Reading Comprehension Portfolio Task 1. Armaandeep Singh
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Winter 2024 version Portfolio Task #1: Reading Comprehension (10%
)
Your task
: Answer the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of the topic, thesis, audience, and purpose of a text.
Instructions
: 1.
Review all material in Weeks 2 & 3 content modules on e Conestoga 2.
Complete the Week 2 practice quiz (minimum of 50% is required)
3.
Read the article “
Opinion: Field placements most important step in road to graduation
”?
4.
Complete each question below in the text boxes provided. Read each question carefully, and check that you have answered all the questions before you submit your work.
NOTE
:
·
Use your own words to communicate your original ideas
. All answers must be your own. Working with classmates, sharing answers, copying answers from a
website could result in Academic Integrity violations or a zero for this assignment. ·
Select ‘save as’ to give the file a new name after you begin working to ensure that you do not accidentally submit a blank template for grading. Use of any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly forbidden throughout all
stages of this assessment, including brainstorming and/or idea generation. Generative AI may include (but is not limited to) chatbots (like ChatGPT) or other technologies that produce writing for you. Using AI in any capacity throughout the assessment process will be in violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences
policy under the category of Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating) or Copying from Others or Self Copying. The consequence of this violation is that an academic offence will be filed, with the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. In cases where you are unsure if something is considered generative AI, always ask your professor before using it.
If you have any difficulties using this template, please contact your professor immediately, and they will assist you.
Section One: Comprehension Questions
1. What is the topic of this article
? Clearly and accurately identify the topic in your own words to receive 1 full point. (
Think: what is the overall subject of the article?) (1 point)
The topic of the article is the importance of field placements for college and university students. It discusses the benefits of field placements in providing real-world experience, helping students explore their career paths, and developing their skills.
Winter 2024 version The article emphasizes that field placements are essential for students to gain work experience and enhance their chances of securing employment after graduation. 2. What is the thesis of this article
? Identify the thesis in your own words and
then explain what makes this different from the topic to receive 2 full points (
Think: what is the author’s main message or central argument
). (2 points) The thesis of the article is that field placements are essential for college and university students as they provide real-world experience, help students explore their career paths, and develop their skills. The article advocates for the inclusion of field placements in all academic programs to better prepare students for the workforce. It emphasizes that field placements are crucial for students to gain work experience and
enhance their chances of securing employment after graduation. The article also features a student's firsthand experience and recommendations for making the most of field placement opportunities, further supporting the thesis.
3. What is the author’s purpose for writing this text
? Clearly state the purpose and support your interpretation with one example or reference to the text to receive 2 full points. (
Think: What is the author trying to accomplish or achieve by writing the text; use
examples of purpose explored in Weeks 2 & 3
). (2 points)
The author's purpose for writing this text is to advocate for the inclusion of field placements in all academic programs, emphasizing their importance in providing real-
world experience, helping students explore their career paths, and developing their skills. The article aims to persuade educational institutions to prioritize and integrate field placements as a fundamental part of the student learning experience. An example supporting this purpose is the statement "All post-secondary schools should offer some form of placement because this will give students a better chance when applying to jobs" which clearly reflects the author's advocacy for the universal implementation of field placements to benefit students in their future careers.
Winter 2024 version Section Two
: Audience and Purpose Extension Questions For the questions in the next section, examine how text elements such as word choice, tone, and supporting details are affected by audience and purpose. We asked ChatGPT
(a generative AI writing tool) to rewrite the Spoke online article as an email from the author to her friend and classmate. This was the prompt that was used to generate the email: “
Rewrite this article as a personal email from the author to a fellow classmate”
Read the following email and compare it to the Spoke article by directly answering the questions (#4-7) below the text: Hey, I hope you're doing well! I wanted to shoot you an email and share some thoughts about our field placements. This experience has been such a game changer, and I thought you'd appreciate hearing about it.
As we're getting closer to graduation, it's becoming increasingly clear just how important field placements are for us college and university students. They're like the secret sauce for beefing up our resumes post-graduation.
You remember Kennedy Player-Reid, right? She's doing her thing over at Ryerson University as
a sport media student. Well, she got the chance to do her placement with the Hamilton Bulldogs
in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). She mentioned how the opportunity pushed her to break out of her comfort zone and explore new creative avenues. I totally get where she's coming from. It's not just about skills; it's about pushing those creative boundaries and thinking outside the box.
