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 through rhetorical strategies like effective tone and sentence structure 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 the use of a direct and hospitable tone and an overarching theme of idealizing potential audiences.

          As opposed to a tone that is strict or stoic, the Pomona website uses a more inviting tone to convey its message and sway its readers. This is primarily accomplished through simple sentences that appeal to readers’ sense of community and belonging. For instance, on the diversity page, the opening sentence states that “diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s crucial to our educational mission” (Diversity & Access at Pomona). This statement is brief and direct but ensures that readers understand the emphasis Pomona places on inclusion and creates an air of welcome in the process. This is also effective because the words used are not overly pompous or bombastic, but instead more common and familiar, making the page feel more readable and relatable. Much of the same is on the student life page, which features inviting verbiage like references to a “close-knit community” and “forging connections, making lifelong friends, and learning and discovering new passions” (Life at Pomona). The use of familiar speech and the frequent references to community and locality drive home the author’s hospitable tone and augment Pomona’s argument for students to consider the school.

Similarly, the Pomona website advertises the school by imagining its potential visitors and catering to their possible reservations and situations. 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 have issues applying to schools because of this. To ensure that these students understand their value to Pomona, the school dedicates a whole 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. The website also imagines the potential reader’s perspective by considering 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 (Outcomes: Your Future). By referencing the long-term value that the school can provide for its students, the Pomona website appeals to readers’ potential fears and assuages them. 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, thus further promoting the theme of idealizing its audience.

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.

“Life at Pomona | Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College.”  Pomona College in Claremont, California – Pomona College, www.pomona.edu/life-at-pomona. 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.

Madison Przybylski 

Dr. Weaver 

Engl 1102 Section 322 

13 April 2022 

Major Project 3 

“Experience your education” is how Brevard College states its goal as an institution. From the moment you enter the website, it is evident that community involvement is an important part of how the college conducts itself because pictures of its students and faculty are prominent throughout the page. An ideal prospect for Brevard College would be someone who prides themselves on community and impact. Students who thrive in smaller environments with substantial amounts of support would flourish in this institution, especially since opportunities for growth in a wide variety of fields are plentiful.   

Analysis 

The author of the website uses phrases, such as, “experience the difference,” and “the mountains are your classroom” to illustrate the dynamics of the college. Upon entering the “Life at Brevard” tab, statistics about the university’s student population are presented inside a large, blue box, which is certainly eye-catching. From the 30 states, 10 countries, and 80 percent of students living on campus, Brevard College is “a place where academics, athletics, mountains, music, art, and small-town living combine to create an ideal environment for learning, experience, and growth.” To further illustrate this, the author continues to state that the town of Brevard has been nationally recognized as the “best place to live,” as well as the “coolest small town.” Experiential Education and Learning serve as Brevard’s mission, displayed by the heading under the “About Brevard” section which states: “Learn to serve.”   

Imaging Ideal Readers is a rhetorical strategy that presents itself as an understatement of the larger picture, in a humble manner. The author of the webpage appeals to both Purpose and Imaging Ideal Readers rhetoric by illustrating the importance of its students and their academic experiences while leaving a comfortable boundary to allow prospects to discover their paths. Brevard acknowledges everyone while collectively putting forth the effort to build a bond between its students and faculty. On their school’s homepage, sight words and phrases like “Brevard could be the perfect fit for you!” and “100% faculty is dedicated to teaching” exhibit awareness about what audiences they are trying to reach. As mentioned by Elizabeth Losh and Jonathan Alexander in Understanding Rhetoric, “A good way to read something critically is to think about ideal readers… those most likely to be “persuaded or affected” by an author’s work” (Losh & Alexander 97). Given this information, a convoluted narrative is the opposite of what Brevard College is searching to embed in its website instead, it is using verbiage to create an instructive atmosphere that prospective students, faculty, parents, and everyone in between will comprehend.    

  Response 

If boundaries were not an issue, I would attend Brevard College. After perusing through their website, I took it upon myself to look up pictures of the city of Brevard. The city and its surrounding areas are mountainous and have a heavily influenced natural culture. To name a few reasons, I would enroll at Brevard College because of its small/intimate atmosphere, the beautiful scenery, and the abundant student life without a heavy sports culture. The thing that really caught my attention about this school and its location was the idea of leaving and regressing back to an environment not engulfed by consumerism and large eyesore buildings. I am undoubtedly a city person, however, if location, finances, and other materialistic boundaries were not in the way, I think I would find a spot on their campus just fine.  

