Some of the Best Work Accomplished by My Students in Composition, New Media Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, American Literature, and Humanities Courses
Social Good/Public Writing Projects
Latino Achievement Gap by Maribel Barbosa
Black Lives Matter by Quanetta Miller
Covid-19 Pandemic by Cesar Aguinaga
Justice for Orca Whales by Yuliana and Pearla
Obesity Awareness by Markesha Gibbons
Cardiovascular Disease by Damien Lopez
Pollution by Megan Brown and Jahanna McDuffie
Healthcare Research by Melodie Stairs-Clemetson
Climate Change by Cassandra and Chris
Stress and Anxiety by Casandra
Unsung Heroes of DFW [Video] by Chad
Black Poverty by Jordaysia Brown
Caring for Pets [funny video] by Mario
End Corruption at the Olympics by Patrick Donalson
Excellent Group Video by the Hope is Vital Group [AIDS]
Violent Crimes in South Africa
Mental Health Among Minorities
Race and Racism – LaceAgainstRace.Webs.Com
Race and Racism Final Group Project (by Amy Luciano Santamaria)
Race and Racism Final Group Project (by Sheila Crawford)
Podcasting Project
Food, Housing, Education and Gentrification (by Canealus Manning)
Yuliana [High School Experience] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ops5vuoIBmU&feature=youtu.be
Cassandra [DACA interview in Spanish] https://soundcloud.com/user-654338194/the-daca-series-ep-2
Rebecca [Growing up Hispanic] https://anchor.fm/aguaytequila/episodes/Growing-Up-Hispanic-Los-Dias-Festivos-e95vgv/a-a1225dh
Daisy [A Near Kidnapping in Mexico with commercial] https://anchor.fm/daisy-flores4/episodes/Someone-is-watching-you-e92rke
Maritza [the Mandela Effect with commercial] https://anchor.fm/maritza-torres/episodes/Fly-on-The-Wall—Mandela-Effect-e95b38
Micaela [Filter Free Forum with commercial] https://anchor.fm/micaela-smith2/episodes/The-Filter-Free-Forum-Episode-2-e9an0l/191202-Filter-Free-Forum-Episode-2-edt2-1-m4a-a13o2pp
Chad [Disney with commercial] https://anchor.fm/chadamy/episodes/Disney-A-Closer-Look-e96e2r/a-a12t11f
Leslie [feminism and intersectionality] https://anchor.fm/leslie818/episodes/A-Conversation-Between-Sisters-e3q1e9
Megan [Success and Failure with Interviews with Mom and Grandma] https://anchor.fm/megan943/episodes/Success-through-Failure-e3qen1
Meagan Vazquez [Rap’s Effect on Children – Strong Episode] https://anchor.fm/themeaganshammaishow/episodes/The-Meagan-Shammai-Show-Ep-1-ed3c6g
Vanessa Vega [Rap’s Effect on Children – in Spanish] https://anchor.fm/vanessa-vega8/episodes/Rap-en-Nios-ecrj16
Sergio Gonzalez [Rap’s Effect on Children – Interview with 9th Grader] https://anchor.fm/dj-ergio-mix/episodes/Opion-on-how-rap-affects-kids-ed0j8s
Ari Hernandez [Rap’s Effect on Children – Interview with College Students] https://anchor.fm/ari-hernandez5/episodes/Vomitspit-take-on-Hip-Hop-and-Children-but-not-like-that-ed6chi
Brandon Baeza [Rap’s Effect on Children] https://anchor.fm/lucio-zuniga/episodes/Podcast-interview-ed0l5m
Braylon [Rap’s Effect on Children – Interview with Parent] https://anchor.fm/braylon01/episodes/The-effect-on-ra-have-on-children-ed7l0p
Shania https://anchor.fm/shania-anderson
Shania https://anchor.fm/shania-anderson/episodes/Lets-NOT-Wipe-Out-the-Human-Race-e2kvkp/a-a6mhja
