Religion in Media

According to The Case for Covering Religion, “Covering religion in the media is a smart idea”. The purpose of this particular article on the Religion Writers’ website is to persuade the reader that religion coverage in the media is not always a bad thing. Statistics show that generally viewers do not like religion news. The author suggests that the reason some people are opposed to this is because of the way it is presented. The wording is usually biased which discourages many readers and listeners. Perhaps if the information was presented in a more general or impartial way it would be better received. This article uses a variety of methods to get information to the reader. Visually, there are 6 obvious main points within the source which help the reader concentrate on one specific topic at a time. These focus points are easy to pick out because of the bold font. Also, the wording is easy to read. It uses everyday language that helps the reader focus and comprehend the material. Each topic presented within the 6 focus points is relatable to everyday life. By using statistics from polls and interviews, the author of this article created a relationship between the reader and the information presented. Current events are also present. It uses examples of popular religious news stories such as war, terrorism, education, and healthcare. Most readers are able to personally identify with these topics. When emotions are involved, a person is much more likely to have a connection to whatever is being said. Overall, this article persuades its reader to accept religion in the media by including reliable statistics, current events, and relatable topics.

There are people everywhere. Playing frisbee, walking to class, studying, and most of all, socializing. The purpose of The Oval is to allow students to get to class faster. Today The Oval is a relaxing place and is an area where people can unwind. But the history behind The Oval is what is intriguing to me. At Ohio State’s beginning, the Oval was just a corn field. Students would cut through and use it as a shortcut to get to class. But when the cornfield was removed and changed to what is now The Oval, they simply paved the paths that were already established by the students to create the crisscross of sidewalks that one can see today. That is why the sidewalks through the grass are not symmetrical, as they are a direct result of the paths created by the students so many years ago.
The Oval represents a sense of community between all of the students at The Ohio State University know where The Oval is and know the quickest route to get there from their dormitory. It is a place to congregate and meeting place for nearly everyone at Ohio State. It also is a refreshing burst of greenery among the many buildings and dormitories and provides a tranquil escape for students on their way to class. As one walks through The Oval, perhaps just after leaving class, seeing the peaceful scenery and perhaps encountering a few friends and familiar faces is sure to brighten anyone’s day and undoubtedly enhance the sense of community at The Ohio State University.

blog assigment #1

Up to this point I have not written for an audience other than my teachers and peers. My writing experience is limited to mostly book analysis and research papers. Because of my lack of practice in writing publicly, the idea of having an audience reading my work is honestly intimidating to me. In my opinion, writing is a very personal thing and by letting other people read my work I am inviting them to see and analyze my thoughts. I am not usually one to show my feelings like that to just anyone. I am extremely nervous to begin writing for a public audience but, I hope that once I actually do I will really enjoy it. If I am able to pick a topic and write about something I enjoy and truly believe in, I think that I will be less self-conscious. The idea of sharing my thoughts about something I believe in with strangers is very exciting to me. If other people enjoyed my work enough and are interested in the topic, I could maybe introduce a new topic or idea into their life. Influencing someone else with my writing would be a really cool thing. If it works well and I really enjoy it, I would like to continue to share my writings with others. Even though I am apprehensive about sharing my personal thoughts with an audience I am excited about the possibilities and experience it offers to me.