Monthly Archives: April 2015

Rhetorical Theory 16.1 / Rhetoric and Ethics: When the Desire for Unity Meets an Insistence Upon Alterity

Yesterday, as I was imagining what I would say to close this class, kairos happened. Originally, I thought I might return to our opening class and attempt to redefine rhetoric. But then Brittney Cooper’s ““It’s the Blackness that scares everybody”: … Continue reading

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New Media 15.2 / Building a Portfolio in SquareSpace

Hi all. Tuesday’s class exposed me to how un-intuitive SquareSpace 7’s interface is. But after working with Ashley, Ricky, Brooke, and Matt, I think I have a handle on how to use it. Today I want to show you two … Continue reading

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Rhetorical Theory 15.1 / Peer Review

Hi all. Today is dedicated to peer reviewing final papers. I want to clarify that this is more about revising the quality of thought, clarifying evidence, and attending to logical development than it is to dealing with surface level editing. … Continue reading

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New Media 14.2 / Project Descriptions & Website Set-Up

Hi all. Today I have a few things I want you to complete in class. I will be available to help people with their SquareSpace, to look at resumes, or to review your project descriptions. I want to open class … Continue reading

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Rhetorical Theory 14.2 / Toward a Coherent Definition of Rhetoric

Hi all. Remember that class is optional today. I will be there to look at drafts, help find sources, or talk through questions/problems. Remember to bring 2 copies of your paper or script to class on Tuesday. We will work … Continue reading

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Rhetorical Theory 14.1 / Arranging a Research Paper

Today I want to focus attention on how to arrange your research papers. I’ll be working through some notes from my Expository Writing class that focus on writing introductions. Looking at the three articles to which I link, you can … Continue reading

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New Media 13.2 / Building Your Professional Web Portfolio

Over the next few weeks, I will dedicate class time to working with Squarespace to build your final project, the Professional Web Portfolio. This portfolio will showcase your best work from all of the classes you have taken as a … Continue reading

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