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Toccoa Falls College

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Moe Eh 

ENGL 1102 

Dr.Weaver 

10 March 2022 

 

Toccoa Falls College 

Summary:  

Toccoa Falls College is an institution and a dream come true for co-founders Richard and Evelyn Forrest. Dr. Richard A. Toccoa Falls College is a private, nonprofit, Christian liberal arts institution located in the foothills of beautiful northeast Georgia. The college’s ideal prospective student is students who are Christians and interesting in becoming ministries. The website uses the APATSARC strategy Audience along with the large rhetorical strategy imagining ideal readers. 

Analysis: 

In Toccoa Falls College website they use the large rhetorical strategy of imagining the ideal reader and the rhetorical style ethos and pathos to persuade the reader. Toccoa falls college was written to make a promise to the future student “The college functions under a Board of Trustees that set policy and an administration and faculty that implements it.” (Our story), which leads the audience to trust them and come to their college. TCF uses imagining an ideal reader as a rhetorical strategy to get audiences who are Christian. the target audience is those interested in becoming ministers. 

They also target students “who are fresh out of high school, coming back after raising a family or looking for a way to boost their career” (Admissions). According to the website, it says “Center on Christ. Change the world.”  (Admissions page) they give every student a chance no matter what stage in life you are in. This will make a lot of students come to their college. According to Toccoa falls college website page called “Camp life” they want their student to be comfortable and feel at home and is a place where boredom is not an option. This allowed students to stay on campus and be comfortable and safe. The school makes sure that all their students are feeling welcoming and feeling like this is home to them. 

Another strategy the website uses is the Audience. The website is called mostly Christian students who are committed to Christ and strive for academic success in order to prepare to devote their lives to full-time Christian ministry or service through secular work. The website included programs that recognized them. To let students, know why they should attend TFC and a lot of programs recognize them. on the page called “Student Affairs,” they want students to become involved and make a positive difference in the world. Target students who are willing to make a change in the world and who have strong beliefs.  

Last but not least the website uses to persuade students but showing them the beautiful place of the school. When you get to the TFC home page the first things you see is the beautiful waterfall. By having that it gets students who love nature or who love spending time outdoor attention which will make them look into their college. They also show students that they have online, on campus, and they have dual enrollment students, by showing that it will get students whose doesn’t like in-person class attention because not everyone like taking a class in person some good at online, and some are good at face-to-face class. 

Response:  

After learning about Toccoa Falls College, I would go to TFC because it grabs my attention about the campus and the surroundings of the campus. Also, they make sure that every student feels safe and feels home to them which makes me think that this would be perfect for me since I don’t like being away from home. But money is a problem. Also, it’s a bit far and I don’t like being away far home. But what interests me is that is a diverse place and it makes sure that students feel comfortable and feel home to them. Toccoa Falls College is surrounded by nature and is not a big campus which I like that interesting me in going there because I don’t like going to school that is big, I like school that is small so I get to know people easier. When I was looking through the TFC website I can see that the school is religious and they care about their community and they want to change the world into a better place. That is what grab my attention the most because ever since I was a little girl, I have always wanted a change this world into a better place and become a better follower of God. If money wasn’t an issue I would definitely go there because just by learning about the school I’m sure is a great college for students like me who don’t like big campus, who love the outdoor and nature, and who is also a follower of God. If the campus is close to where I live, I would go there because TCF is a great place if you are interested in becoming ministers or becoming close to God and learning more about him.  while growing up I always want to become a youth minister and learn more about God so Toccoa falls college would be a great school for me. Also, Toccoa Falls college was my backup college when I apply for college. I have looked at this college while I was in high school. the school sport and the campus grab my attention and also I know that is a Christian college makes me even want to go more but it was far so I didn’t apply for it. if the campus is close to where I live yes I would definitely go there.

Front Page – Toccoa Falls College – North Georgia Christian CollegeToccoa Falls College – North Georgia Christian College (tfc.edu)

About – Toccoa Falls College – North Georgia Christian CollegeToccoa Falls College – North Georgia Christian College (tfc.edu)

Our Story – Toccoa Falls College – North Georgia Christian CollegeToccoa Falls College – North Georgia Christian College (tfc.edu)

Central Michigan University

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Ismael Ouessiegnon
Engl 1102 Section 322–Weaver
MA3 Analysis
Date Due: Wed 3/9/2022
Iouessiegnon1@gsu.edu

Summary:
At Central Michigan University website, they show that they want students to live meaningful and productive lives with careers that they feel show what they can do for society. To do that, the people at CMU hold certain values to help foster student knowledge and education. The website uses some strategies to persuade the reader to have the confidence to either go to or recommend the university to others, but two of the strategies that will be gone over in this essay are Assumptions and Case Studies.

