Katie Alvarez Writing Portfolio by Katelyn Alvarez https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx This is a portfolio based on the progress of my writing abilities throughout this course. en-us 2016-02-02 17:39:24 UTC 2026-01-06 23:37:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/94209383/b3cdafd56cc8141595b62b816edc3947e8cc1301/5e785102bfb8b260cf3f32cd3fa6c659.jpg Tumblr Blog Posts katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752211 2016-05-08 16:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752211 Blog #1 What Makes Inquiry Questions Unique? katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752251 Inquiry questions are unique because they are essentially questions based off of other questions. They are important in order to find out information that isn’t put out into the open and instead requires a bit of deeper digging. They are also important because they tend to be more specific questions to determine whether a hypothesis is correct or not in contrast to broader questions which what was used to lead up to the inquiry questions.



]]> 2016-05-08 16:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752251 Blog #2 My Writing Process katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752289 I typically follow the basic writing process of school but more freely and less ties to a rubric of can and can-nots. I do a rough draft but I don’t go in with the mindset of the paper being a rough draft. The first paper is what I believe will be my final paper but the ending result has a few tweaks but usually minor. I do not consider myself a good writer or even an average writer unless I am writing about a subject I am passionate about or has some type of controversy. If it is a basic paper I will have short bursts of periods where I will not be distracted and finally get some words jotted down but they don’t have any substance to them that a good paper should have. What I consider a good paper is when it entices the reader to continue until the last sentence instead of having the reader force themselves to continue on just because they have to.



]]> 2016-05-08 16:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752289 Blog #3 Critical Reflection katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752326 What surprised me this week in writing is how academic writing is nothing like I initially thought it was. What frustrated me this week in writing is how I still don’t have a complete grip on understanding what academic writing is. How I feel about Composition 1 is a lot better than I did at first now that I have a better understanding what is required in it. We are looking at academic writing because it will give us a better understanding on how to write a good paper for Composition one and to become netter writers all together.]]> 2016-05-08 16:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752326 Blog #4 Response Thinking: Author Voice and Academic Knowledge katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752379 When I write in an academic writing format I write with much more formality and knowledgeably. Their are much more citations than a free write paper. The persona I take when writing a paper in an academic writing format is much more mature. When thinking of academic writing I think of a paper that is much more composed and formal.



]]> 2016-05-08 16:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752379 Blog #5 What Type of Writer Are You? katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752420 My writing identity in school is Microsoft Word because I feel most comfortable when writing in a document format. The writing format is more structured and rubrics are always helpful as well. Having all the required things that need to be in the paper is what I find the most comfortable situation because structure and fulfilling the requirements is the type of writer I am.


 

]]> 2016-05-08 16:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752420 Blog #6 Composing Process katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752444 The composing process is the process a writer goes through when creating their final product. When we have practiced this process is when creating out modules and our EIP portfolio and project. The process is including everything that had to be done and considered when creating the final product.



]]> 2016-05-08 16:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752444 Blog #7 EIP Update katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752522 Knowing now that we are not confined to using only Padlet for our Portfolio helps with knowing the resources I can use for the EIP can be broadened as well. Still unsure on what ways and methods to incorporate multimedia for the project but have been making progress and solidifying on the writing portion. Would love to hear feedback or ideas on what ways I can add multimedia.]]> 2016-05-08 16:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752522 Blog #8 Analyzing EIP katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752565 Rhetorical writing- With rhetorical writing there is many questions asked about mental health and the whys and hows of the effects of college on student's mental health.
Knowledge of convention- With the knowledge of convention there is what is researched and the data and examples brought to light of college's effect on students mental health.
Composition process- The composition process of the EIP is what is taken into consideration for what works with the project and what does not. The documents and multimedia incorporated into the project is acknowledged during this process.
Critical reflection- This process is taken not only at the end of the project but throughout to understand what is being done and for what reasons. Whether something needs to be changed or 



]]> 2016-05-08 16:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109752565 Blog #9 The Perfect EIP katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109756527 My idea of a perfect EIP would be structured, informative, entertaining, bright, and organized. It would need to be structured for the reader to know where to go. In a way it should tell a story and the reader should be able to know which chapter is next. It should be informative for the audience to have gained something from the project and feel enlightened on whatever the subject may be. It should be entertaining to keep the reader hooked and willing to continue on the story that is being presented in the EIP. It should be bright because that will gather attention to the project as well as make it look appealing to the audience. Finally, it should be organized to have a clear representation of the project.



