Journal Three: Writing, Technology, & Circulation

What is the relationship between writing, technology, and circulation?

Bitzer & Edbauer Discussion Notes

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). 

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.

Barr Diagram

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?

Notes from 8.30 Discussion

For September 1: Journal One

Your first blog post is due tomorrow. Remember that you're aiming for 350-400 words on the following: What is writing & what does it do? Create a list of 5-8 key terms that define writing.

Welcome to ENC 3416!

Welcome to the course blog for ENC 3416! Once you've become a contributor to the blog, this will be where you will post your journal reflections, the prompts of which will be provided in our class schedule. I look forward to reading them!