An End and A Beginning

I began my journey into rhetoric in January of 2019. I started in the class not knowing what that word meant or how it applied to my future career. We wrote a multitude of blogs on rhetorical principles all of which genuinely helped me understand the components that go into effectively communicating my ideas. Reflecting […]

Literature And Rhetoric

I am currently an English major with a double emphasis in rhetoric and literature. As I began to distinguish the path I wanted to take with my English career I struggled to find a balance and was indecisive about what I wanted to do. I chose two very different English forms because one allowed me to […]

A Standard Beauty Conversation

What is a beauty standard? If you find difficulty in answering that question it may be due to its broad scope. Beauty standards are different and varied across the globe. What may be considered beautiful in one country may not be considered beautiful in another, and the same can be said about the aging of […]

Incredibly Credible

Picture yourself about to give an important presentation that may influence your career aspirations. You’re in a room full of educated, professionals that know what you’re addressing, but you’ve been tasked with stating your opinion on a topic. First, you may consider your appearance and your overall professionalism; you’ll rehearse your presentation religiously in an […]

Arguing for Argument

An argument may be found at any moment at any time, and each one comes in its own form. Therefore, it is vital that we have the ability to identify the argument and discern where the speaker’s point of view is, and whether or not their claims should be sanctioned. Claiming: All arguments begin with […]

Comma Drama

What is a comma? One of the most commonly used punctuation marks is the comma. Although it may appear to be a simple mark, it does have the ability to change the meaning that a writer intended. Therefore, it essential that all writers understand how to utilize the punctuation mark properly. Common Comma Error: An […]

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