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:
ReplyDeleteMy topic is Terrorism, but I have an idea of what to focus on. I wanted to focus on what describes an act of terror and how it differs from an act of revolution. I also wanted to address the misconception that not all "terrorist" have to be connected with Islam or the Middle East. I was thinking of also addressing the ideas and concepts terrorists groups have and how certain countries have reacted to those events.
Research: (Logos Statistics):
This document states that only middle east countries are the ones that are correlated with acts of terrorism. I plan to use this and another one to go against the idea that terrorism does not have to always be correlated with the Muslim fate and people.
"Countries identified by U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism, by date of designation." National Security. Kim Masters Evans. 2009 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2009. Information Plus Reference Series. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.
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Within this database I found that it goes into depth or the U.S' response to the terrorist group known as Al-Qaeda. It also mentions how the terrorist organization was founded and also provides an ample amount of data. Data that deals with the Iraqi government's spending, number of forces trained, and number of daily attacks.
"The War on Terror: Afghanistan and Iraq." National Security. Kim Masters Evans. 2009 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2009. Information Plus Reference Series. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.
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I agree with your idea of clearing up the believe that terrorism does not always have to be connected with Islam or the Middle East. This would mean that you need to obtain credible information along with credible individuals to make your argument valid. Maybe you can also focus on explaining what terrorism is in order for one to determine what is considered terrorism.
DeleteJose I am still liking your topic and research. Since you are talking about the "War on Terror," you could talk about the different beliefs people in the United States have on it. You could also talk about how people from areas around the world join groups that perform acts of terror. Good job on your progress.
DeleteThank you Jazmin and Ricardo, I'll make sure to look up the ideas most people have on the belief of terrorism and explaining what terrorism truly is in my research paper. Thank you both for your feedback.
DeleteTopic: College Education. I was thinking about discussing the aspects of why college plays a big role in determining how much our country depends on everyone going to college. A lot of jobs now a days requires to have some type of college degree. The most common way to live a well life is through graduating from college. Based on my last post, this also ties in to why college is beneficial.
ReplyDeleteResearch: (Appeal to logos and ethos) " Only 39 percent of the jobs in the 10 occupations require a college education. That's 615,000 jobs. The total number of U.S. jobs is expected to increase by nearly 19 million....Overall, a mere 29 percent of all jobs required postsecondary education in 2004, and that proportion is expected to rise only to 31 percent by 2014. Such modest growth actually outpaces the norm. Between 1984 and 2000, a period when highly technical occupations became more numerous, the rise in the number of jobs in these occupations was so small that the average level of education needed for all jobs stayed exactly the same.
I believe this information is valuable because it shows statistics about why going to college should be considered. The evidence that I chose shows that more jobs require a college degree, this can persuade my audience that college is a good choice.
"Why go to college?" The Wilson Quarterly 32.2 (2008): 74. Student Resources in Context. Web. 28 Jan. 2015.
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Jazmin I think your statistics are good. The statistics are pretty recent as well. Since this is your topic you could maybe talk about how many people who graduate from college are not able to find jobs. Good luck
DeleteThanks Ricardo I will include your suggestion.
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DeleteI think the evidence you chose is good so far. You could maybe include some of the negatives of attending college if there are any. I think some negatives could be the large debt that students owe after college. Also how college degrees do not guarantee learning and job preparation.
DeleteTopic: Prostitution , Many have misconceptions of prostitution and why women most of all resort to it. Most people believe that prostitution should not occur, because it is a disgrace and shameful.Prostitution can be such a broad topic but one thing I want to focus on is , if women should be given the right to become prostitution.
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"Kimberly Klinger, a freelance writer who focuses on race, gender, and class issues, argues that women have the right to be prostitutes. She believes that prostitutes and the women who support their rights can and often are feminists. Furthermore, Klinger asserts that legalizing, or at the very least decriminalizing, prostitution will benefit women and society as a whole by regulating industry practices and keeping the choice to sell sex available to all women. . . "Women need to have the right and freedom to choose how to live their lives as sexual beings. This includes prostitution."
I can use this information to support why women should be given the right to become prostitutes. The reading that I will be using gives many examples to why women should be allowed to be prostitutes .One reason is gender, yes there are men prostitutes in the world , but the are not looked down upon the way women are, gender for one should not matter whether if you are a prostitute. If women want to be prostitutes , they can its their body they should be allowed to do as they please with it.
Klinger, Kimberly. "Women Have the Right to be Prostitutes." Feminism. Ed. Christina Fisanick. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2008. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Prostitution, Humanism, and a Woman's Choice: Perspectives on Prostitution." Humanist (Jan.-Feb. 2003). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
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I believe your topic is very interesting. Maybe you should also look into the male prostitution and include them as to how they are different than female prostitutes.
DeleteI think this topic is very interesting. What I think you should take into consideration is how others might go against your idea, and how to refute them. You can address that prostitution is illegal, but you can then try to bring up the idea to make it legal since it is a type of job women have. In doing this you can mention other countries that have legalized it and how people from those countries view female prostitution.
DeleteIn your reasoning, you can probably mention the idea of female models and porn actresses and how those are not seen as degrading when compared to prostitution . Both require a women to "sell her body" for entertainment of others. A model will sometimes be nude in photo shoots or have very little clothing.
With a porn actress, it is very similar to prostitution. It may be prostitution, but it is in the form in which not many tend to bash on. This is just an idea that I think you can mention somewhere in your paper.
I think that you'll do good in this essay Helen.
