Sarah Fitzpatrick
Eng1050 – 20Writing Journal Assignment #4
I found this article very interesting because I have found myself wondering the same thing at times: what does one do with an English major? The author brought up good points that English is not just about writing books and analyzing poems, but that its part in the business world is crucial. When coming up with slogans or jingles, one must be good at thinking of something that will stick in others’ heads. They must be able to come up with concise rhyme that is also somehow incorporated with their product or business. Being an English major is crucial in gaining this knowledge and qualifications needed for jobs like these. I agree with Ken Steele’s quotation, I think that language is very useful in all ranges of work. You are not considered professional if you use bad English or grammar. I think this is part of the reason almost every college requires students to enter after the completion of four English courses in high school. If one has not had enough practice in English they will not go very far – considering interviews, public speaking and meeting new people. I think that this article proved a very good point, and one that most people do not stop to think about.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Writing Journal Assignment #4
Cameron Foley
Eng1050
Writing Journal Assignment #4
I found this article to be very enlightening. As an economics major in the school of arts and sciences I was very happy to hear about the advantages of going into business with a degree that centers around the liberal arts. People typically emphasize the importance of math and logic when it comes to careers in business, but it makes perfect sense that writing and English would play an equally important role. Being able to write is a skill that people who are good at it often take for granted, but having the ability to accurately portray one's thoughts in an email or memo is extremely beneficial in any work setting. When one is trying to propose something to their boss or supervisor it is very important that someone is able to write without mistakes in spelling and grammar that would make them look uneducated. When applying for jobs it is even more imperative that one is able to write correctly. Having typos or errors in one's resume or job application could rule them out as a candidate before even having an interview. I my mind writing is something that people who attend a school like Villanova have learned how to do well before they even come here and by the time they are applying for jobs it comes second nature to them, but this isn't the case for everyone. Simply because we don't think about it daily does not mean that writing isn't as important as anything else in the workplace.
Eng1050
Writing Journal Assignment #4
I found this article to be very enlightening. As an economics major in the school of arts and sciences I was very happy to hear about the advantages of going into business with a degree that centers around the liberal arts. People typically emphasize the importance of math and logic when it comes to careers in business, but it makes perfect sense that writing and English would play an equally important role. Being able to write is a skill that people who are good at it often take for granted, but having the ability to accurately portray one's thoughts in an email or memo is extremely beneficial in any work setting. When one is trying to propose something to their boss or supervisor it is very important that someone is able to write without mistakes in spelling and grammar that would make them look uneducated. When applying for jobs it is even more imperative that one is able to write correctly. Having typos or errors in one's resume or job application could rule them out as a candidate before even having an interview. I my mind writing is something that people who attend a school like Villanova have learned how to do well before they even come here and by the time they are applying for jobs it comes second nature to them, but this isn't the case for everyone. Simply because we don't think about it daily does not mean that writing isn't as important as anything else in the workplace.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Writing Assignment #3
Sarah Fitzpatrick
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #3
This is a difficult issue to discuss, as it seems to interfere with the natural rights of men and women in the United States. I would like to say that patients should have the right to refuse treatment, as it alters something going on in their own body; but another point people have to consider is the safety of the community. The studies have clearly shown that mental illness is positively correlated with homicides. I do believe that it would put the community in a safer place if the people released from mental hospitals were required to take medicine. If someone was recovering from a severe physical injury or illness, they would be told to take medicine until they recovered, or to continue to take medicine to keep them strong. Although we are talking about mental illnesses, not physical ones, the studies prove that the medicine improves these peoples’ lives and should be mandatory for the good of themselves and the people around them. At one point, the author pointed out the high percentage of people in state, federal and local inmates who suffer from mental illnesses. A question that arose for me, however, is this: Was this based on their mental state when they arrived at the prison or is it possible that some of these people could have acquired mental illnesses from being locked up in a prison?
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #3
This is a difficult issue to discuss, as it seems to interfere with the natural rights of men and women in the United States. I would like to say that patients should have the right to refuse treatment, as it alters something going on in their own body; but another point people have to consider is the safety of the community. The studies have clearly shown that mental illness is positively correlated with homicides. I do believe that it would put the community in a safer place if the people released from mental hospitals were required to take medicine. If someone was recovering from a severe physical injury or illness, they would be told to take medicine until they recovered, or to continue to take medicine to keep them strong. Although we are talking about mental illnesses, not physical ones, the studies prove that the medicine improves these peoples’ lives and should be mandatory for the good of themselves and the people around them. At one point, the author pointed out the high percentage of people in state, federal and local inmates who suffer from mental illnesses. A question that arose for me, however, is this: Was this based on their mental state when they arrived at the prison or is it possible that some of these people could have acquired mental illnesses from being locked up in a prison?
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Writing Journal Assignment #3
Kaitlin Chupka
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #3
After reading, I thought that the article itself was strange. The author included statistics in almost every paragraph, and all of the statistics jumped into different subjects. It made me skeptical of what arguments the author was trying to put forward. I feel, though, that the issue of the article revolves mostly around the healthcare system and availability of proper health care in the US, even to those who may not be able to afford it. It is evident that the level of care that mentally ill patients have been getting has decreased substantially over time. The statistics don't lie, the release of ill patients can cause societal problems with violence, but their cases took place in towns or small cities, not in major metropolises. It is hard for me to think that the numbers these studies came up with can be accurate if they are using isolated cases to explain the rise of mental health-related violence throughout the entire United States. Those with mental illnesses should be required to recieve help, even if it does involve a struggle. Judging from the statistics in the article, though the argument they provide is skeptical, there is a specific population whose impacts we can pinpoint and try to reverse. While it seems to be a growing issue amongst Americans, I think that the care provided to mentally disabled individuals should be looked at more carefully and given more priority.
