Friday, April 4, 2008

Status Update

“Transmissions from Camp Trans”
-Claim: Trans Camp is a place for lesbians to just be themselves and not worry about the strains the world puts on them for being who they are.
-Rogerian Style

“Dark Webs Goth Subcultures in Cyberspace”
-Claim: Goths are just like everyone else.
-Classical Style

“The Truck Stop as Community and Culture”
-Claim: Truckers share a bond and have values and morals. Despite what many believe, they are a tight knit community.
-Toulmin Style

“House for the Homeless”
-Claim: Homeless people have hope and love to live life just like everyone else.
-Toulmin Style

My essay: I visited my fieldsite at least three times and have gotten many different views from many different standpoints. I'm still not sure what claim I would like to make but I have a very good idea. I have research sources. All I need are a few interviews and I should be ready to start my rough draft.

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