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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Storytelling Essay

    It’s really interesting, being born into a new age of information and how it has changed the world. The story of “Who I Am” and practicing the elevator pitch to introduce yourself to others had never been more important than present times. It’s easy to introduce yourself, but to be able to provide an excellent narrative along with it to make it a…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Amy Tan and James Baldwin

    I know Amy Tan from “The Joy Luck Club” and reading another piece of her writing has opened up my eyes once again. It’s interesting that we have stigmas associated with the way we speak even if it’s just a different technique of communicating the same idea. English was my third language and when I first learned it, there were so many rules to foll…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Social Media article

    It’s interesting to see the effect of social media it has over people. It’s both positive and negative. Social media is a highly individual and flexible experience which amplifies the influence of others in your life. If you surround yourself with people who are level-headed, courteous, and who are generally good people, odds are social media will…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Student Debt Pieces

    Since I go to a CUNY school where the tuition is not as drastic as other colleges, I’m glad to not have to worry much about tuition costs. Reading these two articles already emphasized my knowledge that student loan debt is a problem that needs to be fixed immediately. The fact that tuition costs are exponentially rising each year even though the…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic "The Daily" Podcast

    The podcast, “The Daily” discussing the episode “Republicans’ ‘Dead Chicken’ Strategy on Impeachment” is extremely eyeopening. It’s unbelievable to learn in history class that powers are separated between the branches legislature, judicial, and executive in order to prevent government powers from being abused tyrannically. Yet, the power of media…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic How TikTok Holds Our Attention

    First of all, I would not say that I am obsessed with using TikTok until the morning hours of the day, but if that’s what an obsession truly is, then maybe I am. It’s interesting to see how the article points out aspects of the app that I have thought of, but never thought deeply about. It was incredibly informing because I just thought of TikTok…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Writing Genre #1: Research Topic Reflection

    How you came up with the question: At first, the question came because my sister just happened to send me a news article about a girl suffering from a rare lung disease. I came up with the question after noticing the spike in hospitalized visits associated with vaping: should vaping be banned? I noticed a series of similar patterns in my time…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic America's Hidden HIV Epidemic

    The summary of this article is that a project coordinator, Cedric Sturdevant, makes an effort to help the growing number of H.I.V. and AIDS with their illness. He drives long distances to make sure that these people get the medication they need, the reminders to their appointments, and any counseling necessary for them to continue on living. One…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Reflection #2

    <p style=”margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 9.0pt; color: black;”><span style=”background: #FBFBFB;”>I have previously learned rhetorical terms and rhetoric before coming to this class. It’s similar in ways that rhetoric is used to persuade someone of something, and how the aspects of rhetoric also play an…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Rhetorical Situation

    Bitzer’s “The Rhetorical Situation” provides reasons as to why rhetoric is persuasive and conceptual. He states that a rhetoric is situational and that it produces “action or change in the world.” At first glance, the entire reading seems to be overwhelming, however, as it continues, the idea seems clear and he continues to repeat it. He has a…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Rhetorical Situation

    Bitzer’s “The Rhetorical Situation” provides reasons as to why rhetoric is persuasive and conceptual. He states that a rhetoric is situational and that it produces “action or change in the world.” At first glance, the entire reading seems to be overwhelming, however, as it continues, the idea seems clear and he continues to repeat it. He has a…[Read more]

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    Helen Chang replied to the topic Reflection #1

    I know that writing has the incredible power to create, change, and support ideas. The ability to string sentences together to convey ideas and messages clearly to readers is not an easy task to be accomplished. In all of my years studying in school, I have been given all sorts of writing assignments; ranging from poetry, research prompt, reading…[Read more]

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