Passage B
1Did you ever daydream about writing your life story?
2Do you think that your life is too dull, or you can’t write?
3Anyone’s life story is filled with fascinating events, and writing them down in the best way you know can give you a sense of accomplishment and, perhaps, leave a valuable inheritance to your family.
4The first thing to do is to buy a loose-leaf notebook.
5Each page of the book should be titled with a significant milestone of your life—from your first dog to your proudest moment.
6You should then jot down a few key words in the book whenever a memory comes back to you.
7The idea is not to begin with “I was born . . .” and try to write a chronological history of your whole life.
8Just delve into your past at random; one memory will trigger another.
9It will become quite easy after a while.
10It's also important to write in your own language.
11Plain, honest writing is the goal.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Passage A
Passage A
1Did you know that until May 5 of every year, you're not really working for yourself?
2A group in Washington, D.C., has learned that it takes workers an average of four months and four days to earn enough to pay their taxes.
3The group found in its' study that taxes eat up 34 percent of all the income in the United States.
4So, if workers used their entire income for taxes, they would not be through paying them until May.
5Since, May 5 is the first day people really work for themselves, the study group has some advice.
6It would like a bill passed naming May 5 “Tax Freedom Day.”
7On that day, you would give yourself a break, regardless of how hard you worked.
8therefore, from May 5 on, you would finally be your own boss.
1Did you know that until May 5 of every year, you're not really working for yourself?
2A group in Washington, D.C., has learned that it takes workers an average of four months and four days to earn enough to pay their taxes.
3The group found in its' study that taxes eat up 34 percent of all the income in the United States.
4So, if workers used their entire income for taxes, they would not be through paying them until May.
5Since, May 5 is the first day people really work for themselves, the study group has some advice.
6It would like a bill passed naming May 5 “Tax Freedom Day.”
7On that day, you would give yourself a break, regardless of how hard you worked.
8therefore, from May 5 on, you would finally be your own boss.
Monday, April 13, 2009
We were dirty, hungry, and without a penny.
My roommate liked to repair things around the house and his own cooking.
During the day, we went on long hikes, rowed around the lake, or relaxed and did nothing.
She returned to pay the rent because she had left some of her things.
Two things that I found hard to learn as a freshman were to get enough sleep and budget my own money.
He asked me about my courses and my plans for next year.
The doctor said that I should rest and not get too excited or upset.
Hitler’s followers considered other nations to be racially inferior and fit only for slave labor.
The best way to combat juvenile delinquency is not to set up more social agencies but to restore old-fashioned discipline in the home.
The book told how to build a gun cabinet, how to build a bookcase, and how to build all other types of furniture that you can make.
*****Stop
When I was a member of the basketball team, everyone met me with a happy smile, made lively conversation, and I was invited to many parties.
Fires, caused by unheeding persons, have destroyed valuable forests and thereby decreasing our lumber resources.
In basketball, there is never a dull moment, any team can win, and a fine display of teamwork.
My parents liked peace and quiet and to relax in the evening at home.
Esther is a helpful person and who makes friends easily.
Yosemite is a park with spectacular scenery and which has half-tame bears.
My friends were always going off to jog in the park or a game of tennis.
The manager asked me to file an application and would I leave my number.
We went to rallies to protest against pesticides, oppose nuclear power, or other current auses.
My roommate was a smart dresser, a good student, and really knew how to talk.
My roommate liked to repair things around the house and his own cooking.
During the day, we went on long hikes, rowed around the lake, or relaxed and did nothing.
She returned to pay the rent because she had left some of her things.
Two things that I found hard to learn as a freshman were to get enough sleep and budget my own money.
He asked me about my courses and my plans for next year.
The doctor said that I should rest and not get too excited or upset.
Hitler’s followers considered other nations to be racially inferior and fit only for slave labor.
The best way to combat juvenile delinquency is not to set up more social agencies but to restore old-fashioned discipline in the home.
The book told how to build a gun cabinet, how to build a bookcase, and how to build all other types of furniture that you can make.
*****Stop
When I was a member of the basketball team, everyone met me with a happy smile, made lively conversation, and I was invited to many parties.
Fires, caused by unheeding persons, have destroyed valuable forests and thereby decreasing our lumber resources.
