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Augustana University

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Adil Abdulalim

English 1102

Dr. Weaver

SAR Paper

March 10, 2022

Aabdulalim1@student.gsu.edu

Summary

Augustana University is a well-known private Lutheran institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The school serves over 2100 students from 42 states and 35 countries, and it offers over 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional specialties, as well as intense internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research within a 4-1-4 academic cycle. “Augustana University aspired to be one of America’s most outstanding church-related universities” (Augustana University “Vision”) by providing an education of permanent value that challenges the intellect, develops integrity, and integrates faith with study and service in a varied society.

Analysis

The website of Augustana University is appealing. An efficient layout technique makes critical information easily accessible to the audience. At the beginning of the website, the homepage indicates that Augustana is where students construct their future, which gives the audience a bright and sensible vision to attract their attention and choose them. The webpage uses the APATSARC rhetorical style of logos to give the audience a logical sense of reason by providing encouraging data and figures to persuade the reader that Augustana is the correct choice for their future. It also uses the large rhetorical strategy of Kairos to captivate the audience by addressing the opportunities accessible to students in need, particularly those with financial challenges, and addressing the question of why the student is doubtful about Augustana being the best choice for them. “Augustana is an actual educational value, representing an investment with significant lifetime returns” (Augustana university “Financial Assistance”).

Augustana University is a prestigious, comprehensive university linked with the Lutheran faith. However, people of all faiths are welcome to attend, demonstrating that they are welcoming and give students the freedom to have other beliefs or have a different path of religion. This illustrates that Augustana is a place where all kinds of students are accepted and are trying to make a bright future in a diverse world. Furthermore, Augustana University teaches students about various jobs and professional callings while encouraging them to choose career paths compatible with their religious and philosophical beliefs. Augustana’s fundamental goal is to provide long-term value education that challenges perceptions, promotes trust, and integrates devotion, learning, and service in a varied society( Augustana University “Home”).

Augustana University is committed to creating a learning atmosphere that welcomes people from all walks of life, encourages diversity, and honors individual needs. They want to help all students by treating them equally and ensuring that they can engage fully in all elements of the educational environment and extracurricular activities. “We use technological advance and provide accommodation to individuals with documented disabilities to fulfill our commitment of equal accessibility” (Augustana university “Accessibility Service”), which leads the audience to believe that Augustana is the right place for them and that they deserve the opportunity.

The university’s website demonstrates to the audience that they are committed to assisting students before and after admission, encouraging them to inquire about Augustana and learn more about it. Furthermore, on the homepage, there is a section for international students entitled “international program office”; it is a venue where Augustana University’s international students engage and form relationships with students from all over the globe.

For the last 160 years, Augustana has provided students with lifelong education and developed leaders and visionaries who affect every aspect of society (Augustana University “Home”). On the website, Augustana University used an excellent approach by employing the rhetorical method of Kairos to persuade students, mainly undergraduate students. There is a section titled “strategic plan; Viking bold,” which is a plan designed to lead Augustana through 2030 with a bold future for their students, demonstrating to the audience that Augustana guarantees them a lifetime education and witness to the transformative power of education over the following decades, indicating a promising commitment that elevates the students’ experience at their university.

The university evaluates applicants holistically, and the admission decision is informed by the applicant’s grade point average and academic history; additionally, the admission process is dependent on the student’s ability to positively impact the Augustana community, so a person’s performance outside of school, such as behavioral and criminal issues, affects the admission process.

Augustana skillfully mixes Logos and Kairos to elicit logical decisions from the audience and address common questions and problems of students. The website is designed to grab students’ attention by providing a solid reason for considering Augustana University. On the other hand, the website shows a lot about the university community and how they treat students to help them get where they need to be.

Response

If I was asked whether or not I would attend Augustana University, my answer would be yes. I say this because I believe it would be an excellent fit for me and a fantastic experience. Augustana provides many options for students like me. I am an international student, and they have a strong community for students like us. This will allow me to have a good experience with people from all around the world. Another reason why I would consider Augustana is because it is located in a good area, especially for students. It will reduce distractions, allowing me to focus more on my academics.

Likewise, Augustana has a fantastic business department in which I am studying; therefore, it will have a limited number of students compared to other colleges, giving me an excellent opportunity to use all the resources available. Overall, the university is ranked in the top 100 national liberal arts colleges by US News and World Reports, as well as nationally recognized for academic excellence, graduate outcomes, and affordability, so I believe Augustana will fulfill my desire academically, socially, and financially, and therefore I would strongly consider it.

Work cited 

“Augustana University.” Augustana University, 2021, www.augie.edu/.

Major Project 3: Colleges

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Louisiana State University (LSU): https://www.lsu.edu/,Summary/Analysis/ Response (SAR) Paper

Section 1/ Summary:

LSU isn’t just an institution of higher education, they’re a community and a culture.

What does LSU look for in a student: LSU will consider for admission the total high school record: rigor of courses completed, grades, test scores, educational objectives, school leadership, and breadth of experiences in and out of the classroom. Why LSU: It’s one of the oldest, most prestigious universities in the nation, it’s in the elite 1 percent with land-, sea-, and space-grant designations, which illustrates our commitment to research and community outreach that addresses the world’s most pressing issues. The Summary uses Audience and Case Studies.

