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Zero, Amber Brandau
Zero, Amber Brandau
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
A piece of literary nonficiton abut the struggles of learning how to read.
Seeing Into The City Of Glass: An Analysis Of The Postmodern Worldview As Displayed By Postmodern Detective Fiction, Katelyn Niehaus
Seeing Into The City Of Glass: An Analysis Of The Postmodern Worldview As Displayed By Postmodern Detective Fiction, Katelyn Niehaus
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
This article looks at postmodern detective fiction, particularly City of Glass by Paul Auster, and analyzes how this genre reveals implications of various aspects of the postmodern worldview. Predominantly, it looks at the aspects of pluralism and creating reality and how postmodern detective fiction portrays numerous implications of these aspects.
Dynamic Difficulty: A Player Perspective, Maggie Hergenrather
Dynamic Difficulty: A Player Perspective, Maggie Hergenrather
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
Video games are a major source of entertainment and is starting to be studied in detail. However, video games very so widely throughout the industry that it is difficult to see what makes games more popular. One of the most important aspects of video games is difficulty and it can drastically change the response the game gets. Through reading previous studies conducted on difficulty in video games a research question was formed: What do video game players want in games in terms of difficulty? A survey was created and conducted to peer into the preferences of gamers and their reasons …
Nancy Drew: A Feminist Icon Or A Problematic Figure Of The Patriarchy And White Privilege, Elizabeth J. Farren
Nancy Drew: A Feminist Icon Or A Problematic Figure Of The Patriarchy And White Privilege, Elizabeth J. Farren
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
In the detective fiction genre, Nancy Drew is one of its most iconic sleuths, and is so cleverly named the “girl detective.” Originally created in 1930, Nancy Drew serves as an inspirational figure for young girls and women across generations, as her intelligence and resourcefulness allowed her to challenge traditional gender roles for women as well as solve complicated mysteries. With the rise of the women’s rights movement and in the 1960s, many aspired to attain Nancy Drew’s independence and subvert the patriarchy, breaking the glass ceiling that held them down in the role of the submissive housewife. The second …
Hamlet: The Grim Reaper, J. L. Williams
Hamlet: The Grim Reaper, J. L. Williams
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
Right versus wrong when battling grief under God can evoke in one a very strong argument, the pain at times can be too much to bear but we must go on. The soliloquy “To Be or Not to Be” is arguably the most famous from Shakespeare’s prominent play Hamlet; the piece displaying themes of logos and pathos throughout. The young prince’s speech reflects upon the tragedy of his father’s passing and logically debates the value of his own existence in comparison; accompanied by the presence of his true love Ophelia, and unknowingly to the eavesdropping ears of the new king …
Literacy Growth: Life And Literacy Experiences, Josue G. Ballesteros-Flores
Literacy Growth: Life And Literacy Experiences, Josue G. Ballesteros-Flores
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
Everyone has a different upbringing when it comes to literacy practices. The process I had to go through just happened to be more challenging. I grew up speaking spanish, but as I became exposed to different environments, different factors affected my literacy practices, such as social media, music, and television. I also grew up and learned from my own previous mistakes.
How Fashion And Beauty Advertising Negatively Effects Women, Olivia Free
How Fashion And Beauty Advertising Negatively Effects Women, Olivia Free
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
In today’s society consumers are constantly exposed to advertisements throughout their day to day lives, whether they realize it or not. The influence advertising has had over the last ten years has grown because of the materialistic society. It is important to realize the extent in which advertisings are thrown into the hustle of every day lives. One of the most problematic industries is fashion and beauty. The subject of most fashion and beauty ads are women and they are being objectified and dehumanizing causing a drastic decline in self-esteem and in increase in overall body shaming from the unrealistic …
My Theory Of Writing, Fernanda Lima Duarte
My Theory Of Writing, Fernanda Lima Duarte
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
The research is based on analysis of the writing produced throughout the GSW 1110 class. Students were asked to evaluate the writing through reflection of ideas supported and making connections to key rhetorical terms to create our own theory of writing. To start with, in the article “Shitty First Drafts,” Anne Lamott supports the idea of the importance on shaping the writing and self-assurance according to the audience’s demands. Secondly, writing process and revision strategies are approached, reinforced by Nancy Sommers in her article “Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers.” The final aspect addressed is critical thinking, …
The Heart Of A City: Detroit's Discourse, Achanté A. Allen
The Heart Of A City: Detroit's Discourse, Achanté A. Allen
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
This article is based on my personal experiences that I have observed and endured as a member of several discourse communities. This piece was mainly inspired by the place that I call home, Detroit, Michigan. The article should serve as a preview for the reader, of how the city (the heart) runs and operates as a result of the different discourse communities (the veins).
The Italians: Communicating In A Discourse Community, Madeline Dziak
The Italians: Communicating In A Discourse Community, Madeline Dziak
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
For a discourse community assignment, I decided that I would write about something that I am proud to be called: an Italian. Being only part Italian, I grew up on many different aspects and traditions that I still use in my lifetime, whether it would be food, art, or how I celebrate the holidays. It is a big part of my culture that I am proud to write about.
Metacognition? Never Heard Of Her, Brigid A. Cavins
Metacognition? Never Heard Of Her, Brigid A. Cavins
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
No abstract provided.
Miss Representación: An Analysis Of Latino Feminism And Men, Isabel M. Velez
Miss Representación: An Analysis Of Latino Feminism And Men, Isabel M. Velez
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
Analysis of why feminism brings forth negative connotations and how feminism effects men from a latino standpoint. I've sought out to determine what are the causes of negativity towards different forms of feminism, understand what feminism is, and how to resolve the issue of misrepresentation in the media.
Life: How It Changed Me To Who I Am Today, Ethan Gutterman
Life: How It Changed Me To Who I Am Today, Ethan Gutterman
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing
I am talking about my history with writing.