Moaz Shoaib
Summary
Daytona state college is a public college looking for students who are well-driven and motivated to achieve their goals. They offer one of the best stem major online programs. The college is working for the betterment of the economic aspects of society by providing certifications and workforce programs, and individual advancements in the fields of science and technology. In Daytona state college, they provide flexible programs covering all the fields of science and arts. Their ideal student would be anyone trying to enhance their learning in fields of science and arts but mostly science. The website uses rhetorical strategies such as purpose, assumption, and imagining ideal readers to persuade its readers.
College’s building
Analysis
The main rhetorical strategies that the website uses are purpose and imagining ideal readers, which in this case are students. The first thing displayed on the website is a cool slideshow that represents how they are keeping up with the advancements in web development. To elaborate that slideshow is a combination of pics and videos that shows the whole journey of a student from the moment they step onto the campus to graduation. It also indicates a balance between education, sports, and social life at DSC. After the slideshow, the reader is greeted with a welcoming phrase, “You belong here” (DSC 1). The purpose of this phrase is to give a sense that they want the reader to be a part of this college. The website then emphasizes the institution’s distinction by stating that “Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State is the premier source for education and advanced training in Central Florida” (DSC 1). This shows that are very diverse in the programs they offer, and the reader has a wide range of selections. Given the wide range of programs, a few things that need to be considered while keeping the ideal readers (students) in mind is that while applying a student might find difficulty in choosing a program that leads them to their goals. So, they need help and guidance to opt for the best option in programs according to their strengths and weaknesses. This problem is addressed on the website and readers can find the answer to their questions by clicking on a link titled “Explore the program finder” (DSC 1). The link takes the reader to another page that states, “Find the right pathway for you” (DSC 1). The reader can fill out some questions and the website will generate a program that best fits the interests of the reader. The purpose of this is to facilitate the reader and help with any hindrance in the process of deciding between different programs.
Furthermore, the prospective students are persuaded by appreciating and encouraging diversity. This is done by showing that DSC is a place where students can nourish their culture by taking part in cultural events. The purpose of this is to attract diverse students and make them feel close to their identity by appreciating and showcasing their culture. These cultural events are free and open to the communities. Due to this people can come closer to each other and it also promotes the social skills in the students that are very important for successful student life.
Arts and Culture
In addition, all the information provided by the website is organized by keeping the ideal readers, which are students in consideration. This conclusion can be drawn by noticing the strategies used by the website. When students enter the website, they are greeted with visually appealing pictures of the campus, charts, stats, slideshows, and hovering drop-down menus. The design of the website is so friendly and easy that it will guide the students in whichever direction they want with just a few clicks.
Moreover, there is a section named “by the numbers” where the institution has posted its achievements and distinctions. One of the achievements is that “DSC is the highest ranked public state college in Florida according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 rankings for Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs” (DSC 1). The purpose of this section is to gain the trust and confidence of students in the institution. There are so many colleges to choose from and having to choose the best and right one is difficult for a student. So, the institute has to show that they are best at what they do and DSC has shown that through stats and numbers. This strategy is very effective in persuading students because it gains their trust.
By the Numbers
In conclusion, the website’s main purpose is to persuade ideal readers which are students. Everything is organized to help and convince students that if they are motivated to achieve their goals then DSC is where they belong. The use of rhetorical strategies makes it more appealing and welcoming to students. Overall, the website is built amazingly, and the students will find no difficulty in understanding the motive and purpose of the website which is to facilitate individual advancements and student success.
Response
I would like to attend this college. One of the main things that grabbed my attention was the diversity of programs and the wide range of selection in STEM major programs. My major is Biology which is related to the medical field and student with this major needs a lot of guidance. The students who graduate from DSC serve in critical areas like healthcare, emergency services, business, engineering technology, computer science, and more (DSC 1). Seeing that as a student gives confidence in the programs that the institution is offering, and it also indicates that these programs are widely accepted. The other thoughtful thing by the college I like is their program finder. This is a perfect way to just help students find their pathway because it is a very crucial and difficult decision in a student’s life. Moreover, the value of the students is also very important because they are going to spend some time at the institution. So, to me, personal growth is a value that plays a very important role in my academic self, and I always try to find ways to make it better. Under their values tab the DSC shares that “There is no value more important than the success of our students” (DSC about). This is evident from their values that they care about the values of students. As I mentioned earlier the wide variety of programs and the appreciation of diversity and cultures will promote my personal growth. So, by analyzing their strategies and understanding DSC’s purpose I can see myself going there and ready to gain the experiences Daytona State College has to offer.
Work Cited
Daytona State College, 20 Mar. 2023, https://www.daytonastate.edu/.