My topic for the second project will be on the same issue of LGBT rights, but to narrow in on a specific idea, I am still unsure about. Last project I focused on the ENDA – employment non-discrimination act in Louisiana. I want to take a different approach, maybe more creative on how to inform the nation on how critical these rights are for the LGBT community. I also may want to inform how much of an impact these rights will have on the community, and how not having them affects each person in some way.
My purpose/stance will be to inform and enlighten everyone to the real issues these rights have an impact on not only the LGBT community, but everyone across the country as well. I would love to influence my audience to take a stand and maybe even donate their time to helping others become informed and a little more open about the many conflicting issues. I think my main purpose this time is to motivate/persuade.
My audience this time will be a little different. I plan to aim my writing more towards the younger generation this time, like around the ages of late teens to late 20's. I think this would be a good target audience to engage in because this age group is still developing who they are and are going to be in their later years in life. Putting the ideas in their head's may motivate them more to take action or even get involved in some kind of way.
The context of my writing is definitely affected by the person I am and how I grew up. My age is a contributing factor because I am still exploring my surroundings and finding out who I am truly and what I believe in without the influence of my family/peers. I am not old in age, but I feel old in my years, just because I feel like I've experienced many things at my age. That alone has an impact on my context. The fact that LGBT rights are such a big issue is also another point that can affect my writing and the way I think. With so much change brought to the country in let alone the past two years, I think now more than ever is a perfect time to attack the issue. It's just the way I present it needs to be creative and not attacking those who choose to disagree.
The genre of my next writing will be more creative. I want to try to create an emblem or a conundrum, and then explain the reason or significance behind it. I think this would be a good idea will the targeted audience because like the saying goes a picture says a thousand words, that, and well besides the fact that essays and such get boring to read. I always remember those commercials or ads about living above the influence as well as the quit smoking ads, and they always have an impact on me even if it's after the fact of looking at it. I want my actual project to do the work instead of having my background writing having to leave the impact.
**What do you guys think (as young adults) would be a good specific topic to focus in on the rights of LBGT?
**In this time of progress, what are your opinions of the issue, and what do you think I need to take into consideration when trying to motivate/persuade?
Here's a possible model text, if you choose to design an emblem: "Acadiana Self Reliance" http://dirtycoast.com/tattoo.php
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great topic/idea. This proposal alone made me want to read the final draft. I think an excellent point to mention is our nations new take on the future. Obama's election proves that America is ready for change. We are the generation that can make a significant difference in this world. Targeting this age group, preferebly those new to college/life.
ReplyDeleteI know when I began college was when I finally started figuring out who I was meant to be. Moving from your home town with a life filled with curfues and allowances, you begin to get a taste of real life. Basically, you mature and start to form you're own opinions.
I think one thing to take into consideration is individual religous views. Most of the audience will no nothing of lgbt issues so given a good arguement while mentioning their personal thoughts, will persuade them to stop and think about it.