Dear Students,
Please read the directions below. Unless told otherwise, each of your research logs MUST follow the same instructions as seen below.
Directions:
The topic: Describe your topic and your initial thoughts on the topic, including your position and what you already know about the issue. As you continue on researching, describe your developing thoughts on the issues and what you are learning about the issue. Be sure to explain if your own position on the topic has changed. By week three, you will write a working thesis which considers your findings.
The Research: Post AND explain the research you have found on the topic (include the citation and URL). Explain how and/or why the research relates to your topic and how you plan to use the research in your essay (to refute,counterclaim, support, clarify, etc). You MUST label the research type your are presenting (e.g. appeal to logos comparison, appeal to ethos ethics, etc.).
Feedback: Offer feedback (at least 1 paragraph) to at least 2 of your classmates (maximum 3 comments per student). Respond to at least 1 comment/feedback on your research post.
Topic:
ReplyDeleteI'm continuing to research the reasoning behind the opposing sides that take part in the overlying debate, arguing whether 'Graffiti" is a modern form of pubic art found in the streets or plain vandalism that should only be consider as a crime.
Research: (Appeal to Pathos, Culture-Social)
"TODAY is such an accepted part of youth culture that it's hard to imagine what New Yorkers experienced in the early seventies, as they watched their city become steadily tattooed with hieroglyphics. Some saw it as vandalism and a symbol of urban decay. But for the writers who risked life, limb, and arrest, and the teenagers, filmmakers, and, eventually, curators who admired them, graffiti was an art form. Galleries and museums caught up to this view in the early eighties, when graffiti was briefly part of the era's art boom. Now it's finally ripe for retrospection: On June 30, the Brooklyn Museum features works by many of the artists interviewed here, while from June 29 at the Brecht Forum, the Martinez Gallery mounts a smaller show of movement veterans... Modern graffiti actually began in Philadelphia in the early sixties, when Cornbread and Cool Earl scrawled their names all over the city. By the late sixties, it was flourishing in Washington Heights, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. The New York Times took notice in July 1971, with a small profile of a graffiti artist named TAKI 183. But Julio 204 was using a Magic Marker and spray paint on city walls as early as 1968, and in 1971, writers like JOE 182 began "bombing"--marking as many surfaces as possible.
By the mid-seventies, many subway cars were so completely covered in top-to-bottom paintings (known as "masterpieces") that it was impossible to see out the window. For writers, this was a golden age, when the most prolific could become known as "kings" by going "all-city"--writing their names in all five boroughs. Mayor Lindsay declared the first war on graffiti in 1972, beginning a long, slow battle that seemed to culminate in May 1989, when the last graffitied train was finally removed from service.
Yet today, graffiti etched with acid can be seen on subway windows, and it's alive and well on buildings around the city. And thanks in part to the Internet, which teems with graffiti Websites, it is a worldwide phenomenon in every language. What follows is the story of the people who invented graffiti, and those who watched them do it. Names of writers are rendered in the style in which they appeared on the city's walls and subways (all caps usually indicates an artist from the seventies)."
Feedback: Eddy I really like your topic. Your research is good, and I agree with Aaryn that you should mention artists that Ms. Joo showed us, like Banksy. You could maybe find something on why some people see art as vandalism, like a store owner.
DeleteCitation: Ehrlich, Dimitri, and Gregor Ehrlich. "Graffiti in its own words: old-timers remember the golden age of the art movement that actually moved." New York 3 July 2006: 48+. Fine Arts and Music Collection. Web. 31 Jan. 2015. .
ReplyDeleteReasoning: This information is a possible form of background evidence that I can use to support the side that holds graffiti as as art because it somewhat details the origin of the art and how it has been accepted as a cultural medium by people.
Topic. College Education. I plan on finding a counter argument to go against. I was thinking of writing about how college education can get an individual in debt and then argue against with other facts, facts that prove college education beneficial.
ReplyDeleteResearch: Michael Bayne has done everything you're supposed to do to avoid taking on too much debt for college. He lives off-campus to save money on housing. He's always working at least one job - sometimes two. And he enrolled at an in-state public school, Arizona State University.
But it's not nearly enough. The $2,500 in grants Bayne received this semester covered less than half of his tuition at ASU. A decade ago, the same amount of aid would have been enough to pay his entire bill.
"My parents don't have money to help me, so to help pay for tuition, pay for books, pay for everything, I work a full-time job," he said. "And I still have $17,000 in student loans.".... “Total student debt now surpasses $1 trillion and is growing by the day.”
I chose this information to present to the audience that their is a downfall that exists by attending college, but then I want to show hem that even though it may seem bad, that there is ways to deal with the debt and decrease it.
Douglas-Gabriel, Danielle. "Rising tuition at public colleges, funding cuts leave students deeper in debt." Washington Post 30 Jan. 2015. U.S. History in Context. Web. 31 Jan. 2015.
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Feedback: Jazmin I think that this will work well for a counter argument. It gives a different perspective that most students do not know about. For this you could maybe counter it by mentioning that there are other alternatives for college such as community colleges which are definitely much lower in cost.
DeleteI like how you are talking about the cost of college and the huge debt that it can put students in. You can argue against that, that there are many ways out there that can pay off those debts. And also as cliche as it sounds it is an investment into your future.
