the cost of schooling continues to rise in the United States, many students from middle and lower-class families have turned their backs on the dream.” The author establishes his credibility by including himself in the group of people he is talking about; this shows that he is somewhat of an “expert” on the topic.

Pathos: “For me, America was supposed to be the land of opportunity, and I believed that if I work hard enough, I can achieve my dreams. Unfortunately, dreams come with a price tag, and the reality of affording a dream education for a dream job only hit me as I grew closer to achieving my dream. The idea of this dream turning into a financial nightmare also afflicts other students.” The author adds an emotional impact to his argument through his personal story, which he relates to other medical student prospects throughout the country.

Logos: “By examining the Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) projected ranges for both primary care and overall physician shortages, it can be calculated that shortfalls in primary care physicians will account for between 34% and 40% of overall projected shortages based on the highest and lowest estimated shortage values (‘Physician Supply and Demand Through 2030’). ” By utilizing statistics, the author adds dramatic emphasis to the situation and helps the audience to associate a numerical value with the information.

Kairos: “The major driving force of this growth in demand is an aging population. In the next twenty years, the population of individuals 65 and older in the United States is expected to rise by more than 50 percent (‘Physician Supply and Demand Through 2030’). This spike is incurred by the baby boomer generation now preparing to retire. While older individuals typically have higher medical costs, the baby boomers retiring will also take with them approximately one quarter of the United States’ public health workforce (Leider et al., 5). ” The author demonstrates that the issue is a current one and adds a sense of urgency to the problem at hand.

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by Lauryn Daniels

1.) The thesis of the essay is at the end of the first paragraph: ” Festival orchestrators and partners need to take into consideration that festival-goers are still going to participate in recreational drug use, regardless of what policies are instituted. Therefore, it is up to festival officials to change the rhetoric and focus on absolute drug eradication within contemporary music festivals to a more hands-on, harm-reduction approach.”

• this thesis is placed where a thesis normally goes so it is easy for the ready to spot it.

2.) The target readers of the essay are festival goers and festival officials

3.) Logos

• provides descriptions of what festivals are really like
• how they can make the festivals use less drug oriented
• facts are backed up with citations and evidence

4.) Ethos

• is appealing towards adults with the chemistry behind the drugs
• the tone is very informative and determined to create change at festivals
• the citations and evidence behind the authors facts hold up her creditability
  
  

5.) Pathos

• the author talks about the death that have occurred at festivals while using drugs
• creates a feeling of frustration towards festival officials for not doing something about drug use
• the information is honest because it is backed up by concrete evidence

6.) Kairos

• use of drugs increases every year at festivals and festivals are very prevalent currently making this a relevant argument

• Thesis
  • The recent overuse and misuse of antibiotics, causing bacteria to evolve into superbugs, has become a crisis which requires action to be taken in order to prevent the crisis from worsening.
• Audience
  • The author is targeting the general public, doctors, and scientists, asking them to make changes to address the mistakes that have been made.
• Pathos
  • A personal experience from the author about his dad’s experience with a superbug is used to help the reader to sympathize and possibly relate if they share a similar story.
• Ethos
  • The author uses credible and academic sources, as well as what appears to be proper terminology which adds to the credibility as it shows that they conducted research on the topic for their essay.
• Logos 
  • The authors consistent use of factual evidence, including statistics is backed up by credible sources which aids in proving their overall point, making the argument appear logical
• Kairos
  • The uses or relevant information in this essay makes it relevant to the audience as recent data is used and is a current issue in the world.

By Anthony Reilly

Thesis: The author states that after the Civil War the United States was still deeply divided despite a Union victory. In the face of the division, presidents sought to pardon confederate figures rather than strictly punish them.

The audience targeted are historians, students and anyone else who is interested in Civil War history.

Ethos: provides evidence when mentioning a real conversation a southern delegate had with Abraham Lincoln

She uses real world examples by mentioning the events of Charlottesville, Va to those protesting the removal of confederate statues

Uses some good vocabulary choice when writing about different aspects

Pathos/Kairos: When the author writes that Lincoln’s decision to pardon officers who “resigned from U.S. governmental positions to file an “application of amnesty”, was lenient because they committed treason, it sort of convinces you that they should have been punished more severely. This essay is generally free of bias. Slight emotional tones at times, but for the most part, straightforward.

Logos: Gillian Crawford uses quotes, facts, and real world examples to back up her ideas.

