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Analytic Writing

The Future . . . Day One

A mini-lecture for the first day of Analytic Writing

For Theorists
Heuristics for Analysis

Heuristics help us analyze texts.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a heuristic is used “to find out or discover something”(Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principals, 5th edition).

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  • Week 9 March 19, 2019
    A good story has to have an intriguing conflict as well as a rewarding resolution. However, neither of these are possible without the dramatic structure. Suspense is also a key component. Dramatic Structure. There is really no story without it. The exposition introduces the main character (MC) usually and the reader/viewer immediately creates an opinion […]
    Aryana
  • Color symbolism March 19, 2019
    Happy! bright vibrant Sad. rainy dark cloudy relaxed. Darker colors meditating statues.
    Aryana
  • Home Inspiration (idea board) March 18, 2019
    My idea board has recently been filled with interior design inspiration as I am currently remodeling my dad's house that was built in the 70's for myself. I love interior design and so here are some of my current favorites from my Pinterest board for the project you can check out the board here.
    Morgan Swanberg
  • What makes a good digital story? March 18, 2019
    A good digital story is composed of two major concepts, they need to be immersive and they need to be engaging, if a digital story is lacking these two elements it becomes much less interesting for the consumer.Two digital stories that do an excellent Job are the video game and creepy pasta story of Slender […]
  • What makes a story worth it? March 18, 2019
    Before we start on our journey into the complexities of what makes a good digital story there is some background that is important to the examples that follow. Since I was young, I’ve been very obsessed with anything Asian, looking back I feel I can partially blame Disney for Mulan (not like I dress up […]
    Lyric
  • What Makes A Story Good? March 18, 2019
    When talking about digital storytelling, many people may not think of video games as excellent examples of it. If you've read my previous blogs, you may know that I believe that video games are an excellent example of digital storytelling because of how interactive and immersive they can be for the player, especially in role-playing […]
    Amber
  • What makes a good digital story? March 18, 2019
    After reading several digital stories for my digital storytelling class I have found stories that I have quiet enjoyed but also some that I have found difficult to get through. I think a lot of what makes a good digital story is interactivity and conflict. These are two things that keep people wanting more and […]
    Morgan Swanberg
  • What Makes a Good Story? March 17, 2019
    Stories come in many different sizes and formats and include different literary elements to enhance a story. Literary elements enhance a story by catching the attention of the reader and making that person wanting to know the outcome of the story. If you ask someone what literary element they think makes a good story, you’ll […]
  • Untitled March 17, 2019
    What makes a good digital story? I think there are a few elements that go into making a good story. It is kind of like making the perfect stew because it is the mix of ingredients that make it good. I think one of the most important parts is the conflict. I have written a […]
  • What Makes a Good Digital Story March 17, 2019
    What Makes a good digital StoryThis week I have been tasked with a new question, that touches upon old ideas. I have been asked, what makes a good digital story? I feel the best stories are the ones told where you get to experience them yourself in 1st person point of view. There is not one […]
  • What makes a good story? March 17, 2019
    So, what makes a good story? That’s a very personal question to answer. There are many story elements to choose from, but I would have to say suspense to me is the most important. Suspense is what keeps a person turning the pages well past their bedtime. Suspense is what makes people line up at… […]
    winterelise
  • What Makes a Good Digital Story? March 17, 2019
    What Makes a Good Digital Story? My favorite answer to the interview question; ‘what is your favorite leadership style,’ is ‘integrity’ because it is all encompassing of everything I believe a leader should be. In the same way I could no more pin down ‘what makes a good story’ because as soon as I decided […]
    Dorian Block
  • The Best Part of Digital Stories March 16, 2019
    My fascination with digital literature is curious considering I love physical books. I think a book is an amazing piece of technology, indestructible unless you rip it, water it or set it on fire. And stories in books can last thousands of years and still be accessed (give or take an evolution of a language), […]
  • Week 8 March 16, 2019
    Hi again everyone. Today I am going to be discussing what makes a good story. Everyone is going to have different opinions on what makes a good story. For me it would have to be how much it relates to stuff I like. For example, I like fantasy and horror subjects, so a good story […]
  • Typography March 15, 2019
    Prompt: What are three adjectives you would use to describe yourself? Spell out those three adjectives using a font that fits that word. Idea File Follow Up Prompt: post four examples of items from your idea file as discussed in your blog The Idea File. This layout, as featured in Opera News, is a perfect […]
    Dorian Block
  • Yellow, Blue, Green March 12, 2019
    Yellow: Lively Blue: Cold Green: Ominous
    Morgan Swanberg
  • Untitled March 11, 2019
    What makes a good digital story? Most people might say plot, characters, or conflict and they would be correct. Today though, I’m going to explain why I think point of view is important in the Unresolved podcast “New Mexico State Penitentiary Riots” and in the gameplay story, “[Text] A Summer Story.”Point of view is the […]
  • Color Science March 10, 2019
    Color Analysis Prompt: Find three examples of color usage in packaging, logos, advertisements, etc. Analyze why those particular colors were chosen – think about the product, company, and target market. How are the color used to communicate emotion – is the product fun, useful, etc. Red The use of red in this advertisement shows the […]
    Dorian Block
  • Week 7 March 9, 2019
    Hi again everyone. Today I am going to be discussing what makes a good story. Everyone is going to have different opinions on what makes a good story. For me it would have to be how much it relates to stuff I like. For example, I like fantasy and horror subjects, so a good story […]
  • Color Usage in Marketing March 5, 2019
    GLOSSIER It is said that "millennial pink" is the color that is taking over this generation. Glossier markets to young hip people and uses the light millennial pink in all their packaging and branding. FACEBOOK Studies have shown that the color blue keeps you awake you can read an article about it here. Interesting how […]
    Morgan Swanberg
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