WRT 205 Unit 1 Portfolio - Mia Norris

 Unit 1 Reflection After finishing this curated collection, I feel good about the sources I chose because each one brings something different instead of repeating the same points. The New York Times pencil article focuses on culture and personal stories. The Wikipedia page about vinyl records gives background and history. The NPR health article explains why people might be drawn to more physical, offline experiences from a psychological and physiological perspective.And my own documentation connects all of that to my everyday life. Together, they feel like they’re in conversation with each other. Each source looks at the shift toward more physical, hands-on experiences from a different angle, culture, history, health, and personal routine, so the project feels balanced and layered. At the same time, I noticed some gaps. None of my sources really explore who is actually participating in these trends. Is it mostly younger people? Older generations? People with more disposable in...

  Source 1 Analysis: A Pencil Shop, for Texting the Old-Fashioned Way - The New York Times In "A Pencil Shop, for Texting the Old-Fashioned Way," I was taken aback by the relevance of a store selling just pencils in a world when cellphones and digital communication are the norm. Molly Young's feature of C.W. Pencil Enterprise explores the cultural and emotional relevance of analog tools. The essay highlights the emotion, purpose, and nostalgia that surround physical objects that many people consider outdated, rather than critiquing technology. The tone of the work is humorous, observant, and subtly ironic. Young asks who would even need a pencil these days, establishing the contrast between current digital existence and analog simplicity. Using quotes from the store owner, striking images, and tales, she takes a descriptive rather than a persuading approach, allowing readers to make their own judgments. Readers who enjoy slower, more tactile experiences but are at ease wi...

              In Honor Of National Pizza Day, Let's See What Kind Of Pizza You Are My Experience with the BuzzFeed Personality Quiz I recently finished the "This Quiz Will Determine What Type Of Pizza Your Personality Matches With, And It's Scarily Accurate" personality test on BuzzFeed. Through multiple-choice questions, the test probed my routines, preferences, and personality. The encounter was pleasurable because of the vibrant and captivating interface and entertaining graphics. A Hawaiian pizza, according to the quiz, is "unique, zesty, laid-back, social, and quirky" with a "adventurous spirit" who seeks out "new experiences with new people" and is "deeply loyal to close friends and family." I found out this after answering all the questions. Comparing My Results to a Larger Body I requested friends to take the questionnaire and submit their findings after I posted the link on my Instagram story so I could compare my resu...

Source 1 Analysis: A Pencil Shop, for Texting the Old-Fashioned Way - The New York Times When I read "A Pencil Shop, for Texting the Old-Fashioned Way," I was taken aback by how applicable a pencil-only store may seem in a world where cellphones and digital communication rule the day. Molly Young examines why analog instruments continue to have cultural and emotional significance through a profile of C.W. Pencil Enterprise. The essay emphasizes the emotion, purpose, and nostalgia that surround tangible items that many people view as outdated rather than criticizing technology. The piece has a lighthearted, observational tone with some irony. Young establishes the contrast between contemporary digital life and analog simplicity right away by asking who would even need a pencil anymore. Her method is descriptive rather than persuasive, using statements from the shop owner, images, and anecdotes to let readers come to their own judgments. Readers who are at ease with technology ...