Analysis:
When people first come to the first page, the first assumption that Central Michigan University makes is that the student will find the field that they want to pursue. Scrolling down to the ‘Find Your Program’ section, it reads that CMU has many programs their readers can search for and that they can “find [their] perfect fit here”, showing confidence in the number of their fields and telling the reader that they’ll find something they have an interest in (CMU, home page). Another thing that reinforced the previous statement is on the about page. Upon getting onto the page, most people first see a text box titled ‘About CMU’. The text talks about the great number of programs, division teams, and campus labs at CMU, assuming that the reader is asking themselves what they can do at CMU when they should be asking what they can’t do (CMU, about page). The ideals about the student and their programs continue on their Community page. This page is brimming with reassurances about this university, “If [the student doesn’t] know what [they] want to do, that’s OK. It’s not going to stop [the student] from succeeding” (Quinton Mitchell, Our Community page). They show that they know that students might not know what they want to do or even if the student can’t be on campus, CMU is there for them. The student can still be sure that they can use CMU’s resources to succeed and become the person they want and were meant to be (CMU, Our Community page).
Maybe readers might not resonate with the assumptions that the website makes. In that situation, Central Michigan University uses many other inviting things that make a person want to choose them as their college of choice, such as a case study. A case study is a bundle of research on a certain topic, and the topic here is how CMU leads their students to success and how their students feel about CMU. They have plenty of stories about their students that make people think about their choice of if this is the right place for their audience. These stories readers can find on the first page of the CMU website titled Fired Up And Focused. The first story in the series is about a student majoring in Sports Management, Daniel Folkert. Almost done with his first semester and after his outstanding ticket sales, Daniel Folkert now has no doubts about majoring in sports management. The availability of former successful students at CMU has caused Folkert to push himself to the best of his abilities. Folkert supports this by saying, “When you’re doing group projects that you can see happening for real with an NBA, NFL or MLB team, it makes you have to be comfortable leading a team”(Folkert, Fired Up And Focused page). CMU uses this story to point out how their programs have students using real experience to support them and their passion. The second story is about a Biology student researcher named Safiyah Teran-Sari Ali. The story details how Safiyah Ali was offered a program that aids first-generation students like her in getting their Ph.D. Ali was also thankful for her professor Dr. Xantha Karp and her help with Name’s research project on genetics. At the end of the biography, Ali says that “The community here is built so you can encourage students from different backgrounds no matter their gender, race, ethnicity or sexuality”(Ali, Fired Up And Focused page). This supports that CMU is a place where many types of people can find their success no matter their identity.

Response:
Now that we discuss how CMU makes you think about its college, I wanted to discuss what I think about the college and what challenges I would have to face if I considered going to it. I think if I had the choice of going to CMU, I believe I would, provided if we don’t have extra factors to consider. It seems like a good university to go to and the campus looks nice. If I lived in Michigan, it would definitely be a good choice. But look at those extra factors, I don’t think I would want to on the basic fact alone that it’s not in Georgia. I don’t want the cost to be too much for my family and I would like to stay with them for now rather than live on campus. Speaking of costs, the tuition at CMU is more than the tuition at GSU. I already sort of worry about how I’m going to pay my debt when I graduate, I don’t want to get more worried. So based on the location and costs, I don’t think it’s realistic that I can go and I’m much more comfortable and at peace with my choice here at GSU anyway but it is a nice thought to think about.

 

“CMU Chippewas | Mount Pleasant, MI | Central Michigan University.” CMichSitefinity, www.cmich.edu/home. Accessed 8 Mar. 2022.

University of Toronto

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Name: The Thuy Trang Nguyen

Professor: Rebecca Weaver

Course: ENGL1102

Date: 3/7/2022

Summary, Analysis, and Response Essay

Summary

            A good prospective student for the University of Toronto is one who knows the purpose of education. Engaging in the school under ‘UTogether’ is the guide that the university welcomes all students. The school looks forward to creating a purposeful lie for everyone who joins, making it a place of learning, thinking, and discovering. Thus, they use purpose as one of the APATSARC strategies. Also, the university has students’ news as case studies that are applicable under the Large Rhetorical strategy.

Analysis

            In the University of Toronto website, it tries to impress the viewer of the website with a robust first impression. The website designer uses the APATSARC strategy with the target for the purpose of the website. The website’s main aim is to attract more students to join and associate themselves with the activities offered by the university. Siting of the color scheme is consistent with the brand of the university. For instance, the website can be known by such color as it is incorporated. The links are clear and direct, like Current Students, Future Students, Alumni, and Visitors.

Based on how it looks, the visual design helps pass the message and tone of the website. The layout is welcoming, not overcrowded with images and texts, thus being not chaotic. Some websites would have massive walls of texts and images that would intimidate the website visitors. Thus, it has an attractive landing page before students and other website users would navigate to other sites like case studies or search engines. It encourages visiting students and prospective ones to take their time and look around on the website. Notably, there are clear navigation headings that would allow deep-diving into the site. The navigation menu, typefaces used, and page layouts are a consideration in the design of the website. Also, another key factor is color. It can affect moods. For example, the blue color is seen as welcoming and hinting that sky is the limit.

