Monday, November 1, 2010
Research Proposal
The topic I have chose for my final essay is fashion in college, the importance of it, and if it determines your wealth and well being. This is important to me because I have a strong interest in fashion and I have some background knowledge on it being a Fashion Merchandising major. This topic should also be important to everyone else because everyone wheres clothes, and not just that, it also covers issues like budget and finances in college and where you should focus them. This paper is going to make this community more educated on smarter spending when it comes to fashion and budgeting your money for right choices that will benefit you.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Point of Contact
The Letter I Chose:
Letter to the Editor: Fashion, worth not synonymous
Issue date: 9/22/06 Section: Opinion
I feel a little silly, because who writes a letter to the editor about the fashion column, right? Apparently I do. Anyway, as I read through the column, I was a little dismayed with the ridiculous price-tags that came with much of the clothing recommended.
However, I viewed that as one of those instances in which I am better off just muttering to myself or ranting to my roommate about my opinion on the issue instead of making it publicly known. Even though I personally am shocked at the thought of spending $90 on a pair of pajama pants, I realize that it is really a pretty trivial thing to get upset about. What made me more than a little disgusted was the derogatory comment about -state school girls.'
Although I myself am not a huge fan of velour, I realize that female students do not necessarily have bad fashion sense just because they can%t afford to go to a private school. Duh.
I also think it is important to be aware that just because someone attends DePauw does not mean that they can afford it. I personally would be one of those -state school girls' or even a community college girl scoffed at in the column if it were not for the fact that scholarships allow me to attend DePauw for $64 a year. But that does not mean I would be wearing velour, and if I did, so what? I know a lot of people with what would probably be considered especially by our elitist fashion columnist a bad sense of fashion, who are of much more substance and who I respect much more than some well-dressed people I know.
I understand that fashion is really important to some people and that is fine, but it is also fine to find other things more important, like learning about or fighting world hunger. Besides, it is certainly possible to effectively share your opinions and make recommendations without making fun of people. And shouldn%t a writer with a private-school education be capable of that?
Britani Hollis,
sophomore
I chose this letter because this argument interests me because Fashion Merchandising is my major so it is something that I deal with in my everyday life. I agree with this letter because I do think that just because you are in college and interested in Fashion doesn't mean you should be wearing a real Chanel piece or a wonderful Oscar de la Renta gown. You can still have good style with the pieces you choose, maybe from a thrift store or from a department store that you can afford. Just because you don't have these elaborate pieces doesn't mean that you are poor or not a good person, it means that you are a college student just like everyone else around you and you don't have a lot of money. You can potentially after college get these pieces if you can afford them or still have the desire to have them. Looking at this letter, I think the only thing I would change is this girls sort of aggression towards the subject. She seems to be very upset, which is fine, but you can't expect every retailer to conform to the typical college student's budget. I think it would be better for her if she had a more calm, open-opinion tone. It would not only make her argument more likable, but also seem more intelligent and educated on the subject. She could also elaborate more on how college students can make their statement look with a lower budget.
Appraising the Letter:
Her main claim is that just because you don't wear top of the line clothes doesn't mean that you are an uneducated or poor person. Her main support is that she can still attend college with scholarships and "wear velour if she wants to." The writer doesn't really touch much on opposing claims, which is where I step in and make some. The writer, in my opinion, gets her point across and defines the issue correctly.
Summary:
In the letter, Britani Hollis talks about the topic of fashion in college and being able to afford expensive items as a college student. She argues that just because you aren't in a private school doesn't mean that you have a bad fashion sense or can't afford to buy expensive pieces. I agree with what Britani says, and I think that she can add to her statement by saying that you can still look fabulous in college with lower priced items and spending more money on one statement piece an plan the outfit around that accordingly. Also, as a college student, you aren't expected to have a Chanel bag or an Oscar de la Renta gown. You can still look good and have a sense of style with lower priced clothing and some sort of a fashion sense.
Letter to the Editor: Fashion, worth not synonymous
Issue date: 9/22/06 Section: Opinion
I feel a little silly, because who writes a letter to the editor about the fashion column, right? Apparently I do. Anyway, as I read through the column, I was a little dismayed with the ridiculous price-tags that came with much of the clothing recommended.
However, I viewed that as one of those instances in which I am better off just muttering to myself or ranting to my roommate about my opinion on the issue instead of making it publicly known. Even though I personally am shocked at the thought of spending $90 on a pair of pajama pants, I realize that it is really a pretty trivial thing to get upset about. What made me more than a little disgusted was the derogatory comment about -state school girls.'
