Mensur Muzyin

Major Project Assignment 3 (SAR)

Dr. Rebecca Weaver

ENGL 1102

Summary

            Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) is a public university located in Mankato, Minnesota, about an hour and thirty minutes from the Twin Cities. Their college website is an appealing site that introduces the institution’s green campus with a live video and also includes almost all of the essential information that might help students choose a college. This university provides 130 undergraduate programs, 75 graduate degrees, and four PhD programs. It is also well-known for international student recruitment and the financial assistance it provides to help students achieve academic success. They are seeking for a student that has great ideas, can excel in a variety of fields both in and out of the classroom in real life, engages in community activities on the diverse campus, and contributes value to the institution as a whole. And this university would be preferred by the student since it is a huge campus located in a peaceful natural location outside of the city, is widely recognized for its cutting-edge research, has a diversified population, and provides a considerable amount of financial assistance, but it also has winter weather.

Analysis

            Minnesota State University, Mankato tried to convince readers or students to begin their studies at their school by using purpose from the APARTSARC strategies and imagining ideal readers from the large rhetorical devices on their website. Almost all critical information about the institution that is useful in college selection is simply and concisely given and can be found on their site’s home page, about page, admission & aid page, and finally university life page. One example of how they used purpose to encourage students to enroll at MNSU is when they claimed, “We believe that a diverse campus is critical in order for our students…. productive members of a global society.”(MNSU “Home”) Everyone knows that diversity is an important component in college selection, and they are informing students that their institution has an inclusive diversity that provides equality in education and equal chances to all people from diverse groups. They have also mentioned that they have various diversity events as well as centers such as multicultural, women, LGBTQ, and several others. They are committed to promoting diversity and moving forward with implementing this strategic priority at all levels of the university. This is a clear example of how they employed purpose understanding that diversity plays a vital role in college selection, therefore they notified readers and students that they can be preferred since they have a diverse campus and promotes diversity as much as possible.

            Minnesota State Mankato values international students’ cultural contributions to their school and community and is a well-known international student recruiter. According to their admission and aid website, “All new undergraduate students are immediately given the International Maverick Scholarship”(MNSU “Admission & Aid”). This scholarship covers nearly half of the student tuition cost and significantly reduces financial expenses for international students. Knowing that financial aid is vital to foreign students, they have used purpose in the quotation above to entice international students to attend their university and win the scholarship so that they may reduce their financial expenditures and overall cost. The quotation above is a perfect example of how they used purpose using the  international maverick scholarship to all accepted students to lure international students.

            On their website’s program page, they stated, “We offer more than 130 undergraduate majors and over 75 graduate majors to feed your big ideas,” which is a perfect example of how they have imagined ideal readers – they have imagined students who have big ideas but haven’t decided what major to study would be misled by this statement because they have provided them with more than enough options to choose from. (MNSU “Programs”).Furthermore, on their admissions and aid page, they stated, “All new undergraduate students are immediately given the International Maverick Scholarship,” implying that international students who are required to pay out state tuitions and have too many expenses would be an ideal reader and of this quotation and would be deceived into joining their institution because it will reduce the cost, they have to spend to get their intended degree.(MNSU “Admission & Aid” ). Despite the fact that there are several more areas on the university’s website where various tactics were utilized, owing to constraints, the examples and explanations provided above must provide you with a quick overview of the university’s website as a whole.

Response

I’m going to be a little biased here since, by luck, I got the opportunity to see the entire institution the week before spring break, and it was fantastic. Furthermore, based on what I have learned and seen on their website; I would certainly attend this university. My first reason is that it is so diverse, and variety provides students with other worldviews to explore and participate with. I’d also like to learn in a diverse environment where I can share information and expertise with folks from all around the world. It also encourages my own development, which I cherish the most, and excites me to get better at interacting with individuals from varied backgrounds. Aside from its diversity, the second factor that drew me to MNSU is the variety of majors available in various fields. One surprising detail I encountered when applying to Georgia State University was that they do not offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering, which is unexpected given that engineering is not on the list of 250 programs. Finally, the campus was beautiful; it has a lot of space and also some home green and has water fountains everywhere, recreational facilities, several multicultural centers, vast sectioned dorms but also a snowy weather, or I can completely say that Mankato is built around the campus; it is the most essential element. The campus is also surrounded by a number of comfy off-campus housing options that are managed in some form by the university. For sure, I would go there if it came to GA. I was delighted to conduct research on MNSU and, by chance, to visit the campus and write a brief overview.

Work Cited

Minnesota State University, Mankato , https://www.mnsu.edu/ , Accessed 2005.

