Q For this unit's Writer's Journal entry, please practice the "Self-Interview" strategy described in the "Writing Processes" mini-lecture. Instructions First re-read this unit's major writing assignment instructions. Then, answer the following questions either in hand-written notes or in a typed document. (If you choose to hand-write this assignment, make sure that you can scan or photograph your handwritten notes, so that you can turn in a file and receive credit for this assignment.) This process might seem a little silly at first, but eventually, you will find that "interviewing yourself" will help you to better understand and prepare for your upcoming writing assignment. First, ask yourself this question: • What communities do I belong to? On a sheet of paper or in a typed document, list as many communities as you can think of. Define "community" as broadly and as narrowly as you want. Answer any of the following questions that apply: • Where do I attend school? • Where do I work? • Where do I live? o What city? o What neighborhood? o Do I live in a dorm? An apartment complex? A shared house? My own house? • What is my major? • What is my intended career field? • What clubs do I belong to? • What sports teams do I play on? • Where do I worship or attend church? • Do I identify as a part of the military? If so, what branch? • What activities do I participate in regularly? • At what locations do I frequently find myself? (i.e., grocery store, library, farmers' market, the gym, etc.) • What "class" am I in school? (i.e., freshman, sophomore, etc.) • What is the largest group I am are a part of? • What is the smallest group I am are a part of? After you have listed all the communities you can think of, select one community. Then, dig deeper into this community by answering all of the following questions: • What makes someone a member of this community? • How do I know if someone is a part of my community? • What makes someone not a member of my community? • When did I first join this community? • How is the community organized? • Who are the formal leaders of my community? Who are the informal leaders? • What sub-groups exist within my community? • What are my community's common interests and concerns? Finally, reflect in writing on the language used by your community. Answer the following questions: • What kinds of language do members of this community use? • What words, phrases, terms, or slang that are unique to this community? • When did I first learn these words, phrases, terms, or slang? • How does the language this community uses help to bring the community together? • What does the language used by this community imply about what the community values? • What happens when a member of the community makes a linguistic mistake? • What misconceptions do outsiders have about the language this community uses? After you have written down your answers to your self-interview, upload them to this assignment. You may upload a photograph of handwritten notes if you would like, or upload a typed document.either as a typed document file. Please upload either a .doc, .docx, .jpg, .gif, or .pdf file. Use your journal as a starting place for this unit's major writing assignment. Rubric EN 105 Online Writer's Journal Rubric EN 105 Online Writer's Journal Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriter's Journal Task/Prompt 15 pts The student has completed the assigned task or responded to the prompt in full. 0 pts The student has not completed the assigned task, or has not responded to the prompt. 15 pts Total Points: 15 PreviousNext