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This is an interesting site in that the blogger spent two years analyzing the things that both limited and improved a blog. There are some helpful ideas not just about the presentation and content production aspects but also thoughts on having a vision/direction for the blog always in mind. Some of the key ideas about having a key strategy in mind and working within a well planned concept are useful ideas to bear in mind.

Blog with a short video interview of Daniel Pink, author of "A Whole New Mind" which teaches to surround ourselves with good design. It starts slow, but is worth watching.

Tessa Briley's Mind Map for TWC 301

Class info mind map

Mind map of Course Map

my updated MindMeister Mind Map with chapter three notes.

MindMeister Mind Map updated chapter 7 notes.

Updated with notes on copyright, fair use, and creative commons.

This site describes that even when aligned elements are physically separated, there is an invisible line that connects them, both in your eye and in your mind. Alignment is what tells a viewer that even though items are not close, they belong in the same piece. It then has 13 different forms of possible designs (business card, invitation, newsletter, etc.)

Analysis of an ad with the element of design "emphasis" in mind.

This site offers quizzes to see if I'm understanding the concepts! It also presents some good pointers about avoiding making a joke or overwhelming the reader with technical information that isn't necessary. It also suggests the use of the present tense. Through its examples, this site in particular emphasizes that in writing instructions, keep the audience in mind. This will be important for me to remember when working on my project.

Study questions on Daniel Pink's book, "A Whole New Mind," which has a chapter on design. Other chapters in the book also have tips on good design. I really love Dan Pink's design viewpoint, which is that we can find or create good design in everything.

Course Goals mind map for TWC301

This website offers suggestions made by actual students on "surviving" and "thriving" in a group project environment. One student reiterates Team Writing by suggesting the use of a team charter. A "kick-out" clause is included here, which clear states the consequences if someone does not attend meetings or does his or her work. Other students bring up being open-minded about criticism from other team members and listening to their advice. However, this site recommends assigning roles based on the members' strengths, not on what they would like to learn. I suppose it depends on the deadline and complexity of the project.

All three websites both describe rhetoric as a persuasive and effective form of speech. The use of rhetoric is when you want a favorable outcome in your favor. Through logos, pathos, and ethos rhetorical persuasion is possible. One website goes into more depth than the other two about what logos, pathos, and ethos is. Logos is the use of induction, pathos is creating an emotional link, and ethos is being viewed as trustworthy. This website explains how it is better to be open minded and create shared opinions, because then both sides can have something to agree on if they both have different views on the main topic. The Webster definition describes how this style of communication is ancient and dates back to the 14th century. Rhetoric can be performed with both speaking and writing persuasively. Free dictionary explains how rhetoric is more about the end result and not so much the process getting there.

Wow cool, you found the same one as me. I thought I was unique. I have taken so many classes with rhetoric I didn't want a dictionary definition.

Here are my four definitions I have found for Rhetoric: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rhetoric -this provides a very basic & general definition of Rhetoric http://www.stanford.edu/dept/english/courses/sites/lunsford/pages/defs.htm -i found this web page interesting being that it shows the great minds of our people & how they used Rhetoric http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/webclass/web/project1/group4/index.html -this web page explains Aristotle view on Rhetoric but the interesting part is how Ethos, Pathos & Logos is used within the definition.

Thanks John for the clearing up, Im still in the learning process of things in this course :) Georgina: great minds think alike! thats great that we are on the same page!

My TWC 301 notes on steroids!

Hoping this publishes my mind map!!

this is the updated version of my mind map with chapters 5 and 7

D#1, HW#13-3websites. Shopping Bag designs are included in the list of layout design formats as per Chapter 1. I came across this website and thought so many of the designs were so playful and attention grabbing. Great for marketing!

I'm going to push two to y'all tonight because this one also includes good things to keep in mind about overall design and the reader's experience with your web page, including the experiences of logging in and attention span or learning information you present.