RRJ # 13: For this entry, i wanted to express my opinions on the story i read in 8.7, i found this to really hit home with me. I have experienced some teachers who will be so power driven that they will not give anyone the benefit of the doubt, or any courtisness whatsoever. In regards to absences. I have experienced times where i had to miss class due to uncontrollable things, such as a babysitter cancelling at the last moment. Or my car breaking down/not starting. I would try to find out what i missed and if i could make it up and sometimes the teacher wouldn’t care to give me a chance to do so. I dont expect it to be all the time. but here is the whole point, they still get paid regardless of whether or not i pass or fail.. whether or not they give me a 2nd chance or not. I feel that it is just a niceness quality. Some kindness never hurts, nor does understanding! Some teachers i have encountered have been so power trip driven that it is sickening. However, i have had way more teachers that are / were so wonderful, i wish i had a class with them all year round. In this story he discusses that of course the teacher would not cancel class just because you were absent. I think thats a little rough. Nobody expects class to be cancelled because they were absent. Really?! thats absurd. I also understand his point that you know your going to “miss” something/s that maybe important or crucial. I get that. But, if i email a teacher to state i will be absent, wouldn’t it be courtious to email a response stating, ” ok, we are going to be doing/ working on this today” and possibly inform me of the expectations of the days class. would that be so hard? i dont think so. We are adults, College students, not grammar school students. It can be very frustrating.
Why White Rice, Thinking through writing.Eric R DeVillez, Thomas P Dow, Michael S McGuire. Troy A Swanson.
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Language Matters: This reading was very interesting, I was thinking that it was actually going to be more difficult to understand. But, I like how it shows that words can be powerful and misconstrued. Also, Taken out of context. I have experienced this myself, Where i have said something and it was taken the total wrong way. I see how words can be confusing, its all in the way you say it, your body language, and the tone in your voice. We do not always intentionally mean to say the words in a manner that will hurt someone’s feelings or make them dislike us. I believe i have taken some things out of context as well, and realized later, that is Not what the person was trying to say or mean. We must be careful when speaking certain words, there are many ways to hurt one’s feelings if you are not careful with the way you word your vocabulary. Also i know text messaging can really be taking out of order. Sometimes words written are not taken the way you sounded or meant to say them when you wrote them. I have really experienced confusion in that area. I have a 7 year old who also says things, that he don’t think will hurt someones feelings, he says them in a manner that is hurtful, but to him its not because he does not truly grasp the extent of the words meaning?! There has been times when he has used the word “retarted” after hearing it from cousins,. I do not like that word. I do not think it should be used to describe something “dorky” or Lame” or anything else. I think it is a very derogatory word. Many many people may take that as an insult. The one sentance in this book that really stuck in my head, was, “Thus each label we use, especially those of primary potency, distracts our attention from concrete reality. This is SO true. i really enjoyed this reading. I am going to recommend it to a few friends who i know will also enjoy it, and few teenagers i know that need to read this!
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Geography of Exclusion: My Camera has not been holding a charge, so therefore i could not take pictures of things i wanted to for this. However i can tell you that i realized i don’t enjoy my surroundings nearly enough. I live in the suburbs, and coming from the city, it is way different. As i was reading a post from another class mate, who stated how he use to live in Bridgeport and the projects were blocked off. I grew up in Canaryville,a small neighborhood just before Bridgeport, as well as lived in Bridgeport myself and that part of the city itself is very diverse. It does go from good to “ghetto” in just blocks. He was correct in saying the expressway did no good. There is a drastic change in the suburbs where i live now, in comparison to where i grew up. Would i go back , No.. I like that i live away from the city life. I do think there is segregation around me though. Not many people can afford to live in the suburbs, they find the city neighborhoods are cheaper rent, mortgages. Which may be true. The suburbs have higher taxes, and i do not know of any Section 8 near my home.
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#11 For this journal entry i chose to read about 2.1, I was really intrigued by the title itself. “The machine that is replacing me is getting cheaper every day”. This is so true! so many people are losing jobs to machines that can do triple the amount of work than a human, in a way faster time speed. This is however not a bad thing for a company, but a horrible thing for people who need that job. Yes, the company can save money by using a machine, it does not need a lunch break, insurance, paid vacations, holidays off. It can run 24/7 365. I think a lot of businesses are trying to employ machinery more these days for quicker production. I think they figure, why not use a machine, less money for us to put out, less aggravation. The machine will always be there, never get sick, none of the hoopla that humans put them through. But it is a sad situation for workers who have busted their humps for years and earned a good position in a company, not fair to get the boot because they rely on machinery and being cheap. This is America, people should always have a job. But this kind of thing happens everywhere.
