Journal Blog #4: What is your Category?

We are now passed the middle of the term, and the end is in sight. Topic Development and Decision is the first step to writing the final essay, and it is the most important step of the process. Not only is it important to find a topic that interests you and motivates you to write, but it is absolutely important to understand clearly where your topic comes from.

The only rule is that we start with our theme of Art. I hope that by now, we can see that there a lot of directions we can go. It may be great to link your major with this theme somehow, and let me help you do it. We have looked at essays to do with Business and Philosophy and Technique. Are you interested in a particular artist or a particular issue like Caravaggio or Copyright...  ??

In this journal blog, I want you to take the first step. Start narrowing down, and let me pick you up if you're falling down. What is your Category? And if you know more than that, let me know what you're thinking.

Remember to include your ID# in your post. Aj. M

Journal Blog 3: Try an Intro

In class, we have been looking at different ways at developing an Intro. Gladwell started with an anecdote. Squires started by providing some background about Caravaggio and the techniques he used. Hook started with shocking statistics about the incredible prices of paintings at auctions...

Consider the two example topics we looked at in class: the important skills learned from art class and the sexual exploitation of young women in the music industry. Think about the example Introductions we have studied, analyzed, and reviewed. With regards to these topics, what would be the best way to introduce your reader to the topic and narrow the idea down to a clear thesis statement.

Give it a try and post on this blog. Don't forget to include your ID# in your post. The best intros will be reviewed in class. Aj. M