I also find your topic interesting. I think you can discuss economic benefits if prostitution was legal and support it with statistics. I also think that you should include stories where women or actual prostitutes give reasons as to why they have no problem with their career.
DeleteHey Helen, Ashley, Shanel, and Pikachu bring up some very good points. There are many different aspects concerning prostitution that can be very beneficial for your argument. It is a good idea to mention how women who become prostitution have completely independent resolve. Also, you might want to briefly look into the legal aspects that label prostitution as an illegal action to take part in.
DeleteI agree with Ashley in that you should add both genders to your research but center their differences on how they are viewed/ treated. Are male prostitutes held to a higher regard or are females? Being in the industry, are they both held up high on a pedestal or not? Does some get paid higher than others? Why?
DeleteDo* some get paid
DeleteThe topic: My topic is on the effects of music. Based on the research that I did on the previous post, I learned that music is able to help people with pervasive developmental disorder, improve their motor skills. I would like to see more benefits and why they occur.
ReplyDeleteThe Research: (Logos-reasoning from authority…)
This article talks about “The Mozart Effect.” Many people have heard that classical music helps people concentrate, and this article says this is true. The article states that classical music like, “Mozart, Brahms, and Bach--shifts the brain's activity from beta to the higher-awareness alpha waves,” and that “this type of music lowers stress and increases concentration.” The article however also states that “It distracts and disturbs those who are more analytical or inhibited.” This article shows that classical music is able to help people concentrate, however one thing is not guaranteed to work for everyone else. The article mentions that “being exposed to music you dislike causes negative effects, including higher blood pressure and stress.” This goes to show that music does not just have benefits, but some negatives as well. Music depending on the type is able to make people do certain things, such as relax, sleep, move faster and other things. According to the article Einstein would play the violin and he believed that music helped him solve problems. I will use this information to support my assertion.
Meyer, Roger H. "The sounds of music: music can have remarkable benefits for your health, or it can be destructive." Vibrant Life Nov.-Dec. 2003: 16+. Psychology Collection. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
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Hi there Ricardo, I really like your topic. I think that it is a good idea that you started looking up this kind of research. Try to look for more like this one. You should also consider looking up what negative effects music might have in order to go against a counter-argument.
DeleteOverall, good. I think you'll do good Ricardo.
Hey Ricardo, I agree with Pikachu because the topic does gain a lot of human interest and also about needing a good amount of negative effects that can be used to support your claims as part of your refutation. I would also like to know more concerning the effects of music (of differents genres) on the human psyche.
DeleteRicardo, it will be easier for you in the long run if you explain the information you researched. I suggest searching for counter argument that go against your argument. Also, you can find sources from psychologist talking about music.
DeleteThanks Jose, Eddy, and Marlene. I will take your feedback into consideration.
DeleteTopic: How the past or current media impacts people socially. Many people in the world have various ideas and opinions on how to improve the media, how to make the most of it, or they might oppose to how much we trust and depend on the media.
ReplyDeleteResearch: "The easy and swift availability of any given information makes media one of the most reliable sources for forming public opinion."
"The media acts as a deterrent on corrupt practices and keeps a check on the working of the government."
"Media can adversely affect the thinking capability of individuals and instill negative or destructive thinking patterns in the society as a whole."
"Media can portray an ordinary thing so negatively that it may force people to think or act in quite the opposite way. Media glorifies violence and contains graphic descriptions or images."
According to my research, people around the world, but mostly citizens in the United States have revolutionized technology. The usefulness brings the world closer and makes us wary of the news and information happening around us. However, others might argue that it only provides the negatives of people's opinions and choices and how it impacts the world now. Some my claim that we are too dependent on media when it could only betray us sooner or later than to share with respect.
Bibliography: "Effects Of Media In Our Society." 2015. The Iloveindia website. Jan 30 2015, 02:52 http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/what-are-the-effects-of-media-in-our-822.html.
URL: http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/what-are-the-effects-of-media-in-our-822.html
I would suggest you look at the both sides, the positives and the negatives. Social media tends to impact people in various ways. While some people, use it as an excuse for isolation, others use it as a way to connect and communicate.
DeleteI agree with Dasajah, you don't want to just look at one side it would make you seem biased and lose your credibility. Look into both sides see the pros and cons about having social media. Also you might want look into the psychological side. Why or how are they being affected.
DeleteFeedback: I'm very amused about learning more about your topic Ashley, mainly because your topic makes me wonder what your actually writing about. From what I understand your topic is how the media has affected people socially. However based off of the article you have provided above, I feel that you should shift your topic to writing about the advancements of technology and it's effects on people's social lives. I feel that people would then become more interested, and can have a more personal connection due to the fact that now a days people spend the majority of their time on social media. But that's just my own perspective.
DeleteThank you Melani for providing another idea for me to write about the advancing technology. And Dasajah and Geraldine, I will look into how both sides are different and similar. I wasn't trying to be too biased and I appreciate your help for making me see that I was. I'll keep that in mind.
DeleteI understand that you are saying that people get into both careers because of similar circumstances, but I think you should also draw the distinction that working in the porn industry is legal and prostitution is not. I don't know if you plan to argue that prostitution should be legal as well, but I think you can through your comparison of the two careers.
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ReplyDeleteMy topic is about corporations exploitation of workers. Since my last post I have learned that workers are payed well below what they deserve and they are expected to work for more than eight hours without a break. My solution to this problem would be for foreign countries to place strict regulations on the companies so that workers are not exploited. People would also need to be informed about what they deserve so they are not taken advantage of by corporations trying to find cheap labor.
