Free Car-Care Clinic Helps Save Jobs: Column Review

Summary: In this column the author describes how a local church volunteers their time to help improve the quality of people's cars who can't afford to get them checked themselves. They go on to discuss that many people don't know anything about their cars, which posts hazards on the road, in addition to the cost of maintaining that car.


To read the whole column at Cincinnati.com click here or follow the link here: 
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/04/03/krista-ramsey-samaritan-car-care-clinic/7283631/


“'I get the feeling that 15 years ago, people wrote a check. Now people want to use their skills to help someone else,'...He says the four hours of volunteering have left him with a better understanding of other people’s needs and a stronger sense of gratitude."

The line above impacts the reader very strongly because it shows how even though some people drift off in the world and only think of themselves, there are other people who choose to spend their time and energy to help others and improve their lifestyles. This also could impact the reader to act out and help in organizations like these or even make their own. The diction used in this excerpt is mostly low and concrete, displaying a straight-forward and literal message that is easier for readers to understand. The syntax in this excerpt is fluctuating where the author makes sure to use different patterns and usually refrains to repeating words unless it is to revisit a the theme of the article or to emphasize a certain word.

Ramsey's writing style is one of concern, care and awareness and is to the point and clear. I found this because of the three articles all of them displayed her showing her awareness in society and her concern of the people who are in need or that need to be warned of dangers and important info. a few examples of her showing these traits in her writing are:

"Whatever magnificent things Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson do on the field Sunday at the Super Bowl, some of us appreciate what the two quarterbacks have done off the field all year. That is, helping to bring back the art of dressing " - This quote shows her awareness in society

You see it all the time. Your teenager at the dinner table, waiting for his checkup at the orthodontist’s office, sauntering to his car – continually hunched over his smartphone or iPad.
You can’t help but worry what all that screen time is doing to his posture, social skills and grades. - This quote shows how she cares for our society.

After losing her job as a pastry chef in 2011, losing everything she owned in an apartment fire the next year and losing her unemployment benefits this year, Tammy no longer takes things like windshield wiper blades or air filters for granted. - This quote shows her concern of our society.

Questions:

1. Where do you go to get the information and topics for your articles?
2. Where did you go to get the educational experience to write for the website?
3. How do you incorporate your voice into your writing?