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Proposal: For my last project, I looked at the NCAA and how they could potentially allow student athletes to benefit off compensation for their added revenue to programs. While I understand I can not just keep using the same topic for each project, I would like to get opinions from Division One athletes. My researchContinue reading “SWA—March 11, 2020”

Interview Question for TV Writer How do you determine what makes the cut and what doesn’t? Follow Up: Does streaming ever impact the storyline? -Technology is everywhere, how do you catch peoples attention right away since it is rather easy to lose peoples attention now with technology?

Lisa Nakamura writes about social media labor and the unplanned labor associated with the platforms. Throughout the reading, she gives examples of women who perform rather important tasks, but are not fairly compensated for it. Women are exploited because males unfortunately feel as though they can get away with paying them less than males inContinue reading “Reading Response — Nakamura”

This past summer, I interned at a local Madison company which sold industrial equipment to construction companies. While I do not see myself at this company for the future, I helped the sales team complete transactions. This role I see myself in after graduation. Looking at the writing aspects of this job, I primarily usedContinue reading “Engagement—March 2, 2020”

Writing for a Living by Deborah Brandt of the University of Wisconsin explores the relationship between writers and their writings. For this reading, Deborah Brandt interviews 12 individuals who write for their careers. Throughout these interviews, it is evident that 12 workers are asked about all sorts of different questions—but particularly the importance of texts/readingsContinue reading “Writing for a Living—Reading Response 3/2/2020”

Because I am looking at student athletes being paid, I would like my audience to be those interested in sports. While non-sports interested people could benefit by hearing the analysis of this topic, I do not think they could relate to the information being communicated. With that in mind, I will be using social mediaContinue reading “Rationale Workshop—February 26, 2020”

Jia Tolentino uses ethos in her rhetoric when analyzing the ‘#MeToo movement’. She brings up the Brett Kavanaugh case as a way to support her idea that men use their power to avoid the truth; or support their case. Tolentino mentions that Kavanaugh acted as if he was guilty during the testimony. Ethos provides theContinue reading “Engagement—February 26, 2020”

As I go to a different college than my girlfriend, we FaceTime every night for a little bit to talk about our days. Usually the conversations are productive. We do not see each other much, so being able to communicate effectively is a huge part of our relationship. Brittney, my girlfriend, goes to the UniversityContinue reading “Engagement 2/24”

Melissa Gregg looks into the implications of working from home compared to a workplace. This passage looked at two different jobs of people and compared their experiences of working from home. While working from home can seem like a benefit, this passage suggests equipment can have a large impact on the ease of working fromContinue reading “Reading Response #2: Melissa Gregg”

As sports is popular on social media, I would like to make a thread on Twitter or post on FaceBook. Most athletes use social media today, and the main reason I have social media is to stay updated on sports news. I can use this to my advantage because it will be direct and reachContinue reading “Composition Choices”