Section 2/ Analysis:

For APATSARC, the author is writing or speaking to does who desire to go to college even if they’re native to the state of Louisiana or not. For Audience: In a section of an article called About LSU, says (they’re dedicated to changing lives), it shows or tells the reader or audience that they’re determined to help their students succeed. Another section of the article called Missions and Values, says “As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development”( Louisiana State University/ “About LSU”), it means that the University will challenge anyone who plans on attending or is already attending to difficult tasks throughout their semester. Another section of the article called Ready to Continue the Tiger Tradition of Excellence? (As if the author is asking the reader or the audience a question), says “Earning our distinction as an elite research university did not happen by chance. It took passionate commitment for finding answers that others could not. Here at LSU, you will work alongside the most highly acclaimed professors—who are making daily discoveries that positively impact the world—and will have access to unique opportunities and resources that position you for lifelong success.”(Louisiana State University/ “About LSU”), it tells the reader or audience that the University has been built on hard work and those( the professors) that are teaching the student(s)(reader/ audience) will help them learn something new almost every day and accomplish their( the students) goals. Another section called LSU by Numbers, shows the reader or audience many records and achievements, the University has: 35,000+ for Student population, 1 of 24 Universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations, 16 Division 1 athletic teams, 1 of 8 Universities in the country with a law school, dental school, medical school, veterinary school, and an elite MBA program, $470M Amount of federal funding brought in by LSU institutions to the state, and $5.1B LSU′s economic impact on Louisiana  – A study by the Economics & Policy Research Group at the E. J. Ourso College of Business. ”( Louisiana State University/ “About LSU”). For Rhetorical, the author either finds information or creates ideas to share with the reader/audience. For Case Studies: The author goes to the main website to find anything that make’s the university interesting for them to write about. On the main website, LSU provides many opportunities for those who wish to attend college there. Some interesting sections of the main website named It’s More Than Research shares information saying (At LSU, Louisiana’s flagship institution, the research we perform is not only our duty, but also what drives us. From cancer and diabetes to coastal sustainability, energy, and agriculture, we improve the lives of our neighbors and loved ones every day. In the past year alone, LSU garnered $160 million in research funds, which returned $490 million in economic impact to the state.), this is what the author shares with the reader/ audience or those who want to do more for the university outside of the classroom. The website also shows Featured News to those who don’t know what’s happened recently at the campus. It shows different articles like: LSU Home of Most Important Private Collection of African American Poetry, LSU Earns 2021 Tree Campus USA Distinction from Arbor Day Foundation for 10th Year, and Beyond Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads. The author informs the reader about the Historic Milestones and Events the University has.

Section 3/ Response:

Would I go to this college? If I lived in the state of Louisiana then yes, but right now I’m living in Georgia. The Money System I looked is mind-blowing, Tuition and Fees (Louisiana Resident: $11,958/ Non-Louisiana Resident: $28,635), Housing (Both Louisiana and Non-Louisiana Resident are the same with $8,376), Meal Plan (12 Tiger Meals) (Both Louisiana and Non-Louisiana Resident are also the same with $4,434), In TOTAL for Louisiana Resident: $24,768 and for Non-Louisiana Resident: $41,445. If it moved to Georgia I would still probably go. If there is one value word that I would describe LSU, it would be success. It describes the result of hard work and dedication the students put in. Early 2022, I was getting interested in the State of Louisiana with their unique Creole and Cajun culture, food, jazz music, Mardi Gras festival and voodoo lore and I wondered what their college level of education is like down there. I wanted to know more about LSU thanks to their football team, when I looked at some live photos of the campus, I was blown away. I then imagined the achievements and accomplishments I could make if I was a student who enrolled there. I would embrace the new atmosphere, environments, and probably learn a lot about Cajun Culture. So, these are all the reason’s why I chose LSU as my chose for the project.

University of Pennsylvania: Summary, Analysis, and Response project

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Summary

The University of Pennsylvania is a private non-profit university and one of the Ivy League universities in the United States. On their website, they use the large APATSARC strategy of Imagining Ideal Readers and the small rhetorical strategy of Logos to attract their ideal students. Based on these strategies, they want to attract students who are interested in highly intellectual areas such as science and politics. They want students who appreciate art and are willing to analyze and discuss it, and students who look to stay involved in campus’ events.

Analysis

The website of UPenn opens with a text that says “Health Science” followed by a headline that says “From wearable light to tech startup,” (upenn.edu) which is an announcement about Lumify Care (an LED light for nurses) launching an app and a new version later this year. The announcement states that Lumify Care was “supported by the 2021 President’s Innovation Prize and co-founded by May graduate Anthony Scarpone-Lambert and NICU nurse Jennifferre Mancillas” (upenn.edu). This is the first thing shown as soon as the website is opened. By opening with information and facts, the rhetorical strategy of Logos is being applied. UPenn wants to inform its audience about the research innovations achieved by its students, and expects its audience to be interested in it.

The text is shown with an image that occupies the whole screen. The image includes a student wearing formal clothing. By doing this, the university is applying the APATSARC strategy of Imagining Ideal Readers. What is more likely for students to wear is casual clothing, but UPenn is looking for students who are interested in fields where formal clothing might be required. Examples of areas of work where this might apply include education, science, and politics. And we know that these are fields UPenn prioritizes because of its news sections, which is below the opening announcement on the website. The news section is separated by different categories, which include “Education, Business, & Law,” “Campus & Community,” “Art, Humanities, & Social Sciences,” and “Sports.” The articles go from news about the state of Pennsylvania and cyberattacks in Russia, to information about the metaverse and climate change. UPenn is looking for students who are up-to-date with the challenges and innovations happening in the world.

After the news section, an article about “Science & Technology” is highlighted. It includes a short description about UPenn Engineering researchers that is followed by a link to the full story. Below the article there is a section of Upcoming Events. It displays a list of three art exhibits happening throughout China, the Caribbean, and the Middle East in the following couple of months. By mentioning only art events, UPenn is trying to get the attention of students who are attracted towards the art field. This way they also want to show that their people believe that art has value, and that their students staying involved in the institution’s events matters to them.