Although I myself am not a huge fan of velour, I realize that female students do not necessarily have bad fashion sense just because they can%t afford to go to a private school. Duh.
I also think it is important to be aware that just because someone attends DePauw does not mean that they can afford it. I personally would be one of those -state school girls' or even a community college girl scoffed at in the column if it were not for the fact that scholarships allow me to attend DePauw for $64 a year. But that does not mean I would be wearing velour, and if I did, so what? I know a lot of people with what would probably be considered especially by our elitist fashion columnist a bad sense of fashion, who are of much more substance and who I respect much more than some well-dressed people I know.
I understand that fashion is really important to some people and that is fine, but it is also fine to find other things more important, like learning about or fighting world hunger. Besides, it is certainly possible to effectively share your opinions and make recommendations without making fun of people. And shouldn%t a writer with a private-school education be capable of that?
Britani Hollis,
sophomore
I chose this letter because this argument interests me because Fashion Merchandising is my major so it is something that I deal with in my everyday life. I agree with this letter because I do think that just because you are in college and interested in Fashion doesn't mean you should be wearing a real Chanel piece or a wonderful Oscar de la Renta gown. You can still have good style with the pieces you choose, maybe from a thrift store or from a department store that you can afford. Just because you don't have these elaborate pieces doesn't mean that you are poor or not a good person, it means that you are a college student just like everyone else around you and you don't have a lot of money. You can potentially after college get these pieces if you can afford them or still have the desire to have them. Looking at this letter, I think the only thing I would change is this girls sort of aggression towards the subject. She seems to be very upset, which is fine, but you can't expect every retailer to conform to the typical college student's budget. I think it would be better for her if she had a more calm, open-opinion tone. It would not only make her argument more likable, but also seem more intelligent and educated on the subject. She could also elaborate more on how college students can make their statement look with a lower budget.
Appraising the Letter:
Her main claim is that just because you don't wear top of the line clothes doesn't mean that you are an uneducated or poor person. Her main support is that she can still attend college with scholarships and "wear velour if she wants to." The writer doesn't really touch much on opposing claims, which is where I step in and make some. The writer, in my opinion, gets her point across and defines the issue correctly.
Summary:
In the letter, Britani Hollis talks about the topic of fashion in college and being able to afford expensive items as a college student. She argues that just because you aren't in a private school doesn't mean that you have a bad fashion sense or can't afford to buy expensive pieces. I agree with what Britani says, and I think that she can add to her statement by saying that you can still look fabulous in college with lower priced items and spending more money on one statement piece an plan the outfit around that accordingly. Also, as a college student, you aren't expected to have a Chanel bag or an Oscar de la Renta gown. You can still look good and have a sense of style with lower priced clothing and some sort of a fashion sense.
Monday, October 25, 2010
At a Glance
http://media.www.thedepauw.com/media/storage/paper912/news/2006/09/22/Opinion/Letter.To.The.Editor.Fashion.Worth.Not.Synonymous-2304282.shtml
To look for the perfect topic numbers 1 and 3 helped me the most. Number 1, looking inward made me think about what topics interested me most. One of the main topics that I am dealing with every day, not only in classes, but in my free time is Fashion. Being a Fashion Merchandising major really helps me get insight on this topic. Number 3, use creative visualization helped me to confirm my topic. The book tells you to imagine you are at a party overhearing someone talk about a topic or someone else overhears you and compels you to talk to one another. I recently met a new friend, Emily, at a party simply because I had a Chanel purse on that she also had and loves. She stopped me because I was wearing the purse and we chatted about the purse and other fashion topics for the rest of the night. At a glance really helped me to confirm my topic and further my fashion knowledge.