Paragon International University “postGRADUATE PROSPECTUS”

Summary

Paragon International University is a private nonprofit University founded, May 18, 2010, in Phenom Penn, Cambodia. It has been accredited by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia and the Royal government of Cambodia, which has led it to be a very selective institution. The young university perfect for students in Cambodia that care about their education, their community, and want a successful career in engineering, business, or agriculture.

Analysis

            The Paragon International University uses Imagining Ideal Readers and the Rhetorical style Ethos strategies. The purpose of the Universities website was to interest students from Cambodia and around the world to go to their university. They have many success stories posted on their website from former and current students that go to the university to inspire possible students to come to their university. PIU has many programs and resources available to students. The University also states that one of their core values is community service. The Universities lectures are all typically professors that have a PHD or at least have a master’s degree and teaching experience from around the world. This shows that the University is looking for readers that will be not only interested in their higher education and career path but also care to be active in the Cambodian community.

            The Paragon International University reads they, “Provide capacity building for students in all education and training programs to equip them with entrepreneurship and innovation skills, inquiry-based learning, cross-cultural competence, employability skills and a sense of social responsibility” (PIU “About mission”). This quote supports Imagining Ideal Readers, the University is looking for students that are looking to take advantage of their career services and programs. The Institution also collaborates with universities around the world to get their students the best education their students can get. On the website it also reads “Engage partners outside of traditional university borders to promote economic development and to make a positive impact in Cambodia and the region through collaborative projects” (PIU “About goals”). In case a student was wondering on the credentials of the professors, PIU states on their “Why Paragon University?” page “Lecturers are qualified and experienced professors who received their degrees from reputable universities around the globe. They typically have a Ph.D. in their field or at least a master’s degree with teaching/professional experience. Paragon.U boasts its body of diverse faculty members and staff over 10 different nationalities from America, Europe, and Asia.” (PIU “Why Paragon University?”), so a student can be confident they are being taught by some of the best professors in the world. This is a Imagining Ideal Readers strategy. Another quote that supports a Imagining Ideal Readers strategy is being used is, “The Office of Student Services (OSS) caters to those who further the mission and curriculum of Paragon International University. This is accomplished with academic counseling, support, and discipline to promote an ethos of intellectual freedom based on mutual respect, integrity, and solid expectations of manifold achievement—academic, spiritual, as well as professional.” (PIU “Student Services”). The quote shows that the Institution has programs that will not only help the students academically but also guide students and give them a sense of community. This caters to students that would be interested in these programs.

            Paragon International University on their about page say, “Paragon International University strives to become a leading private higher education provider in Cambodia in terms of quality of teaching, research, and community services.” (PIU “About vision”). This is an Imagining Ideal Readers and Ethos strategy. PIU is interested in students that want to be involved in their quality of teaching and students that are interested in providing for the Cambodian community. Also the PIU website it says “Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students working together with an adult advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student, faculty and community relations.” (PIU “Student Services”). This supports the Rhetoric Style Ethos and Imagining Ideal Readers. This is because the University shows the students that they care about the students voices and supports students who want to be leaders.

Paragon International University “CSR Charity Trip” 2019-2020

Response

            Would I personally go to this college? Most definitely. The royal accredited University collaborates with universities around the world. In the PIU program, after two years of college at the Khmer campus you can transfer to any of the partnered Universities. Whether it’s for higher education or internship programs. All the professors either have a PHD or master’s degree and teaching experience so I’d know I’d be receiving a good education.

Another reason I’d like to go to Paragon is because they are active in the community. Whether it’s taking care of it by giving food the less fortunate or being in touch with the Cambodian culture. Students can request to make their own clubs, participate in a variety of sports, or be tutored by their peers. They have many programs to make all students feel welcomed and create a community that the students can feel comfortable in.

Paragon International also has many resources to students such as housing, local transportation, meal plans, books and school supplies, a cell phone plan, and laundry cleaning. This is extremely useful in Cambodia since it’s a third world country and people may not have access to various necessities. The University provides academic support, a career center, information about alumni affairs, and student club and cultural activities.

Paragon International University “Traditional Khmer Dance Club”

Sources

https://paragoniu.edu.kh/

https://paragoniu.edu.kh/portfolio/csr-charity-trip-2019-2020/

https://paragoniu.edu.kh/current-students/student-clubs/

SaNajah Blackman 

English 1102 

Dr.Weaver 

Major Project 3: SAR 

                                              Middle Georgia State University

Summary: 

     Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a public, nonprofit university located in Macon, Georgia. From what is shown on their website, MGA is a university that cares about the well-being and needs of their students. They are portrayed as a friendly, nondiscriminatory university that wants students that are community-driven, have leadership skills, and are very responsible. They also want students that align with their four core values: stewardship, engagement, adaptability, and learning. The analytical and rhetorical strategies, tone and imagining ideal readers can be used to further explain the ideal student that MGA wants. 

