I really stayed in my comfort zone with my first unessay by doing a five paragraph essay which I was used to. For my second unessay I am planning on doing a magazine article because I think my survey responses and interviews would fit well in the magazine format. There are many key components to a good magazine article such as well-developed structure, enticing headlines, strong quotes, and a compelling argument. The structure/placement of my magazine will probably be the most difficult for me to do well due to the huge difference in layout when compared to regular essays. My audience should be captivated throughout the piece so I’m planning on using a mixture of strong quotes, personal narratives, and engaging pictures. While this medium will be new for me I am excited to get out of my traditional five-paragraph essay box.
John Olson
John Olson