Shelby https://anchor.fm/shelby-powers/episodes/True-Crimer—The-Darlie-Routier-Case-e2jvar
Shelby https://anchor.fm/shelby-powers/episodes/Social-Media-Health-e2l37e
Enrique and Jacob https://anchor.fm/factoryreset/episodes/FACTORY-RESET-EPISODE-2–VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLES-e2krou
Ashley [Conspiracy Theories] https://anchor.fm/ashley-noel7/episodes/Dive-into-three-of-the-countries-biggest-conspiracy-theories-with-Ashley-and-her-guest–Corey-e2jubm
New Discourse Communities Project
Alexandra (soccer) https://al3xandraslf3bl0g.wordpress.com/
Oswaldo (makeup) https://youtu.be/5pKJp1hF7TE
Meagan (hair; good video) https://youtu.be/Xavgzt5OOc8
MMA https://whatshesitation.wordpress.com/
Ignacio (hair) (social media posts) https://ignaciozamudio.wordpress.com/2019/11/05/15-screenshots-of-hair/
Ari (skateboarding mini-documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gz2r1c4aTI
Carla (cars) https://carlaperales.wordpress.com/
Brenda (football) https://youtu.be/XZy3LtPSqto
Prezi Pesentations
Melodie Stairs-Clemetson [excellent Prezi]
Brizeth Silva [excellent Prezi]
Nate Trillo [very good]
Haley Casillas [very good]
Megan Johnson [great job with zooming into info.]
Literacy Self-Analysis Paper (Literacy Narrative)
Communication and Code Switching in my Life by Saray Sifuentes
This is How I English by Meagan Vasquez
English, Spanish, and Everything in Between by Zabdi Pina
Rap Music Survey and Analysis Blog Essay
Political Discourse Communities Analysis Paper
Political Rhetoric Paper – Maria Quintero (in APA)
Political Rhetoric Paper – Jose De Paz (in APA)
Discourse Communities Analysis – Very Smart Student Paper – Yesenia – APA
Liberal versus Conservative Rhetoric by Esther Romero (MLA)
Group Blog Articles
Faculty Speaker Series Event Coverage: LatinX Hip Hop
“I’m Already Late: Parking at UNTD”
Literature Analysis
Josh Folchert Literary Analysis Paper
Business/Advertising Projects (Business Websites)
Website: https://lopezmaira07.wixsite.com/femmefatalejewelry Femme Fetale (best website example)
Website: https://ashleynoel6.wixsite.com/themadbakingcompany Mad Baking Company
Website (very extensive): https://alexdworley.wixsite.com/gmgh Game Master’s Guild Hall
Funny Video by Mario for Business: https://youtu.be/RxAcuAOaF_w
Website: https://sarahjuarez0598.wixsite.com/poketrainer Pokémon Trainer
Website: http://collection9.wix.com/home Collection 9 Clothing Store
Website: https://betterthancakeshop.wixsite.com/mysite Better Than Cake Shop
Website: www.benjamincheung.wix.com/
Website: https://bryttany11.wixsite.com/partyatthek Party at the K
Website: http://ahmedtariq1990.wix.com/uniqueu# Unique U Custom Products
Website: http://thecookiecutteron7th.wix.com/cookiecutter#! Cookie Cutter
Budget Letter: Business Plan – Femme Fetal – Femme Fetale
Budget Letter: Business Bank Letter – Mad Baking Company Mad Baking Company
Budget Letter: Business Bank Letter – BankofDallasLetter_EnriqueOrtiz Ricky’s Video Editing Services
Budget (Excel): Budget for Blue Couch Lounge (takes 30 seconds to load)
Flyer: Cookie Cutter Flyer
Student E-Portfolios (with resume and cover letter)
Estephania Garcia (professional): E-portfolio
Meagan Vazquez: E-portfolio
Jeanette Pardo E-portfolio