Works Cited 

“Brevard College: Your Academic Adventure Awaits!” Brevard College, 12 Apr. 2022, brevard.edu. 

Explore Brevard. “Brevard | North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls | Official Tourism Site.” Explore Brevard, 6 Apr. 2022, explorebrevard.com. 

Losh, Elizabeth, et al. Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing. 3rd ed., Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2020. 

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.

Jalam Ford

3/16/22

Dr. Weaver

Hawai’i Pacific College: Research Project

Summary

            Hawai’i Pacific University was founded in 1965 by Loo, Eureka Forbes, Elizabeth W. Kellerman, and Reverend Edmond Walker. They wanted to create a private liberal arts college in Honolulu, Hawaii. The professors At Hawai’i Pacific University that a student would learn from are at the top of their field but also industry knowledge to receive the best education possible. The professors are also well equipped to teach online and in face-to-face environments. HPU is a private University where you won’t receive the same education experience anywhere else with hands-on learning. The education is affordable for all Hawaii students and HPU has a diverse, committed faculty meaning the students will be learning with top priority and learning from the very best. This website uses the APATSARC strategy purpose in the attempt to inform students what all they will be experiencing if they choose to attend HPU. Lastly, Hawai’i Pacific University works to improve its education strategies to best fit its students’ needs.

Analysis

            Hawai’i Pacific University’s website expresses their confidence in how well any attendees will fit in and the learning opportunities that their students will be exposed to. The website has a large range of different fields of study with four tabs regarding the undergraduate, graduate, military, and online-only routes of study.

            HPU receives 7 million dollars in grants for STEM education, student aid, and campus upgrades. Hawai’i prides itself in providing only the best for its faculty and students. “Receiving these grants will provide significant support for our students, staff, and faculty at HPU,” said HPU Senior Vice President Jennifer Walsh, Ph.D. “Nearly every facet of our university will receive an upgrade or enhancement. From our Makapuʻu campus to Waterfront Plaza, to the anchor of our campus at Aloha Tower Marketplace. It is a wonderful time to be at HPU.” 

HPU is ranked the most diverse university in the United States. This section of the website uses the rhetorical style logos stating that “The university reached the top spot out of 100 ranked schools, making HPU “the most evenly divided demographic composition of an accredited school with over 1000 students”. HPU is home to over 4,500 students from all 50 United States, U.S. territories, and nearly 65 countries.

Hawai’i Pacific University hopes to launch a global tech program so that its’ students will have the opportunity to work with peers from around the world and learn employer-demanded skills to help improve their career outcomes through applied case studies and projects from companies. This is HPU’s way of assisting their students to have the best chance of getting a better, higher-paying job. The Podium Education currently works with 40 universities across the US bringing a new perspective of learning for all participants.

Next, the university understands that moving far away from home to attend a university that for most students is not at all close, they encourage the transition because there will be many activities and events when you arrive on campus. There are many first-year programs for the students who are trying to find where they fit in. The first years are assigned a Peer Mentor and what the university calls a Hanai volunteer, which is “staff and faculty volunteers who serve as an “auntie or uncle” and support a group of new students. The Hānai volunteers help bridge the divide students often feel when engaging with professionals by making faculty and staff more accessible in a casual setting. Like the PMs, the Hānai volunteer can also help new students navigate the university.” So, first-years are very cared for and engaged with so no new students feel left out. The campus encourages students to get involved right from the start and continuing to seek out opportunities to learn and engage will help make lasting friendships, perform well in their classes, and develop skill sets that will help them succeed in the further years to come.

Hawai’i Pacific University’s Career Development Center provides the necessary resources to be highly competitive in the transition from college to career. The university also offers a student-to-professional pathway. The HPU recognizes that the workplace is forever changing, and they want their students to be prepared for anything that they may experience after leaving the university.

