The three writing styles discussed in the blog, I think, are uniquely different yet go hand-in-hand at the same time.
Boyd, Gee and Cooper all discuss where writing comes from and how the origin of writing topics affects the content that fills the pages. Boyd, for example, contrives writing from a more internal level, where as Gee writes by taking ideas and thought from the community. And Cooper, sits at the extreme by claims of taking all aspects of writing at a more social stance -- drawing primarily from the external.
In terms of which writing I prefer the most, I feel like Cooper may have the point of topic nearest to a journalist. As much as I love rhetorical writing practiced in the 10,000 English course I've loved, as a journalist I draw influence primarily from my environment.
Journalists write for their readers -- about readers. Every person we meet is a possible source, every action a possible event and every bit of gossip is a possible lead.
Rhetoric and community help stretch social audience topics into a story, however the dynamic, ever-changing aspect of social society is what culture reporters are made to cover.
I like how you've related the articles to your experience in journalism. Great work. I would like to see a little more discussion in these posts. If you can't think of more to say, remember to find important passages from each reading and discuss what they mean and why you think they're important.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good critical thinking.