Core Value 1. My work demonstrates that I used a variety of social and interactive practices that involve recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development.

In the numerous stages of developing my Annotated Bibliography , I had to search all over the internet and read through several sources to find the ones which suited my argument the best. The recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development were never ending, as I was determined to search through each source to best fit my paper. With the help of Professor Hodges, I was able to find 10 sources that made my research paper the best it could be. The sources allowed me to develop a paper that provides evidence and a solid argument regarding TikTok improving the symptoms of individuals suffering with depression.

Core Value 2. My work demonstrates that I read critically, and that I placed texts into conversation with one another to create meaning by synthesizing ideas from various discourse communities. 

When working on the Claims Task, I was able to read through the specific assigned section of the text and deeply analyze the work of the author. To complete this task, I had to follow the conversation which was occurring between the characters in the text, then identify which categorical claim the ideas in the text were. When completing the task, I was able to read critically enough to identify the various discourse from the man suffering with PTSD, his wife, along with the reporter crafting the work. This required me to synthesize all of the points of view into one, creating a cohesive idea within the assignment.

Core Value 3. My work demonstrates that I rhetorically analyzed the purpose, audience, and contexts of my own writing and other texts and visual arguments.

In the Visual Rewrite, I not only analyzed the purpose, audience, and context of the 30 second video, but I also was able to analyze my own writing. The most important portion of this assignment was to focus on the rhetoric and purpose of my own writing and how it impacts the audience’s understanding of the video that is being described within the work. The context of my writing was top tier, which allowed for a complete understanding of the visual argument without viewing the video. Through my thorough descriptions, the purpose of the video was able to be conveyed to the reader, even though they did not view the video themselves.

Core Value 4: My work demonstrates that I have met the expectations of academic writing by locating, evaluating, and incorporating illustrations and evidence to support my own ideas and interpretations.

The Rebuttal Rewrite that I did incorporated a visual representation that aids the argument and allows the reader to have a visual aid to sway them in the argument that TikTok is helpful to the recovery of a user who has suffered with depression. In the rebuttal, I located and evaluated the sources that appear when you search the words “TikTok” and “depression” and how the sources sway the reader. I introduced the image in an academic manner, and by providing an image of a Google Search, it proves that I am a reliable narrator, allowing the reader to trust what I am saying and allow the remainder of my academic language to sway their mindset on the issue of TikTok causing or aiding depression.

Core Value 5. My work demonstrates that I respect my ethical responsibility to represent complex ideas fairly and to the sources of my information with appropriate citation. 

In my Research Argument, I incorporated several sources which I provided citations for. In this argument, I incorporate the necessary citations which uphold my ethical responsibility to the author. I am able to represent and exhibit complex ideas throughout the paper, but I am able to cite the sources which they came from. In the end of the paper, the references section is correct and allows for the appropriate citation which corresponds with the sources which contributed to the paper. I find it extremely important to uphold the ethical responsibility to the author, which is why I continue to provide appropriate citations each time I produce a piece of writing.