Carolyn K Patterson
Professional & Technical Writer, Editor, Instructor
Theory
I come from a fiction and literature background, so my profile would be incomplete without some theoretical work. I'm interested in pursuing a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, so I always incorporate elements of theory into my work. Here are some examples of academic essays that I've written.
Rhetoric
Division and Identification in Alt Right Rhetoric
Analysis of Richard Spencer's Hailgate
I analyze Richard Spencer's epideictic speech to demonstrate Cheney's orgizational communication as an extension of Burke's "Rhetoric of Motives" as used by alt right mouthpieces like Spencer to create mob mentality and legitimize marginalization of the "other."
Theory
Tiny House Living
How Living Structures Shape Personal Identity
I look at the cultural phenomenon of tiny-house living as a manifestation of Lefebvre's theory in regards to the production of space. At its core, this essay is a feasibility study, analyzing what happens to identity when the idea of a permanent home is challenged.