In basketball, there is never a dull moment, any team can win, and a fine display of teamwork.
My parents liked peace and quiet and to relax in the evening at home.
Esther is a helpful person and who makes friends easily.
Yosemite is a park with spectacular scenery and which has half-tame bears.
My friends were always going off to jog in the park or a game of tennis.
The manager asked me to file an application and would I leave my number.
We went to rallies to protest against pesticides, oppose nuclear power, or other current auses.
My roommate was a smart dresser, a good student, and really knew how to talk.
Commas 2
1. Heeding all too well the admonition of Genesis 1:26, man has clearly established dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and all the earth.
2. In fact man has gone far toward destroying all members of the animal kingdom, including of course himself.
3. In the last 150 years, man has increased his extermination of mammals alone by fifty-five-fold and if the killing continues at the present rate, man may well destroy all 4062 species of mammals within thirty years.
4. Even today, there are 835 endangered species with more being added each year.
5. In India where 40000 tigers roamed in 1930, there are now only 2500 left, and the lion population currently estimated at 175, has been depleted even more severely.
6. Australia, a land of energetic sports-minded individuals, has treated its animal population no better than India has.
7. Consequently animals like the kangaroo, for which Australia is famous, are fast disappearing as are koala bears, Tasmanian wolves, and the emus.
8. Because Australians were not concerned about their wildlife, in 1930 the government machine-gunned 20000 emus at one time.
9. In the United States, too several species of wildlife have disappeared and many others are close to extinction.
10. The Eastern elk and the passenger pigeon, once so plentiful in this country, are now forever gone.
11. Other animals such as the alligator, the Southern Bald eagle, and the ivory-billed woodpecker may be fated to join the growing list of species we will see no more.
12. Although alligators are protected by law, men continue to kill them for their skins, only the belly portion of which are used.
13. As long as Americans want their expensive alligator belts, handbags, and shoes, the poachers will continue to supply the skins.
14. The profit motive of course has led to the wholesale slaughter of animals like the alligator and the tiger, but many other animals have been killed for whim or pleasure.
2. In fact man has gone far toward destroying all members of the animal kingdom, including of course himself.
3. In the last 150 years, man has increased his extermination of mammals alone by fifty-five-fold and if the killing continues at the present rate, man may well destroy all 4062 species of mammals within thirty years.
4. Even today, there are 835 endangered species with more being added each year.
5. In India where 40000 tigers roamed in 1930, there are now only 2500 left, and the lion population currently estimated at 175, has been depleted even more severely.
6. Australia, a land of energetic sports-minded individuals, has treated its animal population no better than India has.
7. Consequently animals like the kangaroo, for which Australia is famous, are fast disappearing as are koala bears, Tasmanian wolves, and the emus.
8. Because Australians were not concerned about their wildlife, in 1930 the government machine-gunned 20000 emus at one time.
9. In the United States, too several species of wildlife have disappeared and many others are close to extinction.
10. The Eastern elk and the passenger pigeon, once so plentiful in this country, are now forever gone.
11. Other animals such as the alligator, the Southern Bald eagle, and the ivory-billed woodpecker may be fated to join the growing list of species we will see no more.
12. Although alligators are protected by law, men continue to kill them for their skins, only the belly portion of which are used.
13. As long as Americans want their expensive alligator belts, handbags, and shoes, the poachers will continue to supply the skins.
14. The profit motive of course has led to the wholesale slaughter of animals like the alligator and the tiger, but many other animals have been killed for whim or pleasure.