Below the Upcoming Events section follows the introduction to two projects. “Inspiring Impact” is the name of one of them. There is a button under it that says “Support Penn” and it gives a link to a separate webpage where it is explained how making a donation towards the institution would help, and why. The second project is called “Penn COMPACT 2022.” It claims that the project focuses on inclusivity, innovation, and impact. It explains that the university wants students who will take everybody into consideration, regardless of race, nationality, religion, or financial background; also students who are creative and have a sense of leadership, and want to make a change in the world and their community.

Following the projects, there is a gallery displayed that shows the priorities of UPenn. It claims that its priorities are “Climate and Sustainability Action Plan,” “Diversity and Inclusion,” “Penn Cares,” and “Campaign for Community.” UPenn is attempting to convince its audience that the well-being of the community matters, and that it wants its students and staff to feel welcomed, safe, and at home.

The next section is for the audience to find the university’s social media and connect with other students, and for them to be updated with news about the campus. Following, the last section is titled “Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn.” In this section, the idea of being inclusive and how important it is for them to have an environment of talented people who are from diverse backgrounds is again reinforced. It states that if there is any concern about this policy, they can be addressed with the “Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs.”

Response

There are many reasons why I would not be able to attend this university. My family would like me to stay near them and Pennsylvania is very far away. Money would also be an issue. Regardless of this, if these reasons did not exist, I would definitely like to attend this university.

I like that UPenn welcomes students that appreciate art. Even though it is a research university and it is interested in students who are more politically and scientifically inclined, it still wants to include students who are interested in art and design fields. There are many people who consider art to be “pointless” and claim that studying a career related to art will be a waste of time and money. As an art major student, seeing such a recognized university care about art just as much as other majors makes me want to go there. And because UPenn is one of the Ivy League universities in the United States, I know that if I got a degree from there, I would have higher chances of getting a job at top design companies. I also like that one of the major policies at UPenn is about nondiscrimination and diversity. I was not born in the United States, and people notice that by my accent. Even though being from another country has become easier for me, it did not use to be that way, and I know that there are people just like me who feel out of place sometimes.

Because of these reasons, I believe that if money and distance were not a problem for me I would be comfortable attending UPenn and completing all of my degrees there.

 

Works Cited:

University of Pennsylvania. Home Page. Accessed on March 10, 2022. https://www.upenn.edu/

Bowdoin College (SAR) Paper.

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Summary

 The college of Bowdoin was founded on June 24, 1794 in Brunswick, Maine by James Bowdoin III. The most notable alumni of that college were the fourteenth president Franklin Pierce, television actor Gary Merrill, and Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson. The college of Bowdoin looks for and encourages students to foster joy in learning and take intellectual risks in education. It desires students to join the college so that they can graduate with the ability to engage in views in a critical manner. They hold that they appreciate the liberal arts and encourages everyone to foster its joy. Bowdoin wants the students to graduate with a mind of judgment and views of a critical manner.

Analysis
 The two strategies that the website includes is Structure and Imagining Ideal Readers. Structure is how the piece of writing is formed in such a manner. In this case, the website is formed as a informational article that is split up into sections explaining their five domains of education. Their five domain include intellectual and academic, social and residential, athletic, esthic and environmental, and ethical. What the website did was that they would take each domain and give about examples of what the meaning is behind it. For example, when the website was discussing intellectual and academic, they explain the essential skills that goes along with it. They said, “the College enable students to master essential quantitative and writing skills and skills of oral communication, with the guidance of faculty, other professionals, and qualified student peers” (The Mission of the College, 2022).

There are plenty of information that is structured in that type of manner and they go into thorough detail of why these skill sets are important. What they also do with Structure is that they have divided each topic into their own separate page. There are different pages that explain the Offer of the College, The Mission of the College, and Bowdoin and the Environment. The reason for this is that it works as a guide to students who want to understand what they are enrolling into. That is how the website uses  one of the parts of the strategy of Structure into their website. There is another part of the website that uses structure in another way.

What they also use in their Structure strategy, is that they use quotes from a variety of educators who have been in the Bowdoin area. The quotes are by educators of Bowdoin such as William Dewitt Hyde and Joseph McKeen. These quotes are often used as support to their topics. One of the quotes that was said “To lose yourself in generous enthusiasms and cooperate with others for common ends . . . ; this is the offer of the College” (President William DeWitt Hyde, 1903). This quote puts a strong emphasis on what the college can offer to anyone who is trying to enroll. The structure of the quotes are often used in a sentence as it continues to follow the point of the topic. Some of the quotes have a meaning behind them such as the quote,  “count Nature a familiar acquaintance,” (The Mission of the College, 2022). The meaning to that quote is that when you are student or educator at Bowdoin college, you have the need to preserve the ecosystem. That is how the website adds everything to the Structure strategy into their writing.

The second strategy that the website uses is Imagining Ideal Readers. Imagining Ideal Readers is strategy that utilizes in the readers who are reading an article and gives the right context to said readers. In this case, the ideal readers are the people who are interested into joining Bowdoin college and the article is giving out the information that is just right for them. An example of this is the wording of their statements to make sure the readers know what is expected. What they do is that they would put in information about the college and they would word it as a essay while it’s still formatted as an article. That way the writing can be easy to interpret. Another example of Imagining Ideal Readers is how the writing can be based on a person. This person could be an alumni who graduated or an educator who has been there for quite some years. For example, they often talk about the educators, mainly President Willam DeWittt Hyde, into the writing almost as if he was telling everyone how to adapt to the college life at Bowdoin. It really brings everyone captivated when reading the website. That is how the website implements the second strategy of Imagining Ideal Readers.