The web designers know the purpose of the university website is to use the Internet as the information source for teachers and students. Thus, education technology experts help them express concerns about the information source. The website has to mediate the correct information and updates. For instance, all events have to be updated: ‘U of T Entrepreneurship Week 2022.’ (U of T). All the upcoming events have to be accessible and any changes communicated. Most importantly, the web designers had to set critical information accessible to students. Such a strategy enables prospective students to reach out in case of any questions. Therefore, it remains prudent to available relevant information like ‘important dates’ and ‘preparing to graduate.’ (U of T). The students who would like to join the university would like to hear or find out about a university where they will get what they want in life. In the response, the website author uses credibility and character as the strategy to persuade the website viewer.

The website author also uses case studies as part of encouraging students to be part of the institution. For example, under the current students, there is a student case study whereby she had lost her father through a stroke. Thus, it helped the student launch a startup on cardiovascular screening startup. The student was inspired and set up a personal mission to mitigate the risks of cardiovascular disease. The experience is part of the case study and being part of life science as the student had to do deep research on the matter. Notably, the website author gives the narration of what the student experienced related to the condition the father went through (U OF T News).

The use of the case study helps the author put across the information on how students can effectively apply their skills. It is after they learn of the facts under their area of study that they can shift to apply them in real life. The writer is aware of how students might reflect and pursue their dreams. The student will believe in themselves and take on the skill to work on the real-life issues of society. The case study helps the author show the quality of the research. They would as much like to show the organizations of arguments in their process of analyzing the case and offering feasible solutions. Thus, the considerations of all case factors may be the onus of the website author but at the same time being a strategy to capture the audience along with the case arguments. The author knows the necessary steps that take place vital for the practice and reflection.

 Response

            I would agree to join the University of Toronto as I am convinced of the learning opportunities available. It would be very encouraging to sort out issues that I have learned and apply them in real life. I find the university being a hub with the activities around the campus. With the strategy that it represents itself from the website, there is much information that would make me join the university. I find the discovery and innovative levels with many expectations. The statement, ‘be part of University of Toronto global footprint’ is welcoming either being a current student or a future student. Moreover, I find the opportunities available very overwhelming. Learning at U of T would help propel my studies to another level. Joining the school would not be determined by the distance from GA. My exploring proficiency would make me go ahead and get international experiences. Learning on International Relations would need a substantial range of studies. I believe that nothing would withhold me from joining U of T. The website provides information on student society fees and the allocation each year that would enable students from far be willing to join. It encourages me to feel part of the community with such steps, thus not feeling alone as but part of the system.

Work Cited

University of Toronto (U of T). (n.d). https://www.utoronto.ca/, Accessed 6 Mar. 2022. 

Prairie View A&M University

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Summary

Students should attend the historical astounding Prairie View A&M University HBCU because it’s an educated/loving atmosphere that will allow you to encourage business and personal relationships. They have challenging and engaging curriculum that they have for STEM majors. For example, including biology and energy engineering. Also, the ability to network and expand yourself as a scholar and professional.

 

Analysis

Prairie View A&M University uses the large rhetorical strategy of Imaging Ideal Readers and the rhetorical style of logos to persuade readers of the phenomenal university. This website corresponds to opportunities and potential to grow while attending PVAMU. Using ideal readers as a rthetorical strategy was a good way to structure the audience as to why it’s the best school for you. This university targets a student who can show leadership and is academically talented. The university explains it provides educational experiences that will prepare graduates for professional practice and a meaningful social service “excellence through imperatives will lead us boldly with imagination and vision.” (PVAMU,16). There mission is to provide high quality educational experience for students completing their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degrees. PVAMU has a diversity of majors which includes business, engineering, architecture, nursing, and arts of sciences.

 

The website opens to a slide show with images that includes students sitting down in a group with laptops. Which seems like they are all having a conversation and they are dressed up professionally, the university is applying imaging ideal readers. Additionally looks like PVAMU is looking for students who are interested in business and nursing fields. There academic section is separated by different categories, which are: college of business, college of engineering, college of nursing, and college of arts and sciences. For example, when the website was discussing academic, they explain “provides opportunities for students to participate in experiential learning opportunities that are an essential component of the undergraduate learning experience, through High Impact Practices i.e., research, internships, and service learning.” They explain why these skills are important. The ideal readers are the people who are interested in attending PVAMU college the website is giving out information about the college and what is expected.

Response

Honestly, yes, I would attend Prairie View A&M University. I like the university building designs it provides everything needed for students under that certain department. It is reachable 24hrs a day, 7 days a week making it easier for students to complete things. PVAMU has great history that is the key to the school and the students, faculty and staff motivate each other to keep it alive. Another reason why I would attend is because it is an HBCU. I feel as though I fit right in. I feel like the university caters to our needs and are truly preparing us for the real world. I like how Prairie View during campus events alcohol isn’t permitted, at most colleges students turn to partying and drinking. My values from the list are teamwork, safety, and caring. I chose teamwork because I feel like nothing won’t be as good enough without help from classmates or advice. I chose safety because as a student I wouldn’t want to be on an unsafe campus or neighborhood. Caring because the professors should really care about and take time to make sure they succeed.