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Journal Entry 10. Growth Takes time. (think trees, Not Grass). 8.5 This story was one of my favorites. I really liked it. It is really kind of how i feel. Does it take more than one Semester of College level writing to be a good writer and pass? Well, i am not a great writer, nor am i trying to be, in all honesty. I Would like to at the least, have a better understanding of the whole concept. Things i do not understand frustrate me. He says if you approach your learning in your writing course as a challenge you intend to meet head- on. You will improve it. You improve your writing, by writing. I am definitly not a great writer, but i have learned a lot in this class.I like how he uses examples of famous singers, actors, basketball players and writers to say “nobody achieved their writing goals in 6 months”. So.. how am i expected to comprehend all of this in 4? I like that. I am nearing the end of this Semester and still am sort of in the dark with a lot of this. I will keep pushing through, learn what i can,. comprehend what i can force into my head. and hopefully retain it. I really enjoyed this story in the book, it caught my interest and kept it until the end.
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Research Journal entry 8: After reading “Crazy Neighbor Bob”, I realized the subject he touches on here is so true. We In our daily lives, we know we can’t trust everybody. We learn at an all too early age, sometimes, that betrayal is something that is unavoidable. Sometimes we trust greatly in someone who turns their back on us. I liked the examples he gave, they were very head on. I have experienced the same as he talks about when it comes to the Mechanic issue. I feel as though every time i have taken my car for something minor, they seem to find tons of other issues wrong with it other than the one i brought it in for. That seems to happen a lot. Which is a betrayal in its own sense. Let alone, just plain wrong. But how can we prove this?This is all the same true about our Research, The web is full of people trying to sell us this and that. Basically aiming to rip us off. Some information as he mentions, is just full of mistakes Others are just trying to pull one over on us. What really made me laugh, is his examples of these online rip offs. Such as “Bill Gates will send you money if you forward an email to your friends”. Or, The U.S. Mint is going to remove the slogan “In God We Trust” from our new one dollar coins. There are so many wacky and deceitful people out there. Its good to be careful when doing research as well, to know that your source is reputable.
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After watching the Sister Helen Better late than never… I was touched by her compassion and her drive to help alcoholics and drug addicts. I like that she doesn’t take any bs. All the nuns i have encountered were very quiet, stern and tough. I liked the fact that she is giving these people a 2nd chance, she believes in them. She has a heart of gold. Truly. After hearing the touching part of what she has been through in life, it just showed that maybe this is why she is there to help others so much. because she has too been thru it .What I enjoyed most was how much she believed in others, and that everyone can try again to rehablitate themselves and she is right alongside them helping them out step by step. She is a heroic person, she deserves an award for her time and efforts helping people repair their broken lives. This was really a touching story that i will recommend to others in the future. absolutely.
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journal entry #7 “The Interview” by William Zinsser After reading “the Interview” I gave a lot of thought on interviews. Also, what must happen before you give the interview. The preparation part of the interview. They must be constructed carefully, they cannot be just last minute and you cannot just wing it. I think we all know you have to do your research. You have to make sure you notate all the questions you plan to ask. Write down all the details you need or want to know. Make sure you have your facts strait, you don’t want to look like a fool. I often watch Barbara Walters interviews and i think she does a fantastic job. She always seems so well prepared, so ready to go and she is by no means worried about asking the “wrong” questions. I also enjoy interviews by Anderson Cooper. He in my opinion is great. Things that can be avoided, such as having your facts strait. Having your questions be clearly stated and understood , Valid of course. Think about how your going to construct the interview/ essay from the information you have received from the person who is being interviewed.I enjoyed this reading, it gave me some insight on interviewing as well. I liked the tips that were offered in this reading.
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I was so interested in chapter 8, 8.6, “Wont my Professors think I’m dumb if i ask for help”? I often feel this way, well, most of the time. I feel like some professors I’ve had just assume you know all the information already, or at least they act like it. I feel like they think you should know what is going on to the full extent, and that is not the case. So in reading this chapter, i loved this short story about how McGuire explains that he would not think a student was dumb for asking for help, he states he may ask why wasn’t he/she paying attention when he explained the assignment, but would be happy he/she cares about her work enough to ask questions. I wish i felt this way when asking for help. For example, in my math Class, the teacher is somewhat arrogant and gives you the smart replies to your questions, as if she feels you should know this. My thing is, if i knew this, Why would i be in your class?. It puzzles me why some act this way, it really does and it bothers me.Greatly. I am mature enough to admit i do not know everything. By asking questions is the only way i am going to know something i don’t know from someone who actually does.