 Response
 I would say that I’m not much of a fit to be at the Bowdoin College. The reason that I would say this is that it’s a little too far away from my home and I don’t think I could meet up with all those expectations for the students. The expectation are showing that students should really be part of the liberal arts and I’m not a particular fan of those kinds of arts. Granted, it includes theatre arts, but it goes a little too far past that point. It goes to the point of doing everything for the college such as protect its ecosystem and have a special gifts of social and geographical skills. It’s a little too much ask if you tell me. Another reason why I don’t think I’m fit to be at Bowdoin College is that it is way too far for me. I’m better off being next to my home and family rather than be off to Maine. Bowdoin College may be a nice and pleasant college, but I would rather stick with my state and current college that I am attending. The last thing that I have to say about Bowdoin College is that it’s acceptance rate is by 9.2%. It is very low acceptance for anyone who’s trying to join the college. Since it is a private college, I would make sense why it is very hard to get accepted into it. The GPA requirement is 3.93 or higher and you should a score of 1510 in SAT and a score of 34 in ACT. That college is truly looking for people who can actually go above average or excel with an academic gift of learning. Those are the manny reasons why I think Bowdoin College isn’t the college for me.

https://www.bowdoin.edu/index.html

“Colorado state University” Summary/Analysis/ Response (SAR) Paper

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Yvette Chambliss

Professor Weaver

English comp 1102

08 March 2022

“Colorado state University” Summary/Analysis/ Response (SAR) Paper

Summary

    Colorado State University is a research college located in Fort Collins Colorado. This is a very technical institution college that encourages students to be social and get involved with other curricular activities. They list ‘’passions” are available to ” explore” this program, it spotlights athletics programs like track and field, basketball, and softball. They offer career choices or in their words “passions’ ‘ like agricultural science, business, engineering. this school because it focuses on the social part of college that can help you in your future career.

 

Analysis 

    Colorado State University is a great example of the rhetorical strategies of Audience and Imaging the ideal reader. Colorado state does a great job on persuading the type of students they want at their school and what a college should look like. When students are applying for colleges, they want something that provides them with what they need to start their career path and what their four-year plan should consist of while staying at Colorado State University. Their target audience would be students who are very social and willing to participate in school activities and have a plan on what their life will be like when being accepted into Colorado State University.

        The target audience which are transfers and undergrad students are looking for a school that provides them with technical science, and business careers. According to the Colorado state university website it says “exploring Colorado” (CSU, Home page ). This gives students a chance to research their passions and what students are looking for to see if this school and what it offers is the best pick for. According to the Colorado state website there’s an icon titled “Engagements” (CSU, Engagements). They also allow you to look up certain clubs and programs that help the college and outside community develop social skills that help the environment. This allows students to participate in activities that involve school to help the environment, and to get the community involved.

     Colorado State University does an excellent job using the rhetorical strategy Imaging the Ideal Reader by grabbing the student’s attention when opening the website. According to Colorado State university they show students getting involved in these curricular activities and other partakes in the student life that shows how the school functions (CSU, Homepage). This demonstrates what audience they persuade that want to apply for their college. According to Colorado State University in the “Academics” icon they have where you can do more research on a certain passion you may have or that can be like what a student may be looking for in their career choice (CSU, Academics).  When Students are looking for a career, they are looking for they want to know what exactly they are going to be studying, in this case if a student wants to know more about what they’re going to be learning. That’s why it’s great that Colorado State provides that type of research for students, so they’ll know what they’ll be studying for the next four years of their career.

       Colorado State attracts its students more on the social side of college because at times students are going to need that social aspect in college. According to Colorado State University, they have an athletics program where they show the different sports, spirit weeks, times, and dates for the games, and some of the highlights from certain sports teams to show their achievements they’ve accomplished (CSU, Athletics). Majority of the students that want to attend colleges look for schools who have an athletics program, so that students can be involved with their school more often. Since this college focuses on the environment and how to help the community more, they want people to be involved in these activities. According to Colorado state university they have community outreaches to help out by taking care of the environment in the community, and learning new things that can help those students who are developing their career or even beginning their career ( CSU, Economics and community outreach).these outreaches were so that students could help out the community, but also the community could help them in return by holding fundraisers for certain clubs that consist or a student’s career choice or curricular activities.

    When students are looking for schools, they want a university that will accommodate their needs and services to what this school has to offer. Students at Colorado State University can benefit off the thorough research that they allow students to access when looking for their “passion”. Knowing there are colleges that just let you pick a career without knowing what students are studying. Luckly Colorado state wants students to keep “Charging Forward”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Response

I would consider going to Colorado state university because this college would allow me to be a more social college student. By encouraging me to get involved with my school and to become more social instead of staying to myself. During our free writing professor Weaver asked us what other colleges we would have gone to besides Georgia state university and my response was Southern University and Hbcu located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana because of the social events for business students and African American like myself to connect with others that would benefit my career choice. Because I feel like when it comes to college that will best suit me, I want to find as much diversity and similarities and possible to get different takes on the different aspects of other people’s lives.

   I like the fact that they call their careers “passions “because whatever I want to pursue in my life or whatever I’m gifted in that is a passion, what I initially have an equipped love for. A lot of colleges were more strictly focused on your career and felt like an in and out process to just get what you came for and go. When in my college experience I prefer to have a more social aspect of it because I’m more of a social person that doesn’t want to be kept from any opportunity that some colleges may not have for me, even though the goal is to be connected as much as possible  

Works Cited

https://www.colostate.edu/                 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_State_University

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)

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Summary  

The college I chose is FAMU. This college is a historically black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. It is ranked number one in historically black colleges (HBCU) and has 23 degrees ranked top 10 in the U.S. This website is appealing to young adults of all races, but particularly grasping the attention of African Americans. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) uses ethos and Kairos to appeal to readers sense of family and community while acknowledging current historical events to convince prospective students to apply.  

