Journal Entry # 9

1.What is the writer trying to find out more about through their research (what research question guides her work)?

The writer is trying to find out how students construct their “self” in school genres and how their backgrounds, goals and academic disciplines affect their how they construct.

2. How does this author collect the data she needs to answer her question?

The writer collects her data by analyzing a small, religious liberal arts college to see how the students construct their “self”. She uses this analysis to see how the students represent themselves in order to figure out their identity.

3. What sort of genres do you see your peers using as forms of “self-representation”?

I see students represent themselves by their actions and motivations. They use inspiration and motivation from their professors, which helps them identify with their self representation.

Journal Entry # 8

1. What is the writer trying to find out more about through their research (what research question guides his work)?

The writer is trying to find out more about rock stars and why they feel the need to
self mutilate and carry out destructive behavior. The question that guides his work is “Do rock stars act the way they do in order to communicate with their audience or feel they need to fit the certain rocker image?”

2. What sort of texts or sources does the author quote from to build his argument?

The writer uses texts from Steve Lambacq, a writer who actually experienced watching a band member self mutilate himself during their interview.

3. In what ways do you see others around you attempting to establish their “authenticity”?

A lot of people try to establish authenticity by starting their own trends and ideas. People use clubs and organizations in order to expand their ideas. A lot of people like to experiment with clothing styles as a way of establishing their authenticity.