Response

              During this research project, I realized that Hawai’i Pacific is a good option to consider after graduation from Georgia State University Perimeter College. HPU cares a lot about its students and faculty as they’re constantly upgrading their campus and giving them opportunities to come into college well equipped to be successful throughout their time on campus. There are many opportunities for the students to have extra help. Nowadays the world makes it seem that college is mandatory to succeed in the world but doesn’t give too much help to assist in a good job afterward. HPU helps with every student’s financial situation making it more affordable. 

                 There are many opportunities for the first years to get better acquainted with their new space and find new friends to maximize the best college experience. I personally don’t know if I would fully commit to a school so far from home, but it most definitely sounds like a safe option with thoroughly reading the website. Out-of-state colleges are already harder to pay for and since the funds are still paid for by my parents, I’m not entirely sure if she’d be comfortable paying for a college out of state. From the knowledge, I have now I’d recommend this college to a high schooler looking for college options.

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/

Abass Salat
Engl 1102 + Section 312 – Weaver
SAR Major Project
Date Due: Mar 9
asalat2@student.gsu.edu

Analysis of University of Minnesota’s Website

Summary

            The website of the University of Minnesota appeals to ambitious over achievers by using the case study strategy. They also use the purpose strategy by carefully using phrases that attract a student that is not content with being an average person in society but rather someone who wants to change the world. A student that fits this profile would also really enjoy their experience in the University of Minnesota. There are a multitude of opportunities and programs over achievers could benefit from at this university.

Analysis

            What really indicates that the website is trying to appeal to ambitious students is the first phrase that viewers see on the website, “Bold minds don’t wait” (twin-cities.umn.edu “Landing Page”). The website used the purpose strategy here to draw the eyes of ambitious students. Saying a phrase like this would make a student that wants to have a great impact on the world feel as if this university was for them. Another example of the website of the University of Minnesota using the purpose strategy is how it says on the student life page “Something big awaits you” (twin-cities.umn.edu “Student Life page”). Similar to the other phrase, this phrase excites the mind of an ambitious student. It reassures them that they will achieve their goals and makes it seem to them that the University of Minnesota is the vessel that will take them there.

            The website also uses the case study strategy to pull-in ambitious students. It shows the ambitious students what could happen if they decided to attend the university. An example of this would be how the website highlights that the University of Minnesota has had twenty-five Nobel Prize recipients (twin-cities.umn.edu “Research Page”). This signals to the ambitious student that this could be them. It tells the ambitious student that people who did great things have walked this path so they should too. Another example of the website using the case study strategy is how it also highlights that seventy percent of health professionals in Minnesota are trained at the University of Minnesota (twin-cities.umn.edu “Health Sciences”). The website said this because this statistic would make it seem to an ambitious student that going to this university is an obvious choice. The website would attract that student because it is telling them that if you want to work in a health profession this is where to be.

            The way the website tries to persuade prospective students to come to their school is by using the purpose strategy and the case study strategy to appeal to ambitious students. The website uses the purpose strategy by saying phrases that excite ambitious students. The website also uses the case study strategy by highlighting statistics that tell ambitious students that this could be you someday. With these tactics, the website for the University of Minnesota appeals to ambitious students. As a result, this attracts the ambitious students to the university and will think that attending this school is necessary to achieving their goals.

Response

            The University of Minnesota seems like a wonderful place. There are many opportunities and programs that I could benefit from. If distance, tuition cost, and other technicalities were not an issue, I would for sure choose to attend the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota just seems like it fits well with my preferences. This is mainly due to the community around health professions, the ambitious environment, and the emphasis on diversity at the institution.

            Considering that I want a career as a health professional, this is a major attraction for me. I really admire that seventy percent of health professionals trained at the University of Minnesota. Having a community around health professions would help me make productive connections and be around people with similar interests. This would boost my career as a health professional and would make making friends easier.

            Another reason why I am drawn towards attending the University of Minnesota is because of the ambitious environment. There seems to be an atmosphere that promotes successfulness in this institution. An atmosphere in which everyone wants to achieve something great could benefit me. The competitive environment could make me feel a sense of a necessity to compete and even make me more engaged in extracurricular activities. This could fuel my motivation and make me strive harder.

            Another reason why the University of Minnesota feels like a good fit for me is because it cares about diversity. It says on the University of Minnesota website that diversity is considered a core value at the University of Minnesota (twin-cities.umn.edu “Life at Minnesota”). This is something important to me because I would not want to go to anywhere in which I am not welcome at. Diversity is even part of my values inventory. The University of Minnesota emphasizing this makes it that much more of a good fit.