Analysis: 

The tone of MGA’s website is optimistic and encouraging. And their use of uplifting words and phrases gives the reader a sense of hope, inspiration, and safety. This is one of the many reasons why students are drawn to MGA. Many times, on their website they have shown that their faculty and staff are there to help students succeed, not only during their time at MGA, but also after they have graduated. Quoted from their Academic page, it states, “At Middle Georgia State University we’re committed to providing educational opportunities to fuel your dreams” (MGA, Academics). This is one of many quotes that have an optimistic and encouraging tone. This quote shows readers that MGA is right for them because they will provide their students with all opportunities needed to succeed. The optimistic tone gives students hope and a reason to believe that their success will be guaranteed if they choose MGA. And the encouraging tone gives students a feel of inspiration and safety because they are inspired to go to MGA to succeed and feel safe knowing that this university will do anything to help them reach success. 

From their Academics page, it states, “United, we push the boundaries of possibility” (MGA, Academics). The tone of this quote is extremely optimistic and encouraging. It is optimistic because it tells students that at MGA anything is possible. They want their students to know that with help from them and their community they will be able to achieve their goals. And this quote is encouraging because it encourages students to break past the wall of possibility and conquer things that are deemed impossible. MGA wants their students to be able to explore the world of impossibility and make it possible. 

The large rhetorical strategy that can be used to describe MGA’s ideal student is imagining ideal readers. Middle Georgia State University wants students that are community-driven, are leaders, are responsible, align with their 4 core values, are positive, and are goal oriented. This means that their ideal reader is someone who has these characteristics. To be community-driven at MGA means to help “enhance the region through professional leadership, innovative partnership and community engagement” (MGA, About MGA). What this means is they want people whose goal is not only to go to their school to further their education, but people who are willing to help engage in their community and make it better. Therefore, they also want people that are leaders, responsible, goal oriented, and positive. They want leaders because they want people that are not afraid to step up and take action, whether that is at school, in their community, or anywhere. Being responsible ties with being a leader. MGA wants their leaders to know when to be responsible for something or when to interfere and help out. This also means the leader needs to be goal oriented and positive. The leader needs to know what goals to accomplish first before trying to accomplish all goals, and they need to have a positive attitude towards others and their community. 

The last characteristic of MGA’s ideal student is someone that aligns with their four core values: stewardship, engagement, adaptability, and learning. To MGA stewardship means “Reminding us of our moral and public commitment to the people we serve on and off campus” (MGA, About MGA). To MGA this means always remembering the reasons why they help their communities and use their power and resources to make them better. They want students to always engage in the communities around them and help lead them to greatness. Next is engagement, MGA’s definition of engagement is “Recognizing that learning is a social activity and that we cannot fulfill our mission of public higher education without collaborating with those on our campuses and outside our doors in our communities” (MGA, About MGA). Engagement to MGA means not only working and learning indoors but participating in community activities. Engaging in their communities can teach students valuable lessons, like leadership and teamwork and help students build lasting relationships with others in their communities. The third value of MGA’s four core values is adaptability. At MGA, adaptability means, “a necessary hallmark of progress and success, requiring us to lead and manage- not be simply affected by it” (MGA, About MGA). What this means is being prepared to handle situations that affect your life negatively or positively and growing and learning from them. The last core value is learning. Learning to them is “expanding and changing fields of knowledge and grow professionally” (MGA, About MGA). This relates to MGA’s ideal reader because they want students that are willing to extend their knowledge and use it to develop their mindset and help them proceed forward. They want their students to be able to use their knowledge to assist their communities, help others, and succeed. 

Overall, MGA wants students that have the same mentality as they do. They want students to know how to take opportunities given to them and make it greater. They also want students that trust that MGA will help them grow into the best versions of themselves. Lastly, MGA wants students that will help build better communities and break out of the box of possibilities to find a world of impossibilities that can be conquered. 

Response: 

When I first took a glimpse at MGA’s website, I believed that I wasn’t a good fit for their school, but after researching them I believe that I might consider going there. It has most things that I am looking for in a university: it is an in-state college, the student population is in a good range for me, their tuition and fees are not too hefty, and the school overall seems welcoming. Since MGA’s focus is aviation, I didn’t see myself going to their school but as I looked over their website, I found that they have many courses and academic programs that are unrelated to aviation. Aviation is a good career to go into, but I don’t think it’s for me. Overall, Middle Georgia State University is a good school, they are friendly, support their students, are very welcoming, and have many qualities I want in a college. They’re definitely a college that I am willing to apply for. 

Work Cited: 

Middle Georgia State University, Middle Georgia State University, 2022, Accessed March 2022, https://www.mga.edu/. 

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)