Genre conventions are its [the genres] basic qualities and agreed-upon rules

(pg.12). In 300 or more words, describe either:

(a) a genre youve composed in whose modes (pg. 11) are visual- or audio-
based (not only text-based), like podcasts, comic books, visual artworks of any
kind, maps, computer-based design projects, sculpture/modeling, etc.

...or...

(b) a genre you compose in regularly, such as (text/group

text/Facebook/WhatsApp/Etc.) messages, Instagramming, Snapchatting,
emailing, the chalkboard outside the coffee shop where you work, a blog,
YouTube or other short videos, etc.

What are the conventions of the genre that you use(d)? You may want to use
the words style, design, and sources like the textbook does on pgs. 14, 15,
16, 21, & 32. Note that page 16 lists guiding questions.

There are genres that I compose regularly and there are genres that I compose
daily. Genres that I formulate daily are media such as the broad array of messaging that
includes texts and group chats. There are also mediums such as social media that I utilize
on the day-to-day basis. However, I find myself composing paintings regularly, all with
deeper meaning than the average social media or messaging.

The conventions of my genre, painting, encompass design, purpose, audience, and sources.
Initially, my painting comprises is rooted from design. The sole purpose of my paintings is
to illustrate and illuminate my ideas and thoughts, things that are most special and center
for me that cannot be expressed in words but in visuals. Flowers and wildlife are the
foundation of my designs along with vibrant and rich colors. With my subject being the
center of the canvas and center of attention, my simple layout allows it for the audience to
perceive and understand the core meaning of the subject underneath the layer of
watercolor. Other conventions that are incorporated is the purpose and source. The
purpose of the genre is to portray my inner self and depict my story through the lens of
art. Each painting has a purpose of telling my story while also being a stress reliever. My
sources emerge from the mediums of several origins such as pictures and the environment
of my subjective experiences. Sources also include famous and prominent artists as a I try
to recreate the creations that I have seen. My paintings convey a piece of myself to the
audience who include anyone who comes across it. In some of my genre pieces however, I
do attempt to target specific individuals in the audience such as those who I am close to.

I regularly use this genre every other week, more or less. Though it is not writing it is still
a form of medium that I use to connect to others or myself. Painting has been and will
always be a genre that I deeply adhere to.

In The Plagiarism Jitters (see Course Library), Perri Klass writes that
because it is now possible for me to know -- and know instantly -- whether a
particular phrase has been used before, I feel the weight of responsibility.
Since it is so easy to Google something you write to make sure that it isnt
plagiarized, he feels like it is his duty to double check that his words are
original. Of course, this anxiety about plagiarism is especially intense for
student writers when they are creating research papers and juggling multiple
sources, as you will be doing soon (if you are not already doing it in another
class).

Think of the genres in which you enjoy writing or composing, as well as the
genres you listen to, read, and watch. In which audio-, video-, or text-based
genre(s) do you think it might be MOST important to avoid plagiarism, and
why? What genre(s) do you find that it is LEAST important to avoid plagiarism,
and why?

Keep your response short (a few sentences). Then, read some of your peers
responses and thoughtfully respond to one that surprises or interests you.

The genres to which I enjoy writing to and as well as the genres that I listen or read to,
can all be subjected to plagiarism. The genre to which I find to be most important to avoid
plagiarism is the text-based genres. Text-based genres are written and are permanently
distributed in the realm of the Internet and different mediums. Once these are written and
published, they will invariably be there for any consumer to wander across or read. Text is the
form to which it is distributed and it is the form to which it will be read In other words, the
genre that I find least important to avoid plagiarism is the audio-based genre. Although
plagiarism is a crucial component of any academic career, some audio-based genres do not
have a written transcript and therefore, are not found in a text-based form. I believe that text-
based genres are more important to avoid in the subject of plagiarism because there is only
one medium- text; whereas in audio-based genres it becomes more difficult to plagiarize and
can not be read in a matter of seconds.

The three writers you are reading for Fridays class demonstrate their unique
worldviews by using their own voicesin their work. After reading all three essays,
complete the following exercise (~300 words, informal) to prepare for Friday's
class discussion about how to write using your voice. We will use your responses to
initiate class discussion. Be sure to bring copies of the essays or a device (i.e.
laptop) on which you can read the essays while we discuss.

Please quote a passage from one of the essays in which the writers voice stood out
to you as especially moving, funny, heartbreaking, or wise. Then, describe how you
reacted to this moment as a reader. Finally, what was it about the writers
language (tone, syntax, word choice) that contributed to the effect?
Please quote the writer, and for the purposes of this exercise, a simple page
number in parentheses will do for citation.
Amy Tan's voice in this particular passage genuinely moved me:
"You should know that my mother's expressive command of English belies how much she
actually understands. She reads the Forbes report, listens to Wall Street Week, converses daily
with her stockbroker, reads all of Shirley MacLaine's books with ease--all kinds of things I
can't begin to understand. Yet some of my friends tell me they understand 50 percent of what
my mother says. Some say they understand 50 percent of what my mother says. Some say
they understand 80 to 90 percent. Some say they understand none of it, as if she were
speaking pure Chinese. But to me, my mother's English is perfectly clear, perfectly nature. It's
my mother tongue" (1).
I found this excerpt especially moving due to how relatable it is to my personal experiences.
Tan successfully portrays her voice using an anecdote while contrasting two notions: how well
her mother understands esoteric texts and is able to comprehend it but not being able to speak
clear English enough for others to understand. It can be presumed by many bilangual students
that this has invariably been a problem. As a reader I was able to sympathize and take away a
lightheartedness feel after reading. As a daughter of a Thai mother who was never formally
taught English, I was able to empathize with Tan as I recall similar past experiences. I felt a bit
melancholy to the situation of other not being able to understand Tan's mother but I also felt
warm knowing the great deal of respect and love Tan has for her. Tan's syntax in prose and
informal word choice contributed to this effect. The quick sentences and the informal choice of
words helped relay this effect to the audience.