I learned a lot from the Writing Identities because it
went in depth about the different categories of rhetoric. I agree that how you portray yourself can affect
your credibility as a writer to the audience.
People will listen when they think you know what you are talking about rather
than taking anyone’s word. It’s always natural to second guess the writer by
wondering where they learned their information and how up to date it is. I
notice how people will come off in a different way not only in their writing
but though verbal communication to seem more credible depending on the
topic. I think the only time a person doesn’t
change to earn credibility is if they are talking to a close relative or
friend. I know when I speak to someone I’m
close with I don’t feel the need to change my rhetoric because we have already
built that trust through whatever relationship we have. This topic of reading really became clear for
me when they used the resume example in the back. I remember having to start my resume when I was
sixteen with no previous job experience.
It was really hard not having much to put down but I thought of any volunteer
work, all the school awards, and different skills I had to seem like a great
employee. Now when I update I still have
to think about how can I show off being a great employee yet keep it short and
to the point.
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