 

Analysis 

Just like a magazine or a commercial, A college’s website is just a large advertising venue. These institutions use different ways to appeal and attract prospective students to apply to their school. The #1 HBCU FAMU is no different, this college uses Kairos and ethos to appeal to students’ sense of belonging. They use certain things to grab visitors’ attention and keep it. Besides the visual attention grabbers, they use bold letters and quotes to grab the attention of visitors. FAMU entices students to apply by appealing to their ethics on family, history, and the current climate in the world.  

The first instance seen on the website to entice students to apply is a quote in big bold letters reading “Join the Famuly.”(FAMU “Main Webpage” Besides the typography this is an example of the author grasping the reader’s attention with the analytic strategy ethos. It gives students the impression that they are included, which in turn will make them more likely to apply. This is an example of ethos because the school includes prospective students into this shared community, making them feel like the university will make them feel right at home.  

The website also displays the strategy ethos by highlighting black excellence. There is a news webpage celebrating African American alumni who went on to do remarkable things in the world. This is an example of ethos because it appeals to visitors’ emotions about ethics and pride. It makes readers feel like they could reach those same height if only they apply. They appeal to African American sense of pride and prosperity. “You are the answered prayers of our ancestors. You represent the hope of the slaves in the cotton fields. You are the dream come true of the dream deferred.” (FAMU “News”) This provokes students to want to be a part of something so prestigious and historical. This quote highlights how FAMU evokes emotions on ethics in prospective students to get them to apply to the school. 

Another instance of FAMU compelling prospective students to apply is their acknowledgment of current historical context regarding the coronavirus. They use Kairos to show prospective students they support healthy and preventative measures toward the coronavirus. The website quotes “Remember, we can’t be FAM without U getting vaccinated.” (FAMU “Main Webpage”) This shows that they are in support of current global issues and that they are taking it seriously. This would attract students because they would be more likely to apply to a school that is safe and that acknowledges current economic issues. 

FAMU also displays the use of the analytic strategy Kairos by having a whole page designated to sustainability. FAMU advertises a program called the sustainability institute where their students troubleshoot current climate change problems. This is an example of Kairos given the current environmental issues the earth is facing in the coming years. Not only is the environment at risk, but Florida is the most susceptible to disasters caused by climate change. “The Sustainability Institute supports Florida A&M University’s vision to be a living laboratory of innovations and learning experiences that generate global solutions.” (FAMU “Sustainability Portal”)  This explains how FAMU acknowledges the current environmental issues and commits to working toward a better environment.  

The hashtag Black Lives Matter can be seen plastered across multiple pages on the FAMU website. This is an example of Kairos because the school is making sure we are aware that they support the current historical climate we are living in. FAMU showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement could be an example of ethos and Kairos because not only is it an acknowledgement of current historical context, but it also speaks to prospective students’ ethics. 

FAMU uses ethos and Kairos the influence prospective students to apply to their college. Appealing to a prospective students’ feelings on ethics, sense of belonging, and using their acknowledgement of current historical context FAMU compels prospective students to apply to their university. They use these methods because they evoke certain feelings of belonging, safety, and community in people. They are a historically black college so it is obvious that they would acknowledge black history, Black Lives Matter movements and impower alumni that broke barriers. They also show support for the current environmental and health issues we are dealing with globally. FAMU use multiple ways to compel prospective students to apply to their university, the most easily identifiable strategies are ethos and Kairos. 

 

Response 

All else equal FAMU would be my ideal school. If money and location were not a problem FAMU would be my second choice after Howard University. Not only am I an African American female and the college is an HBCU, but it also serves all the values that I value. In class when we wrote down our three values my number one value was family. The whole thesis statement of FAMU is family. If I had been introduced to this school when I graduated, I would have attended because it is so close to where my family lives. My main worry about going away to college is that I would be away from the only people I have ever known, so a school like FAMU would have given me so much pride to attend the school just like GSU (Georgia State University) gives me. One of the first main ideas that I analyzed was the fact that they emphasized family on the main webpage. This college would have appealed to me because in my value inventory I stated “Family; I chose this because it is the most important thing in my life.”  

 

Work Cited  

FAMU  

https://www.famu.edu/index.php

Major Project 3: SAR Assignment

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Samira Abdi

 

Professor Weaver

 

English 1102

 

03/10/2022

 

SAR Project Process on Carnegie Mellon University

 

Summary:

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, non-profit university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This institution was founded in the 1900 by Andrew Carnegie. This school creates a learning environment where technology and industrial research are one of the biggest and known pathways. Carnegie Mellon University has a reputation for empowering students to be their best selves and to feel comfortable. The University has extremely high standards and upholds them just as strictly as any Ivy League school. Carnegie Mellon University website uses the structure APATSARC strategy and inhabiting/engaging social roles for their large rhetorical strategy to capture a selective audience.

 

 

Analysis:

Capturing a student’s attention into considering Carnegie Mellon University is the reason why the website is structured in a certain aspect. The APATSARC strategy that Carnegie Mellon University heavily engages in is structure. The structure of this website is what captures a student’s idea of the school. On the landing page is where a student determines whether the school is something they would consider. Specifically this school was very smart in how they structured their website. As soon as you hit the landing page you see various students engaging in different activities. It sets the tone that this institution engages with various activities to keep students entertained and knowledgeable. CMU communicates on their website that they are indeed there for scholars to help reach them to their aspirations. According to Carnegie Mellon University it states,”In the classroom, around the dinner table, on the playing fields or on stage, students pursue their curiosities, passions and aspirations.”(cmu.edu, student-experience)Which is explicitly shown throughout the entire website for CMU.