Commas 1
1. That singer, whoever he is, really knows how to sing the blues.
2. The woman sitting at the back table is a well-known restaurant reviewer.
3. When conditions are right, that horse can run just like its father.
4. His four favorite artists are Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Manet.
5. Let Warren and Andrea, our most skillful speakers, present our proposal.
6. Long regarded as a leading newspaper, the Washington Post boasts an outstanding staff of reporters.
7. Slowly, slyly, and cautiously, Eric slid the wallet across the table.
8. What we need is creative leadership that will encourage experimentation.
9. During high school he read Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, and Hamlet.
10. Song of Solomon, I believe is the professor’s favorite.
11. I believe that should the eggs break, we will have a mess.
12. Sometimes, I think that people are extremely foolish.
13. I believe that a computer breakdown is a common excuse for late papers.
14. The elephant that stands on the drum is Maggie.
15. The elephant, which is a hard worker and a talented performer, is found in most zoos and circuses.
2. The woman sitting at the back table is a well-known restaurant reviewer.
3. When conditions are right, that horse can run just like its father.
4. His four favorite artists are Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Manet.
5. Let Warren and Andrea, our most skillful speakers, present our proposal.
6. Long regarded as a leading newspaper, the Washington Post boasts an outstanding staff of reporters.
7. Slowly, slyly, and cautiously, Eric slid the wallet across the table.
8. What we need is creative leadership that will encourage experimentation.
9. During high school he read Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, and Hamlet.
10. Song of Solomon, I believe is the professor’s favorite.
11. I believe that should the eggs break, we will have a mess.
12. Sometimes, I think that people are extremely foolish.
13. I believe that a computer breakdown is a common excuse for late papers.
14. The elephant that stands on the drum is Maggie.
15. The elephant, which is a hard worker and a talented performer, is found in most zoos and circuses.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Put a Little Science in your life
I liked how Brian Greene was able to get his message across to everyone even if they weren't really that interested in science. He went through talking to kids and high school drop outs and was still able to communicate with them and teach them things about science. I thought that was pretty neat. I also admire how enthusiastic he is about his work.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Explicit Writing
1)I don't think you should go out with him. I heard he doesn't have a job so he won't be able to take you out or buy you nice gifts. I also just heard that he just broke up with his long-term girlfriend so he might not be ready to date again so soon.
2)Race is still an important consideration in American politics today. People have been trying to find ways to show what the problem is and how to deal with it. I recently heard President Bush speak about hate crimes in schools.
3)Argumentative essays are meant to show your views and opinions and sway your reader to the side you have taken. I was able to accomplish that goal becuase I was able to cleary show that my essay took an obvious side by listing why capital punishment should be abolished.
4)Reading "How to Say Nothing in Five Hundred Words", by Paul Roberts, was almost like sitting down and listening to a lecture becuase there was tons of great and useful information, but I had nothing to relate it to.
2)Race is still an important consideration in American politics today. People have been trying to find ways to show what the problem is and how to deal with it. I recently heard President Bush speak about hate crimes in schools.
3)Argumentative essays are meant to show your views and opinions and sway your reader to the side you have taken. I was able to accomplish that goal becuase I was able to cleary show that my essay took an obvious side by listing why capital punishment should be abolished.
4)Reading "How to Say Nothing in Five Hundred Words", by Paul Roberts, was almost like sitting down and listening to a lecture becuase there was tons of great and useful information, but I had nothing to relate it to.
Many of us foolishly object to taking courses in writing because we think there are ways to avoid it. College students going into business think their secretaries will do their writing for them. This attitude shows a naive faith in the competency of their secretaries. But the truth is that young business people seldom have private secretaries. Students going into the technical or scientific fields may think that writing is something they seldom have to do. However it has been found that practicing engineers and scientists say they spend half of their time writing memos and reports. Our notion that only poets and novelists have to write is unrealistic. Other things being equal, a person in any field who can express ideas clearly is sure to succeed.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Topic Proposal for Policy Paper
Topic Proposal for Policy paper
I am going to be taking a global approach to try to strengthen anti-drug polices. Today’s society needs stronger anti-drug policies to show the harm that drug addiction does. Famous people are abusing drugs and often times ruining their careers and their lives. In doing so kids are influenced by their actions and end up hurting their own lives by following in their ways. I believe that if we get more famous people doing anti-drug campaigns and more hands-on approaches it will help better the fight against drug abuse. If we get people to do personal advertisements or even going and talking to groups of kids it will effectively help stop this problem. If people see other people trying to make a difference it should attract others to fall in line and provide the help needed to accomplish this goal. I think I am most concerned of not being able to write enough to complete the length requirement for the paper.
