1. Do you support stem cell research?
2. Do you think the government should fund stem cell research?
3. Do you have a family member with an incurable disease?
4. Would you like to have cures for many diseases people suffer from (even if it’s not personal)?
5. Do your views change with new information from the media?
The responses I received were various. Many people agreed that they support stem cell research. Almost everyone said yes to their views change due to what the media has to say. This information helped me organize my essay towards people who don’t support it and why I believe they should. This questionnaire is going to help me complete my research paper.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Blog #18: Portfolio 3 1102
The research paper I am working on is harder than expected. I have been doing lots of research and find the same information. I also am trying to find more information to use to write more paragraphs. It is harder than it sounds. I thought I was finished besides the conclusion, but I was nowhere near the minimum word count. I am still looking for more sources and information I could use, but I also am taking suggestions. I am hoping for a good grade for this paper.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Blog #17: Interview 1102
1. What is the view of stem cell research in the church?
1. This is the official view "In 2004, the church’s governing body, the General Convention, declared itself in favor of stem cell research as long as the embryos used would have been destroyed otherwise, the embryos were not created solely for research purposes and the embryos were not bought or sold" The Archives of the Episcopal Church, The Acts of Convention 1976-2006, “Support Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research“
2. Why is their view positive or negative?
2. My understanding is that this is a positive view because, and with the provision that the stem cells in question would be destroyed otherwise, that it is of such benefit, that we would be negligent not to be engaged in such research.
3. In my research, citizens of the church say it's immoral to study or perform stem cell research, why do they believe this?
3. I think many conservative Christians have very rigid opinions on sexuality, abortion, right to life issues, human dignity, and scientific inquiry in general. I think the rigid viewpoint on many of these issues mentioned often times confuse meaningful conversation about scientific inquiry, and the role of scientific inquiry when it has to do with human biology, particularly stem cells that come from embryos. I believe they would consider the destruction of an embryo as tantamount to abortion. On the other hand more open minded and liberal traditions with in the church are more willing to engage in some dialogue, and entertain some flexibility about scientific inquiry in light of particular contexts--in this case the value of stem cell research using already unused and soon to be discarded embryonic material.
4. Is there anything scientists could do to change their mind?
4. I think the more the scientific community can engage people in the clear articulation of the facts (what the research is intended for, and where the stem cells come from) the more convincing they will be. I also think the religious community bears a burden to be in dialogue with the scientific community in order to highlight the moral issues surrounding debilitating diseases and injuries that could be alleviated through stem cell research.
1. This is the official view "In 2004, the church’s governing body, the General Convention, declared itself in favor of stem cell research as long as the embryos used would have been destroyed otherwise, the embryos were not created solely for research purposes and the embryos were not bought or sold" The Archives of the Episcopal Church, The Acts of Convention 1976-2006, “Support Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research“
2. Why is their view positive or negative?
2. My understanding is that this is a positive view because, and with the provision that the stem cells in question would be destroyed otherwise, that it is of such benefit, that we would be negligent not to be engaged in such research.
3. In my research, citizens of the church say it's immoral to study or perform stem cell research, why do they believe this?
3. I think many conservative Christians have very rigid opinions on sexuality, abortion, right to life issues, human dignity, and scientific inquiry in general. I think the rigid viewpoint on many of these issues mentioned often times confuse meaningful conversation about scientific inquiry, and the role of scientific inquiry when it has to do with human biology, particularly stem cells that come from embryos. I believe they would consider the destruction of an embryo as tantamount to abortion. On the other hand more open minded and liberal traditions with in the church are more willing to engage in some dialogue, and entertain some flexibility about scientific inquiry in light of particular contexts--in this case the value of stem cell research using already unused and soon to be discarded embryonic material.
4. Is there anything scientists could do to change their mind?
4. I think the more the scientific community can engage people in the clear articulation of the facts (what the research is intended for, and where the stem cells come from) the more convincing they will be. I also think the religious community bears a burden to be in dialogue with the scientific community in order to highlight the moral issues surrounding debilitating diseases and injuries that could be alleviated through stem cell research.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Blog#16: Annotated Bibliography
Newton, David. Stem Cell Research. New York: Facts on File, Inc., 2007. Print.
This book has an overview of my topic. It was recently published, and has a timeline of how important events have happened and how they help or benefit the people. This book also explains how different cells could be used. This book explains the introduction of stem cell research, the different views, and how the law affects the stem cell research.
Park, Alice. “Stem-Cell Research: The Quest Resumes.” Time 29 January 2009: 1-3. Print.
This article explains the story of a boy that has Type 1 Diabetes like me so I understand his situation. It explains how stem cell research could help this boy. It can possibly cure diabetes any many other diseases. It tells his story, and it comes close to my personal experience.
Hochedlinger, Konard. “Nuclear Transportation, Embryonic Stem Cells and the Potential for Cell Therapy.” The New England Journal of Medicine (2003): 1-8. Print.
