Journal Entries

Journal Entries May Consist of the Following:

1. In-class quizzes
2. You may elaborate on in-class quizzes
3. Rough draft of letters to the editor
4. Letters to the editor that are published.
5. Extrapolations on class discussions
6. Hard concrete descriptions of objects, any objects, yes, any objects, okay, such as: the keys in your pocket, your left shoe, your tooth brush, the next manbag you see, formica.  Write one entry per object.   Or pick your own. 
7. Analyses of essays from our anthology not discussed in class.
8. Analysis of arguments from newspapers
9. Analyses of political arguments, commercials, products
10. Audience analysis of an event, a publication, or a broadcast, or something else.
11. Prove that everything is an argument: Describe how specific random objects are arguments, such as: the keys in your pocket, your left shoe, your tooth brush, the next manbag you see, formica.  Write one entry per object.   Or pick your own. 
12. I will also identify certain in-class exercises or notes as counting towards journal entries.
13. Analyze the intended audiences for billboards, tv commercials, radio ads, or other products surrounding you.

You can also pitch me a topic.