Monday, October 28, 2013
Magazine Analysis
The InStyle magazine was written intended for a fifth grade reading level. This magazine portrays much more advertisement pages than content pages; the ratio between the two is well over half. Though this magazine could be for anyone, it is more directed for women due to the fact that it focuses mostly on fashion and cosmetology. Also, though it was intended for a fifth grade reading level, it contains qualities that are for a more mature level. I think that this magazine is best fit for upper teens and young adults. The comparison between my magazine and other students' in the class is the fact that other magazines tend to have a lot more content pages rather than pictures and advertisements. This magazine is good for people who are interested in beauty and fashion without reading long articles on it. Instead, it shows you pictures and gives you simple tips. Also, having a magazine that portrays more advertisements makes it easier to introduce and sell products.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Lauren MacGray
Hockey vs. Soccer
Being an active player of the game
of soccer, I love both watching and playing the game. The suspense and fast
pace sport is deceiving to most, but I understand the game through and through.
A question raised in my mind however, and it is what do people like more hockey
or soccer? Being around people that like both sports I have been inclined to
having my own opinion, but I wanted to know other person's perspectives as
well. I asked "what sport do you like to watch on television and in
person, soccer or hockey? Why?"
I interviewed a variety of people,
and get different responses. I first interviewed Nicole, and she had a very
strong opinion. She stated, "I like to watch soccer in person, and hockey
on television. Hockey is way too loud in person, and confusing. Although, on
T.V. it all makes sense." I personally agree with the loud aspect of
hockey. The fans are very enthusiastic and believe in yelling for the team will
create some sort of advantage. I also agree with watching soccer in person
because watching a teams chemistry and awareness towards the game is a thing of
beauty. I believe a lot of people feel the same way that Nicole does because
hockey is very fun to watch on T.V. with a group of people. Being able to watch
the Bruins in the comfort of your own home is a very nice thing to do. The
intensity of being at a soccer game is definitely the reason why I agree with
Nicole, and think watching it in person is entertaining.
My last interview was Keenan, and he
had a lot to say about hockey. He said, "I like to watch hockey in person,
and also watching it on T.V. It is an intense game that no one could
hate." I think the masculinity of the sport is more appropriate to being a
male dominated one. The checking and hitting of players tend to make more
American guys excited apposed to soccer. He agreed with me when I said soccer
is the most popular sport in the world, but he said he just has never been a
big fan. Asking a large group of people, I concurred that 75% of the surveyors
said they'd prefer hockey on T.V, and 25% said they liked soccer on T.V. For in
person, it was around 50/50 in results for both sports. In using my data I
collected that more people like hockey to watch on T.V., and that half like to
watch hockey in person, and the other half like to watch soccer in person.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
MLA Format
Pare, Darren.
"Seven Reasons Ice Hockey Is Better than Soccer." Yahoo Sports.
N.p., 15 Oct. 2010. Web. 03 Oct. 2013.
"Hockey vs
Soccer." Hockey and Soccer Compared. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Oct. 2013.
"What Are
Opinions about Whether Soccer Is Better than Hockey?" WikiAnswers.
Answers, n.d. Web. 03 Oct. 2013.
Interview Question
What are teenagers viewing preferences when it comes to watching soccer or hockey?
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