Research:
"That preceded another flap between Nike and the University of Michigan, in which Nike terminated negotiations on the renewal of a six-year, all-sport and apparel licensing agreement with Michigan. If signed, the Michigan contract would have represented Nike's largest and most highly valued agreement in college sports to date. The partnership would have provided funding as well as footwear, apparel and equipment to all 25 men's and women's varsity athletic teams and recreational sports programs through August 2006. Valued at more than $8 million, the current six-year agreement signed in November 1994 also includes funding to Michigan to use as it sees fit.
But Michigan suddenly asked that Nike comply with the university's "undefined and still evolving Labor Standards and Human Rights Policy." In other words, Nike should sign a contract that could seriously affect its ability to manufacture without knowing the final terms of the contract."
(Appeal to Logos-Reasoning)
This information supports the fact that foreign countries need to impose regulations on corporations so that workers are not exploited. As stated above Nike terminated the renewal of a 6 year contract with the University of Michigan because of the university's" undefined and still evolving Labor Standards and Human Rights Policy." Nike decided to lose a partnership valued at $8 million dollars rather than comply with the standards. This was the second time that Nike said no to universities that are committed to finding ways to respect human rights. Nike was probably set to lose a lot more money if it complied to the labor standards. Complying to the standards meant they would need to provide better working conditions, pay workers reasonable wages, and provide workers with breaks. Why would Nike listen to a universities wants when not even the country where the factories are located force them to follow such standards.
CARR, ROBERT. "NIKE GETS HIT FROM ALL SIDES." Sporting Goods Business 15 May 2000: 9. General OneFile. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
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DeleteI like that you're not focusing simply on the negative aspects of companies. The idea of universities saying no to companies who exploit workers show that there are some motions to stop exploitation. I think it would be cool to research this area of information.
Ana, I suggest you research resolutions or laws to prevent labor exportation. Also, look up counter arguments from the corporations side like Walmart and Nike. I think you can use videos as resources too.
DeleteAna I think you're topic is quite interesting and relevant today. What would make your argument a lot stronger is if you offer some statistics about sweathshops in China per say. Or maybe talk about how these countries not having these laws is what leads to the outsourcinf jobs due to the inexpensiveness to produce goods in foriegn countries.
Deletehttp://digitalcommons.law.umaryland.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1821&context=fac_pubs&sei-redir=1&referer=https%3A%2F%2Fscholar.google.com%2Fscholar%3Fstart%3D10%26q%3Dcolorism%26hl%3Den%26as_sdt%3D0%2C5#search=%22colorism%22
ReplyDeleteLovell Banks, Taunya. "Multilayered Racism Courts Continued Resistance to Colorism Claims." Digitalcommons.law.umaryland.edu. University of Maryland, 10 Oct. 2008. Web. 29 Jan. 2015. .
Topic: Colorism
Research: Appeal to Ethos Ethics
Although intentional race-based or race-related discrimination may have become less common during the twenty-first century, automatic and unconscious discrimination has not disappeared. Thus, the biggest obstacle to colorism claims remains the requirement that the plaintiff prove the discrimination was intentional. This country’s current race jurisprudence resists acknowledging that most race-based discrimination today is unintentional. Arguments by several legal writers for expanding antidiscrimination laws to cover unintentional acts of discrimination have fallen on deaf ears.
As mentioned previously, numerous empirical social science studies establish the existence of unconscious or automatic negative stereotype bias toward groups on the basis of race, age, or gender and demonstrate that these unintentional biases influence decision making. A few studies found that the automatic stereotyping process can be controlled or minimized using a variety of methods and strategies, including sensitizing decision makers to control their unconscious racial stereotyping. Thus, sensitivity training might be appropriate for some decision makers like employers, and special instructions or cautions might be warranted for legal decision makers like judges and juries. These changes might be instituted as safeguards without abandoning the intent-to-discriminate requirement.
However, sensitizing methodologies do not address one disturbing finding from a Blair study. The same individuals who, if sensitized, can control their racial stereotypical attitudes are unable to control stereotypes based on skin tone and Afrocentric features even when sensitized to the existence of these stereotypes.
Explanation:
With this article, I found that colorism is hard to specifically identify because it is blurred with simply racial discrimination. Also, most colorism issues are when someone unconsciously commits colorism meaning it has in a way become a social norm that people are numb to noticing. I plan to use this research to distinguish colorism and racial discrimination for readers.
I like your topic Channel because there are still plenty of people that view colorism and racism as one in the same, even though they are wrong. It's a good topic to work with because you are mainly arguing the difference between being treated with prejudice and discrimination due to being from another race or ethnicity, and due to being another skin tone even though it's between the same race or ethnicity.
DeleteThank you. I really wanted to distinguish the two.
DeleteI think your evidence is good so far. Like you stated I think exploring stories of the people who chose these careers will only further your argument and make it a lot stronger too. Like Shanel stated above it would be great if you can find some evidence that states that the porn industry is legal and prostitution is not. Maybe analyze why prostitution is not legalized even though its similar to porn.
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ReplyDeleteMy topic focuses on the street drawings, paintings, and writings known as 'graffiti." The issue is the debate on whether graffiti is to be respectfully recognized as a freelance style of 'public art' or just a simple crime violation of property damage and vandalism on buildings. I am researching into both sides of this controversial act.
