This piece is demonstrating the ability to recognize different persuasive techniques that can be found in our everyday lives and in different settings. The examples that you will find within this document will demonstrate active listening, identifying meanings within the messages, and recognizing the influence that they are trying to have on people.
The evaluation of this scholarly article is highlighting the ability to identify the meanings that are within the article and relate them to external sources. By analyzing an article on podcasting, I was then able to create a piece of work that would reflect the past, present, and future of the platform.
With the annotation of a scholarly article, I am able to recognize the influence that the article is trying to portray, as well as pull out any of the hidden messages that could be found within. By giving mindful responses to the different questions that are asked, I am able to better communicate the overall message that the article is attempting to put forward.
The brand analysis project is one that utilized all aspects of this particular learning objective. Identifying meanings embedded in messages, recognizing the influence of messages, engaging in active listening, and enacting mindful responses to messages. This has all been demonstrated through the write-up that was done on the chosen brand of Microsoft.