Being a research university,  representation of the technological/innovative pathways are extremely important. According to the U.S News on the Carnegie Mellon website, Carnegie Mellon University ranks #1 in undergraduate information and technology management also in– undergraduate computer science. By using data and technology Carnegie Mellon University shows us how it can benefit the knowledge of the world we live in. Reaching that point requires shedding light to an organized section on the website for the research aspect of this university. Which there are. There are numerous pictures showing students and faculty engaging in technological equipment to further research. An example of  structure of this research page is how at the bottom of the page it shows multiple news articles successes and informative information regarding faculty and staff. CMU demonstrates that students have the opportunity to expand their research at other locations. In the research aspect of this website it states, “CMU also performs restricted research at our world-renowned National Robotics Engineering Center and classified research at our Software Engineering Institute.”(cmu.edu, research) The presence of these two research centers attracts students who want to expand their research to other high standard communities. Which again is how structure can lure in a specific audience.

Adapting to a new environment as a freshman in college is quite difficult for certain individuals. Which CMU understood and actively did something about. As stated previously the landing page is very important to a student. On the CMU landing page it allows us to see a community that actively gets together for certain events. Different cultures gather around celebrating traditional activities to enlighten others. Not only limiting to the cultural/race tragedies going on in the world we live in today. Carnegie Mellon University acknowledges the racial prospects of our society. Listed on the diversity page of the CMU website it states,”CMU has been examining our role in the fight to confront racism, and promote social justice, inclusion and economic empowerment. Now more than ever, we must work together as a community to bring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into greater focus across Carnegie Mellon.” (cmu.edu, diversity) By acknowledging the racial roles of our society CMU allows black and POC( people of color) students to freely engage with the community with the support of Carnegie Mellon University support. Being comfortable in your learning environment is an extremely important aspect you need to succeed—which CMU is actively inhabiting for all its students.

 

Carnegie Mellon University wants to attract very diverse, outgoing people. People who are innovative and typically want to expand their technology aspects even farther. Students that participate in their classes but also participate and engage in afterschool on campus activities. These things are the very things that make a student stand out to the CMU faculty and community.

Response:

After reading and taking in the concepts of this college, I personally would not attend this college.  Even if money or location did not play a factor in my life, CMU still wouldn’t be a choice that I would consider. Not because of anything with the community of the school but merely the main pathways. Carnegie Mellon University is known for its research and technological aspects. Which clashes with the pathway I want to take to advance my future. I plan on obtaining my doctorate in physical therapy and I would prefer to go to a college where the major I am going into is the main pathway of the school. A good and effectable education is one of my values. Being able to grow my desired dream into a successful career, holds high value to me. Since I am interested in attending a school with a strong medical program, that is where I should attend. If I had a future in computer science or engineering I highly believe then I would want to attend Carnegie Mellon University. This university is excellent for computer science/ technological majors. Although I admire the community and the environment that CMU creates I do not believe it is the best place for me to grow educationally.

 

Works cited

 

“Homepage – CMU – Carnegie Mellon University.” CMU, Accessed March 2022, https://www.cmu.edu/

“About – CMU – Carnegie Mellon University.” CMU, Accessed March 2022, https://www.cmu.edu/

“Diversity – CMU – Carnegie Mellon University.” CMU, Accessed March 2022, https://www.cmu.edu/

“Research- CMU – Carnegie Mellon University.” CMU, Accessed March 2022, https://www.cmu.edu/

“Student- experience – CMU – Carnegie Mellon University.” CMU, Accessed March 2022, https://www.cmu.edu/

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Vanderbilt University

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Meklit Abera 

Professor Weaver 

English 1102

March 10th, 2022

summary 

Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1873 that was named after shipping and rail mogul Cornelius Vanderbilt.  It is a nationally and internationally known center for intellectual research, informed and innovative teaching, and service to the community and society. Since its founding in 1873 as an institution dedicated to “strengthening the relationships which should exist between all portions of our common country,” Vanderbilt University has maintained a tradition of academic accomplishment intertwined with a distinct culture of collaboration and collegiality.

Analysis 

Audience and Imagining ideal readers would greet a first-time visitor to the Vanderbilt University website. The university does not target a single audience, but rather a diverse group of students from various backgrounds who plan to attend this university. They have ideal readers in mind that they attempt to reach. Vanderbilts website captivates viewers by using the rhetorical style of logos to generate more interest in beneficial techniques to capture viewers and inspire them to think about the future decision they are going to make. This is the statement they use to welcome first-time viewers to their website “This is a community of learning dedicated to the fulfillment of human potential. This is Vanderbilt.”(Vanderbilt).

The use of intended readers as a rhetorical technique by Vanderbilt is a useful approach to structure the website in order to target the community they intended to recruit, which was mainly undergraduates, transfer students, and master’s students. The University is concerned with more than simply higher education; it also has a sporting facility and cutting-edge laboratories. They also allow students to seek specific clubs and activities that aid in the development of social skills that benefit the environment at both the institution and the wider community(Vanderbilt, about). This allows students to participate in school-based activities that benefit the environment and include the community. The Imagining Ideal Readers that the school seeks are students exploring various career options at the University, which includes ten schools and colleges covering everything from humanities to music to engineering.

