Research is to study something thoroughly so as to present in a detailed, accurate manner and talk a little about what you know about research writing so far. I have wrote research papers on anorexia, spider monkeys, and Shakespeare. I mainly looked my information up on google or ask jeeves. I also have had to use book sources for some of my research projects. The books are harder to find because I was never taught how to use a library. I would rather do my research online. I usually spend a few hours finding the perfect information for my research projects. For anorexia, I used online journals, books, and life experiences of an anorexic. We give attribution to the original authors so that we don't get caught for plagiarism. We use other people's words for support so that we can contribute to the academic conversation and so that we show that we have a good view and know what we are talking about. MLA and APA are different ways to cite a research paper. MLA is usually used by writers who are not required to use a particular writing style. It focuses on citing information about the author of a research source. APA is used when writing a psychological paper or any social sciences paper. It is usually used when sources are from published journals, articles, and frequently published works. It focuses more on the date and title.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
reflection blog
I wrote the hypertext essay on neurotransmitters , keeping in mind that just about anybody can read it. My audience was just about anyone who was interested in the topic of how the drugs such as Adderall can effect peoples brains. The topic has lately been one on the minds of students and educators. I think students might be the most interested in my essay because it pertains to the students who have or thought about using the drug. It is very easy to get in the college community and many have turned to it before a big test or paper. It shows the side effects, what happens to the brain, and how it can quite possibly be considered cheating. Many students don't realize the chances they are taking when they decide to take the drug. I think that the design of this hypertext essay was suitable for the audience because they can easily click on the hyperlinks that they were most interested in. If I had more time I think that I would have done more research on the studies done on how the brain reacts with the people with and without ADD. I would have also liked to have more on the placebo effect and if it is in effect here. I would have also liked to improved the layout and I would make the title more interesting if I had the technical knowledge. I would want people to be attracted to my hypertext right away to make it more appealing. My goal was to create a hypertext that was easy to read and informative on my subject. I would like to accomplish good, informative information this semester and I believe that my first hypertext essay is just a glimpse of the things that I would like to do.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Kissing the War Goodbye
The photo I chose from Life Magazine was "Kissing the War Goodbye". It is the photo was taken after World War 2 w
as over, also known as V-J Day. It took place on August 14, 1945. My first response when seeing this photo is the passion and affection shown in the strangers actions. Not many people know that the nurse and the sailor were complete strangers, and were just sharing this special time together. This photo really caught my eye because they look so happy and its a perfect pose. I can feel the happiness and joy between the two. I strongly see the rhetorical device, pathos, illustrated in this photo because of the emotions that are involved in it. The two look very happy that the war is over and that appeals to pathos. This picture was picked for the cover of Life Magazine because the war was over and the joy was spreading throughout the country. It was a moment in time, because even the people in the background are all smiling and happy at this particular moment. It was a joyous moment for the whole country. This picture portrays the joy that the sailors felt when the war was over. It can also show a sign of victory and relief that the war is over.
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as over, also known as V-J Day. It took place on August 14, 1945. My first response when seeing this photo is the passion and affection shown in the strangers actions. Not many people know that the nurse and the sailor were complete strangers, and were just sharing this special time together. This photo really caught my eye because they look so happy and its a perfect pose. I can feel the happiness and joy between the two. I strongly see the rhetorical device, pathos, illustrated in this photo because of the emotions that are involved in it. The two look very happy that the war is over and that appeals to pathos. This picture was picked for the cover of Life Magazine because the war was over and the joy was spreading throughout the country. It was a moment in time, because even the people in the background are all smiling and happy at this particular moment. It was a joyous moment for the whole country. This picture portrays the joy that the sailors felt when the war was over. It can also show a sign of victory and relief that the war is over.comments:
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