In writing, it is important to consider the medium used for publishing or sharing the work, as this medium can influence and shape the style of writing and impact on the writer. The use of different means can result in Continue reading
In A Room of One’s Own, Virginia Woolf claims that “a woman must have money and a room of her own” (3) in order to write fiction. This serves as her general thesis for the essay, and through her own anecdotes Continue reading
Peter Brown and Larry Hurtado have both written pieces on the immersion of early Christianity in the Greco-Roman world. “The Conversion of Christianity, 300-363,” a chapter from Peter Brown’s The World of Late Antiquity, and “The Early Christian Preference for Continue reading
Mexico has been a place of strong culture and traditions for centuries. Over time, the evolution of music and dance in Mexico has been the most powerful way of displaying Mexican pride and culture. The traditional folk dance, known as Continue reading
In reflection of our discussion today, the college admissions essay is a genre that requires the writer to analyze his or her audience deeply. It is important to know what the goal of the piece is, which is not only Continue reading
In “Navigating Genres,” Kerry Dirk explains how understanding genres will allow a writer to better address his or her audience to make effective points. Dirk discusses the importance of recognizing not only the material to be presented in the content of Continue reading
My name is Mariana Jones, but I prefer to be called Mari. I grew up in Concord, California in the Bay Area. I enjoy participating in the performing arts, and I currently plan to be a Theater Arts and Performance Major Continue reading
