Tag: speildenner

In today’s class, we looked at Andrew Spieldenner’s article “Statement of Ownership: An Autoethnography of Living with HIV.” I handed out hard copies of the article, which is also available through the Hofstra University Library database.

Drawing on Ellis & Bochner, Spieldenner indicates that “autoethonography combines the researcher’s self within a particular cultural context” (14). I’ve chosen to bring in Spieldenner’s text for a few reasons. I consider Spieldenner’s text an important read for the way it brings attention to the stigma of an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, but I also believe that Spieldenner’s use of autoethnography as a research method offers a model of what is possible in your own work for the Persuasion Project.

We noted in class that Spieldenner’s research-heavy early sections establish his ethos as a knowledgable rhetor and his reflective sections employ pathos to appeal to his audience. I encourage you to consider using ethnography as a way of gathering research and organizing information for your Persuasion Project.

HOMEWORK

Come ON TIME to your one-to-one conference with me next week in Mason 122. We’ll discuss your progress on the Persuasion Project based on your recent Blog Post #8.