Publication of Work

The piece of work I chose to show the world was my "the way I see it", written during the starbucks exercise. The reason I chose to share this piece in particular piece was because I thought it was the most relatable to the everyday audience. It is difficult to publicize pieces of writing written in english class because they are normally so obscure that no one other than the teacher would have any interest in reading. The philosophy written similar to those of the Starbucks cups is a type of writing that captures the readers attention, and allows the readers to relate to the topic. I chose to post my writing on bulletin boards so that the students of U.C. could be inspired with their walks around campus.

Reflection on Contract

For the contract/policy assignment I chose to write a contract for members of a competitive dance team.  I decided it would be best to write about a topic of which all I know and understand all the minute details, and with my extensive prior knowledge on this specific topic, I decided it would make the most sense to create a contract dealing with the sport of dance.  By writing this contract I have discovered the most effective contracts are written by those with a large history of knowledge on the subject.  It makes sense that the more details you know about the topic you are creating this document for the better, seeing as this document you are writing binds a person into an agreement.  Because of the legal nature of this document it is crucial and to make sure every aspect is covered within the body of the text.  

I have also come to realize, it is difficult to stick with a single format once you have decided the way to address your audience. Because of the formality of the writing, the sentences must be written in a way that does not turn away the readers, but at the same time the document must reach a certain level of professionalism, which will typically lead to overwritten complicated word choices. 

Contract/Policy Contract

Here is a link to the final version of my contract for a competitive dance team.

Contract for 2009-2010 Season