DeleteFeedback- Aaryn, I believe that you have one of the most interesting and controversial topics in the whole class. I say that because I'm sure most girl in the class would agree on your position. I would recommend trying to find some interview online or trying talking to someone that you know that's been in a situation in where he/she had to be a prostitute for personal reasons. You can also go searching through different court cases ad see if the decisions made any major impact.
ReplyDeleteTopic: Mermaids exist. As I continue my research my beliefs on the existence of mermaids continue to grow. I feel that after looking through several article mermaids, falls under of the few subjects on the “top secrete” file. From my perspective, mermaids are in hiding to prevent extinction of their own race.
ReplyDeleteResearch type(appeal to logos): In the article, U.S. Confirms existence of mermaids, from the Weekly World News, they state that, “WWN has also learned that recently the U.S. government has captured 7 mermaids and they are being kept at an undisclosed aquarium, where mermaids are being studied”.
At first I had decided that this article could serve as a counter argument but I came to the conclusion that the article does support my position in that mermaids exist. For the most part I wouldn’t understand why people don’t believe in the existence of mermaids after looking into the research that NOAA, and the U.S. government confirment. If it means that people want physical proof from the government then that would jeopardize the existence of mermaids and prevent other species from revealing themselves.
Citation- U.S. Confirms existence of mermaids, May. 16, 2013, Weekly World News, Fri. 23 Jan. 2015
Document URL- http://weeklyworldnews.com/headlines/49740/u-s-confirms-existence-of-mermaids/
I really like your topic. I have always wondered if mermaids existed because I would always see them in movies. So far I think your research is good. It would be good however if you continued to find some research on why the U.S. has kept the mermaids in an undisclosed aquarium.
DeleteI agree with what Ana said in the above comment. What interest does the U.S. have in keeping the mermaids in an undisclosed aquarium? I think that your evidence is based on speculation as well so it's less credible.
DeleteI agree, this is a very interesting topic to argue about, Mel. There are various ideas if they exist or not, but I never would have thought they would keep in secret in order to survive. Maybe you should include some information about mermaids and how they were treated at those times.
DeleteMelani, I believe that your topic is very interesting, I think that there is so many things you can say about mermaids. Maybe one of those things can be from what species did mermaids come from came, stuff like that. I think that by doing so, it will give the audience more of a push to be convinced that mermaids really exists.
ReplyDeleteFeedback- Thanks Jazmin, I'll keep that in mind as I continue my research. However I do believe that if you'd look back to my earlier post you can find a video that will explain how mermaids actually evolved from Homo Sapiens.
ReplyDeleteTopic: My topic is on the effects of music on people, focused primarily on the positives. Through my prior research I have learned that music can help improve motor skills, and that for some classical music helps to concentrate. Based on what I knew prior to the start of my research and what I have learned with my research, music is very beneficial.
ReplyDeleteResearch: (Logos reasoning from authority…)
This first article talks about the benefits music can have, however I used this article because it talks about a negative; potential deafness. According to the article, “The cochlea, or auditory portion of the inner ear, has 16,000 hair cells.” The brain from the activated hair cells is able to interpret loudness.The article states that, “Prolonged and repeated exposure above 85 decibels produces hearing loss.” Google defines a decibel as, “a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale.” The article says that a regular conversation is 60 decibels, a busy street is 80 decibels, and a concert is 140 decibels. I will maybe use this information for my counter argument.
The second article goes in depth as to what occurs due to loud music. The article informs of a research that found that, “noise levels above 110 decibels strip insulation from nerve fibres carrying signals from the ear to the brain. Loss of the protective coating, called myelin' disrupts electrical nerve signals. The same process, this time due to an attack from the immune system, damages nerves in the brain and results in MS.” The nerves that are damaged due to loud music are what cause people to go deaf. I will use this information for my counter arugment.
First Article: Wolfgang von Goethe, Johann. "Music to my gass: How to Use Music to Improve Your Mood, Memory, Intelligence, and Overall Health." Vibrant Life Jan.-Feb. 2014: 22+. Psychology Collection. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
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Second Article: "Loud music on earphones can cause deafness report." Radio & Music 3 Sept. 2012. Communications and Mass Media Collection. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
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I like that you're balancing positives and negatives. Are there any emotional negatives for listening to music? Or positives? Is there any research that delves into why there is such thing as "happy music" or "sad music"? WHy they have those effects?
DeleteThanks Lilian I will make sure to talk about this in my next post.
DeleteI like how you brought in the scientific side in music. You can maybe refute this in a psychological study.
DeleteYou are doing a good job at analyzing both sides of your arguments. You should think about how you're going to counter argue this evidence, so either something that rejects those studies or talk about ways that the benefits of listening to music outweigh possible deafness.
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ReplyDeleteTopic: This weekend, I centered down on why these archetypes are created and what purpose they are fulfilling. I plan on discussing past archetypes and present, and with this information, I may be able to discern a pattern that passed on to current times or has developed for the better.
ReplyDeleteResearch: " "Niceness" is more highly prized than courage, or truth, or humour. And what a meagre harvest we reap as a consequence. We don't have a Joan Rivers. We don't have a Sarah Silverman. We don't have a Rosie O'Donnell or a Tina Fey. We don't even have a Paula Abdul. We sure as sugar don't have a Chelsea Handler. Ah, Chelsea. My Chelsea. My intriguing, foul-mouthed, funny, margarita-swilling saviour. My weird sister."