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For my weekly research journal entry, i chose to reiterate on a little story in chapter 8, how it speaks of his 6 year old son who “knows everything”. This hit home with me, since i am a mother of two boys, one who is going on 3 and one who is going on 7 but sometimes seems to be going on 17! Long story short, i found this amusing and very interesting to me. My son also thinks he knows it all. But, as a child who didn’t act that way? I too hope, just as the Author does, that its just a phase they are going through. The passage says this is just a normal developmental stage they go through at this age. Which is comforting for me to know he probably will not be like this his whole life, and will likely out grow this. According to specialist, they will. I can totally relate to him when he says that his son is convinced that black is white, right is wrong, and pigs can actually fly, that made me laugh. I really enjoyed this little story. So much truth to it.
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Chapter 7 really intrigued me. I like the story about 9/10s The Law. That really got my full attention and i loved it. I like how he expresses that 100% ownership can never be attained. But we do somewhat own our ideas. yes and no. With few exceptions, all of our ideas, even new ones, are based in some way off our predecessors. No One person can absolutely own an idea. But, as long as we don’t steal ideas, if we contribute in some way, we can take partial ownership. He describes how you must give credit where credit is due. I have to say until now, in college, i had never heard of or was ever told to Cite my works, when i took my first COM class the Teacher had to break it down and explain it. I had never heard that in high School, although that was years ago, things were different. I now understand somewhat what he means, it is all still new to me. but my understanding is expanding. I enjoyed this chapter and it was very witty.
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Chapter 7 really intrigued me. I like the story about 9/10s The Law. That really got my full attention and i loved it. I like how he expresses that 100% ownership can never be attained. But we do somewhat own our ideas. yes and no. With few exceptions, all of our ideas, even new ones, are based in some way off our predecessors. No One person can absolutely own an idea. But, as long as we don’t steal ideas, if we contribute in some way, we can take partial ownership. He describes how you must give credit where credit is due. I have to say until now, in college, i had never heard of or was ever told to Cite my works, when i took my first COM class the Teacher had to break it down and explain it. I had never heard that in high School, although that was years ago, things were different. I now understand somewhat what he means, it is all still new to me. but my understanding is expanding.
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Reading through the peer reviews on “live, die kill” was very beneficial to me, i had never had an online class such as this. So it was very interesting. Gave me some insight as to how to write a good paper, and what i may have done wrong,also what i should be doing in the future to improve my writing skills. I enjoyed all of them. The bit of feed back i received was great. I had a few spelling error and grammatical errors that i may have not corrected had i not read them.
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Reading chapter 7 really helped me understand the whole Citation and giving credit procedure. I have never before this class had to do any of this. This is really new to me.I am still rusty and tring to understand it all. I didn’t even have to worry about if i copied someones words from a book, or text or site. Even in high school, i was never asked to be careful of plagiarizing, it was never even mentioned. How times have changed. But this is College, whole different ball game. In this chapter i learned a whole lot. I enjoyed the part about “take ownership of your ideas” I loved the analogy he used, about the quarter from the hand to the ear. That was a good one. I like how they talk about writing is not tidy, its a mess and its all mashed up. He says, your ideas come from reading and thinking about ideas given to you by other people. But, then why is it stealing if you use their words. that made me think. but still, we have to give credit where credit is due.
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“Live Die Kill”
I will be explaining in detail to you what gives me meaning and my life meaning.
What i would die for, or who. Also what i would kill for Or whom i would kill for.
