annotated bibliography

Alena DePugh

Professor S. Morrow

Writing & Rhetoric

7 November 2011

Annotated Bibliography Exercise

            Messer, Neil. “Letter to the Editor: The repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is just the first step” The Michigan Daily. The Michigan Daily, 21 Sept. 2011. Web. 3 Nov. 2011.

            In this article, Messer says he is surprised that there aren’t any articles in The Michigan Daily that mention D.A.D.T. Even though this source is very biased, coming from a gay soldier, it is a very good article. Messer believes that “the repeal of D.A.D.T is a great step forward for our country” and that the next step will hopefully be “changing the Defense of Marriage Act.” This source will help me argue that gay soldiers and non-gay soldiers do think differently. Messer is happy that he can be honest about who he is now, but he doesn’t realize how uncomfortable it will be for straights to shower with him.

            ““Don’t ask, don’t tell” consigned to history .” CBS news. Web. 11 Sept. 2011.

            After 18 long years, gays can finally be open about their ways of life and serve in the military. Not everyone today is accepting or happy of the D.A.D.T repeal “Some in Congress still oppose the change,” (CBS news 2011). Now soldiers that were discharged during the D.A.D.T law can reenlist. This story is very credible, it’s simply stating the facts. I believe that no matter who you are, you should be able to fight for our freedom. Personally, even though I’m glad the United States is trying to make everything equal for everyone, I still think this law should be in effect. CBS news helps me argue that, since I’m on some of the Congress members’ sides, D.A.D.T shouldn’t have been repealed.

article citation

"U.S. military ends 'don't ask, don't tell'." Globe & Mail [Toronto, Canada] 21 Sept. 2011: A3. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.

^^^^^^this is how it was cited at the bottom of the article^^^^^^

Robert Burns was the author of this article. I have already summarized this article in my previous blog. I will use this aritcle for my essay showing that this "law" has been officially lifted to allow gays and lesbians to be themselves and still fight for our country.

"dont ask, dont tell" article summary

the us military ended "dont ask, dont tell" so gay and lesbian military members dont have to "lie about who they are." president obama and leon panterra keep talking about all the good things that will happen to our country now that this "law" is lifted.

im for the "dont ask, dont tell" issue becuase i know how uncomfortable it can be to be around gays or lesbians. especially since soldiers have to shower with their own gender.

working hypothesis

with the topic i chose, "dont ask, dont tell", i hypothesize that ethos is used in the articles i have found online; pathos is used to make you either for or against gays in the military; and logos is used by conitnually adding the military's opinions. with these statements, im forming my arguement that i am for the "dont ask, dont tell" issue in our society today.

screening questions for topics

The Myth of College as a Fairytale
1.yes. ive always been told college is "so fun" when really its alot of hard work
2.yes. same as number one.
3.it might be hard to find material on this subject, but i would look for many articles.
4. yes. i know college isnt all fun & games.

Where "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Remains
1.yes. i am both for and against gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgenders, so i could write alot about this topic.
2. i wouldn't have a firm opinion, since im on both sides.
3.there would be alot of material that talks about this subject.
4.yes. if you want to fight for our country, it shouldnt matter who you are.

I would lean more towards the first topic i chose. I have a firm opinion on it and would enjoy writing about it. BUT-im going to go with the second topic, because i can find more info! (:

research freewrite

      I'm still not for sure of what I want to research and write about. There are so many different topics to choose from. I plan to examaine and explain my topic and hypothesis thoroughly so others will understand it very clearly.
     When I choose a topic, I plan to use many different sources. I will try to fnd websites, commercials, books, and older documents to help me with my paper.
      Right now, the hardest problem for me is finding a topic I WANT to write about. Also, finding reliable information to back up my statements.

another ad

content: this ad is selling hair spray. it is an object.

message: this ad is saying that this hair spray is the best.

character & setting: a girl with huge hair  is the character. shes a white female, about 30 years old. this ad is showing how your hair can hold its style for a long time with this hair spray.

theme: "your hair will look like this if you use our hair spray"

medium: this is a print ad.

history: i believe this ad is from america, in the 80s. it seems like this ad is mainly for girls, since it shows a girl in this ad.

word & image: the words describe what the hair spray does. the words have priority. it persuades others to use this product.

layout: on  a page. the girl with big hair is smack dab in the middle with words around her & hair spray in the bottom right corner. the first thing you see is her hair, so you know its about a hair product.

design: ........?

voice: the voice is persuassive.

rhetorical appeals: it makes you want to have good hair like this, so you want to use the hair spray.

strategy development: the word and the pictures show you how amazing this product is.

cultural resonance: no.