"Wanted: bitch template." Age [Melbourne, Australia] 12 Feb. 2009: 33. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
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What's great about these women is that they embody the fantasy every man secretly harbors in his emotionally arrested little heart. They are beautiful, they are funny, they are wise and, most of all, they are tolerant. I watch these buffoons like Raymond or Doug (from Queens) or Homer, and the women these men have been blessed with are like rocks of understanding who have endless reservoirs of patience. They put up with all manner of childishness and eccentricity. But at the end of the day they are always willing to forgive their men, usually after administering a few deft words of counsel. I think Becker (Ted Danson) needs a woman like Reggie (Terry Farrell). Yeah, they'd argue about coffee and football and the homeless, but she'd be there to cut him down to size, inflict some discipline, temper his prejudices and ultimately reassure him that in this big cold world there was at least one person willing to put up with his bile and who, like all great sitcom wives, will show that great sitcom characteristic of loving him despite himself."
"Wanted: One sitcom wife - apply within." Age [Melbourne, Australia] 26 Apr. 2001: 31. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
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This appeals to pathos.
DeleteThis research will help because as stated, most archetypes are created to comfort men. Some archetypes aren't modeled off of real women because the product may appear too brash than what was intended. I plan on going into depth on how this contributes to how women are perceived and if today's archetypes have changed those notions.
DeleteI believe you have a lot of great research that will make your argument stronger. Like you said, going into depth about how it contributes to how women are perceived would be really good. I would like to know more about that.
DeleteI think you should research how "the tolerant woman" that is depicted in the media effects both sexes.
DeleteI like the research you gathered because it provides an insight as to how porn is perceived in relation to prostitution. Finding an interview would really make your paper flow because of the personal level you would be exploring. Both a porn actress/ actor and a prostitute would be the way to go
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ReplyDeleteMy topic is about corporations exploitation of workers. Since my last post I have learned that some universities have attempted to stop the exploitation of workers by not supporting companies who do so. I am currently trying to find examples of sweatshops in foreign countries.
Research:
"Almost every country in the world says that workers have the right to organize, but in reality they don't. Except for the Mandarin factory, there's not a single union in any of the over 200 factories in El Salvador. Each attempt to organize there has been met with mass firings and blacklistings. It comes down to empowering the workers, giving them some protection over their lives. You can win the battle over locks on the bathrooms and clean drinking water fairly easily, but the real struggle is over the workers' right to organize and thereby to empower themselves. How else can they hope for a living wage--wages that can be as low as 12.5 cents an hour in China, 13 cents in Bangladesh and 43 cents an hour in Honduras?
So these are the four major components of the code of conduct: the right to organize, full disclosure by the companies of the names and addresses of the factories that make their products, inspection of the factories by independent monitors, decent wages. All of them are needed in order to respect human rights. Until the struggle over these issues is won, sweatshop conditions won't be ended."
So basically in order to respect human rights, the above four components are needed. This has proved to be difficult to accomplish. Corporations are not willing to give their workers the right to organize because they know the risks of it. Employees will begin to demand what they deserve, decent wages and a decent place to work in. In order to combat sweatshops countries need to create laws against them. Eventhough countries like the United States are believed to respect labor laws they have many sweatshops as well. A sweatshop is defined by the US Department of Labor as a factory that violates 2 or more labor laws.
Anderson, George M. "An Interview with Charles Kernaghan : Fighting Against Sweatshop Abuses." America 27 May 2000: 7. Criminal Justice Collection. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
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In your first qoute it said that countries say workers have the right to organize but dont, you should try to find out why that is the case. Why arent workers able to organize in other countries?
DeleteI like how your evidence supports your idea about how the exploitation of workers exist. This can really get your audience attention to agree with you. I also like how you attempted to create a solution for the problem. Good Job.
DeleteThank you both. I will make sure to include why workers can't organize in other countries in my next post.
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ReplyDeleteRondilla, Joanne L., and Paul Spickard. Is Lighter Better? Skin Tone Discrimination among Asian Americans. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2007. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
Topic: Colorism
Research:
Millions of women, of all ages and countries and ethnicities, feel pressure to look different than they do, to gain the esteem of others and acceptance in their own eyes. Some men feel similar pressures, though not so often and seldom with as much force; for in nearly all human societies beauty is more rigorously required of women than of men. Men can feel good about themselves on the basis of power, wealth, and achievement.
Explanation:
I didn’t really consider the effects of colorism on men at first because I assumed it had most effect in women. However, this makes me think that I should research more into what ways colorism affects men and the impact it has on them as well as women. Currently, I’ve only seen effects related to job discrimination, but I’d like to find more that men have in common with women.
I like how you are open to men and not just women. It would be interesting if you investigate how even colored people the lighter shade of skin is preferable. You can investigate advertisements especially.
DeleteIts great that your are discussing the impact of colorism on both men and women. You should look into how society in a way contributes to colorism like how Marlene said with advertisements.
DeleteI like how you used both genders perspectives in you argument. Try to find examples of races some members of ethnic groups are trying to imitate. Find examples of products being sold that could help them achieve this.
DeleteThank you guys for your suggestions. I am going to explore further and acknowledge in my essay the fact that media influence contributes to colorism.