The argument being made is that our leaders now can do a lot of harm or good with their actions toward racial issues. We will feel the effects now and for many generations to come.

by Marina Smolens

Thesis

Clear thesis within the first introductory paragraph: “While photojournalism may be exploitive, this exploitation is not always unethical and sometimes even necessary in creating an image that is both beautiful and impactful.”

Target Audience (who is the author reaching?):

The article is directed towards the general public to inform people, especially those with a critical eye, of the truths and meaning behind photojournalism.

 It is up to us to view the photos ethically (no idea if I used that right but it makes sense to me).

-The viewers are a driving force behind this shift towards more aesthetic images, just as they are influential on the ethics of exploitation in photography. As long as we remain engaged observers who are willing to consider, reflect, and learn, then the ethics of a photograph are upheld. There will be endless debate about the morality of photojournalism…

Ethos (moves which make the author seem credible and knowledgeable i.e., sources/citations, grammar):

References to Tim O’Brien a well known author (also wrote the novel The Things They Carried: extremely descriptive and well written story about the Vietnam War 10/10 would recommend). This might also appeal to some pathos with the quote/analysis that follows…

-Tim O’Brien’s “How to Tell a True War Story” explains the beauty that can be found amongst horror and violence and how the “truths” of a disaster are not always clear.

References to credible sources. “Code of Ethics” make me believe the author has done research on the topic and knows about said Code of Ethics. Considering this article is about ethics, this is very important information.

-This is an important line between basic documentary photojournalism and more artistic photojournalism. Not only does the journalist want to construct photographs that reveal truths about important events to the public, as is the essential goal according to the NPPA (“Code of Ethics”), but he also wants to create an experience for the viewer, as most artists strive for when sharing their work.

Multiple references to professional sources that make her argument more credible.

-Sebastião Salgado is a famous photojournalist who is well known for his photographs of migrants and refugees being “too beautiful” (Kimmelman). Therefore, it is possible for photojournalism to be considered aesthetic. A problem that arises with photojournalistic images being beautiful is the idea of “aestheticizing pain” (Anstead).

Pathos (emotion. Moves which generate human interest or emotional response…relatable examples, sad stories):

References to Tim O’Brien and quotes from his works. Evokes a lot of emotion from me personally because I’ve read his works and get super emotional about them.

-Tim O’Brien’s “How to Tell a True War Story” explains the beauty that can be found amongst horror and violence and how the “truths” of a disaster are not always clear.

-“The truths are contradictory. It can be argued, for instance, that war is grotesque. But in   truth war is also beauty. For all its horror you can’t help but gape at the awful majesty of combat…”

The author makes us feel a sense of responsibility with the following lines:

-The viewers are a driving force behind this shift towards more aesthetic images, just as they are influential on the ethics of exploitation in photography.

-There will be endless debate about the morality of photojournalism, but one thing is clear: no matter the manipulation, aestheticism, and exploitation, it is an image of real people and their realities, and viewers must always be mindful of that.

–The mere goal is to inform, but with Pellegrin’s photographs, he wants to produce an experience.

– People want their story to be told, and they want it to be told in a “unique” way. The beauty that photographers like Salgado and Pellegrin add to their images make the victims’ stories stand out. Is that not what they want? If we cannot help them, should we not at least acknowledge, and maybe even reflect and show compassion?

Logos (reason. Moves which connect points together logically, supported with relevant evidence):

Connect her points together with quotes and evidence from other professional photojournalists and credible resources

-“Remembering is an ethical act, has ethical value in and of itself,” says Sontag, “That we are not totally transformed, that we can turn away, turn the page, switch the channel, does not impugn the ethical value of an assault by images.

Kairos (occasion. Relevance):

Explains relevance of media/photography in our everyday lives. It’s not uncommon for us to come across photojournalism or photographic art. It is important for us to know about what the meaning behind these photographs are.

-Photography has revolutionized communication and the means by which we convey and share information. It has become very easy for anyone to take a photograph and share it with the world.

Supposedly the deeper meaning of raw photos are becoming less and less impactful, so she argues that in order to keep them relevant they need to be edited… what I’m trying to say is that today we need to be able to understand the importance of images rather than look past them so it makes this point relevant (this is a stretch).

-This is where photojournalism and photographic art overlap, and it is important that they do so, since, like Kimmelman said, images are starting to have less and less effect on people, and therefore, elements of beauty are essential to hold our attention.