Reactions to the Academic Integrity Pledge

When I read the syllabus to see what we were going to be doing in English Lab, I saw the words "Academic Integrity Pledge". I thought we were just going to be discussing Clemson's Academic Integrity Pledge. I thought the assignment was going to be pointless. But I was certainly wrong. I liked the idea that we got to put what we value most in this pledge. It allowed us to communicate with others in our group and see what they valued. I was amazed to see that we valued a lot of the same things. Most of all, it made me realize why I take so much pride in my work. It was my hard work, morals, and values that got me where I am now.

"Julius Caesar" Act 3 Scene 2

Brutus uses pathos, ethos, and logos throughout his speech. He tends to use ethos and pathos the most. Brutus claims that he killed Caesar because he loved Rome more than he loved Caesar.

"Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more."

Brutus is using pathos in this quote to appeal to the crowd's emotions. He states that he still cared for Caesar ,but Caesar was too ambitious. Brutus knows that the crowd views him as "noble" and sees him as very formal. He uses his credibility to get the crowd to come on over and side with him.

Antony on the other hand, uses both logos and pathos more. He also used suspense in his eulogy like speech. For example, when he mentions Caesar's will, he would pause repeatedly. This is what kept the crowd excited and wanting more. He exhibits pathos when he began crying while speaking. I think the pathos actually won the crowd over. Antony used sarcasm too. He states that he only wanted to bury Caesar and not praise him. He also used it to contradict the meaning of "Noble Brutus".

Expectations of English 103 Lab

There are a lot of things I expect to master in English lab. First, I would like to have what was lectured in English class reinforced in lab. I know that when it comes to formatting a paper, I'm completely lost. I get comfused by the MLA and APA formats. Mainly because some professors want this format and some want the other. I expect to learn how to cite sources in the correct format and how to format the paper. I want to have the guidelines for MLA down pact.

Another thing that I expect to get out of lab class is how to read and understand (read for comprehension). I don't quite get the whole critical reading thing. I also would like to learn how to diagnose my strengths and weaknesses in my own writings. I would love to only proofread my writing only a few times and make corrections, not several like I'm used to. I know this lab is going to be full of suprising things. I can hardly wait to do my soundtrack of life!

Punctuation

Punctuation is a key tool that is critical in writing. So therefore it's important, but it seems to be overlooked nowadays. We have found shortened versions of words, expressions, etc. that mean the same thing and are easily understood. I mainly disagree with the author when she speaks on the subject "text messaging". She feels as if correct grammar and punctuation should be used in text messaging. If that is the case, then what's the point of texting? Text messages are usually short and use a lot of shortened phrases. I feel if you are going to use correct grammar, then there is no need to text message. Besides, you' re just wasting characters.

"Language: The Power We Love to Hate" by Robin Lakoff

[Quote] "Higher ups "never explain, never apologize," first because they don't have to, and second because it might threaten their high status" (Lakoff 23)

This quote really stood out to me. It's basically saying that people of higher statures and classes usually don't apologize simply because they don't have to. Apologizing might lower or risk their credibility or place in society. Rather than to admit to their wrongdoing, they would rather maintain their status, than to risk losing it.

This quote fits right into Lakoff's argument because this definitely goes on in politics today. No one in politcs wants to admit that they were wrong.