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ReplyDeleteTopic: for this project is "Classical Art in the Modern Era". When I first thought about this topic, I didn't know that I would be arguing a point on a specific topic; it was just something that I wanted to write about. As I've applying to more and more art programs and schools, I've been reading more and more art books than I might've in the past. Most of these books showcased a more modern kind of art, i.e.,comic book art styles, surrealistic art styles, etc. While these art styles were all well and good, I noticed that, when compared to the classical art, they were often considered to fall short. This can be for a number of reasons: art in ancient times was, too my knowledge, was always determined by quality and social class, rather than monetary value or clever messages; the images were meant more to reflect the famous stories of the time or the wealth/status of the subject. As I look more into the subject, I hope to find a certain pattern or distinction that , in general elevates or simply separates classical art and modern art.
ReplyDeleteAs I do more research, I am coming upon interesting distinctions between the art and the past and the art of now. The mediums, for one, were very different. For instance, in the 16th century, many to used oil paints on some form of wood create images. Nowadays, people can use digital technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, computers, etc.) to create art on a digital plane. This may (and probably does) account for some difference. It's something I'll look into more as the weeks progress.
As of now, I have primarily looked into the qualities of ancient art rather than the qualities of modern art. This is definitely something I will change as of next week. For now, however, I have acquired one more piece of evidence pertaining to classical art that I found rather interesting.
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Through a Glass, Darkly
"Traditional picture making assumes that an image offers view onto another world —that a painting, in other words, is like a window. Renaissance artists were compelled to render their images as realistically as possible to better transport the viewer to another place perfectly fixed in time, be it a scene from the life of Christ or a depiction of an ideal city (Image 1). "
"Through a Glass, Darkly" appears in Looking at Dada, co-authored with Edward D. Powers, New York: The Museum of Modern Art, 2005, 9-14
As I learned today in an art class, one of the revelations that was introduced in art was the idea of depth- the idea that you could create the illusion of 3-D within a 2-D image. This surprised me as I would have thought that this was something of common sense in the art world. However, I only thought this was common sense because the idea of depth in art is so commonplace in today's art. It makes me realize that, as with most things, art had evolved over time into what I know today as art. This idea of evolution is an important one and may become key in my essay. Next week, I will begin to form my working thesis.
Logos-Comparison
I like how you compare the different type art work to each other. It would be more interesting if you find some sort of statistics to support your point. Also try to figure out the most 'inspirational' artwork the affect other artist.
DeleteHmm, I definitely think you're on to something with the idea of seeing different inspirational artwork, Thanks!
DeleteTopic: NFL Stadium Leads To Gentrification
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“The economic effects of gentrification vary widely, but the arrival of new investment, new spending power, and a new tax base usually result in significant increased economic activity. Rehabilitation, housing development, new shops and restaurants, and new, higher-wage jobs are often part of the picture. Previous residents may benefit from some of this development, particularly in the form of service sector and construction jobs, but much of it may be out of reach to all but the well-educated newcomers.
Physical changes also accompany gentrification. Older buildings are rehabilitated and new construction occurs. Public improvements — to streets, parks, and infrastructure — may accompany government revitalization efforts or occur as new residents organize to demand public services. New arrivals often push hard to improve the district aesthetically, and may codify new standards through design guidelines, historic preservation legislation, and the use of blight and nuisance laws.
Grant, Benjamin. "POV." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2015.
URL-http://www.pbs.org/pov/flagwars/special_gentrification.php
Explanation: It is obvious the other side of gentrification will argue the improvement of economy. With the NFL stadium, there will be up to 40,000 jobs and infrastructure within the city: roads, plants, parks, recreation centers. But for who are these things really for? Not the people who have lived here in Inglewood.
I like your topic Marlene, and I think that your research is good. However, I think that you should do some research about cities that have gone through gentrification and how it has impacted them. Did the economy rise? Was the culture of the city altered a lot? Or only a little? If you do that then, I think you can make an assumption that the same thing will happen here in Inglewood.
DeleteOverall, good work Marlene.
I've noticed that there's an ad on youtube about Inglewood's revitalization project, I think you should look into it to see how the other side explains itself.
DeleteThis is very interesting topic because this stadium affects the people of inglewood even though many are not educated enough to understand what is going on. I think you should talk about what the people are of Inglewood are fighting for , and why the believe the stadium is a bad idea. You can bring up statistic to back up your claim as well
DeleteTopic: Prostitution
ReplyDeleteResearch: Prostitution its self has been seen as shameful for many years, all over the world . But People need to be informed of the origins of when prostitution began. The first acts of proposition occurred in Mesopotamia by temple priestesses, even though now in days being a prostitute is negative many years ago prostitution was seen as honorable and beautiful because it was a religious service, yes it may seem odd to modern people because in order to people to begin to see prostitution in a new light they should be informed of why years ago people used to praise this "disgraceful" act.
"Babylonian custom ... compels every woman of the land once in her life to sit in the temple of love and have intercourse with some stranger.... The men pass and make their choice. It matters not what be the sum of money; the woman will never refuse, for that were a sin, the money being by this act made sacred. After their intercourse she has made herself holy in the sight of the goddess and goes away to her home."
This research may help my arguement that prostitution is not wrong but it is simply a way that women live. In Babylonian time , to become a prostitute was normal , actually it was expected because it meant you are accepted in a holy way.Having a religious aspect to support my claim , it can help me a lot.