The goal of Vanderbilt is to serve the local and worldwide communities as a center for academic research and informed creative education. With the same depth of soul and audacity of imagination. Its acceptance rate is 9.6 percent (Vanderbilt, admissions). This means that just 10 out of a hundred submissions are approved. This demonstrates that the institution is extremely selective. Vanderbilt does not utilize standardized tests or grade point average restrictions since they have a comprehensive admissions process. They examine all aspects of the application, not just academic profiles, to learn about the applicant’s passions, accomplishments, and interests, both academic and non-academic. Applicants can use Common App, QuestBridge, or the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success to submit their applications, as long as they select the application system that is appropriate for them. While there are numerous aspects to consider while submitting a college application, candidates should focus on the following: GPA standards, SAT and ACT testing requirements, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation. (Vanderbilt, admissions)

Transfer students, on the other hand, come to Vanderbilt from all around the United States and internationally. While their backgrounds differ, Vanderbilt transfers are united by a desire to take advantage of the many academic and co-curricular possibilities available at their new school. Our transfer students’ unique stories help to make the Vanderbilt community a vibrant and varied environment to learn and flourish(Vanderbilt, admissions).In terms of housing, Vanderbilt has With 30 residence halls, 18 dining places, more than 475 interest clubs, 35+ club and varsity teams, and the whole city of Nashville right in our backyard, Vanderbilt students have nearly unlimited chances to establish community, uncover their interests, and make a difference(Vanderbilt, campus life).

To enlighten, the author considers their ideal reader to be persuaded to join by allowing past and current students as well as faculty to describe their stay at the institution on the Academics page of the website, stating their contribution to many disciplines of their community, and by assuring their ideal student by emphasizing how much guidance and encouragement this university offer and will continue to provide to all students and can help them achieve their goals. The website  also offers a reference at the bottom of the page for the ideal reader to locate the university’s social media and interact with other students, as well as stay up to date on campus news

 

Response 

If the opportunity came, would I accept an offer to attend this university? Yes, anyone who wants to open a decent door for their future wouldn’t want to miss out on the chance to enroll in this university because it is dedicated to providing a clear professional path for its students while also going above and beyond in providing you with the opportunity to be challenged and succeed in your field. The institution is more prestigious than most other universities in the South in terms of history and academic standing. Having a Vanderbilt degree can seem great on resumes when you need to display your qualifications when searching for a job. On the other hand, being social is an important aspect of student life, and Vanderbilt is a diverse campus with many opportunities to engage! Last but not least, Vanderbilt has a great reputation.

 

work cited

“Vanderbilt University.” Vanderbilt University, 2019, www.vanderbilt.edu/.

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Cornell University

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Calvin Thompson

Dr. Weaver

English Comp II

4 March 2022

Summary

Cornell College is a college that presents itself as a community for all attendees including staff. They are about students thriving and becoming successful while attending. Cornell believes in engaging in the community and gaining life experiences, with over 270+ courses they offer dedicated to just this purpose (Cornell University, public engagement page). They also have over 7,000 students contributing annually to these local communities. Cornell’s mission is to target students who are already active in their current environment or students who are open to being heavily active in their environment. Students and faculty are also very high on sustainability, with Cornell College being the #1 ivy league college when it comes to this factor. With the amount of students that are active on campus, this is fairly facile (CU, sustainability page).. As far as grading does, Cornell College uses a fair letter grading system, with an A+ (4.3) being the highest possible grade and a F (0.0) being the lowest possible grade.

Analysis

As presented in the summary, the college is trying to target a certain group of potential students. They want these students to feel as though this is the college for them, by presenting such school activities and organizations to help persuade the ideal student to attend the school. Cornell offers a “hub” that houses six units and programs, dedicated for students interested in creating a environment for all student body (CU, Engaged Cornell Hub). This is a major contribution to the school’s core values, which includes being “a community of belonging” (CU, Core Values).

 To further explicate, the ideal reader that would be researching this college and contemplating if they may want to attend this college is the student who is already actively seeking for a community that is both engaging and expressive. The college expresses the Small Rhetorical Strategy of “audience” because of their mission statement and active role in the community. Cornell University’s mission is to make sure students are expressive and innovative. This college strives to not only help the students attending, but also the community of its small town Ithaca, NY. The school encourages students to participate in social gatherings and environmental changes. A big part of the school’s mission is to maintain high sustainability for each campus, in which they also include Cornell Tech. Cornell college also is major in leadership, with the college having organizations that are dedicated to just that. For example, their page on the “Board of Trustees” gives a little insight on their Vice President and General Counsel, Donica Thomas Varner.

 There are also links on the page that further talk about the committee’s contributions. Shying away from the topic of keeping up with the community, the college is also known for its elite status in being an “ivy league school or ancient eight” (CU, university facts). The school is a federal land grant institution, making it a private university although they have a strong public influence (CU, university facts). Cornell University is the first college, of many, that offer over 19 modern Asian languages (CU, university facts) which is major considering only a few colleges offer this. Cornell college is seemingly variant in who they may target, but all students who apply or who are interested in attending this school must have at least two thing in common, which is their community engagement and their academic stability. Students also must come prepared due to the high school population (25,582 as of Fall ‘21) because it may be troubling acquiring proper help. This is very important to many students, because they may need certain resources the college may offer but due to the school populating so many students, resources may be limited. So it is recommended that all students that plan to attend this school, create study habits that stick and are efficient. Make sure you are very understanding and very schedule-oriented. The school is also big on “Diversity and Inclusion”, as it has a page dedicated just to explain their mission of implanting any and every student with a proper education regardless of their race or background. The college “strives to be a welcoming, caring and equitable community” (CU, Diversity and Inclusion page).

Response

            Now the question is this: Would I attend this school? Based on the general audience the school is reaching out to, I don’t think I would be a great fit for one reason. I try to utilize all of my resources when attending a school, so for me not to be able to get proper help when needed due to overpopulation. The college is great as far as education, due to its large number of undergraduate students that return as graduate students. Although, there are many internships offered once you are far into your field. This could be helpful to students who are seeking jobs right after they are out of school and want to go straight into their career.