Clemson University – Major Project 3 (Update)

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Angel Sabino 

English 1102

Professor Weaver

Summary:

 

Clemson strives to be a place that can become home to students. Throughout the whole school, students can be satisfied with the activists that the school offers. The University of Clemson’s ideal students are those that have future goals, and ambitions, While still having historical traditions within themselves. The University of Clemson’s mission is to have students be a part of something big as the campus looks semi-new but keeps an old type of historical architecture.

Analysis:

When first opening the website https://www.clemson.edu/the question “What will Clemson start for you ?” is on the home page of the official Clemson website and opens up the idea of growth. The question is associated with the definition of Large Rhetorical called case studies, a “Research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a subject of study,” stated Wikipedias definition. This question also brings up the strategy purpose in a Small “In-the-text” Rhetorical Strategie method by making the students look at the future of the visitor. Clemson also looks at them themselves as “family,” which gives their students a sense of purpose. Clemson also has a strong relationship with its students, unlike many other large universities, in academic and athletic success. The soccer program in Clemson has won the “National state championship” in D1 college soccer. This success also relates to many other sports programs at Clemson.

Further, more on the websites, visitors can see that Clemson creates a significant amount of the small “In-the-text” Rhetorical strategy purpose. For example, the statement “Join the Clemson Family” is a prime example of how Clemson has created a feeling of belonging among students. The Clemson website writer used this “In dept” strategy as a method of Large Rhetorical Case studies to attract high school students to their college. This Large Rhetorical case study helps the university build trust among the students and helps in their path to being their future selves. Most importantly, the university wants the students to feel like college students and be comfortable enough to seek a new beginning. Clemson makes seeking a new beginning easy with its many activities in and out of school. These significant and historical traditions also attract many students to their college.

 

There, the leading college in Sikes Hall in South Carolina. The location is just one of the many attractions that make Clemson unique to visitors. Like Clemson, the city also has a lot to offer, and so does the Natural life. Clemson sits next to East Beach in South Carolina, according to https://www.clemson.edu/research/post-docs/resources/about-city.html. Many students take the time to go to these places. All the surrounding activities that the website shows make the students more engaged in what the college offers. The activities make students more “In-dept,” this is the definition from Wikipedia regarding large Rhetorical case studies. Their financial support, as well as the administration, is one of the best in South Carolina. The university also has to offer historical and new programs. While Clemson is making changes throughout the college, it still holds historical traditions. Most students like these traditions. The university is also a deficient populated city home to most students who attend Clemson. They have many activities, but they also have many “Upcoming campus events” that students can partake in. Unlike many other large universities, Clemson provides students with the facilities and tools to do what they strive for academically and athletically. 

Response: 

“Would I go to this college?” Is the big questions here. There are better universities than Clemson with a better campus, program, and staff. Although the admission and campus are lovely, The sense of a family environment throughout the college is what would make me go to this college. The amount of activities and the capability to do anything physically is terrific, and the ideologies of the university also make me want to go to Clemson. The critical thing that makes me want to come to this university is the sense of belonging and the new programs it offers. The major that I would like to pursue also plays a big part in my decision in wanting to go to this Clemson. Overall, I would like to go to this college because of the things it offers.

Work cited: 

 

https://www.clemson.edu/

https://www.clemson.edu/about/traditions.html

https://www.clemson.edu/research/post-docs/resources/about-city.html.

Analysis of Randolph college

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Summary

Randolph College is a small private liberal arts institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It was founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (R-MWC) in 1891 by William Waugh Smith. The institution has a large selection of 29 undergraduate and graduate degree programs (43 minors) for students to choose from.  Students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The college looks for students who want to take advantage of the small class size and most accessible professor.

Analysis

The two strategies that the website includes are Structure and Imagining Ideal Readers. Imagining ideal readers is a strategy in which the author assumes which reader mostly affected the writer’s work and gives the right context or how is the author trying to reach the students (E. Losh, J. Alexander,1). From their website, they are trying to reach the student by using 3 main ways which are their news page, home page navigation, and the small videos. The news page tries to tell the audience which are the student who wants to join Randolph about what’s going on the campus. Like what is new, who is doing what, and different kinds of information.

For the second one, you will see a heading such as Academics, Student Life, Admission, and About Us. These tabs will give information for current and prospective students. The last is the video in which a combination of faculty and student was asked about the college. Their experience and what really the environment of the college is about. For the Randolph college website, the ideal readers are the student who wants to join in.

Randolph college help student to be original meaning looking at students individually to what their passion and interest are. You can find this passion by engaging in different clubs and school organizations. Randolph College will help them with hands-on experience to help them decide on what career plan they want to achieve. Students can take advantage of the small class size.

“Randolph prepares you for more than just making a living. Randolph prepares you for life” (Randolph, “About”). The college website is telling us that the college will set us for life not just living after graduating. To explicit this more the college understands the road between where you begin and where you end is not always straightforward. That’s why we give you the tools to discover and achieve your goals.  The college network is among the strongest in the nation which provides internships and opportunities that will direct you to your future. Randolph college being a small institution gives you the freedom to explore the opportunity out there and pursue it.

