Academic Writing
This section showcases my academic writing, with a focus on rhetorical analysis and research-driven work. These pieces explore complex topics through critical thinking, evidence-based arguments, and close analysis of rhetoric and communication. My writing demonstrates my ability to synthesize research, evaluate sources, and present ideas clearly and effectively. Each project reflects my growth as a writer and my understanding of audience, purpose, and context.
“Fixing the Student or Fixing the System?: Rhetoric & ADHD Accommodations in Higher Education”
This rhetorical analysis examines how discourse surrounding ADHD accommodations in higher education shapes perceptions of fairness, accessibility, and responsibility. Written for an academic audience in a rhetorical theory course, the paper addresses the problem of accommodations being framed as “special treatment” rather than necessary support. Using frameworks from Augustine, disability rhetoric, and design theory, I argue that accessibility should be understood as an ethical and structural responsibility, not an individual issue. The result highlights the need for both rhetorical reframing and system-level redesign. This project demonstrates my ability to analyze complex social issues, synthesize interdisciplinary research, and apply rhetorical theory to real-world contexts.
“ Techne, Phronesis, and the Ethics of AI-Assisted Writing”
This paper explores the ethical implications of AI-assisted writing within technical and professional communication. Written for a rhetorical theory course, it addresses the growing reliance on AI tools and the problem of outsourcing ethical judgment to automated systems. Drawing on Aristotle’s concepts of techne and phronesis, I argue that while AI can support the production of writing, human writers must remain responsible for ethical reasoning and decision-making. The paper ultimately emphasizes the importance of maintaining credibility, accuracy, and moral awareness in AI-supported work. While demonstrating my ability to engage with philosophical concepts, conduct research, and apply theory to emerging technologies.