Taking a deeper dive into grammar, punctuation, and syntax, J104 allows students to create finished copies through a variety of mediums with a focus on understanding one’s audience.

Here are some examples of my work –

Audio Description of Norman Rockwell

Audio Description of a Painting

You’re a curatorial intern at a local art museum. Currently, the museum is pushing to make its exhibits more accessible to guests with visual impairments. Part of this initiative is the development of an audio tour filled with descriptions of various pieces of art in the museum. Your boss has asked you to write these audio descriptions. The descriptions will eventually be used as a script for the narrator, so it’s important that your description is concise, descriptive, and easy to follow.

Norman Rockwell – American Gothic Painting

Norman Rockwell’s ‘American Gothic’ is a 1930 painting that depicts two main protagonists – an elderly man donning a black coat and a denim apron with a pitchfork in his right hand. On his left stands a shorter middle-aged woman with her hair held back in a sublime ponytail. The elderly man’s face is contoured with the effect of time, which makes it evident to the viewer that the man’s age is advancing. Behind the two is a white farmhouse that can be likened to a barn. Not much detail of the house is revealed in the painting. However, some similarities feature between the painting’s subjects and the house behind them. For example, the pitchfork is held upright to rhyme with the vertical wood style used on the house. In the appreciation of the painting, the artist uses the color white, contrasting it with other dull colors such as black, brown, and a mixture of earth colors to reveal the simplistic nature of American rural life.

Holding a pitchfork is an old-gothic style appeal the painter uses to reveal the theatrics existing in the period after 1930. From the male subject’s face, the man seems to be part of the gothic movement. According to Lukic, an author of an American horror genre, the woman’s face is sulky. Here, the eye wonders make us think about what she’s looking at. Rockwell uses the grim faces of the subjects to depict a horror that might have happened at the house behind them. The male subject of the painting seems to be in control of the entire painting’s mood, with the younger female subject seemingly scared of what the white house behind them might be hiding. In all imagination, Norman Rockwell’s painting accurately evokes the horrors following the Great Depression, giving a lifeline of thought on what might have been happening behind the white house.

Writing to explain

Scenario: Imagine your boss put you in charge of writing a FAQ for the website.

Aunt Rachel’s FAQ

1.          Where can I locate information on Aunt Rachel’s pre-made vegan?

You can visit Aunt Rachel’s website, where we have diverse information concerning our products. These include health information, types of products we offer and their prices. The information will help you compare the products and decide on the right ones you need. You can also contact us directly to inquire about products through our email address and call center. We have provided the number and email on our website.

2. How can I make an order for my vegetable meals?

You can visit our stores and place your order physically. However, we make it easier for customers as they can now place their orders online and pay for them. So visit our webpage, select the product you need, and place an order for them online. We offer more information about how to go about placing an order online on our website.

3. How can I pay for my online orders?

When you order online, you will need to pay before delivery. We have various means of payment ranging from mobile transfers to bank accounts. You can directly pay with your card by following the procedure stipulated on our online webpage. After you have selected the product and are ready to pay, the payment options will pop up where you can select the most convenient approach.

4. How long do I need to wait after placing an order for supplies, and what action should I take in case of delays?

For small-scale consumers, you will get your order delivered on the same day if you make them early enough (between morning hours and till early evening). The orders for the bulk buyers arrive the next day, depending on the distance. You can contact us through the numbers we provide on the webpage in case of any delays.

5. What procedure do I need to follow to return pre-made vegan if it has issues?

At Aunt Rachel’s, we offer return management, a process defined as overseeing products returned to an organization (Shaharudin et al. 1149). It is important to us because it is a means we can use to provide quality. Therefore, you can take the product to the nearest store, where we will check it and make a decision.

Comparing and Contrasting Venues for Company’s Annual Holiday Party

MEMO

To: Jamilla Robinson

From: Eva Sidie

Date: July 23, 2022

Dear Robinson,

Re: Venues for the Company’s Annual Holiday Party

As you are aware, the company is making plans to ensure the upcoming annual holiday party is a great success. I take great pleasure in presenting my thorough evaluation of three Kansas City-area locations to determine the best location for the event.

Ferns & Flowers Banquet Hall will cost the company $1,000 on weeknights and $3,000 on weekends.  Other fees include a $30-per-person buffet and a $300 bartender’s fee. Therefore, organizing a 300-person party will cost the company $12,500 and $10,500 on a weekend and weeknights respectively. Ferns & Flowers Banquet Hall offers free parking lots, a significant plus for people with cars. Chateau Bleu Cost will cost the company $17,300, which includes $56 per person catering fee and a $500 bartender fee. Customers will also pay $10 and $15 for weekday and weekend parking, respectively. The Classic Ballroom charges $2,000 for an evening, $400 bartender fee, and $40 per person for the buffet for a total outlay of $14,400. Parking fees at the facility are $20 for weekdays and $25 on weekends.

The buffet-style hot cuisine and hors d’oeuvres are available at all three locations. Water, coffee, and iced tea are all available in all the venues. Despite its low price, customers gave the food a “very tasty” to “mediocre” rating. Customers have praised Chateau Bleu for its “very good” food and “restricted” menu options. The limited buffet is not ideal for a 300-person party, but the company can make prearrangements with Chateau Bleu to address the issue. Classic Ballroom buffet options are expansive, but special diets are “very limited” according to one online reviewer.

One can drive or walk to all three locations, but with varying levels of ease. Ferns & Flowers Banquet Hall is just a 15-minute walk from the office. It is possible, however, that clients who reside outside of the city will be unable to get to the location easily. The Chateau Bleu Cost is only three blocks from the Country Club Plaza, and the surrounding area’s excellent public transportation system makes getting about very simple. The location and comfort of this establishment were described as “excellent” by one online reviewer. The Classic Ballroom is in the center of the city’s Power & Light neighborhood of Kansas City. During the weekends, this site can be a nuisance for partygoers due to difficulties in getting in and out of the place.

Ambiance is critical for a successful party. According to a post published in the BB Blanc blog site, “creating the right atmosphere at events is an important aspect of event planning and coordination” (par. 1). In spite of its nice personnel and constant occupancy, Ferns & Flowers Banquet Hall lacks any aesthetically pleasing characteristics. In the words of one online critic, the place “looks dumpy on the outside and isn’t much better”. The Chateau Bleu, in contrast, has plenty of room for a large group. Even if there is a hefty parking fee, patrons can still enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the exceptional service from the staff. In contrast, the Ball Room’s average ambiance is underscored by its poor layout. No one can to a party only to walk for long distances to access a washroom.

Since it is centrally located, provides excellent food, and can accommodate more than 300 guests, Chateau Bleu is the ideal location for the annual holiday celebration. Customers and employees can easily enjoy the atmosphere. In spite of the fact that it will cost $17,500, Chateau Bleu provides partygoers with an experience that cannot be matched by the two other, less expensive options.

Sincerely

Eva Sidie

Human Resources Department