im a sloppy riter
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:16 pm
English 289 Intermediate Composition
Genre Analysis
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"There are several nonprofessional (popular) and professional sources of information on this topic. Sources comprised of the former used in this genre analysis are an article from The New York Times and a multiple sclerosis website, both of which give valuable information about MS. The latter sources considered are two peer-reviewed journals that study curtain problems that result from this disease in more detail. ...
"The nonprofessional theme continues with the website http://www.thisisms.com, which is a blog used by MS sufferers in a forum format. ...
"For example, the professional sources distribute information about MS to their audience by using observed facts or data collected in studies or trials, while the popular sources employ elements of emotion to capture the audience, making the disease something that can be overcome with “friendly” advice. ...
(we're only 'air quotes' friendly )
"It is important to analyze these two different genres of rhetorical writing to understand how elements of persuasion (ethos, pathos, and logos) are used for relaying similar information. For example, the professional sources distribute information about MS to their audience by using observed facts or data collected in studies or trials, while the popular sources employ elements of emotion to capture the audience, making the disease something that can be overcome with “friendly” advice. In addition, the ability of recognizing what genre is being used can help the reader use the information properly, preparing them to have the correct mindset for receiving data.
"Audience and Purpose
The audience in the New York Times article is geared towards the public, those who are not informed about the issues surrounding MS, not informed or unclear of the symptoms, or the crippling effects the disease has on individuals suffering from it. It starts the article by giving a clear definition of what MS is, explaining how nerves are protected in a myelin covering and how they are damaged. It also gives the readers technical terms with definitions for them, further displaying the basic, elementary elements of the disease. The way the article slowly builds the readers vocabulary by adding components one at a time with bullets points helps for better understanding. From top to bottom, it introduces the most basic terminology to the more complex pathology’s of the disease. The blog (http://www.thisisms.com) has an audience that is well informed and, in fact, are dealing with the disease from day to day. These persons have a more knowledgeable vocabulary of the subject matter and will be able to decipher technical jargon. The audience reading the former article will spend much time reading to build their vocabulary and will be generally informed, while the later audience can glance through articles to gather needed information and possibly be well entertained.
(at least we're kinda smart!)
"Unlike The New York Times publication, the language is very informal on the website. ...
The Times article is very formal and structured, which leads to the notion that it is a credible, well-established source of information. ...
In contrast, quoting jimmylegs words of “definitely feeling the magnesium connection on this one” from the other popular article gives the sense that no specialized vocabulary is needed"
(hope no one was traumatized by the academic article which directly follows that touchy-feely tidbit ;) )
"On the other hand, the popular genre can give way to a lack of intrigue from professional readers because of the lack of structure – no capital letters in the blog to establish the start of a new sentence, thus a new thought 2 – and the tendency for non-subject matter to infiltrate the writing."
so wHaT d!d 3v3ryb0dy hAv3 for DiNn3r?