When I started reading the essay, “Navigating Genres” by Kerry Dirk, I immediately became interested in his writing. The first thought I get when thinking back on his essay is how easy and understandable his techniques used within the paper Continue reading
In his essay, “Navigating Genres,” Kerry Dirk explains both the common idea of genre as well as his own understanding. He notes that genre has been seen as a kind of formula, meaning that all a writer must do is Continue reading
In the essay, Navigation Genres, Kerry Dirk demonstrates the importance of having a deep understanding about what you are writing about. Each genre has specific characteristics and conventions which categorize works under its own genre. For this reason, it is Continue reading
In the essay “Navigating Genres” by Kerry Dirk, the author embarks on a journey to educate the reader (the college student) on the definition of genre. He further goes on explaining how every different situation in life (be it writing Continue reading
My name is Perry Nesbet, and I am from Escondido, California. While I am currently undeclared, I am possibly looking to major in either electrical engineering or mathematics. I also enjoy many activities such as going to the beach, playing Continue reading
My name is Emily Beck and I am from Gig Harbor, WA. I was born in Newport Beach,CA, and have lived in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. I was a competitive gymnast for 10 years and have been coaching for two, Continue reading
My name is Delancey Showers and I am from Philadelphia, PA. (TTP) I have two older sisters, one who attends Penn State University, and one who is a high school english and history teacher. I attended an all girls catholic Continue reading
Hello my name is Ben Stephen and I plan on studying computer science here at the University of San Diego. I was born in Brooklyn, New York but moved to California when I was very little. Growing up I would Continue reading
Hi everyone! My name is Itati Acosta, but I go by Tati. I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Chicago. I am both Italian and Mexican. I have an older sibling who’s currently in med school, which Continue reading
Introduction Hello, my name is Kris, sometimes I say with a K so people can remember it easier. I’m actually from Beaumont, California, but I say Palm Springs because its the closest big city to me that everyone knows. What Continue reading