Pomona College

Posted on by

Zion Culbreath

English 1102

March 10th, 2022

zculbreath1@gastate.view.usg.edu

Summary

Pomona college is a relatively small private school in Southern California that is esteemed for its high academic standards and commitment to excellence. The university prides itself on admitting students who are both diverse in their background and accomplished in their academics, best demonstrated by its 6.6% admit rate and the different 60 countries that students originate from (Pomona College Home). The Pomona website persuades students to apply to the school by appealing to rhetorical strategies, namely ethos and logos, and idealizing different audiences.

Analysis

Considering that the name “Pomona” and the town “Claremont” are not very popular among most people, the Pomona website is an important resource for promoting the school and the opportunities it presents. To accomplish this, the website features a plethora of rhetorical language and strategies that hold readers’ attention and shape their perception of the college. The most prominent strategies on the website are ethos, pathos, and the overarching theme of idealizing potential audiences.

           Pomona is a very diverse school located in an area that is a hotbed of cultural agglomeration, which is a large part of the appeal of the school. For instance, on the Diversity & Access page, one can find that Black, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino students make up 39% of the student body and that 17% of the students at Pomona are first-generation students (Diversity & Access at Pomona). To highlight this concept, the website also imagines its ideal readers and appeals to them. An example of this is how the page references and details Pomona’s admissions process for undocumented students. Since southern California has a vast immigrant population, many applicants to the school are undocumented residents and this might pose an issue for them in applying to schools. To ensure that these students understand their value to Pomona, the school dedicates a page to this issue, stating that “Since 2007, in the admissions and financial aid processes, the College has fully reviewed applications from undocumented and DACAmented students who graduate from a U.S. high school by the same criteria as for all domestic students” (Undocumented/DACAmented applicants). In doing so, the website appeals to a specific group of readers and confirms their commitment to inclusion.

           Pomona’s most distinguishing feature is its academic reputation, with Niche raking it #1 for liberal arts and #1 among small schools in the US (Pomona College Home). This is reinforced by statistics like the median ACT score of 34 and 29.6% of students who graduated as Valedictorians in High School. By establishing these high standards, the school appeals to students who want to challenge themselves academically and surround themselves with other overachievers. Though this portrays the school as rigorous, the website ensures that students will be well equipped to perform at high levels by referencing the 8:1 student to faculty ratio as well as the numerous research opportunities available for undergraduates. The website further establishes the school’s credibility by referencing the prestigious graduate schools that alumni attend after Pomona and the leadership positions that alumni hold. Specifically, the outcomes page states that “Pomona alumni have served in positions of leadership in practically every field of human endeavor – from medicine, public policy, and the arts to scientific research, journalism, business, and the law…” (Outcomes: Your Future). The website also imagines the potential reader’s perspective by taking into account the likelihood that students will see career success after Pomona, knowing that most applicants see college as a steppingstone. To appeal to these readers, the website asserts that upon graduation, 95% of students either accept a job/internship offer or are admitted to graduate school. The combination of statistics, appeals to credibility, and appeals to readers’ interest bolster the reader’s perception of Pomona as one of the more prestigious schools in America.

           As a small school, community is an important aspect of Pomona’s identity. As part of a group of 7 colleges termed the Claremont Colleges, Pomona provides students the opportunity to interact with 8,000 students and 250 clubs (Pomona College Home). These numbers make it clear that potential applicants will have numerous options in terms of networking and forming relationships. Likewise, knowing that a sense of purpose is important to prospective students, the school ensures that its commitments extend beyond academics and include community service. This is best captured in the quote, “They only are loyal to this college who, departing, bear their added riches in trust for mankind” (Community Engagement). Through this quote, the website imagines its readers and their motivations and aligns them with the school. The school also provides numerous opportunities to conduct this service through its tutoring programs and community partnerships. In all, Pomona distinguishes itself based on its communal feel that other schools might not provide.

Response

After scoping the Pomona website and analyzing the rhetorical strategies that it used, I am convinced that I would attend this university. Considering that I am a minority student, inclusion is very important to me and my college experience, so their insistence on diversity appeals to me. I was unsure if this would be possible at a private university, but the information on the website assures me that I would feel a sense of belonging at the school. Another thing that draws me to the school is the idea of living in Southern California and experiencing that culture. The website details how visually appealing the area is and how many different activities are possible at the college. Though I have always lived in Georgia, I would be open to experiencing something new and different and California seems to be an attractive location. Though the website was persuasive in most areas, it did fail to convince me that the level of rigor wouldn’t be a stressor. The numbers regarding the academic profile of accepted students were intimidating, and though I understand that the school intends to challenge students, I feel that I would probably struggle in this environment. In spite of this, the statistics about the success rates of graduates are very encouraging and show that if one does work hard enough, they will be rewarded. Overall, I believe that Pomona is a great school, and the website demonstrates this through its rhetorical strategies.

Works Cited

“Community Engagement | Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College.” Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College, www.pomona.edu/life-at-pomona/community-engagement. Accessed 7 Mar. 2022.

“Diversity & Access at Pomona | Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College.” Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College, www.pomona.edu/admissions/diversity. Accessed 8 Mar. 2022.

“Outcomes: Your Future | Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College.” Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College, www.pomona.edu/outcomes. Accessed 8 Mar. 2022.

“Pomona College Home | Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College.” Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College, www.pomona.edu/home. Accessed 7 Mar. 2022.

“Undocumented/DACAmented Applicants | Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College.” Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College, www.pomona.edu/admissions/apply/undocumenteddacamented-applicants. Accessed 8 Mar. 2022.