As I have pondered many possible mediums for my un-essay I have decided to create my own creative medium.
I ruled out the possibility of making another magazine article, but wanted to branch out beyond a traditional essay. I researched blog posts, pictures, and poems. I decided on making an acrostic poem influenced un-essay. This means that I will abide by the rules of an acrostic poem, but instead of only using one word or phrase after each letter, I will write a paragraph. I have not decided the final style of the writing, for example more like a blog post, newspaper article, or traditional essay.
The rules I will follow for the layout are to come up with a word, or phrase, that describes my topic or thesis. The next rule is to begin each paragraph with one letter of the chosen word or phrase. The final step is to create the work vertically, meaning write the word or phrase vertically and the paragraphs will follow in a normal manor.
As of now, I am unsure of my audience because I have not decided on the final format, blog post, pictures, or traditional essay yet. Here is an example of what I am picturing for my un-essay:
Chosen topic/thesis: The Gonzaga University community is inclusive and we all share in the excitement around sports teams.
Chosen word/phrase: Spike
Students of all grades and backgrounds unite with one common goal to create the best college experience for themselves and their peers. *continue paragraph (Intro)
People on campus enjoy assisting others when they are in need of aid, whether they are in the classroom or on the soccer field. *finish paragraph
In the Kennel, over 1200 students gather each game to support their Zag basketball players creating a fun and energetic atmosphere. *finish paragraph
Kindess can be seen through small and large actions of students, *finish paragraph
Everyone can sense the community of inclusiveness and support for sports teams on the Gonzaga campus. *finish paragraph (Conclusion)
I am excited to see where this idea for my un-essay will take me and how it will turn out. After choosing the format to write the paragraphs, the rest of the essay will come more smoothly.
-Sammy Vowles
I ruled out the possibility of making another magazine article, but wanted to branch out beyond a traditional essay. I researched blog posts, pictures, and poems. I decided on making an acrostic poem influenced un-essay. This means that I will abide by the rules of an acrostic poem, but instead of only using one word or phrase after each letter, I will write a paragraph. I have not decided the final style of the writing, for example more like a blog post, newspaper article, or traditional essay.
The rules I will follow for the layout are to come up with a word, or phrase, that describes my topic or thesis. The next rule is to begin each paragraph with one letter of the chosen word or phrase. The final step is to create the work vertically, meaning write the word or phrase vertically and the paragraphs will follow in a normal manor.
As of now, I am unsure of my audience because I have not decided on the final format, blog post, pictures, or traditional essay yet. Here is an example of what I am picturing for my un-essay:
Chosen topic/thesis: The Gonzaga University community is inclusive and we all share in the excitement around sports teams.
Chosen word/phrase: Spike
Students of all grades and backgrounds unite with one common goal to create the best college experience for themselves and their peers. *continue paragraph (Intro)
People on campus enjoy assisting others when they are in need of aid, whether they are in the classroom or on the soccer field. *finish paragraph
In the Kennel, over 1200 students gather each game to support their Zag basketball players creating a fun and energetic atmosphere. *finish paragraph
Kindess can be seen through small and large actions of students, *finish paragraph
Everyone can sense the community of inclusiveness and support for sports teams on the Gonzaga campus. *finish paragraph (Conclusion)
I am excited to see where this idea for my un-essay will take me and how it will turn out. After choosing the format to write the paragraphs, the rest of the essay will come more smoothly.
-Sammy Vowles