]]> 2016-05-08 17:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109756527 Blog #10 How I will Reach the Perfect EIP katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109756564 To reach all the things I seek to find in an EIP I will first intend to add many visuals and multimedia as possible. I also will have the layout appear to be colorful and bright so that it will gather the readers attention. It will contain much information but present it in a creative way to not be boring. And finally the project will be set in a way to flow from one discussion to another in order to capture this idea of the project telling a story.]]> 2016-05-08 17:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109756564 Blog #11 Reflection of Blogs katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109756652 As time progressed my writing in my blog posts became more concise and shorter. I feel like this is because I was able to carry my point across in the blogs with fewer amount of words making the work more interesting instead of dragged on. I think my blogs became more analytical and that I did in fact grow as a writer throughout the semester. ]]> 2016-05-08 17:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109756652 Composition 1: As Academic as it gets link and Reflection  katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109777748 https://docs.google.com/a/uncc.edu/document/d/10LYvVqqPhe7zsh6cnn_y2O8WyrepVQxYCK_pxwPZDDM/edit?usp=sharing

The document above is from when we were to chose an article and created a document reflecting the article and giving the information of the article. The article I had chosen was of the famous drug lord El Chapo. Reflecting on this it is interesting to see what the article's point of view is of someone who is generally seen as notoriously bad in the eyes of the public. It's interesting to see the other side of the story of something so controversial and to take into consideration the different view points of such a topic.]]> 2016-05-09 00:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109777748 Compositions katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109797235 2016-05-09 04:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109797235 Composition 2 and EIP Map katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109797731 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aMjAgqla6jF7xWdMy-ovZ67VoVI&usp=sharing

Reflecting back on Composition 2 it is made clear that in Composition 1 I didn't understand what the EIP project was about but in this stage had a much better idea. In Composition 2 it describes how mental health needs more awareness and isn't getting the attention it deserves. Composition 2 also maps where research has taken place and who has been a part of creating that data. It also gives a visual of the mental health facilities available in Charlotte and how they relate to the size of the city. Although through recent years mental health has become more prevalent in the media it still has a stigma that needs to be broken in years to come.]]> 2016-05-09 04:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109797731 Composition 3: Storify katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109800585 https://storify.com/katiealvarez12/composition-3

Reflecting on Composition 3 is the most interesting to look back on. Throughout the semester the most challenging aspect of the class was to get back in touch with my creativity. Throughout the years students are programmed to do Word Documents and essays for assignments and we become accustomed and comfortable with using those methods. This class and this particular assignment helped me realize that writing doesn't have boundaries and shouldn't have this cookie cutter type of way to do all work. Incorporating different types of multimedia for this project was interesting and a nice change of pace. This being the most difficult thing for me personally to work on, became the most fun part of the project and made writing more enjoyable for not only this class but for the future when writing is involved as well.]]> 2016-05-09 05:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109800585 EIP Project katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109801955 http://katiealvarezeip.weebly.com/conclusion.html

This EIP has helped me become a much better writer, showing me that writing isn't always in a document form but sometimes can be images and stories. Word documents are not completely disregarded though because sometimes that is the only way to have a point come across. I chose this topic because it has correlation with my major, psychology, and what I want to have as a career, psychiatrist. It is so important that people at a young age have the stigma of mental illnesses removed in order for us to become a progressive and accepting society.]]> 2016-05-09 06:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109801955 EIP Assigment Sheet katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109804556 https://docs.google.com/a/uncc.edu/document/d/1ejy6bHhm6-ttX3blpBUxlxecajjTa6YVDKcK-9881Xo/edit?usp=sharing

It's interesting to reflect on this document because of all of the progress that has been made from just one month to another. The EIP was a roller coaster ride since it was a completely new experience for me. It is interesting to think that not long ago I had no idea how to incorporate multimedia and how all of these new ideas would come about but am very pleased with the results and feel like a completely new writer because of this experience.]]> 2016-05-09 06:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109804556 EIP Breaking Down the Stigma Word Docment katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109893344 https://docs.google.com/document/d/18r7tpTdgFgv4NKK9fJTLsscAXU9C9ISUuYoG7zs89Zo/edit?usp=sharing

This document used in my EIP was the easiest to make due to it being what I am used to and comfortable doing. I thought going in that this would be enjoyable because it would be the easiest way to do the project but by the end I have come to like the multimedia ways of incorporating words and wouldn't mind writing in this the creative style.]]> 2016-05-09 14:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109893344 EIP Storify katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109905783 https://storify.com/katiealvarez12/breaking-the-stigma-college-and-mental-health

The Storify method of incorporating multimedia was a rocky start but as I played around with the tools I became aware that it worked quite interestingly and I wouldn't mind using it for projects in the future. It is interesting to think that at one point I would never want to stray from a Word document but now have a whole new perspective on the creative style of writing.]]> 2016-05-09 15:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/109905783 EIP Reviews katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/110212892 https://moodle2.uncc.edu/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=569711

This review is interesting because I chose a colorful portfolio to review because that brought the most attention to me. In my EIP I made the website quite colorful with multiple images but for my final portfolio I decided that it was best to keep everything simple so that it was easy to navigate.]]> 2016-05-10 22:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/110212892 Design Thinking Workshop #2 katiealvarez111 https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/110215748 https://storify.com/katiealvarez12/design-thinking-workshop

Reflecting on this project is different from the others because it was only by creating this particular Storify that I was able to understand what Rhetoric Writing meant. ]]> 2016-05-10 23:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katiealvarez111/hcsdsysbrjnx/wish/110215748