Research: (Appeal to Pathos Social)
Toronto is actually looking more kindly on graffiti than it did in the past, Parker said. "Previously, all graffiti was defined as vandalism." Now, it's more about eliminating what street artists know as "tags." "Tags are vandalism," she said, unhesitatingly. "The hard stuff is, what's a tag?" She then quoted from the bylaw, which defines tagging as "a stylized signature or logo that's intended to identify an individual or group.....As an aside, Parker noted that Toronto is a city that's much more open-minded than many in the United States. "If someone here wants to paint his house green, purple and orange," she said, perhaps referencing Paul Gauguin, "that's up to him." Parker said that wouldn't pass muster in many states due to homeowner association laws.
Simon Cole of Toronto's Cooper-Cole Gallery (previously the Show & Tell) has worked with a number of artists from "unconventional backgrounds," so he knows the scene. While the Graffiti Panel was news to him, he supported it, with some reservations. "I don't think it's a terrible idea," he said. "However, it could be problematic if those choosing what is art aren't educated on the art form....
"We're trying to elevate the level of street art," Parker explained. "The StART program is modeled after the Philadelphia mural program. We're really impressed by what has happened in Philadelphia...
ReplyDeleteMaybe, in the midst of all this, we'll see a kinder, gentler graffiti in the future. Cartoonist Dan Piraro, who has called both New York and Los Angeles home, picked up on this in a strip from 2011 that he titled "Graffiti Nerds." It shows two innocuous young men spray-painting a wall with decidedly restrained messages like "Your mother is not attractive," "I rarely floss" and "Your manners are inadequate!...
There are no tags, either.
LARRY HUMBER is a practicing artist who previously profiled pop legend Peter Blake and late political cartoonist David Levine for The Artist's Magazine." Humber, Larry
Citation:Humber, Larry. "Is it art or is it vandalism? The city of Toronto enlists a panel to decide the fate of street art." The Artist's Magazine Dec. 2012: 12+. Fine Arts and Music Collection. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
Reasoning: This piece of data is some evidence that I can possibly use to support my argument position for graffiti being a form of art. The research details one example of how people have grown to respect graffiti as something of moral value and do not adhere to the comments pitted against its value. Revealing how some people in Toronto can connect and enjoy the graffiti in their city and how graffiti differs from 'tags' which is what Larry considers vandalism.
Feedback: Eddie, you have a very debatable topic. I feel that you should look into interviewing people, street artist as well as every day civilians, and get their opinion about what they think about this issue. You should also look into what authorities believe because at the end of the day they have they say in whether or not something is considered vandalism.
DeleteI agree with Melani, I think interviewing people would open different perspectives of how to structure you research paper. Also, I'm not sure if you mentioned this before, but you should discuss what makes street art different from any other art.
DeleteTopic: My topic is new age female archetypes in media. This time, I did some background research on the archetypes already in the world.This will help me establish what kind of thoughts were behind these characters, as well as how they are (if they are) objectified.
ReplyDeleteResearch: "The eight heroines are the Boss, the Survivor, the Spunky Kid, the Free Spirit, the Waif, the Librarian, the Crusader, and the Nurturer."
Cowden, Tami. "The Women We Want to Be: The Eight Female Archetypes." 15 Aug 1999. 28 Jan 2015. http://www.likesbooks.com/78.html
Golden, Carl. " The 12 Common Archetypes." No date. 28 Jan 2015.
http://www.soulcraft.co/essays/the_12_common_archetypes.html
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http://www.myss.com/library/contracts/three_archs.asp
Each of these were followed by descriptions detailing characteristics and examples respectively. I believe I can use this kind of information to outline how far female characters have come based on how they started. There are many libraries filled with archetypes that I plan on poring over for this facet of my paper.
I like the idea presented. Media, or more specifically, movies, tend to create female characters who are either depicted as the villain who has emotionally scarred the male character or the answer/prize to the man's needs. These types of characters are usually underdeveloped and shallow.
DeleteThis research appeals to logos.
ReplyDeleteThe topic: My topic is on international adoption and the fallacies within the system and the cultural effects. I have found that in many instances, the adoptees are not actual orphanages. I would like to find out why these things continue to occur.
ReplyDeleteThe research: (Appeal to Pathos)
"Moments after their newly adopted adolescent daughters stepped off the plane from India in 1998, Desiree and David Smolin knew something was wrong.
"The agency told us the girls were eager to be adopted and eager to come to the U.S.," Desiree Smolin told ABCNEWS.com. "But in reality, the girls were in terrible, terrible emotional shape. They were avoidant and deeply depressed; one of them was suicidal. I had never seen people so emotionally disturbed in my entire life."
It took weeks before the couple learned the reason for the girls' distress.
Manjula and Bhagya told their adoptive parents that they had not been parentless orphans in need of a home as the Alabama couple had been told, but rather had been kidnapped from the orphanage where their mother had placed them temporarily and unwillingly put up for adoption.
"When I heard that I was flabbergasted," Desiree Smolin said. "I knew I had to keep moving forward and try to just keep these girls alive, but as a mother I knew we had to find their mother."
According to the research, the two young girls adopted into U.S homes were not actually orphanages but actually kidnapped. In countries like India, scammers seek to make money by "baby-buying." It has become such a common practice and makes them profit. This shows the saddening truth of what occurs in other counties. Also, many american families are left with a burden of knowing they have someone's child who willingly didn't want to be adopted. Although in many circumstances, the families are not told by the agencies but by the adoptees.
