The reading by Walter J. Ong titled, “Some Psychodynamics of Orality,” explains the differences between written cultures and oral cultures. Coming from a written culture, it can be hard to even imagine storytelling or fact sharing orally. However, Ong insists that oral storytelling can be very powerful and time-lapsing. With that being said, Version II …
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Reading Response 9/9
I particularly enjoyed the article “Is the Internet Making Writing Better” because I, too, hold the same beliefs as Waldman and McCulloch. Waldman suggests that writing abilities are ultimately improving due to heavy online writing presence and the use of online writing language. If not for all the freedom and platforms that the internet provides, …
Homework 9/9
A. In Thompson’s article, “Public Thinking,” I think that it is apparent that he thinks of online writing or blogging as eye-opening and worth the effort. He uses the term “public thinking” in a positive connotation, ultimately arguing that it improves memory, connections, and other cognitive abilities. Overall, it can be inferred that Thompson sees …
8/26 Freewrite
When thinking about media, I care quite a bit about all issues pertaining to “new media.” It is easy to be updated in the news today with platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. With that being said, I am very interested in the various cultures and ways of writing that is seen on media platforms. …
Intro Post
Hi all! My name is Caitlyn Bettenhausen. I am twenty-one years old from Chicago, IL. I am a senior at SDSU in the IS3D major emphases on Journalism, RWS, and Communications. I am interested in all things writing, poetry, art, film and blogging. I would like to be an author some day and continue my …
Caitlyn Bettenhausen 