TOW #10 China's One-Child Policy Article

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/six-questions-on-chinas-one-child-policy-answered/2013/11/15/ad64af1c-4def-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html

This past week China has changed its regulations in its one-child policy, now allowing couples to have a second child if one of the parents is an only child. I read an article, from the Washington Post, on the one-child policy, titled "Six questions on China's one-child policy, answered." This article, uses a very structured approach, as well as statistics in order to inform people of background information on the one-child policy.
Right in the title of the article, it lets you know that there are going to be six parts to the article. Each part is a question that the public probably has and needs answered. This structured approach allows the reader, who is probably a busy American, to stay focused on the article and receive the information they need to be informed on the issue. Also by addressing each question he assumes the reader has, the author makes sure the reader is fully informed, and leaves no questions left unanswered.
Within each answer to the questions, the author, William Wan, uses several statitics and reputable facts. These strengthen his arguments. By citing stats from places like the United Nations allow him to appear more reliable as an informer. The statics also allow the reader to be more informed by giving them exact numbers to but their head around,
William Wan successful in providing a quick, crash course on the in and outs of China's one-child policy.

TOW #9 Dexter Review

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tv_editorial/news/1928944/weekly_binge_dexter/

Posted on Rotten Tomatoes, a reputable and frequently used review website, this editorial is part of a series called "The Weekly Binge", which recommends TV shows to people, usually ones that have already been running for several seasons already. This week's recommendation was Dexter an eight season show about a vigilante serial killer. The editorial uses questions-and-answers, as well as colloquial language to convince readers to watch Dexter.
The article is layed out in various short paragraphs, with the heading of head paragraph being a question. The question is then answered in the following paragraph. The questions include: "What's the premise?" "Where can I see it?" "What do the critics say?" and etc. The questions are representative of questions the author feels the reader might potentially have. By posing the question and answering it, the author helps the reader become very well informed about the TV show. This lets them know all of the details, making it easier for them to watch it, and also addresses any concerns they might have. By informing the audience about the show, and just how good it is, the author convinces them to watch the show as well.
With in each answer to the question, the author uses very colloquial language, as if he were talking to a friend. This language helps give the article a layed back feel. Reading in colloquial language makes the article more approachable, as if the recommendation is coming from a friend or colleague. Being relatable with this language, the author is better able to equate with his audience, the average American. If the audience member thinks that he or she is similar to the author, then they will believe that they will like the show just as much as they do, and will be more likely to watch it.
Fully informative, and friendly, this editorial is extremely persuasive to watch the show Dexter. After reading this I definitely would go watch the show, if I hadn't already watched all eight seasons of course!

IRB #2 Intro Post

For my second IRB I will be reading Naked by David Sedaris. I was inspired to read this after reading Sedaris's essay "A Plague of Tics" which is in this book. I have also read other pieces by DAvid Sedaris and think he is an incredibly funny and interesting man. Naked is an autobiography and chronicles Sedaris's life from childhood to adulthood. I hope that this book will be an engaging and interesting read.

TOW #8 IRB post 2 My Life in France

Julia Child led a fascinating life. Most people who saw me reading My Life in France were puzzled at my interest, probably because I am not a middle-aged housewife. "Do you like cooking?" and I would just smile and nod although truthfully cooking has never been a passion of mine. You don't have to be an inspiring chef to enjoy Julia Child's autobiography. She is a very interesting woman, who lived in a very interesting place during a very interesting time. She faced challenges and was a trailblazer. She is truly inspirational.
As I said in my previous post, Child used very descriptive language to describe her first meal in France. This theme continued throughout the whole novel. I loved hearing all of the descriptions, of savory meats, fresh salads, creamy cheeses; they really made my mouth water. Even though I may not love cooking, I love food! These descriptions combined with the uses of French words really made the book seem very authentic.
Julia (oops, I mean Child, it's just I feel as if I know her so well) also was terrific and interspersing her voice throughout the chapters. She did this in the form of interjections, or funny sayings, helping create a sense of familiarity with the reader. Her style also made her story more relatable. For instance after coming to the Cordon Bleu Academy, Child knew almost nothing about cooking, and at first was not very successful. She did not get discouraged, and instead said, "Ah me, I had so much to learn!" He ability to never give up was truly inspiring.
Through her descriptive language and style Julia Child creates a piece that is interesting and relatable, as well as inspiring for anyone to read.