Video #1 is a short, helpful explanation on the overall concept of multiliteracies. It summarizes and simplifies ideas that come directly from the report by the New London Group. One particularly helpful explanation provided is that of synaesthesia, which is when a communicator represents information in all six modes of communication. These modes are oral,Continue reading “Multiliteracies: Helpful Videos”
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Multiliteracies: A Summary
The concept of multiliteracies is a relatively new one, but it looks at the important paradox of how one language, English, is branching off into different forms of itself. It also acknowledges how today’s world of multimedia requires language-learners to learn English through different forms of media. There is no longer one standard set ofContinue reading “Multiliteracies: A Summary”
Defining Digital Rhetoric, Pt. II
Digital rhetoric is a part of rhetorical tradition in that it still heavily relies on the written word. Writing is at its core, and without that persuasive writing, there is no rhetoric. However, digital rhetoric departs from historically traditional definitions of the art due to the second part of its name: digital. According to Eyman,Continue reading “Defining Digital Rhetoric, Pt. II”
Digital Rhetoric: Helpful Videos
The first video* explains how author websites should be formatted for success. Specifically, it gives tips on how to construct author bios, divide published works into separate pages, include content that readers look out for, include links to social medias, and understand the usefulness of a blog and newsletter. It stresses the importance of sharingContinue reading “Digital Rhetoric: Helpful Videos”
Breaking Down Digital Rhetoric
Digital rhetoric is a complex, abstract concept that, at its essence, is the “application of rhetorical theory to digital texts and preferences” (Eyman 13). The concept is constructed of three parts: rhetoric, digital qualities, and text. Rhetoric is meaningful, persuasive writing that communicates knowledge and ideas. The term digital defines any type of encoded informationContinue reading “Breaking Down Digital Rhetoric”
What is digital rhetoric?
I entered this class with a vague idea of what it would be teaching. Now that I’ve listened to introductions on its topics, I’m fairly confident this class will equip me with invaluable skills for today’s world. When I think of digital rhetoric, I think of the Internet’s writing. I think of websites, social mediaContinue reading “What is digital rhetoric?”
Intro
In this class, I hope to learn how to better promote myself, my work, and whatever future companies I work for through digital media. I intend to utilize writing and images to my advantage in order to become more successful. I believe this will be very useful in my future as a novelist, editor, andContinue reading “Intro”
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