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #3
After reading, I thought that the article itself was strange. The author included statistics in almost every paragraph, and all of the statistics jumped into different subjects. It made me skeptical of what arguments the author was trying to put forward. I feel, though, that the issue of the article revolves mostly around the healthcare system and availability of proper health care in the US, even to those who may not be able to afford it. It is evident that the level of care that mentally ill patients have been getting has decreased substantially over time. The statistics don't lie, the release of ill patients can cause societal problems with violence, but their cases took place in towns or small cities, not in major metropolises. It is hard for me to think that the numbers these studies came up with can be accurate if they are using isolated cases to explain the rise of mental health-related violence throughout the entire United States. Those with mental illnesses should be required to recieve help, even if it does involve a struggle. Judging from the statistics in the article, though the argument they provide is skeptical, there is a specific population whose impacts we can pinpoint and try to reverse. While it seems to be a growing issue amongst Americans, I think that the care provided to mentally disabled individuals should be looked at more carefully and given more priority.
Writing Journal Assignment #4
Andrew Connaughton
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #4
I thought this was a very interesting article, especially because I am a business student. It was a little bit of a realization for me to be shown how English is used in the business world. I have, of course, seen more than my fair share of commercials and catchy rhymes but I never really thought about who was coming up with them. The Business English course that Penn State offers sounds like a class that I would be interesting in taking. I'm sure it teaches more than just how to come up with clever rhymes. For the ad campaigns that work best for me are the commercials with simple slogans and funny commercials. If the slogan is easy to say and remember, I will probably go around saying it to my friends. But long slogans and dry commercials don't really catch my attention, which makes it seem like the English major who comes up with the slogan has their work cut out. Although I found most of the content in the article interesting, the end seemed almost like a plea or a recruitment for English majors. Although it cleverly ended with the Nike slogan, I thought that the article lost some of its credibility because of its informality.
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #4
I thought this was a very interesting article, especially because I am a business student. It was a little bit of a realization for me to be shown how English is used in the business world. I have, of course, seen more than my fair share of commercials and catchy rhymes but I never really thought about who was coming up with them. The Business English course that Penn State offers sounds like a class that I would be interesting in taking. I'm sure it teaches more than just how to come up with clever rhymes. For the ad campaigns that work best for me are the commercials with simple slogans and funny commercials. If the slogan is easy to say and remember, I will probably go around saying it to my friends. But long slogans and dry commercials don't really catch my attention, which makes it seem like the English major who comes up with the slogan has their work cut out. Although I found most of the content in the article interesting, the end seemed almost like a plea or a recruitment for English majors. Although it cleverly ended with the Nike slogan, I thought that the article lost some of its credibility because of its informality.
Writing Journal Assignment #4
Hello Everyone,
For your fourth Writing Journal assignment, please read the following article: “English: It’s the Real Thing - As a college major, the language has more going for it than just Shakespeare." Lisa Stefany, Philadelphia Inquirer. Friday, August 21, 2009.
- From Falvey Library's homepage (on the left side), choose "Databases A-Z."
- Then choose " Philadelphia Inquirer."
- Write the article’s title in the “Search” data field, and perform your search.
You’re welcome to respond to the article however you wish. I do encourage you, though, to consider the following:
Do you know of any current rhyming advertisements or political slogans that illustrate Lisa Stefany’s ideas, or do you remember any from the past? What are they? What makes them memorable?
Considering the “four words” the author mentions that characterized a political campaign: What is it that makes an advertisement or slogan memorable to you?”
Can you take an advertisement’s slogan (examples— “Just Do It” (Nike) or “Dude, you're getting a Dell”) and turn it into a memorable rhyme?
What do you think about Ken Steele’s quotation? Would you expect her to hire an English major to work in her organization? Why or why not?
Did any of the author’s ideas surprise you? If so, which ones came as a surprise?
Please include the following information as a heading on your work:
Your name
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #4
Please post your Writing Journal response to this article / topic (200 - 250 words) by Thursday, October 8, 2009.
Have a good day.
Mr. Dierkes
For your fourth Writing Journal assignment, please read the following article: “English: It’s the Real Thing - As a college major, the language has more going for it than just Shakespeare." Lisa Stefany, Philadelphia Inquirer. Friday, August 21, 2009.
- From Falvey Library's homepage (on the left side), choose "Databases A-Z."
- Then choose " Philadelphia Inquirer."
- Write the article’s title in the “Search” data field, and perform your search.
You’re welcome to respond to the article however you wish. I do encourage you, though, to consider the following:
Do you know of any current rhyming advertisements or political slogans that illustrate Lisa Stefany’s ideas, or do you remember any from the past? What are they? What makes them memorable?
Considering the “four words” the author mentions that characterized a political campaign: What is it that makes an advertisement or slogan memorable to you?”
Can you take an advertisement’s slogan (examples— “Just Do It” (Nike) or “Dude, you're getting a Dell”) and turn it into a memorable rhyme?
What do you think about Ken Steele’s quotation? Would you expect her to hire an English major to work in her organization? Why or why not?
Did any of the author’s ideas surprise you? If so, which ones came as a surprise?
Please include the following information as a heading on your work:
Your name
Eng1050 – 20
Writing Journal Assignment #4
Please post your Writing Journal response to this article / topic (200 - 250 words) by Thursday, October 8, 2009.
Have a good day.
Mr. Dierkes
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