 

The other strategy that the website uses is its structure. The structure is how the piece of writing is arranged. Randolph college website is an informational article that describes and gives details on a topic to inform the reader. The college website has six different sections which are About, Admission, Academics, Student Life, and outcome. In the about sections, you will find general information’s about the ranking, how many different academic programs the college gives and how many students organization the campus has. For the admission part, it will give you information on the criteria for the admission and the cost (including financial aid).

“Our innovative TAKE2 curricular model is designed to help you get the most from your college experience” (Randolph, “Academics”). It means that instead of taking 4 or more classes students can take 2 classes. That way students can spend a good amount of time studying the subject deeply. It also has time to spend on other extracurricular activities The student life section will let the students know about the campus social life different clubs and student organizations.

It will also tell how the campus location is green and comfortable camping and hiking. For the fifth section, the website uses different photos and videos of sports activities. These photos are basketball and lacrosse we can tell that the school is famous for those two activities. The last section is about the outcome is telling the student how completing your education in Randolph benefits you. The website tries to show different successful students from Randolph and how it benefited them for their success

Response

Would I accept an offer to attend Randolph college? My answer would be yes. The reason is that I want to explore and take advantage of the different clubs that Randolph college provides. I have read from their college website that the faculty members will help you decide what path to follow and help you by encouraging you to be involved in different clubs. I also like the small class size and how the university is ranked among the top approachable professor. I liked it because I can ask my professor a question easily and ask for advice for my career.

The second reason is because of its location the location is not far away from the major city. The campus is also located with tasty restaurants, clubs, movie theaters, and late-night hangouts. The environment in Randolph is also green which I liked the most and it is comfortable for hiking because of the blue ridge mountains.

The third reason is that the college offers a lot of internships and will train you to be able to get into the workforce accurately.

Work cited

“Randolph college” Randolph college 2021, https://www.randolphcollege.edu/

Elizabeth Losh and Jonathan Alexander, “A Graphic Guide to Writing” Understanding Rhetoric

https://gastate.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/2488499/viewContent/48699069/View

 

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Duke University (Revised

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Summary
When curious students enter the website, they are greeted by pictures of the lush and beautiful scenery of the college campus. Duke University wants new students to enroll, whether it is undergraduates or transfer students. Duke is seeking “people of action,” they’re looking for people who want to make real change and who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Through using purpose, the author informs these students what life would be like if they enrolled, and through using the ideal reader the author reaches out to these new students.

Analysis

              The author’s purpose is to get new students to enroll and feel welcome at Duke University. By using the website, they reach out to new students by informing them of what life would be like if they enrolled. They want new students to feel at home and welcome. They want readers to wonder if this life is for me? When they first enter the website, they are greeted by bold words over a picture of the Duke campus saying, “This is Duke.” The author does this to give the reader a glimpse and a view of what’s happening at Duke. The author wants the reader to be intrigued and curious about the campus. By highlighting events that are happening today, the reader will be curious enough to continue looking through the website. As they scroll, they will discover Duke’s calendar of “events to come” allowing them to click, set a reminder and get an overview of the event and location so they can decide whether they’ll go or not. The author continues to welcome the reader and persuade them to join, by highlighting social media posts from people’s honest opinions of the college on Twitter on “#Duke Social.” By doing this the author uses real opinions and testimonies about the college to show readers that other people love and think they should join the college, too. As they find their way through the easy-to-navigate tabs, they’ll find themselves on the admission page. From there the authors grab their attention again with a big bright phrase asking the reader to imagine “how many lives can you live in four years?” By questioning the reader, the author gets them to think about the many ways they can live their new lives on campus. As one student put it “The Duke experience is all-encompassing, interactive, and vibrant. There’s an element of camaraderie here that doesn’t exist anywhere else.”(Edward Coles, Admissions”). This quote supports the author’s purpose by telling new students that life at Duke is a more unique experience than anywhere else and that these are words from a student who just graduated last year. Duke has numerous amounts of students and staff on campus, with Duke having an 8:1 ratio of students to staff and over 6,542 students to meet and become comrades with. The author knows moving somewhere new and making new friends is tough, so they highlight campus life by phrasing “Community foundation”(Duke Campus life). By doing this they continue to persuade the readers by explaining to them how all first-year students will live together and eat together so they will be able to forge a friendship as well as talk to others who might be experiencing the same feelings that they are going through.

