Scholarly Article #3
This article primarily concerned the different modes of communication. Specifically, the contrast between using words or image to convey a message or meaning. One of the most interesting points that caught my attention was when the author said that writers and authors can effectively use a multimodial approach to their works and still find success in navigating the space and controlling the pace of their work. I felt this article was incredibly compelling because I enjoyed how detailed the explanations were for the "gains and losses" of using one mode or the other. I had never thought to examine the purpose of an image versus words. I wondered as I read the article how the author would respond to the phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words". With that being said, I do align towards the middle in this argument. I do believe that there are some things that only a picture can do justice, however I do think that words and descriptions can help convey a deeper meaning, something a reader wouldn't necessarily gather just from a picture. All in all, in my mind balance is key, and if you are using each word and image with a purpose, you will find success more often than not.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Scholarly Article #2
I thought this article was amusing because it felt like I was talking to one of my parent's about the birth of the internet. In my opinion, there are a lot of older people who are still suspect of the internet and the lack of personal appeal. However, when you look at the younger generations, the generation who have always known the internet, it is less of a threat and more of a necessity. While I do agree with the author in the sense that the internet detracts from personal relationships, I do believe the internet to be a tremendous tool. I too have been frustrated by not being able to talk to people because they were preoccupied with their phone or internet, but I still believe a healthy balance is essential to life. It was funny to see adults struggle with the learning curve of the internet, but as time goes on, the internet has become easier and easier to access and a more personal interface.
I thought this article was amusing because it felt like I was talking to one of my parent's about the birth of the internet. In my opinion, there are a lot of older people who are still suspect of the internet and the lack of personal appeal. However, when you look at the younger generations, the generation who have always known the internet, it is less of a threat and more of a necessity. While I do agree with the author in the sense that the internet detracts from personal relationships, I do believe the internet to be a tremendous tool. I too have been frustrated by not being able to talk to people because they were preoccupied with their phone or internet, but I still believe a healthy balance is essential to life. It was funny to see adults struggle with the learning curve of the internet, but as time goes on, the internet has become easier and easier to access and a more personal interface.
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