I am going to be taking a global approach to try to strengthen anti-drug polices. Today’s society needs stronger anti-drug policies to show the harm that drug addiction does. Famous people are abusing drugs and often times ruining their careers and their lives. In doing so kids are influenced by their actions and end up hurting their own lives by following in their ways. I believe that if we get more famous people doing anti-drug campaigns and more hands-on approaches it will help better the fight against drug abuse. If we get people to do personal advertisements or even going and talking to groups of kids it will effectively help stop this problem. If people see other people trying to make a difference it should attract others to fall in line and provide the help needed to accomplish this goal. I think I am most concerned of not being able to write enough to complete the length requirement for the paper.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Campus Issue
I am not doing so well in my classes as of date. I went online to see who my advisor was and all it said was "Marine Bio Generic". I thought it was weird that it didnt actually say a name. I found out that I dont actually have a one on one advisor that it is a group thing and I can only meet with the group during assigned dates. I found out that later in my school career I will eventually be assigned an adivsor I can meet with one on one. I found out that Honors students have two personal adivsors that meet with them on a regualr basis. I realize that they are honors students and most likely have a tougher curriculm than I do, however what happens when I need help? They all have two advisors and I dont even have one. I feel like everyrone should have someone to talk to when they need it. It isnt fair that I get mistreated just becuase I am not an honors student.
Perspective
I always thought abortion was not a big deal. I thought it was the women's choice and if she felt she was not ready to have a baby then that should be without a question no problem what so ever. However after reading certain topics about abortion I was able to put my self in the story as the baby that was in consideration of being aborted. I realized that if that women decided to abort me than I wouldnt be here able to type this blog; which as I'm writing it here right now doesnt seem that bad of a deal; i would still be upset knowing that I could of had a life; regardless good or bad; and I could have had the chance to make something of my life. After thinking about this situation I feel that if a women is able to have a child and at least be able to give it away to an orphange than she should. She got put in the postion of having the child the least she can do is give the baby a chance to make it in this world.
Monday, March 16, 2009
In Class Rhetorically effectiveness
I think the best one was the "One-Stop Proposal for Area's Homeless Looks Promising*" I think it was good becuase it was short and to the point. There was no room to get lost in pointless information. It was straight forward and easy to understand. I think it is a proposal that everyone can see what the ideal goal is and how people as a whole can achieve that goal and make sure it gets done in a timely manner. I also think that the course plan chose effectivce areas to cover that if worked on could really help the general goal.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
swa#9
In Lynn Harris's The "Retarded" Renaissance she quotes Gail Williamson, a mother of a child who has down syndrome, as saying that the word "retarded" is hate speech. She says, "Bud do we need to ban the word entirely? Not necessarily...But we do have moral and societal guidelines that limit the use for the other derogatory words. Were just saying this word needs to be added to that list. It is hate speech."
1) I agree with Gail Williamson. The word retarded gets thrown around and is used so often that kids forget the true meaning behind the word and often unintentionally offend people. There is a large crowd that is involved in the "retarded" society. People say that they don't actually mean that the person is retarded when they call someone it, but in fact that are using the word to describe the person's actions to make fun of them and by calling them a retard they are actually making fun of people that actually have special needs. So in that sense calling some one a retard is hate speech.
2) I disagree with Gail Williamson. In today's society the word retard had taken on a new meaning. People use the word to jest and poke fun at their loved ones when they are acting stupid. In now way shape or form are they intending to make fun of people that require special needs. It is simply just all in fun and games. Hate speech is where a individual is purposely seeking out to harm an individual or a group and to demean their way of living. In no way are people that joke around and call people retarded trying to demean people that are actually mentally challenged.
1) I agree with Gail Williamson. The word retarded gets thrown around and is used so often that kids forget the true meaning behind the word and often unintentionally offend people. There is a large crowd that is involved in the "retarded" society. People say that they don't actually mean that the person is retarded when they call someone it, but in fact that are using the word to describe the person's actions to make fun of them and by calling them a retard they are actually making fun of people that actually have special needs. So in that sense calling some one a retard is hate speech.
2) I disagree with Gail Williamson. In today's society the word retard had taken on a new meaning. People use the word to jest and poke fun at their loved ones when they are acting stupid. In now way shape or form are they intending to make fun of people that require special needs. It is simply just all in fun and games. Hate speech is where a individual is purposely seeking out to harm an individual or a group and to demean their way of living. In no way are people that joke around and call people retarded trying to demean people that are actually mentally challenged.