           Another strategy used by the author is the large rhetorical strategy, imagining the ideal reader. The ideal reader is not necessarily the best; it’s the reader, but those who would grasp the idea the author is telling. The author goes about doing this by highlighting Duke’s academic data, the kind of things students can do off and on campus to make a difference, and the kind of students Duke is searching for. The author highlights Duke’s academic data by informing readers about the different and numerous combinations of fifty-three majors, fifty-two minors, and twenty-three certificates they can earn through Duke with 437,989 combinations of the three. Duke offers new students the option to build the academic life they want and gives them access to advanced learning centers, one-on-one with their professors at an 8:1 ratio, meaning there’s always someone they can talk to for help. The authors highlight Duke’s research opportunity and the $800,000,000 spent on research funding, which tells readers, that there are many things they can research and discover without a fair amount of funding. The author also informs the reader about the many ways they can make a real-world difference off-campus by informing them about the 1.6 million hours Duke students have volunteered through programs like Duke Engage or the opportunity to make their degree program with Program II. This shows the reader that’s looking to get involved with programs to make a difference in the world, that they’re available for them to sign up and start making a difference as soon as they join. Lastly, the author uses imaging the ideal reader by quoting the Dean of undergraduates admission by stating, “We look for students who operate at the intersection of imagination and impact—students who are unafraid to undertake things that are messy, complex, and outside of their comfort zone.” (Christopher Guttentag “Our students” Duke). The author chose this quote to support their persuasion by using it as a rallying call. No one is perfect, but the author knows that the ideal Duke student would answer the call. They would enroll not because they had to find a college but to enroll to make a difference, to be the change they wanted to see.

Response
               Would I personally go to this college? Honestly yes. Duke is a wonderful college. There are so many things to do on campus. I have so many options to create not just a club for myself but an academic program for my design. All these options are great, but the main reason I would go to Duke is their biology and research programs.
Another reason I want to go to Duke is the community. Duke campus is a large campus packed with so many things to do and see. I always wanted to experience dorm life and being away from home. Just by looking at Duke’s virtual tours, I could get a glimpse of some of the fun activities I can experience there. Besides the community and research, I feel as if I can make a difference by going there. Duke is a college that gives people who want to make a difference, get involved, and create an option to make a real-world difference. This is important to me because it was a goal in my life to make a difference through biology by either figuring out a way to make surgery easier or discovering a treatment for an illness when I saw the amount of money I could receive for research my mind was made up.

 

Bibliography

university , Duke. “Academic Possibilities.” Duke Undergraduate Admissions, 25 Feb. 2022, https://admissions.duke.edu/academic-possibilities/.

University , Duke. “Our Students.” Duke Undergraduate Admissions, 6 Jan. 2022, https://admissions.duke.edu/our-students/.

University , Duke. “Your First Year.” Duke Undergraduate Admissions, 3 Dec. 2020, https://admissions.duke.edu/your-first-year/.

University , Duke. “Academic Life.” Duke Undergraduate Admissions, 4 Oct. 2021, https://admissions.duke.edu/academic-life/.

University, Duke. “Beyond Campus.” Duke Undergraduate Admissions, 4 Oct. 2021, https://admissions.duke.edu/beyond-campus/.

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Analysis: Case Western Reserve University

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Summary:

            Case Western Reserve University is a research college located in Cleveland, OH. They pride themselves on real-world, hands-on learning with a strong research spine. While they are known for research, they also offer robust art programs. They target high school graduates from around the world with a strong sense of wanting to create change in the world around them through proven data.

Analysis:

            On Case Western Reserve University’s website, they use pathos and ethos to lure graduating high school seniors to attend. They don’t want just any type of student; they want a student that can, “think beyond the possible” (CWRU, “Landing Page”). This will be a necessary way of thinking about one’s future while navigating their way through CWRU’s curriculum, a curriculum that will support students who want to be innovators, trailblazers, healers, scholars, performers, and creators in a researched-based, hands-on way. They display this by having a video on their landing page of students performing their major. Showing prospective students that the current students are learning by doing then stating that, “99% of our undergrads take part in experiential learning, including research, co-ops, and internships” (CWRU, “Landing Page”).

            While doing research for this analysis, the university changed its website. An observation that was made from the previous format to the current one is one of integrity through ethos. In the previous format, there was a statement about how the university has a “responsibility to work to eradicate systemic racism” (CWRU, “Landing Page”). Jump to the current format, and you see a diverse student body along with a professor who is a black woman wearing her hair in dreadlocks, which has been used as a form of discrimination. Seeing this on their website is showing prospective students that they can come to the table as their full selves, which will allow them to engage in learning and contributing more deeply.

            The student body appears to be a diverse one with an emphasis on learning and being someone that could help with positive change for the future. This is demonstrated on the landing page, where the school highlights five different research projects that have gone on at CWRU and four quotes from a variety of students. Winston K. states, “One of the best things about CWRU is they accept you holistically. CWRU wants you to find what you want to do in life, without added pressure” (CWRU, “Landing Page”). Seeing a student of color talk about being holistically accepted at the school reiterates their ethos of getting rid of systemic racism.

            When leaving for college, there are a lot of concerns about what this new chapter is going to look like with the ever-changing social climate that we are in. However, CWRU has set up safety nets for young students. They have programs that allow students to get free shuttles across campus or an escort to lessen the probability of getting attacked. They even have a mobile app called “Rave Guardian” that students can download and link to their student email address to contact campus police in seconds. If you’re a student that likes to make sure you don’t have only one line of defense, then the school offers self-defense classes. Having these programs set in place shows the students that they not only see that there are external fears outside of academia, but they have built programs to empower students to take care of themselves (CRWU, “Health and Safety”).