Jordaysia Brown: E-portfolio
Maribel Barbosa: E-portfolio
Leopaul Pleasants: E-portfolio
Nathan Trillo: E-Portfolio
Melodie Stairs-Clemetson: E-Portfolio
Ester Barrera E-Portfolio
Destiny Modeste: Destiny Modeste Resume + E-Portfolio
Job Search and Job Interview Tips (Prezi): http://prezi.com/z3wwpglaxwm1/
Blog Essays/Projects
Yinel Cervantes [blog focused on rhetoric and writing studies] https://yinelsblog.wordpress.com/
Maritzabel (Bell) Monge [New Media Writing] https://bellwritesfor.school.blog/blog-feed/
Haley Casillas [New Media Writing] https://littleredandtheteddybears.home.blog/
Maria Quintero [ENGL 1313] https://mariaquinterountd.wordpress.com/blog-feed/
Ari Hernandez [Engl 1313 AND 1323] https://sophisticatedblog.home.blog/blog-feed/
Jonathan Leon [Engl 1313 AND 1323] https://jonathansblogging435569323.wordpress.com/blog-feed/
Nate Trillo [New Media Writing] https://trillostake.wordpress.com/blog/
Melodie Stairs-Clemetson [New Media Writing] https://melodiestairclemetson.wordpress.com/
Adonis Glover [New Media Writing] https://agblogging.game.blog/2020/02/10/knowledge-can-have-many-forms-but-which-are-true/
Ashley Noel [New Media Writing Blog] https://thetravelingdonutenthusiast.wordpress.com/
Patrick Donalson [New Media Writing] https://patrickdonalson.wordpress.com/
Precious Whitley [Race and Racism] https://precious803931147.wordpress.com/
Jayden Bell [ENGL1323: Hip Hop Themed] https://jaydenbell.home.blog/
Bryan Lopez [ENGL1323: Hip Hop Themed] https://tenyochodemarzo.home.blog/
Liasha Ortiz [ENGL1323: Hip Hop Themed] https://astrorager.wordpress.com/
Alexia Smith (Race/Racism Blog) https://evolutionizeyourmindset.wordpress.com/
Consuelo Polk https://sincereambitions.wordpress.com
Tyson Dao https://tysondao.wordpress.com
Luis Puente https://lpuente2016.wordpress.com
Juan Salas https://saljuan.wordpress.com
Marai Williams https://kingmara.wordpress.com/
Susan Shields http://susanshields.wordpress.com
Teresa http://teresa31609.wordpress.com/
Rap Music and Society [essays and websites]
Student Paper – Leslie Montes – Rap Music and the LGBTQ Community
Effects of Rap on Kids – Stephania Gomez [APA Style]
Positve and Negative Effects of Rap – Alexandra Whiteaker [APA Style]
How Rap is Helpful and Harmful for Kids – Aidee Sierra
The Effects of Rap Music on Children – Shanta Claiborne
Kevin Lee -Rap Music and Society
Rappers and Social Responsibility [student website]
Rappers and Drug Culture [student website]
Blog Project (Literary Analysis)
Luan Ly http://luanliteratureblog.wordpress.com/
Joaquin Artigas http://joaquinsliteratureblog.wordpress.com/
Rebecca Clesse http://beckibearrrxxlitxx13.wordpress.com/
Karrie Mitchell http://karriesliteratureblogproject.wordpress.com
Amy Norwood http://amyslitblog.wordpress.com
Syllabus Project for American Literature 1865-Present and World Literature
Aidee Sierra World Literature Syllabus
Elexis Evans World Literature Syllabus
Luan Ly Syllabus and Explanation
Matthew Bastible Syllabus and Explanation
Steven Geer Syllabus and Explanation
Amy Karimi Syllabus and Explanation
Poems and Other Creative Writing
Student Poem (Sestina) Who Am I by Yvonne Yanez
A Trip of Dying Embraces by Destiny Modeste
The Traitor Within by Aaron Hall
Short-Answer Essays
