In the course I have learned that I probably shouldn't take classes with Stephanie, she distracts me. Secondly, I've learned various writing techniques that make my papers more appealing to reader. This class was very enjoyable because I had my best friend Stephanie Whitney in it, but then again she distracts me. But really what I liked most was that your not super, like my history teacher. You like mine and Stephanie's jokes. I didn't like that no body liked me because Stephanie wouldn't shut up and the twins kept staring at us, all semester. There wasn't anything I disliked about your teaching. I'm most proud of my cause and effect paper, because I got an A on it and wasn't hard to write. If I could change one thing about this semester I would change the peer editing, not in my "fav five", because I always had to peer edit the same persons essays and I don't think he enjoyed my reviews because he always gave me dirty looks in history on days we did peer editing. I guess I should be a little nicer. I wouldnt change a thing because everything happens for a reason. Well actually I probably would of sat like 5 seats down from Stephanie so you wouldnt have to tell me and her to be quite so much. To sum this up, I really enjoyed your class I am deeply sorry if Stephanie and I annoyed you to much. I think you are a great teacher and appericiate all your commentary on my essays. Have a great Christmas break and see you next semester!
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Penn & Teller's view on recycling
Recycling- is it good, bad, or just bullshit?
Arguments: Exposing the realities of recycling where most believe that it is a pro-environment solution its actually not. It creates pollution among other things. Along with the myth it is cost effective it actually is the complete opposite it is very cost ineffective it also has to be subsidized by the government. And last but not least most of America truly believes that we are running out of landfill space which is completely untrue we have more space than we know what to do with.
Evidence: They show that pollution is caused when the five different trucks have to switch off from route to the next to take the "recyclables" from place to place. This costs us more money to take the existing recyclelable, recycle them into new products than to just start from scratch.They also prove the myth wrong that we are running out of landfill space. Its shown in the episode that landfills are usually underneath golf courses or parks. They cover up the land fills and place grass and trees over them as if they were never there.
Honestly I find their strategy to be effective. They always have evidence to back up what their saying and they do show the other sides. By showing why the other side proves to be the reason and then taking this "proof" and throwing it down the drain by having a counter point.
I don't think they necessarily consider the audience.. More of they are expressing THEIR opinion and if you disagree well they still believe its bullshit.Some are offended by this attitude so it may not be a completely affective strategy for anyone who takes things to heart.
Strategies that may be affective in the last paper we write are: that Penn and Teller use critical evidence to back up what they believe. Though they are die heart against recycling they do show both sides. First explaining how the "recyclers" view the problem and how they handle it, and then they show the "real" truth behind it.
Arguments: Exposing the realities of recycling where most believe that it is a pro-environment solution its actually not. It creates pollution among other things. Along with the myth it is cost effective it actually is the complete opposite it is very cost ineffective it also has to be subsidized by the government. And last but not least most of America truly believes that we are running out of landfill space which is completely untrue we have more space than we know what to do with.
Evidence: They show that pollution is caused when the five different trucks have to switch off from route to the next to take the "recyclables" from place to place. This costs us more money to take the existing recyclelable, recycle them into new products than to just start from scratch.They also prove the myth wrong that we are running out of landfill space. Its shown in the episode that landfills are usually underneath golf courses or parks. They cover up the land fills and place grass and trees over them as if they were never there.
Honestly I find their strategy to be effective. They always have evidence to back up what their saying and they do show the other sides. By showing why the other side proves to be the reason and then taking this "proof" and throwing it down the drain by having a counter point.
I don't think they necessarily consider the audience.. More of they are expressing THEIR opinion and if you disagree well they still believe its bullshit.Some are offended by this attitude so it may not be a completely affective strategy for anyone who takes things to heart.
Strategies that may be affective in the last paper we write are: that Penn and Teller use critical evidence to back up what they believe. Though they are die heart against recycling they do show both sides. First explaining how the "recyclers" view the problem and how they handle it, and then they show the "real" truth behind it.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
11/3/10 - In class assignment
"Popularity"
- Description- Most the time the "popular" kids or people are well dressed. Always have the newest and nicest clothes, jewelry, cars etc. Sometimes they may sound a little confident in themselves. Though sometimes the popular kids aren't always wealthy or the best dressed but they do have a personality or something to make them stick out from the rest.
- Narration- The "populars" are always out doing the coolest things, if there is a party , football game or any event going on they will be there. Because what is the party with out them?
- Illustration- Usually you will catch them making fun of someone else or doing something that others envy. For instance the star quarter back is more likely than not one of the most popular kids at school so you will see him out on the field while other people envy what hes doing.
- Division classification- A popular kid can be anything from the star athlete to the richest kid at school. It usually falls in the range of football players, cheerleaders, baseball players, the rich kid, and the ones who like to party. Those are the people that don't mind putting them selves out there, and their confidence makes the popular.
- Process analysis- You are a popular because you have nice things and you don't care what others think and put yourself out there. And nothing can bring you down.
- Comparison contrast- Populars like to have a good time, go to parties, any new event. Girl populars like to shop and go do things most normal people cant do. Some populars get into bars and younger ages with fake id's because they don't care if they get in trouble or not and they think they can hang with older people and the college scene.
- Cause effect- Being popular can make others hate you and see you as a mean person. Sometimes because populars are so outgoing and don't really care what others think you get a lot of rude stares.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Revising assignment 11/1/10
What was the banking industry's response to inflation? It was simply the invention of the ATM, or an automated teller machine. This invention made money available to the average person, whether or not that money existed in their bank account or not.
