Reflection

     For English we had to write a proposal about an issue we wanted to address. Afterwards we are supposed to reflect. This is my reflection.
     I wasn't exactly sure how to do my proposal. I would have liked to see an example of what I was supposed to do. I know WHAT I was supposed to do I just didn't know HOW. So, i just sis what worked for me and I went with it. If it wasn't exactly the correct way then oh well. Better luck to me next time. 
      I guess this assignment was difficult for me (even though it was probably supposed to be an easy assignment) simply because like I stated before I wasn't sure how to do it. I think my proposal is actually not very good. I have to rethink my arguments for and against my topic. I need stronger, more concrete arguments. I also have to find more rhetorical ways of saying things. I know that being Hispanic I can use ethos because I have experience in being stereotyped for being lazy and unmotivated.  I can also appeal to the logic in people because everyone knows that stereotypes hurt and aren't nice. And pathos, the emotional side of people can definitely be touched if I simply recount a story about being discriminated. I guess i just have to find better ways to appeal to my audience.
     I don't really have much more to say on the subject. I didn't really like this assignment. I like to just dive myself into my writing and not have to think about it before hand. I think that's all I have to say on this topic.
   
Here's my proposal:

Candela Lattanzio

Debra Reece

English 1010

3 September 2014

Writing Proposal

Topic: Break the stereotypes that surround you. Stop stereotypes.

Situation and explanation: Stereotyping is human nature and everyone does it, but it’s still hard to believe that in today’s ever more accepting society that stereotypes still exist.  The problem with that is that people start to believe their stereotypes and fall into them. People need to stop stereotyping and those stereotyped need to not conform themselves with those stereotypes. They should break their stereotypes. They should prove their critics wrong.

Counterarguments:

• It’s easier to just go with the flow and fall into stereotypes
• If people are really like that then it’s not stereotyping
• If everyone already thinks something of me then what’s the point of trying to prove them otherwise?
• People are set in their ways and are stubborn and no matter what they will not ever change
• It’s only human nature and you can’t help but stereotype
• It’s only an assumption. Stereotyping doesn’t really hurt anyone
• Sometimes stereotyping actually motivates people not to conform themselves with their stereotypes and actually work harder towards their goals so that they can break those unfair stereotypes

Importance: It is important for people to stop stereotyping. Stereotypes are basically a form of bullying and bullying is not okay. When we put a label on them we are telling them that that’s all they will ever be and that they can never amount to anything more. We are putting people down. I don’t think we always realize how much stereotypes can actually hurt people. By stereotyping we sometimes limit people in their thinking. The way we look at people really does affect the way they look at themselves.

    Also, it’s not only important not to stereotype but it’s also important to not fall into our stereotypes. By doing so we are letting the enemy win. It is not alright to prove those who are bullying us right. We have to show those people who criticize that we can be more than what they see in us. We must prove that we are better than our stereotypes.