Goldman, Russell. "Lack of Regulation Allows Children to Be Unwillingly Put Up for Adoption." Issues in Adoption. Ed. William Dudley. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2004. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "An Adoption Nightmare: An American Couple Adopted Indian Sisters, Only to Learn They'd Been Stolen." ABC News, 2008. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
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I think your topic is extremely interesting because it isn't something that is brought up on the news that often. I think that this evidence will help your argument a lot. However, make sure you don't make all your arguments appeal to pathos because that will weaken your argument.
DeleteTopic: Drunk drivers should be arrested at their first offense
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
“Drunk drivers are a problem," said Patricia Perry, of the American Civil Liberties Union. "However, we do not believe it is legal to take people's cars before they are ever convicted. "The U.S. justice system is based on the idea that defendants are innocent until proved guilty, say opponents of Giuliani's plan. They argue that seizing drivers' cars when they are arrested assumes that defendants are guilty before they are tried”
"Drive Drunk, Lose Your Car." Ic.galegroup.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
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As I went on and researched on opposing view points I found an article about drivers being arrested for their first offense even though they might have been innocent. I feel like this is a good article but I don’t agree with the fact that even though the drivers were found innocent they were still arrested. I feel like that’s why we have all these high & improved technology that lets us know if someone has been drinking under the influence. If the Breathalyzer shows that the driver wasn’t driving drunk but did drink a bit they should still get a notice to go to court & have a punishment, but not go to jail.
I like your topic and how you are enforcing a tone of strength to show how serious drunk driving is because it makes your argument much stronger. I suggest that you acknowledge that not "all" drunk drivers are a problem because that can be acknowledged as a fallacy, which would discredit your argument.I also suggest that you try to not use any absolutes within your argument, but overall I like the topic and I feel like you have a strong foundation.
DeleteYour topic is really interesting. I think you could even add specific stories of people who have directly been affected by drunk drivers to enforce your position while also appealing to emotion.
DeleteThank you Bryan & Yesenia I will take into consideration what you guys are saying so I don't use any fallacies and don't make my paper less credible
DeleteThank you Bryan & Yesenia I will take into consideration what you guys are saying so I don't use any fallacies and don't make my paper less credible
DeleteI like your idea of continuing to look because as you kinda said many people go into porn or prostitution because of so many reasons. Try to look into those reasons. Also what you can look into is how has all of what they are doing has affected them as a person or their life in general.
ReplyDeleteTopic: NFL Stadium Leads To Gentrification
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“The pitch of this speculative fever has been raised even higher in the last decade, when the city’s major developers realized that Chinatown is one of the last ungentrified neighborhoods on the island of Manhattan. More and more buildings, previously factories and warehouses were been torn down or renovated into condominiums, boutique hotels and offices.
Meanwhile, some politicians and city planners want to see Chinatown turn into a thriving tourist destination and are encouraging the luxury developments of upscale shops and services, without ever considering the impact of the displacement of longtime residents and the impact on businesses that are left. If their plans succeed, Chinatown will turn into an ethnic theme park without its ethnic population.
With traditional business down, stores and restaurants are trying to cater to tourists in order to survive, selling souvenirs and T-shirts that you can find in other New York neighborhoods. Many have been forced into so-called malls — ground-floor and basement spaces divided into dozens of counters and cubicles, while street vendors crowd the sidewalks. The quality of merchandise is down. These days it is even hard to find a good Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.
In the meantime, since the landlords prefer to rent to people with high income, the outer edges of Chinatown are in the process of being taken over by young professionals. On the Bowery, Eldridge and Grand Streets, for instance, you will find hip bars and night clubs patronized by non-Chinese younger crowds interspersed among Chinese establishments.
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"Answers About the Gentrification of Chinatown." NYTimes.com Blogs 16 Sept. 2009. Student Resources in Context. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
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Explanation:
Peter Kwong is a professor who writes books about Chinatown, and specifically speaks out about the towns living costs, jobs, shopping areas and gentrification since the 1990’s. I find it ironic how people of higher income come into a community because its vibrant and rich in culture. Yet, when they settle in the area, the people who are part of the colorful community begin to disappear. Yes, others may argue the new comers like the Chinese culture but what starts to happen is the Americanization of another culture. I will find facts to support this claim soon.
I think your topic is very interesting because it something that is happening right now and that will affect us and our families. I like how you are bringing up how this has been done in the past because I think we need to learn from it. In your argument, I think you should state what the city's plans are for the stadium and other things.
DeleteI agree with Karla I think your topic is interesting especially because its timeliness. I think that the argument you are making in your explanation is a nice start for a counter argument. I also think it a good idea to use examples of gentrification from the past.
DeleteMy Topic: My topic is undocumented immigrants. As I was doing research, I discovered that I also want to include students in my argument. I think this is an important aspect in my argument because many undocumented minors didn't make the decision to come to the United States; their parents made it for them.
ReplyDeleteThe Research:" "The young people ... identify as American. Many do not realize that they are not US citizens because they only have memories of life in the United States," ...attitude toward citizenship for undocumented children is the ongoing introduction of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act to Congress. Since 2001, versions of the bill have been debated on the House and Senate floor. The act proposes to offer temporary residency to children who are in the United States illegally but who choose to complete either two years of military service or two years of higher education."
Explanation: This evidence appeals to logos and pathos.I think that the recent news that has occurred about the Dream Act could help my argument. I also never realized that many undocumented minors identified themselves as American. They have been assimilated because they don't spend any time in their native country. For them, it doesn't matter that they were born in another country; they identify with the American culture. It would be hard to go back to your native country and start a new life style.