            Going to the University of Minnesota looks like a good choice. I like that there is a massive community of health professionals and I see it benefiting my personal career. The competitive environment could also act as a motivator. Also, the emphasis on diversity makes me feel like I would actually be welcome there if I ever decided to attend the University of Minnesota. With all of these factors at play, it makes much more sense to go this university than to not go. If there were no technical issues in the equation, I would make the choice to attend the University of Minnesota.

Work Cited

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, twin-cities.umn.edu/.

Muhammed Mohamed

English 1102- Weaver

SAR Paper

Date Due: I’m sorry it’s late

mmohamed23@student.gsu.edu

Summary

Shorter University is a Christian university that proudly claims they are “transforming lives through Christ” (Shorter University),  and that is their slogan. It’s also the first thing you see on their homepage. The university is looking for students who want a spiritual change in their lives or students who want to go to a Christian university but can’t afford it. The university claims that they change lives for the better spiritually and are very affordable. 

Analysis

On their website, Shorter University’s strategies are imagining Ideal Readers. The website pushes the fact that their college will help you reach your fullest potential due to their Christian environment and financial aid. The website is structured so that the ideal readers would benefit the most from it. They target an audience that they believe lacks a spiritual connection, has a strong faith in Christianity, and may not be able to afford college. The website also targets spiritually connected people to christ by promising a “Christ-centered community committed to helping you unlock your fullest potential” (Shorter University). The website also targets people who are easily enticed by rankings and numbers. They provide several rankings that they exceed in many categories compared to other colleges. 

Shorter University also promises a highly welcoming student body, faculty, and staff, according to their website. The student body “helps new students feel a part of the Shorter community from the moment they step on campus” (Shorter University). Shorter University is using an audience strategy. The website is written to an audience looking for a Christian college where they can feel at home and be assured that they can afford it. People with less income and strong faith in Christianity are the ideal student for Shorter university’s website. 

On the website, there is a section dedicated to their athletics. Shorter University’s ultimate goal and slogan, “transforming lives through Christ” (Shorter University), is also a big part of their athletic department. The website encourages students to be diverse in their interests in athletics. They highly encourage people to do and reassure them “Our student-athletes are held to the same high standards of conduct and academic excellence as non-athletes, further evidence of our commitment to their success” (Shorter University). This is another example of Shorter University using an audience strategy. They have this section on their website for an audience with a strong faith in Christ and who want to pursue a career or athletics. This is also an example of imagining Ideal Readers. In this section of the website, the most likely to be persuaded are the audience who have a strong faith in Christ and want to pursue a career or athletics.

Shorter university’s website is confident that you feel at home if you decide to live on campus. The website claims, “Residence Life at Shorter University is an integral part of your education and university experience… we believe that every corner of the campus can be educative. The lessons learned through relationships and interactions in the residence halls are of immeasurable value” (Shorter University). This is another example of Shorter University using an audience strategy and imagining Ideal Readers. They have this section on their website for an audience who wants the experience of living on campus. This will most likely persuade the people who believe that interactions with people and relationships are essential for a great college experience. This also targets people worried about not having a proper living area surrounded by people of the same faith while in college and people who believe that interactions with people and relationships can be beneficial academically.  

Response

I think it’s excellent how Shorter University can link and relate so many topics to faith because, ultimately, it is a Christian university. Their slogan was the first thing that caught my attention was the slogan “transforming lives through Christ” (Shorter University). When I saw that Shorter University feels strongly about deepening their student’s connection with their faith and Christianity because it can make them better students and people, it left me wondering how a student that doesn’t believe in Christianity and has a different faith would feel at this college. The first response to this question would be, “why would they go to a Christian college in the first place” but on their website, they promise “Shorter University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs…” (Shorter University). Would a student of a different faith feel at home at this college like they promised any student would? I wouldn’t attend this school because I am not a Christian, but I wonder how the experience would be if I did. Religion is a big part of my academic self. I give very high value to my religion, which is why I wouldn’t attend this college because our faiths differ from each other. 

Source: University, Shorter University. “Shorter University.” Shorter University, www.shorter.edu. Accessed 3 Mar. 2022.

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.

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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.