            Case Western Reserve University appeals to high school graduates that want to be humanitarians. You see this in the way they talk about offering different schools of thought from biology to medicine to manufacturing to the arts. How they do things differently is based on the ongoing research that the school is known for, like seeing how different types of acting can improve the mental health of kids or discovering a protein in the gut crucial to healing gut disease. They are sticking to their word of “One breakthrough at a time, we’re helping to build a better world” (CWRU, “Research”).

Response:

            After looking over Case Western Reserve University’s website, I could tell that even though I am an older, transfer student, there would be a place for me there because of the school’s humanitarian ethos. Seeing that the school didn’t center itself around Greek life and the school’s sports teams but around the Arts and local food scene gave me the feeling of a more sensible student body.

            When analyzing the school’s website, seeing their commitment to research, and teaching the next world leaders, I got the feeling that they are producing a community of people that will hold others accountable through data. Yes, data can be viewed as cold and lifeless, but exposing the students to the local visual and performing art can evoke a more well-rounded student. Also, having a diverse student body, with over 90 different countries represented at the university, will allow the students to experience a culture they may not be used to (CWRU, “Landing Page”).

            Before the website change, I found one video on CWRU’s “About Page” that spoke to me as a potential student going into a science field. The video was made by the marketing and communications students, and it showed diverse people in the greater community enjoying local food, entertainment, and camaraderie. This let me know, as someone that enjoys going to plays and farmer’s markets, that I would be about to find like-minded people outside of Greek life and sports groups. If Case Western Reserve University was located in Atlanta, GA, and I was awarded a scholarship, I would apply in a heartbeat.

 

Works Cited

“Health and Safety.” Case Western Reserve University, 2022, https://case.edu/campus-life/health-and-safety.

“Landing Page.” Case Western Reserve University, 2022, https://case.edu/.

“Research.” Case Western Reserve University, 2022, https://case.edu/cwruresearch.

CalArts

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David Jeffries 

3/7/22 

Weaver 

EngL 

 

The California Institute of the arts (CalArts) is interested in a rather unique student. This institute desires culturally diverse students that are interested in a multitude of art forms and who desire creative freedom. The CalArts website uses the strategy of audience to appeal to their ideal student while imagining their ideal readers. 

 

The California Institute of the arts has a well put together website that does a great job at persuading its readers to applying. The website does this by using a multitude of different writing strategies to make the articles appealing while providing information readers are most interested in. CalArts is in a constant state of speaking to their ideal reader. The website formats itself in ways that would appeal to likeminded people, trying its best to reach those that would be a good fit for CalArts. Another strategy the CalArts uses is keeping a well-defined constant tone throughout the entire website. It uses enthusiastic language choices and speaks confidently about what it has to offer. CalArts is fully invested in what it has to offer for its students and will strongly influence anyone who decides to read this website. These two strategies work together hand and hand to create an effective persuasive and informative website. 

An Cal Arts ideal student is one that seeks a nonjudgmental realm of creativity where they are motivated by their environment to not only to create to the best of their ability but simultaneously be motivated by their environment to try new things and open their mind. CalArts preaches creative freedom and a multidisciplinary community , so now readers who weigh those values heavily while favoring this college options more than others (CalArts,1). Another way CalArts imagines its ideal reader is with the structure of the website. The front page of the website is constructed with a few of its programs being one of the first things the reader sees. This shows that art, critical studies, dance, film/video, music, and theater are CalArts’ most prominent and major programs. 

 Another strategy the website incorporates is tone. This Website speaks in a very confident and excited tone like, they can’t wait to show what they have to offer to their students. In turn the readers will become excited and trust that this college will deliver in what it says it has to offer. The website does this by using never use words or phrases like “probably,” “maybe, “or “you’ll may”, because this would make the reader feel like CalArts is uncertain in the information the website is providing. The Website is instead speaks in certainties and speaks like they know for a fact that this college is the perfect place for the reader to apply to. The CalArts states in the academic’s section that “CalArts offers a variety of unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate level within its six world-renowned Schools” (CalArts,1). Readers can just sense the excitement seeping through language like “world renowned”, and unique programs”. This excitement is contagious and transfers immediately to the readers. Sections of the Cal arts website like this leave a very positive impression on readers. 

Writing strategies have been used for a long while to increase the effectiveness of persuasive and argumentative writing. This website is a notable example of how well used writing strategies help elevate any persuasion; they were used to fullest extent successfully. The website uses writing strategies like this over the course of many years to persuade students to apply to this college and will continue to do to. Strategies like such are infinitely valuable to writing and will continue to add value to not only college websites but anywhere where a written information is to be held. 

