Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Friday, September 9, 2016

Journal Two: Bitzer & Edbauer

Pick a piece of writing from your everyday life. How might Bitzer and Edbauer interpret the piece differently? Similarly?

In your response, be sure to think with and use the key terms provided by Bitzer & Edbauer (e.g. exigence, constraints, audience, ecology, etc). 

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Mapping Key Terms: Group Work

For this activity, I would like for each of you to find a map. This can be a geographic map, concept map, mind map, decision tree, flowchart, etc.



    As a group, compare your maps so that you can compile a list of similarities and differences. Pay particular attention to:
    • the content of the map: what does it represent?
    • how is the content organized and presented?
      • how are pieces of information connected?
      • how are connections presented?
      • how are shape and color used (or not used) in the map?

    Based on this discussion, what characteristics does your group think a map should have in order to successfully convey information to readers?