Chapter 7 in Envision by Clint Kearney

Time and time again I... we have all been lectured on Plagiarism and how we should never even consider taking advantage of someone else's own thoughts. Although we all strive to never plagiarize... ever, there comes a time when we "accidentally" do it. Unintentional plagiarism will get you in the butt. There are a couple ways to precent yourself from doing this on accident. One of the most important ways to prevent plagiarism is to document every time you get information from a website or book while writing a paper. Make reminders of where you have been and what you have taken from that source. Once you have taken the information, cite it. There is nothing more important if you want to receive a BIG, FAT, EPH (F) on your assignment than to cite your sources.

Envision Chapter 4 by Clint Kearney

Chapter 4 in Envision discusses the whole act of Planning and proposing research arguments. If you are doing a argument paper then there is going to be a lot of research taking place. For one, you have to find an article or image or concept that you want to defend and then you have to research about the different viewpoints and beliefs on the particular topic. When you begin your research, the questions that you ask will be vague and general and surface level. But, as you progress into the finer points of your paper. It is a good idea to keep a research log to keep you organized so you will know where to look up different information you have found. It is also good to brainstorm your ideas using a bubble tree to get your mind going. Once you are closing up your ideas you need to narrow down your topic to one sturdy argument that you are most interested in and can get the most information and great resources for.

Envision Chapter 3 by Clint Kearney

Chapter 3 explains the effective ways to write an argument and to back it up. In ancient Greece, all communicative acts were categories into five sections; invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. These 5 sections of communicative acts are were named the canons of rhetoric by the ancient Greeks. In order to communicate with the audience in an effective and persuasive way, these 5 categories of communication were needed. Each of these categories are needed in order to craft a position paper. This chapter also describes a position paper and the importance of being able to take a side on a discussed topic and being able to defend ones viewpoint with sources and facts and evidence. Great usage of the five categories of communication in an argumentative essay will be a read worth many peoples time.

Envision chapter 2 by Clint Kearney

Chapter 2 in Envision explains the different methods used in literature or visual art as seen in magazines or billboards to persuade people for one side or another. The main techniques used to convince and argue in an article is the rhetorical strategy. Apple has done a great job at advertising and persuading people to use their product. People "have" to have the latest apple toy. Also, Apple comes out with a new, updated version of a current product just a few months after Christmas so you will feel behind and go by the the latest product. Many ads and literature articles use different strategies to convince people and one of the most popular one is to compare. Comparing and contrasting the product that is being sold with the rest of products on the market that are similar. Companies want to make you feel bad by telling you what you have is wrong and outdated and not as nice as so-and-so.

The formal terms of persuasion are logos, pathos, and ethos. Logos applies to reason and the logistics behind things, Pathos applies to emotion and how the reader's mood or emotion is being effected and lastly Ethos applies to Character and Authority which applies to the wellbeing and good mindset that the writer or reader is developing quality works of literature. These three rhetorical appeals are the backbone to rhetorical works.

A Miseducation of a Woman's Worth. by Clint Kearney

Last Wednesday I had the privilege to attend A Miseducation of a Woman's Worth at the Alumni Center. This event was hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta sorority and it was free to anyone. The feel of the event was a Jazz club with poetry with all the underlining meanings turning towards the purpose of a Woman's Worth. There was a band there to accompany any performer or poet that wanted or needed assistance. Tony Stixx who is a professional comedian and music artist was the main guest and he performed a couple high-energy songs with the band that got the crowd going. Each poet performed an astonishing piece that was both captivating and inspirational. I love music and performing and being a drummer, I was staring at the drummer for most for most of the show because he was killing!!! I was invited and attended this event with my great friend Kris Hardin and can say that it was one of the best events of Ball State that I have attended thus far.

Thursday October 6th !

At approximately 4:59 I strolled into the classroom and took my seat on the corner. As soon as I sat down, the lecture began, as did the distractions semi-quiet conversations that carried out through class. The lecture of the day was about describing the new research essay. It is to be an argument paper, three to five pages, based on a topic of our choice that we can describe the pros and cons of and give an argument or propose a solution to something.

Mrs. Evans showed multiple videos on youtube of writing and using the internet as a source, particularly Wikipedia and its validity as well as Google. After a short lecture from the professor, we all went to our computers and began to search for a topic to research for our next paper. Most were successful in finding a topic that they liked because I observed the responses of everyone when the teacher went around asking what each person was researching. After about 15 solid minutes of researching for a topic, most of us broke out into discussion, searched the www, tweeted like a bird or stalked on Facebook. This was a sure sign that most have checked out and were ready for supper or the rest of the day. The clock struck 6:15 and out we were.

All Ham no Pineapples !

Clint Kearney
Mrs. Evans
September 19, 2011
All Ham No Pineapples!!!
Kris, Pricilla and I were sitting at Woodworth eating some grub, while in the middle of the conversation, Kris yelled “All Ham No Pineapples.” This is an event that was held on Wednesday September 14 in Pruis Hall. From the dining hall, we walking to Pruis, in the rain. As funny as it seems, Kris forgot to tell me that it is a “black people thing.” So I just started laughing because I was the only white person in there but that’s quite all right because I love black people.
The show started kind of late, so from the time Kris and I arrived, everyone was dancing to the hip-hop music playing over the speakers and conversing with one another. It was quite a positive atmosphere for me because everybody told Kris to introduce them to his “white friend.” After I had met quite a few people, sat down and began to prepare myself for the show, it started.
The preface to the main attraction was a young woman from Indianapolis who shared a poem that she had written. This was no flowers and love poems. This poem was straight from the soul of this girl and dealt with the struggles in her home community. This poem had not much rhythm or rhyme, but it did. The way she composed it was keeping me on the edge. I listened intently as she went from a sudden scream, to a dim silence. The dynamics in the poem were great enough to make a symphony composer jealous. The poem and passion she had put into it was astonishing and if the main attraction followed suit, I was in for a good night.
The main speaker/comedian was pretty funny and had some funny things to say but I had to leave early with Kris so we did not get to see the main comedian for very long but that’s okay because the first girl was enough for me. She blew me away. With that, went back to the dorm, tried to digest the information and lyrics shot at me so vividly and honest, and the dreamt.