The first generator created the basic research paper. A research paper has the purpose to inform the readers of the topic; in this case, it was the effect of communication on software engineering. The research paper consists of titles, subtitles, table of contents, references, graphs, and charts. The audience of the research paper would possibly be educated colleagues interested in the software engineering or in general adults. The tone of the genre is serious and informative. The authors are stating facts and information that is crucial to the topic. The charts and graphs support their ideas and prove evidence of their research. The research paper also demonstrates context where the paper came from and who wrote the paper. The reaction of readers to this genre is to feel informed over a topic and possibly believing in their research.
The next generator created comic strips. Comic strips are meant to entertain the audience with pictures and short comments. The audience can range from children, teens, and adults. The authors of comics generally assign the audience when the comments or pictures are figured out. For example, the first comic strip was about two squirrels and scenes of nature. This may seem innocent and readily directed to children if wanted. Contrarily, the comments coming from the squirrels are not adequate for children. The second comic was about a man who is speaking to his boss over an incident with a customer. Directed to adults, the humor of most comics has its own targeted audience. The conventions from a comic are pictures, comments, bubbles off the characters, and actions of characters.
A meme is also a genre that is out there and used often in social media like Instagram or Twitter. Memes are also used as entertainment and to convey a message to the audience at times. The audience of memes could range, but they are usually not for children. People who are online often have more access to view memes. Most memes are generated from movie, music, or show references. Conventions of a meme are the picture in the background, the witty or humorous comment, bold lettering, and solid color scheme. Reactions coming from memes are usually laughter or surprise.
The generators used above help point out the visual characteristics and other connections to each piece. Each genre seems to have distinct characteristics that separates each from one. Although there are some similarities between genres, each genre has its own purpose and audience. Looking through each generator, the genres showed individuality to the context and tone as well. Making or composing the piece of genre ourselves breaks down the genre into clear parts. Answering the questions “how does this make it ____?” and “why does this resemble _____?” helped. Knowing whether or not the piece needed formal language or not was essential. The research paper more than the comic or the meme needed a polished context. The comic and meme were both more for entertainment of the audience. The language on these two pieces was more easy-going and humorous. The pictures on these two pieces are a crucial part to their genre; without the picture, the audience would not be as interested in the genres. The meme is shorter and straight forward; while the comic is longer, it has more comments and ideas roaming all over the strip. Referring to social, the research paper connects colleagues or adults who have an interest in engineering. Memes connect young adults and adults. Comic strips are generally seen in children books to newspapers for older people. Comic strips seem more flexible towards the audience. All three of these generators helped thoroughly.
Evelyn Iglesias,
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You might be the only student to start out with a quote—you really do fly by your own wings. ☺
PB1A:
You thought very carefully about emails as their own distinct genre, which is exactly what I wanted you to do. This was an interesting insight: “People who use email often tend to reply to their emails every 2-3 days if not daily.” Absolutely, right? (That might seem like a “so what?” observation to some folks, but it carries implications because our expectations for when we’ll receive a response is impacted by the way(s) in which people use them.
I do want to remind you, however, that emails can be super-informal too. Friends and family don’t necessarily need to spruce up their language/typos/etc because they (might) already have a expectation that they’re not trying to impress anyone or put their best foot forward—almost like they’re passed all that.
PB1B:
Your observation that comic’s “comments coming from the squirrels are not adequate for children” definitely seems to be true—at least, most folks would likely agree with you. So this is an instance of needing to look past the form (ie, “it looks like a comic, so it must be for kids”) and also take a look at the content.
I really like what you said here about the process of learning/acquiring genre awareness: “Making or composing the piece of genre ourselves breaks down the genre into clear parts. Answering the questions “how does this make it ____?” and “why does this resemble _____?” helped.”
All told, excellent work, Iglesias. Check plus.