CUNY Academic Commons

Alyssa Pfaus

ENG 2150

Project #2: Research Paper

Teenage years are unarguably the most awkward period of one’s life. Thinking back to high school memories almost always results in shudders down the spine, however that is a normal transitional period all humans must all go through in order to reach adulthood. When envisioning a typical g…[Read more]

Thesis: Why is clinical depression and anxiety rising among teens?

Introduction: Cite data showing the dramatic increase in diagnosed cases of clinical depression and anxiety among teens

Thesis: Why is clinical depression and anxiety rising among teens?

Body Paragraphs: Explore possible causes for increased depression/anxiety:

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With today’s generation being so heavily social media focused, I think it is very easy for our realities to shift and flux frequently. Take Instagram for example- people work tirelessly to create a “perfect” feed, only sharing the best, most picturesque moments of their life. Especially with the growing popularity of “influencers”, people co…[Read more]

Alyssa Pfaus

ENG 2150

Rhetorical Analysis Project #1

Three Questions

What was it like to love him? Asked Gratitude.

It was like being exhumed, I answered. And

brought to life in a flash of brilliance.

What was it like to be loved in return? Asked Joy.

It was like being seen after a perpetual darkness, I

replied. To be heard after…[Read more]

Week Ending on September 2nd

Reading, Listening, Viewing

This week, I spent approximately 2.5 hours exploring the course website and Blackboard, as well as completing the three assigned readings. The first reading, “Understanding Rhetoric: A Graphic Guide to Writing”, was quite interesting and entertaining. I think the graphic novel aspects as…[Read more]

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