"Introduction to The Children of Undocumented Immigrants: At Issue." The Children of Undocumented Immigrants. Ed. David Haugen and Susan Musser. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
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I think that your topic is interesting and unique, due to the strong foundation of your argument. I enjoyed the way you were able to give the children of undocumented immigrants a voice and also give the reader a perspective of how these children may feel about their scenario you mentioned of how they had no "decision to come to the US". That alone gives you an opportunity to emotionally effect the reader. I suggest that you include a poll or statistics of how many children are placed in this scenario in order to make your argument more credible. I am looking forward to reading the remainder of this argument essay because I find it very interesting.
DeleteGood job on picking a topic that is starting to come up in the news. You give well thought out reason and explanations. However if you were to make this better, say by putting in statistics, it could also give you the logos factor.
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ReplyDeleteTopic: Captivity
ReplyDeleteAfter reading an article that talked about how the exotic animal industry used " Conservation" as an excuse for adducting animals from their natural habitat, i decided to focus on that.
Research: (appeal to logos)
"As for claiming that releasing wildlife into degraded habitat is cruel, this is hardly a good conservation message. Many people might feel that saving the natural environment is hopeless or beside the point after hearing such a message. They might think that the only safe place for dolphins (or any other wildlife) is in captivity. With such an attitude, habitat degradation will merely continue, with more populations of whales and dolphins put at risk of extinction. The solution to habitat degradation is to clean up the habitat, not remove wildlife from it. Zoos and aquaria are not Noah's Ark—such a concept is unrealistic and dangerously counterproductive to effective conservation."
This article talked about how taking an animal out of the wild for the purpose of " preserving its species" may have negative consequences. The article suggests that people start losing interest in preserving endangered species once a couple of them are taken out of the wild. The article also talked about how animals that are captured from the wild and zoos, aquariums, circuses, etc. can still be introduced back into the wild. Animals still have their natural instinct and have not become dependent on humans. On the other hand, animals that were born in captivity may have a more difficult time adapting to the wild.
"Keeping Marine Mammals in Captivity Is Cruel Exploitation." Opposing View Points. Endangered Oceans, 2009, 2009. Web. 29 Jan. 2015. .
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DeleteTopic: Mermaids exist. From my own prior knowledge, I do believe that we are not alone in this world. That there’s more than just humans, and animals living on earth in our solar system. Which is why I decided to write my essay on mermaids. Just as there are different theories as to how our world came into existence, I believe that humans aren’t the only thing that has evolved over time. Some things are just meant to be left alone.
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One of my most recent inspirations for writing about the existence of mermaids was due to watching the documentary, “Mermaids the Body Found”, not only inspired me to continue studying about Marine Biology. Specifically because a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were the first discovered a sound known as the “Bloop”. The documentary goes in depth about the findings of this “unknown” sound by interviewing members of the NOAA team that first discovered the Bloop. They also believe that the U.S Navy might have something to do with the remainings of a “body”. Through out the documentary there are several other pieces of “real life mermaid” some of which people might believe to be false videos. Others appear to be a matter of fact v. fiction. To your surprise it might interest some of you go out and search for a mermaid yourself, due to the reward given to the person that captures real footage of a mermaid.
Citation: “Mermaids Documentary: Examination of The Body Found and conclusion of its findings!”, Sep. 4, 2013, Animal Planet Special, Thur. 29 Jan. 2015.
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Good, Mel, good. But i think if you added some information as to how mermaids were started and what other creatures are associated with them, it could make it better.
DeleteI like your topic; it is definitely one of the more unique topics in our class, and I do agree that it's something that you could make a strong argument for(especially with so much of the ocean being untouched by humans). However, going forward, I would not rely too heavily on this particular piece of evidence.Here, you have"“Mermaids the Body Found" as a documentary and goes on to list the interesting facts presented by the video. However, "“Mermaids the Body Found" is not a documentary, but a science fiction piece. This is not based off of my own thoughts, but from the movie's own page. The editor's note for this work states"Editor's Note: This two-hour special is science fiction based on some real events and scientific theory." This does not mean that the facts the video was based on are untrustworthy. In fact, you could use those real life events to further your argument. However, using this film, which is unashamedly a work of science fiction as a point of evidence, would severely hurt your credibility.
DeleteBryan, thanks fr the tip, but I feel that If I give off to much information on what the article is about then people won't be so curious read it. Thanks for your comment as well Jeramiah, although your right as well that some of the footage in the documentary might be "untrustworthy". There's some footage that have been broadcasted live and have been interview by the government or media. Those are the videos that I plan to use.
DeleteI really like your topic Ricardo. I feel like you're very passionate about it and I am excited to see what your final essay is going to look like. I agree that privilege in America is one of many problems with our society. Its something thats been around for such a long time that some people have a hard time identifying it.
