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This video is a form of visual rhetoric because it appeals to a person's sense of humor. This video is basically a parody of Michael Phelps because everyone knows that he has never shown bad sportsmanship or anything of that nature. Hopefully all that have viewed this found it amusing and got a kick out of it...I know I did.

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A.2. Student’s personal reflection on his/her own development as it relates to the course strands


To start things off my name is Stephen Jeffrey Speas and I am a pre-business major from Charlotte, NC. English is a subject that I have enjoyed in the past and hopefully I will enjoy this class as well. In past English courses I have taken throughout my high school career I have made fairly decent grades and have excelled. One problem about my high school English was that in my opinion we did way too much reading. Reading is not a preference of mine but besides that all the other aspects of English I have enjoyed thus far.

I would like to believe that I am fairly good at persuasion and making people see things in a different light. I am not particularly good at argument mainly because I have a difficult time put words together in a smooth-flowing way but I will once my mind is made up about a particular subject then it is set.

I like to use visual representations for arguments and discussions so the core strand information design and technology is very familiar to me. I like to use visual elements such as video and other technologies such as sound, graphics, and text to persuade people in an argument.

Though at times I must admit researching a subject is very boring but it is also very essential if one is to obtain information about that particular subject. In high school I did a number of research projects and I have always found that the best method for doing one is to pick a topic that interests you.

Collaboration is also a core strand that I am familiar with. I like working in groups and interacting with other people so I can get an outsiders view of things. Working in a group has always helped obtain good grades for assignments in the past. It has also helped to get to know my peers on a more personal level. I also believe that group assignments are more than likely to be completed faster and more efficient than individual assignments.

As far as my writing process goes, I tend to wait till the last minute to start on things. For some reason unknown to me I find it better to do an assignment all at once rather than doing it piece by piece over period of time. Something that is helpful to me when I am writing is that I have nice soft music playing in the background. It helps me to relax and relieves some of my stress. I tend to use a lot of technology everyday in my life. I am literally on facebook everyday and I don’t know what I without my cell phone always being with me. I am always texting people and calling family and friends so I would like to believe that I am pretty familiarized with modern technology. In general I am a very laid back guy who just wants to succeed in whatever endeavors I am embarking on.

A1

A.1 Student interviews a close relation about his/her (the student’s) learning development.

Interviewer: Stephen Speas
Interviewee: Anne Krug (Mother)

1. How often did I read when I was younger? Did I like to read?
Didn’t like to read much but was forced against my will to and eventually began to understand the benefits and joys of reading.

2. What subjects was I interested in as a child?
Favorite subjects as a child were science, history, and art.

3. Did I turn things in on time?
For the most part, yes. Became a little more slack with turning assignments in on time when I reached middle school and then throughout high school

4. What was I like as a student?
As a child I was a very curious student. Seemed to enjoy school though. Enjoyed asking questions in class but didn’t like to do homework or assignments outside of class.

5. What are some of the ways I learn best? (learning processes)
More visual and hands on learner. Preferred smaller classes to bigger ones. Liked to work in groups and interact with classmates.

6. How do I study? With music on? At the last minute?
I tended to study with music on do assignments because it helped me to relax. I would also wait till the last minute to start working on assignments.

7. What activities did I like to do outside of class?
Liked to participate in team sports such as football, basketball, and baseball. Very social with friends and family.

8. What career do you picture me in? What kind of jobs would I be good at?
Owning or starting my own business. Architect or engineer.

9. What kind of person do you see me as?
My mother sees me as a kind, caring, generous, thoughtful, shy, intellectual, and funny individual.

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