Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Editing Activity

Things That Made The Papers Effective:
1. The successful integration of reflection and anecdotes.
2. Subtly and effectively conveying a main point or argument.
3. Digressing enough for clarity and needed information, while still maintaining focus.
4. Successfully painting a picture and establishing an appropriate tone.
5. Complete immersion in a certain time and place.
6. The ability to search inside for something deeper and truly analyze specific life ocurances.
7. Abstractly and creatively crafting thoughts and ideas.

What I Should Integrate Into My Own Writing:
1. Integration of reflection and anecdotes.
2. Clearly conveying a main point or argument.
3. Maintaining relevance and focus.
4. Establishing an appropriate tone and self-characterization.
5. Clearly dictating the passing of time and the importance of certain events.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Cultural Evaluation Topic Proposal

I am evaluating Mass Effect as a good Video Game because it incorporates social diversity, elaborate decision making, and serves as a positive representation of moral.  This can be related to the diversity present across the world, U.S. included, and its ties to the definition of humanity.