"Introduction to Prostitution: Contemporary Issues Companion." Prostitution. Ed. Tamara L. Roleff. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006. Contemporary Issues Companion. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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Hi there Helen, I just wanted to say that I like your topic;however, I think that you should consider looking into another reason on why prostitution is a good thing. Stating that it used to be glorified back then in Babylonian times is a bit weak in my opinion. For example, one can state that prostitution was seen as a good thing back then simply because the standards in that society is very different from the standard from our society right now.
DeleteI do not want you to have weak points in your paper because I see the potential it has. I think that you should address why that glorified view of prostitution from Babylonian times has changed over the years into a more negative one. Perhaps that will bolster your argument. You can probably state how the roles of woman have changed from those time periods.
Overall, good job Helen. I think that you'll do good.
Now that you say that, your right ,on my next post i'll probably expand on this idea of glorifying prostitution and add stronger evidence for my argument.
DeleteI think that using religion to defend your argument isn't a strong way to defend your argument because not everyone believes in a religion. Also, every religion has different views.Stating that something was accepted in the past doesn't mean we should continue to accept it because society's morals change.
DeleteTopic: My topic is "Are Ancient myth based of facts". I chose this topic because most people believe the mystical creatures and myths are the over active imaginations of the people of the past. Though that may be true,the fact of the matter is that something had to inspire them.
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The cyclops is found in many greek myths. They were first considered to be some of the best black smiths in Olympus, the help forge Zeus' lighting bolts. The origin of this myth could have been from the blacksmiths of that time. The blacksmith forged weapons while wearing an eye patch. They did this to make sure that they were not blinded in both eyes by flying sparks.
Another source of the myth was in Homer's "the Odyssey". The Cyclops what depicted as a murderous giant that fed on humans. But what gave the cyclops its signature one eye was a fossil. The skull of a Elephas falconeri, a type of dwarf elephant, was very common in the areas around Greece. The skull was almost twice the size of a human skull. The eye sockets were small and could easily go unnoticed. It was nasal cavity (for the trunk) that might be could easily mistake for a large eye socket.
Citation:
Clash of the Gods/Odysseus: Curse of the Sea. 14 Sept. 2009. Television.
I believe your topic is very interesting because many people wouldn't believe in this. And in that case you need to add more information to convince the people who don't believe in mythical creatures your point or side of this paper.
DeleteI think that you have an interesting topic and because of my passion and interest in Greek mythology, I feel like there is a lot of untapped potential that needs to be explored. I suggest that you find a better way to introduce your facts by stating the people who researched the information and find stronger evidence to support your argument. I like how you were able to make the connection of the ancient elephant's size to the misconception of a giant within that time period. If you can find evidence that Greeks exaggerated the truth, then I suggest that you use it. Also you can compare the Bible and Greek mythology to one another and use some similarities (such as creationism) to strengthen your argument by saying which story was written first and how it compares to the other one.
DeleteOverall I like the topic and I plan on keeping up with your posts.
Topic: My topic is terrorism, to be more specific it is about how to label something as terrorism. From my last post, I felt that I had to address the idea of extremism, because it is correlated with the idea of terrorism.
ReplyDeleteFrom my research, I learned that not all acts or "terror", are truly what we think it is "terrorism". There have been instances where "terrorists" were actually revolutionaries in corrupt countries. As of right now, I feel a bit confused because according to the definition of terrorism, terrorism is an act involves violence in order to send a political message. I'm not sure if I should address the idea that revolutions should also be considered acts of terrorism in order to make the paper more interesting.
Research:
Citation: Logan, Carson, Ryan W. Cross, and Peter Suedfeld. Extreme Similarities? Comparing Integrative Complexity, Power Imagery, and Values Across Extremist Groups1. Digital image. Www.Academia.edu. The University of British Columbia, n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2015.
In this paper of The University of British Columbia, it talks about terrorists being extremists, but not all extremists are not terrorists. The same way a rectangle is a square but a square is not a rectangle. The paper then goes on to use thematic content analysis(TCA) in order to see the physiological motives of terrorists groups, whether it is to obtain power or change society for the better or worse.I feel that I can use this in my paper to address the motives of terrorists in the beginning of my paper.
The idea of revolutionaries is a good topic to bring up because most think that having a revolution might be a positive for some people but like you said it can be seen as an act of terrorism. It would be creative to incorporate that because it will have your reader question what actually is terrorism and if maybe its definition should be changed.
DeleteI feel like your topic is unique and the definition of a terrorist helps your argument. I think that if you were to explain the events and communications associated with 9/11 then it could add to your credibility. I remember watching a documentary on 9/11 and I was surprised to see how many people did not know the meaning behind the attack. A lot of people said that the reason behind the attack was because they are "evil" or because "they really HATE America". Perhaps a clarification of this could strengthen your argument.
