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DJP #6

The concept essay can be difficult to understand. It is important that you realize that we DO THIS ALL OF THE TIME. So, breathe. And let’s begin.

A concept can be an idea. It’s an phenomena. It’s a principle, a theory, a process. In Chapter 4 of your textbook (SM Guide), you have essays explaining supervolcanoes (a naturally occurring phenomena), the chemistry of romantic love (a process), decision fatigue (a theory), and shyness (phenomona).

In class we watched and deconstructed a short 3 minute video on race in the United States called “The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes.” One of the considerations and rhetorical moves you will make in this essay, explaining a concept, will be to closely consider your audience and communicating the significance of this concept to them. Why should we care about this concept you have chosen?

Remember, at this point you are not tied to a concept. You are in question and brainstorming mode. But, this is an important skill to practice, communicating the significance of your writing to your audience that is.

Here’s what you should do in order to complete DJP #6. You’ve already read Chapter 4 in SMGuide (I am assuming). It gives you some practical advice on communicating significance. So, use it to help you.

DJP#6

Choose one concept. Just an idea you may have about something you MIGHT want to write about.

Define that concept loosely. I don’t expect that you have sources yet. Write at least a paragraph about this concept.

Explain the significance of a close look into this concept.

*As with all your posts, be creative. Record your answer; create a videocast, just answer the question. Helpful hint: If you are recording yourself, you might create a quick outline for yourself so that you can help yourself to stay on topic.

**This DJP is due by 9:30 AM on Thursday, March 2.

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DJP #6

The concept essay can be difficult to understand. It is important that you realize that we DO THIS ALL OF THE TIME. So, breathe. And let’s begin.

A concept can be an idea. It’s an phenomena. It’s a principle, a theory, a process. In Chapter 4 of your textbook (SM Guide), you have essays explaining supervolcanoes (a naturally occurring phenomena), the chemistry of romantic love (a process), decision fatigue (a theory), and shyness (phenomona). 

In class we watched and deconstructed a short 3 minute video on race in the United States called “The myth of race, debunked in 3 minutes.” One of the considerations and rhetorical moves you will make in this essay, explaining a concept, will be to closely consider your audience and communicating the significance of this concept to them. Why should we care about this concept you have chosen? 

Remember, at this point you are not tied to a concept. You are in question and brainstorming mode. But, this is an important skill to practice, communicating the significance of your writing to your audience that is.

Here’s what you should do in order to complete DJP #6. You’ve already read Chapter 4 in SMGuide (I am assuming). It gives you some practical advice on communicating significance. So, use it to help you.

DJP#6

Choose one concept. Just an idea you may have about something you MIGHT want to write about.

Define that concept loosely. I don’t expect that you have sources yet. Write at least a paragraph about this concept.

Explain the significance of a close look into this concept.

*As with all your posts, be creative. Record your answer; create a videocast, just answer the question. Helpful hint: If you are recording yourself, you might create a quick outline for yourself so that you can help yourself to stay on topic.

**This DJP is due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 2.