What gives my life meaning? well, First and Foremost, my Kids. I am a mother of 2 wonderful, handsome boys. They complete me and my life, every stitch of it. Every single day that goes by, all that they say and do, all those cute little blurbs and bloopers. I live for the moments when my boys say ” i love you mom” or “your the best mom” . I live for every moment i spend time with them. The time i have with them is priceless, i will never ever get these years back. I know life is short, i lost both my parents within 4 months of each other, calling that devistation wouldnt even scratch the surface. I am glad for every day the Good Lord allows me to wake up and lay eyes on my kids, touch their hands, hug them tight and sing them to sleep. They are mostly the reason i push myself through all the many struggles in life. I look at them and everything isn’t so hard anymore. Because i am doing it for them. They motivate me . They are my strength when i feel i cannot go on anymore. Who else would care for them if i just gave up on it all and gave in. But what else gives my life meaning? Going to school, working hard at every class to obtain the degree i want so badly, so i can get the job / career i desire. So that i can give them everything they need and want in life, also so i may help them become better people, and also push them through school as i am doing right now. Every class i go to , every online class i sit through, and very much struggle through, i know i am getting closer to my dreams. All the struggle, all the up all nights and the stress i know it is all going to pay off in the long run. They do not give me much peace or quiet for that matter to sit and concentrate on any thing really, but i have to cherish these little moments, while i have them. I hope to be a police officer that is my goal in life, to take after my father, and many aunts uncles cousins and Granfather who were all law enforcement. Also hope to move up and make my way up the latter to a greater position. I would be proud one day to be a Seargant, or a commander. My lifes dreams are not far in sight, i can see them all coming true if i just push myself along. I would like my kids to see me succeed and go far. Not only for myself but to better their lives. And to show them that all things are possible if you work hard and study hard. I would love nothing more than for my children to be so proud of me. and look up to me in every way . That is what i live for. For their smiles, laughs, giggles, their questions, even if they are 40 at a time, non stop. I enjoy being a mother, I wouldn’t turn back time or change a thing! My family is what gets me out of the bed in the morning, and lets me sleep peacefully at night. They are all i have. I would certainly die or kill for them, such as i Live for them.
What would i Die for? Once again, first, my Children. Of course also myself. But mainly my children. They are my responsibility, i brought them into this world, and therefore i will do whatever it takes to protect them. I am like a Lioness when it comes to my kids. I will never understand how some mothers just toss their children aside. But who am i to say.I honestly have to say that my children and my self would be the only people i would “die for”. Or give my life for. I don’t think of myself as brave, or strong. But i know that if it came down to it, i would fight to the death for them or die trying. That is a fact. I would hope that i wouldn’t die, because then who would take care of my kids? I think alot of people throw out there, “oh i would die for you or you or you” but in reality they don’t grasp the severity of it. In my case i mean it literally. If i were called in to defend my country, i would do so graciously and with my whole heart . I can honestly say that i never give that a thought, because i would be hesitant, and there are millions who actually do give their lives for me and everyone else, on a daily basis. I on the other hand am not ashamed to admit that i wouldn’t volunteer for that. I just would be too scared, not only that, but i have kids to take care of and think about. I really admire those who do enlist to risk their lives to serve us and our country, however i do not have the nerve. I think if i was drafted, i would be scared out of my mind, but i would do it with pride.
What would i Kill for ? my Children, it is no different an answer than from the past two answers to the last two questions. I live for them, i would die for them and i would most certainly kill for them. If it meant protecting their well being, in self defense of course. I wouldn’t blink an eye or think twice about it. If i were faced with a situation in which myself and my kids were put in danger, i would certainly plead, take me , leave them alone. But if the persons intentions were to in fact hurt or kill my children, i would definitely do whatever i had to in order to secure their safety. I cant imagine doing anything else. They are a part of me. I believe i would also kill for my family, meaning, Mother, father, sister or niece. If in fact the situation was a kill or be killed kind of situation. I would defend my family to the fullest extent. I also think it pertains to the circumstances at hand, with other family members you have to realize not everybody will be quick to take up for you, nevertheless, give their life for you. I am assuming it depends on what is being done. .or in that spare of the moment if you feel you have to defend the other, and stick you neck out. There would be no question at all, if it were my kids, my fiance, or my sister or even my little niece. That i can tell you for sure.
Basically the point i am trying to make here is that i would live, die and kill for my Family. That is a given, i feelliek that may be the only people that i would ever give my life for. I don’t know many others that would do the same or more. My family means the world to me, they are the beat of my heart.
In conclusion, i have thoroughly explained to you what i live for, what or who i would die for and what or who i would kill for.
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Iwona Ligeska
Joan,
Now that you posted your paper in a conversation paper I can also suggest some changes.
I can see you are motivated by your kids and your family. I am glad you have a goal and go for it. I like your determination and persistence. You are strong for your kids and thanks to them you are strong for yourself. Life without them would be nothing. You have a very strong personality and that will help you success in life. Like you said life is not easy and you have to struggle but who sais life will be easy. I think you do your best to overcome the obstacles that you face everyday. I can imagine you sitting tired and doing your homework late at night but You did it. That’s what it matters. From the grammar stand point you should revise your paper, capitalize I and work on the sentences. Some sentences are incomplete and need some corrections. Add few more sentences to your conclusion and you are ready to go.-
Joan Garrity
thank you, i think i got confused, was i not suppose to post it here? i am still (yes after the 3rd week) still trying to navigate this site.. and to your response, yes i sit late at night, exhausted to do my work . giving it my best effort though. thanks!