DeleteTopic: Discrimination in the Media
ReplyDeleteResearch: Discrimination in the media can fall under a variety of things and there is no definite way to describe it. You could be watching the news and all of a sudden breaking news of a robbery starts up and the reporters describe the suspects as dangerous and disrespectful teenagers. This might seem like a simple description of a robbery to some people to warn them of the criminals in the area, but to a teenager like myself I could see the news and think of how those “hooligans” were being compared to regular teenagers like myself. The news reveals information that is left to be deciphered by their audience and that can sometimes lead to misinterpretation that leads to prejudice towards people or things that we have not been exposed to. I looked at Urban Dictionary to find the comical definition of a “teenager” and I found this: “People who get no respect and are looked down upon because some [of them] are idiots.” After I chuckled to myself about this accurate definition I thought about how I could connect this to my topic. Discrimination can come in many forms (not just race), and not only in directions of minorities but also. Once I got back to the databases, I was able to find a unique article that spoke of how Caucasian teenagers were enraged at the fact that they were being discriminated against because of “the discrimination against whites and others in university admissions”. I found this to be a very interesting topic that reminds me that I should also look in the other direction and not only focus on discrimination against minorities, but discrimination against all people.
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Clegg, Roger. "Racial Discrimination, in Black and White." New York Times 28 Nov. 2010: 7(L). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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(this appeals to Logos and Pathos)
DeleteHey Bryan, I think one thing you could talk about in your essay is the fact the only reason that news stories show all these stories with conflict, violence, etc , is because they want to make money. I read somewhere that we are currently in a very peaceful time(compared to the rest of the world history), but , because the news always shows such conflict, there's no way we would know that.
DeleteFeedback- Bryan, I would also have to agree with Jeremiah, you should consider why the media portrays teenagers a certain way. You can also try connecting it back to some of the stuff we learned in Mr. Ames class about yellow Journalism.
DeleteTopic: Captivity
ReplyDeleteFor today's research I decided to focus on counter arguments.
Research: "Education is a top priority of Alliance members, who are committed to programming aimed at teachers, children, and adults. These programs enhance the experience of seeing living animals with exhibits, displays, programs, publications, and other learning tools. Education programs provide opportunities for visitors to learn about marine mammal biology and natural history and become more aware of, and sensitive toward, the marine environment. They also address important marine conservation issues and engender a strong, active commitment to marine mammal conservation for which the public must ultimately shoulder the responsibility."
This article talks about the positive aspects of captivity. Groups like AMMPA defend captivity because they believe is assists in the reproduction of marine mammals whom might be endangered and it also facilitates research that can benefit the health and living conditions of the animal. Looking at it this way captivity doesn't seem like such a bad thing. The negative aspects start to come in when money hungry companies start exploiting and mistreating animals to make profit.
Endangered Oceans. "Keeping Marin Animals in Captivity Promotes Conservation." Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Gale, 2009. Web. 1 Feb. 2015. .
I liked how today you focused on the counter arguments because it does add credibility to your paper. So I have a question do you think its okay to use some of the animals that are already in bad conditions for experiments or do you still believe they should be let out in the free? It would be good to add something like that.
DeleteThanks Geraldine. I'll try to weave in something like that into my essay. Maybe in the rebuttal.
DeleteI think that it is a good idea that you are starting to look for counterarguments for your argument. In your counter argument, I think you should add examples of companies who take advantage of the animals. Also, I think you should add scientific evidence that shows how captivity affects animals physically and mentally.
DeleteMy topic is about drunk drivers if accused of driving drunk should be arrested. Not only they should be arrested but punished. I need to look for more articles that should me examples of what has happened previously to get an idea.
ReplyDelete“In some countries, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Nigeria, it is illegal for people to drive with any amount of alcohol in their bloodstream.”
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"Drunk Driving." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit: Gale, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
This article helps me with my topic because it gives the insight of other countries and their laws with drunk driving. The quote that I have above really helps me to argue why in those countries not even a sip of alcohol can be in your body to drink. Because here in California to be considered drunk driving you need to have 0.08% in your system. And that just gives another viewpoint where I can take my argument.
I think you should look up and compare the number of accidents caused by drunk driving in countries that have zero tolerance for it ( like the Czech republic, Hungary, And Nigeria) to those that take place in the U.S. this will add statistics to your assay and make you seem more credible.
DeleteAhhh thanks Daisy!! I would totally look into that because people can see the different statistics around the world about their tolerance with alcohol.
DeleteTopic: Undocumented Immigrants. I think for my topic I will discuss the different types of people that are affected by being undocumented.
ReplyDeleteResearch (Appeal to logos):"Immigrant children—particularly Latino children of undocumented aliens—often suffer both low educational opportunities and outcomes in the United States. Because the success of these young generations is a product of their education, the American government and education system should do more to help immigrant children. Specifically, the nation should provide preschool education to low-income immigrant children, improve language instruction for older children, and permit these kids to help themselves and the country by allowing them to enroll in higher education or join the military. Indeed, affording children of immigrants the opportunity to become citizens and benefit the United States would be a testament to the nation's belief in and commitment to the American dream."
I strongly agree with this statement. I believe that for my argument I will try to point this aspect out. Many immigrants come to the United States to give their children a better life. Usually that doesn't happen through the parents work because they can't find a job that pays well enough that will secure their child's future. The children are the ones that have to stay in school so that they could get employed in a job that pays well. However, some of the students don't follow that path because of the communities they live in and all of the other facets of their life that affluent children don't have. With a better education, then they will be able to stay on a road that will lead them to fulfilling their parent's dreams.
Haskins, Ron, and Marta Tienda. "Children of Illegal Immigrants Deserve Better Educational Options." The Children of Undocumented Immigrants. Ed. David Haugen and Susan Musser. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Rpt. from "The Future of Immigrant Children." The Future of Children (Spring 2011). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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ReplyDeleteThis weekend, I focused on appropriation in regard to music. Some musicians tend to borrow from all cultures for inspiration. However, many view this manner of "borrowing" as a form of blackface in particular cases.