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ReplyDeleteTopic: Discrimination in the media
ReplyDeleteResearch & Explanation: (Appeals to Logos) The media tends to not only discriminate through its papers, news, and/or the messages that are sent, but there is also a large amount of internal conflict that is caused due to racial tension. Upon research of my topic I was able to discover what discrimination looks like from the perspective of a female Hispanic that is in the journalist workforce. She elaborates on how her colored colleagues are treated differently from her because their race is more noticeable, so they are looked down upon through the stereotyping of those colored people through statements such as “When you come back with a great story, they don't see the skill and the talent it took to report and write that story. They think, of course, you wrote well because you're one of them. They automatically assume it was easy for you to get the story.” The media tends to unintentionally fall into the line of people who are easily fooled by stereotypes and since they know that type of news sells, they do what they can to make a profit regardless of how it continues to affect or offend people. The media tends to send messages of how a terrorist is typically depicted as a Middle Eastern who opposes America and their religion is usually Muslim. Discrimination of race and religion tend to become a topic once the media can turn it into a trendy topic. The media is more obsessed with announcing and judging the “terrorists” who are thousands of miles away and stand for their rights, than revealing the terrorists that live in the US, such as the KKK, Bloods, Crips, and other gangs that pose a threat to the people’s security. In this article that I read, the author also states: “If you criticize people and they didn't like it, they are usually less forgiving. They take it personal and see you as a traitor, especially when the stories involve a politically charged group.” The media is willing to tell stories of discrimination and accusation, than focus on the real problems that are occurring in America.
Source Citation
Gomes, Lena-Snomeka. "Racism and Ethnic Bias in the Media Is a Serious Problem." Mass Media. Ed. Roman Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "We Can Do It Better: Award-winning journalist Elizabeth Llorente discusses the nuances of reporting on race and ethnicity." Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism, 2004. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
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Topic: Cultural Appropriation
ReplyDeleteResearch: Logos
I've decided to develop a better understanding of what appropriation is, in general. I have rudimentary understanding at the moment. Cultural appropriation is deemed as stealing certain aspects of another's culture. However, I would like to when an act can be discerned as "stealing".
It was probably inevitable that mass merchandisers would seize on a trend that requires little beyond bowdlerized graphics and ornamental doodads to telegraph cultural reference, and just as likely that items like Urban Outfitter's Navajo Printed Hipster Panty would also turn up soon enough to inflame Native American sensibilities.
In its complaint last October, the Navajo Nation singled out the panties as ''derogatory and scandalous,'' along with a Navajo Print Wrapped Fabric Flask, an association the group considered particularly objectionable, given that the sale and consumption of alcohol is banned on the 25,000-square-mile reservation.
Trebay, Guy. "An uneasy cultural exchange." New York Times 15 Mar. 2012: E1(L). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
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In this instance, Navajo dress was turned into a novelty. Once all historical context is lost and traditional wear becomes a fashion statement, it is "derogatory". However, this is only deals with fashion, I plan to broaden my search and look for the appropriation of slang, mannerisms, art, etc.
Hey Dasajah,
DeleteThe topic you have here is really interesting. It's something I've personally thought a lot about. If you want to broaden your search, you could look into the claim that caucasian rappers and musicians such as Eminem, Macklemore, Elvis, and Iggy Azalea (especially Azalea) appropriate black culture and music in their own music. Others claim they are taking inspiration from popular trends in black music and are not practicing any kind of appropriation. That's something you could explore in your essay.
I was planning on doing so. Especially in the case of Iggy. Music is probably the controversial topic in regards of cultural appropriation.
DeleteTopic: After doing more research on global warming I found that it is something that affects our ecosystem significantly.I also learned that global warming will have a big impact on many of the animals and their migration patterns, and that could be the focus of my essay.
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“Global warming and climate change have the potential to alter biological systems. More specifically, changes to near-surface air temperatures will likely influence ecosystem functioning and thus the biodiversity of plants, animals, and other forms of life. The current geographic ranges of plant and animal species have been established by adaptation to long-term seasonal climate patterns. As global warming alters these patterns on timescales considerably shorter than those that arose in the past from natural climate variability, relatively sudden climatic changes may challenge the natural adaptive capacity of many species.”
Explanation: Global warming is highly affected by the greenhouse gases. This also includes the human activity that goes along with the green house gases. Many species would also be affected with global warming, they are at a higher risk of extinction. Global warming would cause for these species to have trouble adapting to the new temperatures. This will also lead to the whole ecosystem changing including the different species migration. The research I found also states that with warmer temperatures will also become a health issue causing bacteria to spread quicker. Citation:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/235402/global-warming/274853/Environmental-consequences-of-global-warming
"Environmental Consequences of Global Warming." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
Yessenia I think your topic is really important. I think it would be cool if maybe you spoke specifically about which species are being affected. I also believe that it would be helpful to your argument to reference some statistics about how much the average temperature has risen over the years, and how greenhouse gas emissions have increases since the use of cars.
DeleteI also agree with Dante because the world now has not acknowledge the danger it is in if we don't take care of the Earth. You should discuss both animals AND humans for how global warming affects us.
DeleteTopic: Are myths based on facts
ReplyDeleteMy topic is about proving how the ancient myths are based on facts and what those facts are. Most people believe that myths of the past are nothing more than the over active imagination. But there were things that could cause have influenced the beliefs of the ancient world.
Research: logos
When conturing the search for more creatures that are well know through the world, I found the gorgon. the same creature as Medusa, this type of monster could be found in religions all over the world. The described as faces being grotesque and round, their eyes big and bulging, and their tongues lolled out. They were known to be around death. Killing mostly men by which was turning them to stone.
"Medusa." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 29 Jan. 2015. .
As I continued to search I found several other gods that resembled that like the aztec god of death. I searched to see what might have caused something so disgusting to be thought of. Then i found it, see back in ancient Greece during war time, soldiers would not bury the bodies of there slain enemies. As the bodies began to rot, parts of them would begin to swell up. This was most common in the face, giving the idea of a gorgon it signature look. As for the snake hair, the hair of women would normally become thick and looked scaly.