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Joan Garrity
I now see where i was suppose to post it. To my site. i just did that. i hope that is correct.
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“Live Die Kill”
I will be explaining in detail to you what gives me meaning and my life meaning.
What i would die for, or who. Also what i would kill for Or whom i would kill for.
What gives my life meaning? well, First and Foremost, my Kids. I am a mother of 2 wonderful, handsome boys. They complete me and my life, every stitch of it. Every single day that goes by, all that they say and do, all those cute little blurbs and bloopers. I live for the moments when my boys say ” i love you mom” or “your the best mom” . I live for every moment i spend time with them. The time i have with them is priceless, i will never ever get these years back. I know life is short, i lost both my parents within 4 months of each other, calling that devistation wouldnt even scratch the surface. I am glad for every day the Good Lord allows me to wake up and lay eyes on my kids, touch their hands, hug them tight and sing them to sleep. They are mostly the reason i push myself through all the many struggles in life. I look at them and everything isn’t so hard anymore. Because i am doing it for them. They motivate me . They are my strength when i feel i cannot go on anymore. Who else would care for them if i just gave up on it all and gave in. But what else gives my life meaning? Going to school, working hard at every class to obtain the degree i want so badly, so i can get the job / career i desire. So that i can give them everything they need and want in life, also so i may help them become better people, and also push them through school as i am doing right now. Every class i go to , every online class i sit through, and very much struggle through, i know i am getting closer to my dreams. All the struggle, all the up all nights and the stress i know it is all going to pay off in the long run. They do not give me much peace or quiet for that matter to sit and concentrate on any thing really, but i have to cherish these little moments, while i have them. I hope to be a police officer that is my goal in life, to take after my father, and many aunts uncles cousins and Granfather who were all law enforcement. Also hope to move up and make my way up the latter to a greater position. I would be proud one day to be a Seargant, or a commander. My lifes dreams are not far in sight, i can see them all coming true if i just push myself along. I would like my kids to see me succeed and go far. Not only for myself but to better their lives. And to show them that all things are possible if you work hard and study hard. I would love nothing more than for my children to be so proud of me. and look up to me in every way . That is what i live for. For their smiles, laughs, giggles, their questions, even if they are 40 at a time, non stop. I enjoy being a mother, I wouldn’t turn back time or change a thing! My family is what gets me out of the bed in the morning, and lets me sleep peacefully at night. They are all i have. I would certainly die or kill for them, such as i Live for them.
What would i Die for? Once again, first, my Children. Of course also myself. But mainly my children. They are my responsibility, i brought them into this world, and therefore i will do whatever it takes to protect them. I am like a Lioness when it comes to my kids. I will never understand how some mothers just toss their children aside. But who am i to say.I honestly have to say that my children and my self would be the only people i would “die for”. Or give my life for. I don’t think of myself as brave, or strong. But i know that if it came down to it, i would fight to the death for them or die trying. That is a fact. I would hope that i wouldn’t die, because then who would take care of my kids? I think alot of people throw out there, “oh i would die for you or you or you” but in reality they don’t grasp the severity of it. In my case i mean it literally. If i were called in to defend my country, i would do so graciously and with my whole heart . I can honestly say that i never give that a thought, because i would be hesitant, and there are millions who actually do give their lives for me and everyone else, on a daily basis. I on the other hand am not ashamed to admit that i wouldn’t volunteer for that. I just would be too scared, not only that, but i have kids to take care of and think about. I really admire those who do enlist to risk their lives to serve us and our country, however i do not have the nerve. I think if i was drafted, i would be scared out of my mind, but i would do it with pride.
What would i Kill for ? my Children, it is no different an answer than from the past two answers to the last two questions. I live for them, i would die for them and i would most certainly kill for them. If it meant protecting their well being, in self defense of course. I wouldn’t blink an eye or think twice about it. If i were faced with a situation in which myself and my kids were put in danger, i would certainly plead, take me , leave them alone. But if the persons intentions were to in fact hurt or kill my children, i would definitely do whatever i had to in order to secure their safety. I cant imagine doing anything else. They are a part of me. I believe i would also kill for my family, meaning, Mother, father, sister or niece. If in fact the situation was a kill or be killed kind of situation. I would defend my family to the fullest extent. I also think it pertains to the circumstances at hand, with other family members you have to realize not everybody will be quick to take up for you, nevertheless, give their life for you. I am assuming it depends on what is being done. .or in that spare of the moment if you feel you have to defend the other, and stick you neck out. There would be no question at all, if it were my kids, my fiance, or my sister or even my little niece. That i can tell you for sure.