Research: (Logos)
"She accused Banks of playing the race card - and, by branding her a bigot, she actually wandered into reverse racism territory. Her response didn't take into account Banks' political points. Instead, it was shaped to make Banks look like the angry black woman - jealous, bitter and obsessive . This retort comes from a blonde, Australian woman who raps in a voice imitating a black American. Watching one of her music videos is like watching a modern day version of the blackface minstrel show . The American rapper's drawl is incongruous with her Australian accent in interviews. She seems clueless as to why hip-hop is black dominated, but she's absolutely sure that she deserves a place in it. She's succeeding in a genre with no idea of its social and historical significance."
"Azealia Banks Vs Iggy Azalea: 'Privileged white people shouldn't steal hip-hop'; Two of hip-hop's biggest female stars have come to public blows over race. Reni Eddo-Lodge explains why this hip-hop battle is so much bigger than these two women." Telegraph Online 22 Dec. 2014. World History in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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Iggy has been praised by the media for being a white woman in a black world. Her mediocrity and lack of skill has been displayed on multiple counts yet she was able to win a Grammy when her album only sold 800,000 copies, whereas Nicki Minaj sold over 1 million. Iggy fails to understand that she is basically a female Macklemore capitalizing off brand that has been cultivated through decades of work by people of color. Her blatant disregard for that work and victim role-playing is the default position of almost anyone who is called out when appropriating.
I think your topic is really interesting, I definetly have an opinion because I am an avid hip hop fan. I agree that Iggy Azaelea is undeserving, but I also think that you should do a little more digging and speak with hip hop "heads". Comparing her to Macklemore is not exactly the right comparison in my opinion. I also believe many people are generalizing due to the color. Rather I think it is more important to focus on her socio-economic background and how it might not translate into what her music is about. Macklemore on the other hand never fronted likes hes from the hood or rapped with an accent. He has an appreciation for the music and history but used it as an outlet to talk about his topics. Eminem is also white but his background is a lot different than iggys which I think is something you should think about.
DeleteI didn't think about looking into the executive's perspective, but I will now. And I completely agree with you, most people are generalizing due to her skin color.
DeleteTopic: International Adoption
ReplyDeleteThe Research: "About 1,600 Russian children were adopted in the US last year and about 60,000 since 1991 according to Kremlin figures. The number has dwindled in the past decade because of growing programs there to boost foster care and local adoption.
"Ms. Hansen wrote a note to the Russian Ministry of Education in which she said, "This child is mentally unstable. He is violent and has severe psychopathic issues/behaviors. I was lied to and misled by the Russian Orphanage workers and director regarding his mental stability and other issues."
This research is focused specifically on the counter-argument. Many believe that international adoption should be banned because it is immoral and leaves negative affects on the child. The child is removed from their native land and "forced" to grow and adapt to a new environment, cultural, and a completely new life. Although adoption is meant as a means for having a secure stable home, it also carries many underlying issues. One of those is anger and emotional problems, typically for older children who find the transition difficult.
Wood, Daniel B. "Returned Russian child spotlights international adoption problems." Christian Science Monitor 13 Apr. 2010. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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Another counter argument you may want to focus on is how this causes many kids to remaind orphaned in the US. One can easily argue that international adoption should be banned because of the already large population of orphans all across the United States.
DeleteTopic: Privilige in America
ReplyDeleteIm continuing my research on privilege in america and whether it exists, which it does, or if people are aware of their privilege, which most arent. There are many interviews regarding this topic in such networks like CNN and Fox News. In my essay, im going to discuss what i mentioned before- what is privilege and im going to be arguing on two privileges in america: male and white privilege. Im going to be arguing if theyre privilege exists and if most are aware. Just to give you guys a look into my topic, many white people are not aware of their privilege.
Research: Appeal to Ethos
Frances E. Kendall, Ph.D., is a nationally known consultant who has focused on organizational change, diversity, and white privilege. Author of Diversity in the Classroom and Understanding White Privilege: Creating Pathways to Authentic Relationships Across Race, Kendall was recently named a "Pioneer of Diversity" by Profiles in Diversity Journal and a "Legend of Diversity" by the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals.
Frances states that "Privilege, particularly white or male privilege, is hard to see for those of us who were born with access to power and resources. It is very visible for those to whom privilege was not granted. Furthermore, The subject extremely difficult to talk about because many white people don't feel powerful or as if they have privilege that others do not. It is sort of like asking fish to notice water or birds discuss air. For those who have privileges based on race or gender or class or physical ability or sexual orientation or age, it just is- its normal."
https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/gjay/www/Whiteness/Underst_White_Priv.pdf
Topic: Global warming, for the research I did today I was able to find arguments that support my claim. In the research, I was able to find more information on what global warming means. From articles like National Geographic where they discuss if global warming is real.
ReplyDeleteResearch: Ethos
A National Geographic article explains how global warming is something that has been argued about for a long time. They go into depth on how this idea of the earth getting warmer has been supported by science. As the article continues they begin to explain how scientist use thermometers to compare temperatures from now to the past as evidence for global warming. They also continue to state how greenhouse gases are used to measure the levels of these gases throughout the years. I think I can use this in my essay to support my argument. I can also use scientific examples to strengthen my credibility.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-real/
"Global Warming Solutions, Is It Real? - National Geographic." National Geographic. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2015.