5 Citations
Banta, Carolyn. "Trading for a High." Time 24 July 2005 23 February 2009
DB Kandel, JA Logan. "Patterns of drug use from adolescence to young adulthood:I
periods of Risk for initiatiation continued use, and discontinuation.." American
Journal of Public Health Vol 741984 23 Feb 2009
. Google Scholar
Gawin, Fank H.. "Cocaine Addiction: Psychology and Neurophsiology." (1991) 25 Feb
2009. Google Scholar
K Chan, DB Kandel. "The Natural History of drug use from adolescence to the mid-\thirties in a general population sample.." American Public Health Association 85(1995) 25 Feb 2009 http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/1/41 Google Scholar
Mackey, robert. "Spinning Michael Phelps." 02/09/2009 25 Feb 2009
DB Kandel, JA Logan. "Patterns of drug use from adolescence to young adulthood:I
periods of Risk for initiatiation continued use, and discontinuation.." American
Journal of Public Health Vol 741984 23 Feb 2009
Gawin, Fank H.. "Cocaine Addiction: Psychology and Neurophsiology." (1991) 25 Feb
2009
K Chan, DB Kandel. "The Natural History of drug use from adolescence to the mid-\thirties in a general population sample.." American Public Health Association 85(1995) 25 Feb 2009 http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/1/41 Google Scholar
Mackey, robert. "Spinning Michael Phelps." 02/09/2009 25 Feb 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Revision of Barbie Exploratory paper
1)The issue is whether or not Barbie reflects positvely towards the proper female role image and whether or not it is good for children to grow up with that image in their mind. I dont think Barbie is very important in the issue of fixing the image of the "American Women".
2)The intended audience is most likely middle aged women that have kids and are worried that their children are growing up with unrealistic concepts of what a women is suppose to be like.
3)There are the supporters who believe that barbie is a tool in building girls imaginations. Then there are the the protestors who think that Barbie is responsible for the development of poor body image in girls. Then there are the Barbie Moderates who see Barbie as a scapegoat as being the person to blame for all the negative fealings that children develop about themselves.
4)The author is a Barbie Moderte she believes that as a culture we need to look at our ideas about beauty and what we are teaching children about themselves.
2)The intended audience is most likely middle aged women that have kids and are worried that their children are growing up with unrealistic concepts of what a women is suppose to be like.
3)There are the supporters who believe that barbie is a tool in building girls imaginations. Then there are the the protestors who think that Barbie is responsible for the development of poor body image in girls. Then there are the Barbie Moderates who see Barbie as a scapegoat as being the person to blame for all the negative fealings that children develop about themselves.
4)The author is a Barbie Moderte she believes that as a culture we need to look at our ideas about beauty and what we are teaching children about themselves.
In class Blog
Looking back at my process of the bibliography the most interesting thing I cam across was the amount of material on my subject. I think the hardest thing was deciding what material I wanted to use. It was hard to decide what was going to work for me before I was going to write the paper because once im acutally further into the paper I might find out that I need something else. I do feel that it is a good start to writing papers. It makes the actually writing process go by much faster.
Exploratory Worksheet
1) Peoples lives are destroyed through the abuse of drugs. Drug use affects everyone around it. People of all ages are abusing drugs and don’t realize the consequences that follow their actions. For instance Michael Phelps has just destroyed his image through the use of drugs and it will always taint his name.
2) Many famous people have died or destroyed their lives through drugs. Everyone has been around drugs or been affected by them some way shape or form. It is something everyone can weigh in on.
3) A) Drug users: They see drugs as an escape and actually a tool to make their lives better
B) Non Users: They see that drugs actually hurt a person worse and they are just temporary solutions to their problems.
C)People that are Un aware: They do not know enough about drugs and its effects and don’t really care about the issue because it doesn’t effect them.
4) My personal interest is that I have been around drugs abusers and I can see the damage it does to their own lives and the lives around them.
2) Many famous people have died or destroyed their lives through drugs. Everyone has been around drugs or been affected by them some way shape or form. It is something everyone can weigh in on.
3) A) Drug users: They see drugs as an escape and actually a tool to make their lives better
B) Non Users: They see that drugs actually hurt a person worse and they are just temporary solutions to their problems.