Topic: After doing a bit more research I found that churches have only been officially tax exempt since 1894, but have been unofficially exempt since the founding of our country. I have also learned that donations to churches are tax deductible. I learned that not only does the gov. allow churches not to pay taxes but they also in a sense provide money to them.
ReplyDeleteResearch(Appeal to Logos):"US churches* received an official federal income tax exemption in 1894, and they have been unofficially tax-exempt since the country's founding. All 50 US states and the District of Columbia exempt churches from paying property tax. Donations to churches are tax-deductible. The debate continues over whether or not these tax benefits should be retained."
The website I found offers opposing viewpoints on the issue. What I found to be surprising is that donations to the church are actually tax deductible. In my opinion this is an absolute violations of the separation between church and state. The reason being is that at the end of the day the fed gov. can be the one paying everyone back for their donations made to their church. This only strengthens my opinion that churches should be taxed, because not only do they own over $300 billion in untaxed property, but donations are also tax deductible.
ProCon.org. "Churches and Taxes ProCon.org" ProCon.org. 19 Feb. 2013. Web. 30 Jan. 2015..
Topic: 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. For now, however, I'd like to focus on a motivation that, while common in the past, is not easy to find in today's art.
Research:"Art for him did not consist in the search for the hidden laws of beauty - for him it could have only one aim, the aim of all religious art in the Middle Ages - that of providing a sermon in pictures, of proclaiming the sacred truths as taught by the Church. The central panel of the Isenheim altarpiece shows that he sacrificed all other considerations to this one overriding aim. Of beauty, as the Italian artists saw it, there is none in the stark and cruel picture of the crucified Savior. Like a preacher at Passiontide, Grunewald left nothing undone to bring home to us the horrors of this scene of suffering: Christ's dying body is distorted by the torture of the cross; the thorns of the scourges stick in the festering wounds which cover the whole figure. The dark red blood forms a glaring contrast to the sickly green of the flesh."
Pioch, Nicolas. "Grünewald, Matthias." WebMuseum: : The Crucifixion. WebMuseum. Paris, 27 June 2002. Web. 30 Jan. 2015.
This here points to how, in the past, many paintings were religious in nature. This reflects the importance of religion in the lives of those of the past. That is not to say that religion is not still important to people today. However, many of the most popular works in ancient times were of well, known religious scenes(e.g., the last supper, Crucification, Daniel and the lions, etc.). Whereas today many of the most popular works are those with messages about society(e.g., Guinerica, Banksy works, etc.) It's an interesting difference.
I believe this evidence is ethos-comparison
By New age, I simply mean modern or of today. I'll define it in the introduction though. Thanks, Aaryn.
ReplyDeleteTopic: Since this is the beginning of my research I would like to focus more on the statistics of suicide and any trends or cycles that goes on in suicide. After learning some factors of suicide such as the economy, it was brought to my attention that specific groups who don’t get much attention from prevention campaigns. Through my paper I want to cause more awareness to suicide and try to create ways for a more effective prevention programs.
ReplyDeleteResearch: Looking through statistics in articles, suicide rates have actually gone up in recent times. In the next three years, campaigns will spend 70 million dollars in suicide prevention. The reason being is the rates of suicide are continuing to rise. There has been a 65 percent increase in suicide over the last decade. And 34.6 percent of those who commit suicide are in the 18-25 age range. There is also over 30, 000 Americans who kill themselves every year. That’s a lot of people! This is valuable to my research because it give numbers to the faces, and it give value to the word suicide. There is 30, 000 special lives taken away by themselves due to non-effective suicide prevention campaigns. 40 seconds, is all it takes between a suicide to stop another one from happening. Their needs to be a suicide prevention campaign that can be seen easily be everyone of all age, sex, and race groups in order to prevent suicide.
"Epidemic. (Statistics)." Psychology Today Nov.-Dec. 2001: 14. Psychology Collection. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.
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Topic: Racism
ReplyDeleteResearch: "CPE then uses statistical modeling and other methods to identify the causes of problems and to propose concrete solutions."
This can be used to show that others are taking the initiative to find a solution to fix this problem. I can possible use this article to back up one of my solutions with evidence as well.
http://www.wired.com/2015/01/implicit-bias-police-racism-science/
"How Science Is Helping America Tackle Police Racism | WIRED." Wired.com. Conde Nast Digital, n.d. Web. 08 Feb. 2015.
"Traditional liberal defenders of pornography famously disagree, rejecting both the principle of legal moralism and the principle of legal paternalism, at least where consenting adults are concerned. This is not to say that liberal defenders of pornography necessarily approve of it. Indeed, they frequently personally find pornography-especially violent and degrading pornography-mindless and offensive. Many concede that pornography-by which they usually mean sexually explicit material whose primary function is to produce sexual arousal in viewers-is “low value” speech: speech that contributes little, if anything, of intellectual, artistic, literary or political merit to the moral and social environment. But this does not mean that it should not be protected-quite the opposite. A vital principle is at stake for liberals in the debate over pornography and censorship. The principle is that mentally competent adults must not be prevented from expressing their own convictions, or from indulging their own private tastes, simply on the grounds that, in the opinion of others, those convictions or tastes are mistaken, offensive or unworthy. Moral majorities must not be allowed to use the law to suppress dissenting minority opinions or to force their own moral convictions on others. The underlying liberal sentiment here is nicely captured in the famous adage (often attributed to the French philosopher, Voltaire):“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”"
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