Well as I’ve read a few articles on commonplace, I’ve noticed one specific thing. The posts are all very casual when written out, almost as a conversation. They display a very strong argument backed up by commonsense statements that still make you say, “ohhh that is true.” This kind of writing will be along the same lines as the RAP but a more of a larger argument. I have a pretty strong argument in my final paper, so getting it to be similar but “radically re-imagined” will take some serious brainstorming. I won’t have a problem writing in a style that fits a college student audience though. Using examples of things that are current will help make it compelling to read. Also by starting with a controversial question or statement that would bring about an opinion from readers can help draw attention and interest. Usually when asking a question off the start it is easier to write the rest out answering said question. A powerful conclusion would restate the text in a more concise way as the answer to that question and draw any final opinions together.
I think my work would contribute to commonplace because it fits their casual standards and will raise an interesting point. I think my style (thanks to blogging) will be timely and make readers want to read the whole thing without getting bored (hopefully). I want comments that encourage me, that it was interesting and questions they may have about the text. Anything relevant that will help make my writing more suitable to the rest of the audience would only benefit me.
That being said, I’m going to try to make this a good writing, and hopefully not get too fixed on the idea that its almost summer!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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I agree that on commonplace the articles are pretty casually written.I also agree that making things current will really help your writing fit in better and get your point across. Good luck and stayed focus on school so you can enjoy summer!
ReplyDeleteThese are some good ideas for writing a commonplace articles. Some of the larger obstacles are getting your audience hooked and keeping them interested throughout your writing. I think you have some good strategies to overcome these and summer sounds like a well deserved vacation.
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