To look for the perfect topic numbers 1 and 3 helped me the most. Number 1, looking inward made me think about what topics interested me most. One of the main topics that I am dealing with every day, not only in classes, but in my free time is Fashion. Being a Fashion Merchandising major really helps me get insight on this topic. Number 3, use creative visualization helped me to confirm my topic. The book tells you to imagine you are at a party overhearing someone talk about a topic or someone else overhears you and compels you to talk to one another. I recently met a new friend, Emily, at a party simply because I had a Chanel purse on that she also had and loves. She stopped me because I was wearing the purse and we chatted about the purse and other fashion topics for the rest of the night. At a glance really helped me to confirm my topic and further my fashion knowledge.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Letter to the Editor
The letter to the editor i read was discussing the issue of voting to keep the use of coal. I agree and disagree with this person. I think that coal is definitely necessary(for now), but I think we should take use of the alternative ways of producing electricity. I think solar panels are a great, energy efficient way to produce electricity and that we should possibly get some funding for this from the Governor or other higher-ups. This would in the long term help everyone out, even the Earth.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Halloween Writing
Informal: (For)
Halloween is the Heart and Soul of Athens. If we didn't have it, the spirit throughout the whole month of October would be gone. I can't even imagine what it would be like. This is not only a university event, but a whole community event. It brings the city together to share the festivities in a fun and light-hearted way. Not many other cities or schools have such an elaborate event and it is truly what makes OU and Athens special.
Formal: (Against)
Halloween in Athens is a disgrace. It is an insult to the rich history of the city and destroys the integrity of Athens. The foul language and inappropriate attire should be eliminated. Court Street should remain open during the Halloween weekend and police should disperse of large gatherings. Eliminating the Halloween block party will restore order and good values.
Halloween is the Heart and Soul of Athens. If we didn't have it, the spirit throughout the whole month of October would be gone. I can't even imagine what it would be like. This is not only a university event, but a whole community event. It brings the city together to share the festivities in a fun and light-hearted way. Not many other cities or schools have such an elaborate event and it is truly what makes OU and Athens special.
Formal: (Against)
Halloween in Athens is a disgrace. It is an insult to the rich history of the city and destroys the integrity of Athens. The foul language and inappropriate attire should be eliminated. Court Street should remain open during the Halloween weekend and police should disperse of large gatherings. Eliminating the Halloween block party will restore order and good values.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Prewriting Checklist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXHIeeLesKs
Topic:5 Hour Energy Shots, 2:30 feeling
Story: The main character is talking about how 5 hour energy shots make you feel more energized and are better for you than other drinks like coffee.
Audience: This first appeared on television in America.
Argument: This ad is telling you that 5 hour energy shots are better than coffee or other energy drinks because it contains no sugar and there is no crash afterward. Also, that it lasts 5 hours.
Composition: This is a commercial.
Word and Image: Word and image are both used and completely rely on one another.
Imagery: The actors in the video seem to be normal people in an office and not actors. This makes you feel like you can relate to them more and makes it more believable.
Tone: This commercial is in a serious tone which makes the company look like they know what they are talking about.
Character and Setting: The main character is a male, who has a good speaking voice and keeps you with the scenes behind him moving from one person to the next. They represent actual people.
Cultural Responses: This commercial is set in an office which may make you think that you only have to have an office job to take this product or might portray to them more.
Topic:5 Hour Energy Shots, 2:30 feeling
Story: The main character is talking about how 5 hour energy shots make you feel more energized and are better for you than other drinks like coffee.
Audience: This first appeared on television in America.
Argument: This ad is telling you that 5 hour energy shots are better than coffee or other energy drinks because it contains no sugar and there is no crash afterward. Also, that it lasts 5 hours.
Composition: This is a commercial.
Word and Image: Word and image are both used and completely rely on one another.
Imagery: The actors in the video seem to be normal people in an office and not actors. This makes you feel like you can relate to them more and makes it more believable.
Tone: This commercial is in a serious tone which makes the company look like they know what they are talking about.
Character and Setting: The main character is a male, who has a good speaking voice and keeps you with the scenes behind him moving from one person to the next. They represent actual people.
Cultural Responses: This commercial is set in an office which may make you think that you only have to have an office job to take this product or might portray to them more.
Question #3 Image
Hines is right, people do go see places because of the magnificent images or things they have heard about it, but is it as great as they thought it would be? This summer my mom and I went to Asheville, North Carolina to tour the Biltmore Estate which is just a really huge house that this really rich guy owned. When my mom first told me about it and showed me the pictures I didn't think it was going to be all that great, but I went because she wanted me to. I am now really glad that I went. The house itself and the amazing scenery that surrounded it was absolutley amazing. It was literally breathtaking. I could've stayed there for a month. The moment I remember most is we were sitting outside with our feet in the hot tub and all you could see were mountains and at that moment that was the only thing I ever wanted to see again. Being there in the moment was a better experience than the pictures themselves for me. If I could, I would go back now.
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