C)People that are Un aware: They do not know enough about drugs and its effects and don’t really care about the issue because it doesn’t effect them.
4) My personal interest is that I have been around drugs abusers and I can see the damage it does to their own lives and the lives around them.
Annotated Bibliography
Banta, Carolyn. "Trading for a High." Time 24 July 2005 23 February 2009
This article discusses how teens are starting to have events called “pharm” parties and how they all get high on prescribed medications. It says that they look forward to when their friends get surgery because they cant wait to get their hands on their pain killers.
DB Kandel, JA Logan. "Patterns of drug use from adolescence to young adulthood:I jjjjjjjjperiods of Risk for initiatiation continued use, and discontinuation.." American jjjjjjjjJournal of Public Health Vol 741984 23 Feb 2009 jjjjjj
This article talks about the different ages and the types of drugs people do at those certain ages. It also talks about the perods of the highest drug use and the periods of the highest decline in drug use.
Gawin, Fank H.. "Cocaine Addiction: Psychology and Neurophsiology." (1991) 25 Feb jjjjjjjjj2009
This article will show how badly cocaine is really abused and the harm that comes from it. “We are in the largest cocaine abuse epidemic in history. In the United States alone, one to three million cocaine abusers are estimated to be in need of treatment.”
K Chan, DB Kandel. "The Natural History of drug use from adolescence to the mid-jjjjjjjjthirties in a general population sample.." American Public Health Association jjjjjjjj85(1995) 25 Feb 2009 http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/85/1/41 jjjjjjjjGoogle Scholar
This article shows the patterns of initiation and persistence in drug use in people from their late 20’s to mid 30’s. It also discusses about the difference in abuse between male and females. This will be very helpful when talking about the affects of the drugs taken.
Koob, George F.. "Drug Abuse: hedonic homeostatic dysregulation." (1997) 25 Feb 2009 jjjjjjj
This article shows the steps and process of how an individual becomes dependent on drugs. It also talks about the medical conditions one suffers once becoming dependent and can no longer live life with out them.
Leppard, David, Sarah-Kate Templeton. "The Real Face of Cocaine Culture?." The jjjjjjjjjjjLondon Times 06 Jan 2008 23 February 2009
This article talks about how famous people specifically this model have died from drug overdoses. It also talks about how individuals get drugged and raped. It talks about how the face of culture has become involved with cocaine and it is becoming more normal for people to do it.
Lipsky, David. "Heath Ledger (1979-2008)." Rolling Stone 21 Feb 2008 23 February jjjjjjjjjj2009
This article discusses the death of Heath Ledger. It talks about how he overdosed from sleeping pills and pain killers. It also discusses the abuse of these drugs and alcohol and how it eventually lead to his demise.
Mackey, robert. "Spinning Michael Phelps." 02/09/2009 25 Feb 2009 ddddd
This article discusses the recent events of Michael Phelps and how his drug abuse of marijuana has hurt his image as an American hero. It talks about how his life will never be the same. It mentions about the endorsements he lost and even more the loss of his reputation.
Monday, February 23, 2009
SWA #7
1) A library Subscription Database allow you with a single command, to search through several years' worth of articles from a large number of different print periodicals for information. You will most likely find books here. The World Wide Web, unlike library databases that you access with a password, is free and available to everyone. not all of the materials on the web are quality sources, however. Here you will find all sorts of information like online journals.
2)The bibliography is the alphabetically arranged list of evaluated sources you have decided are credible, related to your issue, and potentially valuable to your research. An annotated bibliography is a bibliography with annotations or paragraphs about the information your going to use from each citation. An annotated bibliography can be very useful when writing a research paper because you don't have to search through all the content to find exactly what your looking for each time.
3)A credible source usually has ".gov or a .org or a .edu" ending at the web address. It also has an author. If a site has references it usually makes the cite more credible. A cite is also more credible when it is from a large known source such as CNN or Times.
4)One would make a research plan to guide them in their research so it can be done more efficiently. It also helps one not to waste time going through useless information.
5)Plagiarism is knowingly using some one else's work as taking credit for it. Plagiarism can also be using your own work for another assignment without permission. One could avoid plagiarism by differentiating between your ideas and those of others at all stages of the paper-writing.