Feedback-Hey yesenia, speaking of the fact that this is an issue that has been debated over for a long time,I recently read a story in which some members of the white house, previous deniers of the entire concept of global warming, have suddenly acknowledged that it is something real. So I think you could talk about how, as more and more evidence comes up, more and more people are being forced to accept the idea that global warming is a real threat.
DeleteAnyways, I like what you have so far.
Topic:Taxing of Churches
ReplyDeleteResearch:"In 2012, Ryan Cragun, associate professor of sociology at the University of Tampa, with colleagues Stephanie Yeager and Desmond Vega, published a paper on this issue in Free Inquiry, the Council for Secular Humanism's magazine. It was called How Secular Humanists (and Everyone Else) Subsidize Religion in the United States, and asked: What if the cash going to church coffers was taxed like corporate income?
Cragun and his colleagues crunched the numbers, combining estimated federal-income, state-income, property and investment tax breaks that are now applicable to churches. They also added in the parsonage subsidy, a provision for clergy members to write off housing expenses from their taxable income, and indirect subsidies for faith-based initiatives.
Their tally came to $71 billion."
That number is astonishing, the article I just read opened my eyes a little more. Many of the strong supporters of taxing churches don't believe churches should be taxed like for profit companies, but rather more fairly in comparison to other charities. I am not sure wether I agree with that statement. What I did learn though is that churches are not obligated to fill out a 990 report like other charities, these are used to assure the government that the charities are using their money for charitable work. I believe churches should be taxed like corporations and should be able to have a deduction in their taxes for the charitable work that they actually did.
http://www.newsweek.com/are-churches-making-america-poor-243734
Bekiempis, Victoria. "Are Churches Making America Poor?" Newsweek.com. Newsweek, n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2015.
Topic: As I will be writing about how the social media affects society and the world, I will also be focusing on the impacts on people's views and how it causes violence in reality'.
ReplyDeleteResearch: "Exposure to violent imagery does not preordain violence, but it is a risk factor."
" In a meta-analysis of 42 studies involving nearly 5,000 participants, the psychologists Craig A. Anderson and Brad J. Bushman found a statistically significant small-to-moderate-strength relationship between watching violent media and acts of aggression or violence later in life."
"To be fair, some question whether the correlations are significant enough to justify considering media violence a substantial public health issue. And violent behavior is a complex issue with a host of other risk factors."
URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/25/opinion/sunday/does-media-violence-lead-to-the-real-thing.html?_r=0
Bibliography: Pozios, Vasilis K., Praveen R. Kambam, and H. Eric Bender. "Does Media Violence Lead to the Real Thing?" The New York Times. The New York Times, 24 Aug. 2013. Web. 29 Jan. 2015. .
Based on my research, the article refers to many conditions as to how media influences people mentally, or physically. There are health concerns to the impact on a person if they follow the violence of what they see, or believe it to be completely safe or an exception to do what they wish or against what to do.
Topic: Gay Marriage should be allowed because it is unfair to deny someone love.
ReplyDeleteResearch:
"Calling something marriage does not make it marriage. Marriage has always been a covenant between a man and a woman which is by its nature ordered toward the procreation and education of children and the unity and wellbeing of the spouses.
The promoters of same-sex “marriage” propose something entirely different. They propose the union between two men or two women. This denies the self-evident biological, physiological, and psychological differences between men and women which find their complementarity in marriage. It also denies the specific primary purpose of marriage: the perpetuation of the human race and the raising of children."
My thoughts on gay marriage are the same as the previous comments. I will shortly explain what i said last time. I am okay with gay marriage. This quote above talks about is the legalization of gay marriage in states and why some states are so strict towards this topic. They state that marriage is supposed to be between a man and a women and that nature says that. What is nature though? The Bible? There is a fallacy there. The constitution and or states shouldn't really have a say because marriage shouldnt be denied to anyone.
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10 Reasons Why Homosexual." TFP Student Action. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
Topic: As I continue to research into suicide I have notice the complications of finding a singular solution. I believe that my paper should make the argument that there should be more attention to suicide and a reinvention of suicide prevention. I want to look into specific groups who risk a greater chance of committing suicide as well as the groups who are neglected in order to have a more successful suicide prevention program.
ReplyDeleteResearch: “Furthermore, LGB youth often lack important protective factors, such as family or religious support. These stressors are associated with mental illness, isolation, substance abuse, and harmful relationships with family, peers, and community—all of which put them at an increased risk for suicide.” I found this article interesting because when we talk about LGBT community, most people mention whether or not they have the same rights and how they get attacked. An issue some people neglect is that all the negative attention leads to suicidal thoughts for gay teenagers. Although the campaign “It Gets Better” was launched in 2010, over one fourth of male seniors in high school have had considered suicide. This shows that the campaign needs to find a better way to reach gay teenagers to bring the percentage of teenagers who think dying is better than living. This also reveals some of the factors considering what drive teenagers into suicide are: family support, religious support, and sexuality.
Dotinga, Randy. "Gay Teens Face an Increased Risk of Suicide." Teen Suicide. Ed. Christine Watkins. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2014. At Issue. Rpt. from "Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide." HealthDay. 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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