This leading to negative consequences of the average citizen. With the new found system of the ATM, it makes it easier for everyone to obtain money. Instead of someone taking there lunch break to go through the process of going to the bank, getting a withdrawal slip, filling it out and then getting their money. Now its only a punch of a button away. With these workers new found spare time they use it to go out and shop, grab a bite to eat or anything they please, but it usually ends up involving money. This spare time has lead to impulse buying for some.
With the ease of knowing their money is so easily obtained by either credit card, or the dispensing of money through an ATM, they no longer keep up with check books and all the frivolous ways of paper. Now were able to pull up our every move and purchase in a few seconds through the Internet or the ATM itself. This develops a care free attitude compared to the days when people had their checkbooks balanced to the penny. That carefree attitude of adults may be a result of the way children now perceive money.
Even good people who would never dream of "robbing a bank" or stealing from someone else fall into an impulse and have the mindset that free money will come from this new found creation of the ATM. With the creation of this machine comes positive and negative affects. It just depends on how you decide to use it.
This leading to negative consequences of the average citizen. With the new found system of the ATM, it makes it easier for everyone to obtain money. Instead of someone taking there lunch break to go through the process of going to the bank, getting a withdrawal slip, filling it out and then getting their money. Now its only a punch of a button away. With these workers new found spare time they use it to go out and shop, grab a bite to eat or anything they please, but it usually ends up involving money. This spare time has lead to impulse buying for some.
With the ease of knowing their money is so easily obtained by either credit card, or the dispensing of money through an ATM, they no longer keep up with check books and all the frivolous ways of paper. Now were able to pull up our every move and purchase in a few seconds through the Internet or the ATM itself. This develops a care free attitude compared to the days when people had their checkbooks balanced to the penny. That carefree attitude of adults may be a result of the way children now perceive money.
Even good people who would never dream of "robbing a bank" or stealing from someone else fall into an impulse and have the mindset that free money will come from this new found creation of the ATM. With the creation of this machine comes positive and negative affects. It just depends on how you decide to use it.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Oct. 29th Blog Post
“Why We Crave Horror Movies” by Stephen King:
2. When King compares horror movies to roller coasters he is comparing the ups and downs of excitement a roller coaster and horror movies have. Likewise he compares the movies to public lynching by saying that if they can compare pro football to voyeurs version of combat we might as well say that lynching is comparable to these modern movies. Lastly he uses the example of sick jokes is relatable to the horror movie by saying that by using gruesome puns like “a truckload of babies”.
“Innocents afield” by Buzz Bissinger
2. The author repeats “millions” in a few different scenarios. First the author uses it as the number of viewers, and then by the amount of money spent by the district on “needed” things for a championship. I think how the actual paragraph is worried could use some work; personally I don’t think that this repetition is as effective as another strategy could be.
“Black Men and Public Space” by Brent Staples
2. I believe the strong descriptive introduction is misleading in the fact that it shows him off to be harmful. But in fact he is quite the opposite but the average person walking the street would stereotype a man of his appearance. But you learn quickly by the second paragraph that this man is not harmful what so ever and is just a victim of how we group people by appearance.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
October 15, 2010: HW Assignment
Questions About the Writer's Craft:
- Cohen organizes her essay point by point, by first allowing the reader to see the first parties point and then backing up or comparing that by another perspective. I think she chose this because it's more effective to keep the readers attention by showing both sides of a particular point. Rather than describing one side with every detail and then the other side.
- I think shes writing more to inform than anything. To me she isn't necessarily seeking approval or disapproval. More as she is just describing the change from marriage arrangement in the past compared to todays marriage tatics.
- She quotes the book, and now movie, "Pride and Predjudice". As well as another book "The Flirt's Tragedy: Desire Without end in Victorian and Edwardian Fiction". I think she quoted directly from the book because she was able to compare the vernacular of today vs. then easier, with direct proof.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
In class assignment 10/6/10
Activity #2
B.There's no use crying over spilled milk.
Activity #5
Paragraph revision:
Original paragraph:
A small town can compete with a large new mall for shoppers. But merchants must work together, modernizing the stores and making the town's main street pleasant, even fun to walk. They should also copy the malls' example by including attention-getting events as often as possible.
Revised paragraph:
Small towns can easily compete with larger more industrial shopping malls. But this would take the effort of the city occupants and store owners to keep the town pleasant and attractive by modernizing the community, allowing it to have a more fun atmosphere. It would also be to their advantage to copy malls' attention- getting events at every convience. With these updates small towns would have a fighting chance.
B.There's no use crying over spilled milk.
- Don't sweat the small stuff
- There is always tomorrow
- No sense in getting worked up about things that will pass
- Stress doesn't do any good for anyone
- Sometimes you need to worry about the little things
- The little thing sometimes counter act with the big things in your life
- It never hurts to care too much about something that happened
Activity #5
Paragraph revision:
Original paragraph:
A small town can compete with a large new mall for shoppers. But merchants must work together, modernizing the stores and making the town's main street pleasant, even fun to walk. They should also copy the malls' example by including attention-getting events as often as possible.
Revised paragraph:
Small towns can easily compete with larger more industrial shopping malls. But this would take the effort of the city occupants and store owners to keep the town pleasant and attractive by modernizing the community, allowing it to have a more fun atmosphere. It would also be to their advantage to copy malls' attention- getting events at every convience. With these updates small towns would have a fighting chance.
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