Monday, February 16, 2009
I heart Lunchabels
I made my post secret add about the love i have towards lunchables. I chose lunchables becuase they are always there for me when I need them the most. Some people might consider lunchables as something that might be found on a childrens menu, well let it be said that I am 19 going on 20 and to this day I still find my self every now and then craving three small cold uncooked pizzas. I chose to write in crayon and images instead of words because i thought it was more childish. I personally think that getting in touch with your "inner kid" is a great way to deal with stress. I think my love for lunchables is only a symbol of my "inner kid". Plus... I really like lunchables.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I think this is bad ad. I believe it is intended for teenagers. It does show that the decisions people make affect others around them. But I think an ad that shows something more harsh would be more affective towards the audience. I believe that the claim in clearly stated and the picture backs up the claim fairly well.
I think it the person in a girl talking because the text says "Im SO BEAUTIFUL everyone is too intimidated to approach me." To me that seems like something a girl would say rather than a guy. The explicit verbal claim is that she is trying to figure out a reason why she doesn't have any friends. The implicit claim is that she is so self centered and is only thinking about herself that she doesn't even know how to make friends, so she finds reasons why instead. The visual component is the blurred background. It shows she doesn't pay attention to what is around her backing up the idea that she is too self centered.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Visual argument vs Written argument.
Written arguments are generally more planned out and are organized better than a visual argument. Written arguments tend to have a more established thesis statment then a visual argument. Visual arguments tend to have a more specfic intended audience where as a written argument has to be chosen by the reader where they decide to become the intended audience.
Monday, February 2, 2009
"Real Archaeologists Don't Wear Fedoras"
In Neil Asher Silberman's "Real Archaeologists Don't Wear Fedoras" he makes the argument that Indiana Jones does not portray a real archaeologist. He instead portrays a a guy that Silberman says, "is hacking his way through thick jungles, careering wildly in car chases and scrambling through dark tunnels to snatch a precious artifact from the clutches of an evil empire." I agree with him that Indiana Jones is not your typical archaeologist. But what Silberman must remember is that Indiana Jones is a fictional character and was made to entertain. If it wasn't for Indiana Jones I doubt many people would even know what an Archaeologists does. I bet people have become archaelogists just because they were inspired by Indiana Jones. If anything I think archaeologists should be happy that Indiana Jones exist because with out him I believe that an everyday archaeologist wouldn't receive as much respect for the work they do.
Monday, January 26, 2009
SWA Argument
An argument that comes across society every day is the right for same-sex marriage. Everybody has an opinion the subject matter whether they admit it or not. In almost every state, same-sex marriage is not allowed. Many people think same-sex marriage is evil.
According to the article http://www.americancatholic.org/News/Homosexuality/ the 47 -bishop comitte said, "In Catholic belief, "marriage is a faithful, exclusive and lifelong union between one man and one woman, joined as husband and wife in an intimate partnership of life and love,""
The Catholic Church believes that marriage should only happen between a man and a women. However soon society and the church are going to have to accept that not all people are going to be straight and they truely belong with some one of the same sex.
The Article goes on to say, "Citing marriage's unique societal role in the procreation and raising of children, the Vatican said, "The denial of the social and legal status of marriage to forms of cohabitation that are not and cannot be marital is not opposed to justice; on the contrary, justice requires it.""
So the Church does not look to hurt or be unjust to those who want same sex marraige, they just believe that marriage should be used for the making and raising of children and since same sex people can not make children then there for they shouldnt be allowed to marry. However same sex people could addopt a child and raise it. But in the eyes of the church that is still seen as wrong.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
In Kathleen Parker's "Seeking Balance in an Either-Or World" I thought she made great points about topics that people tend to flip flop their thoughts and beliefs on. I feel it is easy to find yourself in that situation when you don't actually have to make the decision such as whether to abort or not. When she say's that she is "too conservative for the left wing and too liberal for the right wing, I find myself scrambling for the center aisle," I feel that a lot of people can relate to this because people tend to try to avoid confrontation when possible. I think people today get easily persuaded into making decisions just so they can "blend in" with the "norm" and what is considered politically correct.
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