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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 eConestoga 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.
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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 article discusses the importance of field internships for college and university students in getting hands on experience and setup for postgraduate employment.
Winter 2024 version 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 article's thesis is that field placements are important for students because they offer practical experience, allow them to explore career options, and improve their job prospects after graduation.This defines from the topic, which briefly describes the article's topic without getting into its major argument or message.
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 intends to push for field placements in academic programs to improve educational preparation. This is demonstrated by statements such as "Every college and university student deserves to have a chance at getting experience that will help them in their field" and "Being with the Bulldogs, they truly provided me the chance to experience what real full-time work is like," which highlight the significance of practical
experience in the world of work.
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”
Winter 2024 version 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.
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
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Winter 2024 version 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 purpose of this email is to share personal opinions and observations about the value of field placements with a classmate. Its goal is to participate in a polite chat, vocational placement stories, and maintain the sender and recipient relationship.
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
)
Kayla writes a simple and straightforward email to her classmate. She expresses her enthusiasm for field postings, emphasizing how educational and useful they have been. She discusses her experiences with the Kitchener Rangers and the value of practical skills learned. Kayla encourages her companion to discuss their own placement experiences and expresses thanks for the friendship. The tone is friendly and straightforward, reflective of their friendship.
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)
Exactly, the tone and language in the email have changed. In the published article, for
Winter 2024 version example, Kayla expresses appreciation to her friend for being a "awesome classmate." In the email, she shares her excitement about "reconnecting soon." This languages shift reflects a more informal and friendly tone, which is acceptable for interacting with a friend as opposed to addressing a larger audience in a published article.
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
)
Yes, the variations in tone, phrasing, and information increase the email's value for a friend. The topic of field placements and their influence is still relevant and applicable.
The change in tone and sentence structure, such as utilizing phrases like "reconnecting soon," fits the casual way of communication between friends, making the email more interesting and relatable.