What's fantastic is that these placements give us a chance to dip our toes in our field, like a little
sneak peek into our potential future. For me, working with the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL has confirmed that this is exactly where I want to be after graduation.
The real icing on the cake is the practical experience. Most job applications require some level of experience in the field, right? I'm convinced that every post-secondary school should offer some form of placement. It's like an express ticket to outshining the competition in the job market.
Player-Reid also mentioned how her time with the Bulldogs allowed her to taste what full-time work is like. I can totally relate to that. Besides prepping us for the real world, these placements are like a turbo boost for our skill development. I went into mine feeling confident, but the skills I've gained since October have grown by leaps and bounds.
Oh, and I've picked up some tips along the way. Managing your time properly is a must, never turning down a task, and giving it your all are just some of the lessons. Kennedy gave a gem of advice – always be open to opportunities. These placements open our eyes to the real world and expose us to aspects of our field we might not even know exist.
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Winter 2024 version To sum it up, field placements are a total game changer. I believe every college and university student should have the opportunity to experience this. It's not just about preparing us for our careers; it's about opening doors to new possibilities.
Can't wait to catch up and hear about your own placement adventures. Thanks for always being
an awesome classmate!
Catch you soon,
Kayla
Reference for this text:
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (October 23 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/
4. What is the NEW purpose of this text
? State a clear purpose for this email, which is no longer a published article written for the public (Think: Why might she be writing an
email to her friend; review examples of purpose in Weeks 2 & 3).
(1 point)
The new purpose of this text is to inform and persuade the friend and classmate about the author's positive experiences with field placements and to advocate for the value of such placements for college and university students. The email is intended to
share personal insights and experiences in a relatable and informal manner, aiming to
engage the recipient in a friendly conversation about the benefits of field placements.
5. Think about the content of this new text
. What supporting details and examples are different in this new text compared to the original published article? Provide an example of what has changed (or not changed) and why you think that change was made based on the new audience (her friend) to receive full points. (
2 points
) (
2 points
)
The supporting details and examples in the new text, which is an email to a friend and
classmate, are more personalized and anecdotal compared to the original published article. For example, in the email, the author mentions their own experience working with the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL, confirming that this is where they want to be after graduation. This personal touch is not present in the original article. The change was likely made to make the content more relatable and engaging for the friend, as it provides a specific and personal example that the friend can connect with. Additionally, the email includes a direct reference to the friend's own placement
Winter 2024 version adventures and expresses anticipation to hear about them, creating a more interactive and conversational tone, which is suitable for communicating with a friend and classmate.
6. Have the tone and diction (word choices) changed in this email?
Pick a specific example of a noticeable change and explain why it is different (how it works with the new audience and purpose) from the published article to receive full points. (2 points)
The tone and diction (word choices) in the email have changed to be more informal and conversational compared to the published article. An example of this change is the use of phrases like "Hey," "I hope you're doing well," and "Can't wait to catch up," which create a friendly and personal tone suitable for communicating with a friend and
classmate. This change was made to establish a more relatable and engaging tone, aligning with the new audience (her friend) and the purpose of sharing personal insights and experiences in a friendly manner.
7. Extension Question: Are the changes in supporting details, tone, and diction that you noted in questions 5 and 6 enough to make this an effective email for the intended audience? Do you think the topic, thesis, and purpose are suitable for an email to a friend or classmate? Why or why not? (
Think: is the language, word choice, structure, tone, and style the same as an email you would write to a friend?) Provide a specific example and explanation to support your response to receive full points.
(
2 points
)
The changes in supporting details, tone, and diction are sufficient to make this an effective email for the intended audience. The topic, thesis, and purpose are suitable for an email to a friend or classmate. The language, word choice, structure, tone, and style are similar to an email one would write to a friend. The email effectively conveys personal experiences and insights about field placements in a friendly and relatable manner, which is appropriate for communicating with a friend or classmate. For example, the use of phrases like "Hey," "I hope you're doing well," and "Can't wait to
Winter 2024 version catch up" creates a friendly and personal tone, which is typical of an email written to a
friend. Additionally, the email shares personal experiences and uses informal language to engage the friend in a conversation about the benefits of field placements, making it suitable for the intended audience.
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