Basically the point i am trying to make here is that i would live, die and kill for my Family. That is a given, i feelliek that may be the only people that i would ever give my life for. I don’t know many others that would do the same or more. My family means the world to me, they are the beat of my heart.
In conclusion, i have thoroughly explained to you what i live for, what or who i would die for and what or who i would kill for.
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Joan Garrity
i’m sorry. thanks for the instructions. i have done what you said, but , i do not see the box you indicated for ” ready for review” . where is that?
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Kimberly Kolozy
Hi Joan. This draft should be posted from your personal dashboard page. Go to “posts” -> add new -> enter your title -> paste your draft into into big text box -> select “ready for review” check box (on the right) -> click publish. Then you can look at the three other people in your “review/action team” (on the right hand side of your screen while in the conversation center) to complete your peer reviews on their drafts.
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Joan Garrity
I have to admit, chapter 5 really started me thinking. I am also guilty of Googling. information, and i have taken it at face value more than once. I have seen though, through my researching google, that all the information is not correct, i then started to better research my information better. I am also a user of Wikipedia, but realized that it is not a good research tool either. As far as the Word of mouth information, i think we all have been succeptable to that at some time or another, listening to what our peers say is just something kids/ people do in general sometimes more often than not. We are then misled. After we have trusted a source of information given to us. The story about the frozen flag pole made me laugh and also took me back to my younger days, when i actually tried it! Also, not wearing a hat will get you sick.. i now realize theres not alot of truth to that either. This was really a good read. I have to admit, this book is somewhat confusing, its a bunch of different little stories in one. i have never had a text book quite like this one.
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Kimberly Kolozy
I think in a lot of ways, we all go by the sayings we are raised on. After reading this chapter, I had to think about what I “knew” was true versus what was regurgitated information passed around by others. It definitely makes you think!
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Joan Garrity
In all my years of school, and especially in grammar school where we were rewarded for things such as good grades and working together, with things like pizza parties and fun time out gatherings, i never felt it was a bad thing. After reading “why money won’t cut it and why Extra Credit Makes you stupid” i now understand what the Author is stating. Thinking back, i do realize that if we knew we were going to get a pizza party or some fun class party, we would do what we were supposed to do even if it was careless and lax. Or even messy or just thrown together, all we cared about was the reward. I guess it is not such a great thing to look forward to a reward, Or to do something just to get the reward in return. However, i don’t think a Teacher offering Extra Credit is at all stupid. For me it is a great thing, i do the work and then i can do some more for extra credits i may very well need. But, for some they may see it as a way of making up for being lazy during all the hard work, and a way to make up for that. I really enjoyed this piece on this topic. It was very enlightening.
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Joan Garrity
I found Chapter 5 to be quite interesting, i especially liked 5.8. Regarding Wikipedia, I have used it many times myself, for information for school and just information in general. I was shocked to learn that the information was put in by college students who attended Harvard, i figured well, this is accurate stuff. When my last professor informed us that we could Not use Wikipedia, i was flustered. I couldn’t believe we could not use what i considered to be a credible source. My teacher went on to explain that the information there is put in by people who are struck by human error such as we are. That the information given there may not all be 100% accurate and up to par. I did leave chapter 5 with a lot of helpful information. Knowledge that i may not only use in school but in life as well. I thought when i first read it that it would be a big bore. I was wrong.
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Joan Garrity
Hello Everybody,
My Name is Joan Garrity, i am a half time student and Mother of 2 handsome boys. It has been tough for me going back to school at almost 30, especially with the limited time i have. I am studying for an Associates Degree, I am Majoring in Criminal Justice.I am enrolled in 4 classes. its not easy!
I am not very computer savvy. however i have taken several online classes on Black board, this threw me for a loop when i seen that we wouldn’t be using black board, I am trying my hardest to comprehend all of this. My mind is in sort of a scramble right now. I am a slow learner to begin with , please bare with me. …
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Patrycja Gola 5:50 pm on April 14, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I am also more comfortable living in the burbs instead of the city, unless it’s in the midst of downtown but that is rent money beyond my reach so right now the suburbs will do.