 

If I were able to apply and be accepted into any college It would easily, be the California institute of the arts. This school heavily pushes creative freedom while simultaneously constantly influencing its students to experiment with different things creatively. With my goal to one day to become an animated tv show runner, learning to aptly experiment with different ideas and cultivate a mindset of bound-less creativity is very important. I know CalArts would push me in the right direction to accomplish this goal. I have always loved to try new things creatively but sometimes I tend to be a little reluctant and I feel like this institution would always point me back in the right direction. I know this the school greatly values persistence and always have I. Persistence is a core value I was raised on and attending a college that also holds this as a core value would be exceptionally accommodating. I feel as that accommodating your students is an especially important core aspect of any college and CalArts is no stranger to this. CalArts values large scale diversity and is very inclusive. CalArts exhibits this in its extensive list of student services, wellness groups, and other organizations, such as CARE teams, Mentor programs etc. With me being a black male, it is important for me to tend an intuition where I feel wanted, With CalArts falling in line with so many of my values while making me feel wanted I would definitely choose to attend this institution if given the opportunity too. 

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Drexel University: The Research University

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Amayah Jones 

ENGL 1102 

Dr. Weaver 

9 March 2022

Drexel University

Summary: 

Drexel University was founded by Anthony J. Drexel in Philadelphia, PA in 1891 as a school for higher education in the world of constant innovation. While dedicated to finding solutions to the world’s problems through extensive experiments and research, Drexel University allows its students to participate in potential discoveries. This makes the ideal Drexel student someone willing to positively impact their community and the future. The website uses the APATSARC strategy assumptions aligning with the large rhetorical strategy imagining ideal readers to persuade the audience to become students. All in all, Drexel University works to improve society and give students practical experience in their career pathway. 

 

Analysis: 

The Drexel University website expresses what students will be exposed to in this urban-based school from major projects to individual advancement. On the website, the school uses assumptions along with imagining ideal readers to capture audience’s interest. They attempt to apply to as many individuals as possible, mentioning their contribution to various fields. The website is complemented by the school’s continuously growing reputation and presence in the academic world. So, while the website uses the aspects of the school to attract many individuals, the target audience is those interested in research and creating a major impact on the world. 

The Drexel University website looks to use its location and prestige to grasp the audience which is where assumptions are introduced. As mentioned, it is in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is a “world-class comprehensive R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education” (Drexel University). The website assumes that the audience is responsive to life in the city and being a part of the reputation and discoveries offered by Drexel University. Therefore, the university highlights elements that they presume will be appealing based on their ideal audience. For example, the website expresses that Drexel is “. . . putting students on the front lines of innovation alongside the visionaries shaping the future of their fields” (Drexel University). In other words, Drexel works to give students hands-on experience, ultimately building their resumes while allowing them to assist in potential groundbreaking discoveries. The Drexel strategy is based on the expectation that those reading are revolutionists and bear extensive goals. Overall, the school is looking to pique people’s interest when mentioning its domination in experimental education. 

The school also uses its reputation when imagining ideal readers, because they are looking for people that are persuaded by the thought of attending an esteemed school such as how some people go to Harvard based on its prestige alone. As a result, this school website includes its ranking and achievements such as being “Awarded the designation of “R1 Doctoral University — Very High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions (2019)” and disclosing 43 total inventions (Drexel University). The website looks from the perspective of students who want to be associated with a school well known for immense success. Drexel also imagines ideal readers to be swayed by potential scientific relevance. For instance, people who may want to become recognized for being a part of a remarkable scientific breakthrough will want to attend a school that finds itself in the center of innovation. 

In retrospect, the Drexel University website expects to gain the allegiance of the audience with its influence in the community and its triumph in inventive academics. The city aspect is an accent that may be a finalizing factor for many readers based on their outlook on life in the city. Drexel makes it known that the goal is for the students to develop as individuals and succeed in their passions. They are driven to go beyond merely being engaged in class activities to apply what they learned at Drexel University to enhance the community around them. In the end, Drexel University goes beyond life on campus and individual advancement. 

 

Response: 

After learning about Drexel University’s place in the academic world, I did consider adding this school to my college list, but the main reason I would not want to go is because it is in Philidelphia and Philidelphia is not my ideal city. However, it promotes many attractive features such as its dedication to advancing knowledge and its urban location. 

The absence of barriers such as money, test scores, or distance would also make me attend the school such as if it were located somewhere like New York. That is my ideal school location because I love the north, especially the New York atmosphere. I do not want to stay in Georgia for higher education so, if Drexel were in New York, I would go there, or it would be an option. I am primarily interested in attending a research university and Drexel sells its prestige in that department. This school aligns with some of my essential values in life; it promotes success, freedom, learning, and reputation. The school is focused on helping their students learn resulting in their overall success in their lives. In addition, students are offered many freedoms such as time to explore many facets of the college, participating in various experiments, and promoting student involvement. As mentioned in my analysis Drexel attached many accomplishments to their website and they are building their prominence in society and for that reason, I would want to apply to this school. Drexel University has proven to be a school worth the application because of its dedication to involving students in the betterment of the world and I want to be a part of something bigger than myself, so this school has me sold. 

 

 

 

Work Cited 

 Drexel Home, 7 Mar. 2022, drexel.edu/.