This journal explains how the stem cell research begins and how it can help. It explains the main argument about research. The main argument is about cloning. People believe, if the scientists can cure diseases, they will start cloning people and it could be horrible.
“General Facts about Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” Embryonicstemcellresearch.org. 07 December 2010. Web. 31 March 2011.
This web link explains how the embryonic stem cells can benefit people. It also explains how it can harm people. It also has the most recent experiments of stem cell research. It also gives all of the facts of stem cell research. It also explains the ongoing debate about the research.
This book has an overview of my topic. It was recently published, and has a timeline of how important events have happened and how they help or benefit the people. This book also explains how different cells could be used. This book explains the introduction of stem cell research, the different views, and how the law affects the stem cell research.
Park, Alice. “Stem-Cell Research: The Quest Resumes.” Time 29 January 2009: 1-3. Print.
This article explains the story of a boy that has Type 1 Diabetes like me so I understand his situation. It explains how stem cell research could help this boy. It can possibly cure diabetes any many other diseases. It tells his story, and it comes close to my personal experience.
Hochedlinger, Konard. “Nuclear Transportation, Embryonic Stem Cells and the Potential for Cell Therapy.” The New England Journal of Medicine (2003): 1-8. Print.
This journal explains how the stem cell research begins and how it can help. It explains the main argument about research. The main argument is about cloning. People believe, if the scientists can cure diseases, they will start cloning people and it could be horrible.
“General Facts about Embryonic Stem Cell Research.” Embryonicstemcellresearch.org. 07 December 2010. Web. 31 March 2011.
This web link explains how the embryonic stem cells can benefit people. It also explains how it can harm people. It also has the most recent experiments of stem cell research. It also gives all of the facts of stem cell research. It also explains the ongoing debate about the research.
Blog#15: Open Ended Process
In my research the most interesting thing I found was the debate about cloning. I’m against cloning, so that is one thing that I’m going to have to find out how to support it to keep my side of my topic. I haven’t found any support yet. Cloning is not ethical in my mind. The only way I can support cloning is by saying scientists can use the clones to cure diseases, and test the research on the clones.
Blog# 14: Argument Chart
My Thesis: I believe that the government should fund stem cell research to help save people’s lives and save them from fatal diseases.
Opponent Thesis: Stem cell research shouldn’t be funded because it is unethical.
For Stem Cell Research:
Stem cell research can help save people’s lives by curing diseases.
Stem cell research can help people get out of wheelchairs.
Stem cell research can end hereditary diseases or hereditary habits.
Stem cell research needs embryonic stem cells to test the cells.
Stem cell research could help make jobs for scientists.
Stem cell research uses rats to test the stem cells, because they reproduce quickly.
Stem cell research should be funded to help everybody.
People can live longer and healthier lives.
Against Stem Cell Research:
God takes people when he is ready, and he decides when he thinks it’s time.
God put them in a wheelchair for a reason.
Parents want their children to be like them.
It is unethical to take cells from and unborn baby, and kill them.
Other jobs are available and they don’t have to do research.
It is not right to test on animals it is not ethical.
The citizens of the church are against the research, it’s unethical.
The world is too over populated as it is.
Opponent Thesis: Stem cell research shouldn’t be funded because it is unethical.
For Stem Cell Research:
Stem cell research can help save people’s lives by curing diseases.
Stem cell research can help people get out of wheelchairs.
Stem cell research can end hereditary diseases or hereditary habits.
Stem cell research needs embryonic stem cells to test the cells.
Stem cell research could help make jobs for scientists.
Stem cell research uses rats to test the stem cells, because they reproduce quickly.
Stem cell research should be funded to help everybody.
People can live longer and healthier lives.
Against Stem Cell Research:
God takes people when he is ready, and he decides when he thinks it’s time.
God put them in a wheelchair for a reason.
Parents want their children to be like them.
It is unethical to take cells from and unborn baby, and kill them.
Other jobs are available and they don’t have to do research.
It is not right to test on animals it is not ethical.
The citizens of the church are against the research, it’s unethical.
The world is too over populated as it is.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Blog#13: Social Science Questions
The Social Scientist questions I would like to explore are:
1) Has stem cell research benefited people?
2) Are protesters aware of how stem cell research can help people?
3) Is the government doing the right thing by funding stem cell research?
4) Is our current situation with stem cell research helping develop cures for diseases?
5) Are embryonic stem cells the only cells to be able to be tested?
6) Are the scientists who do stem cell research getting negative attention?
7) Has stem cell research promised goals that are unable to achieve?
8) Is stem cell research harmful to any person in anyway?
9) Has stem cell research had any improvements in recent years?
10) Should stem cell research be closely monitored?
1) Has stem cell research benefited people?
2) Are protesters aware of how stem cell research can help people?
3) Is the government doing the right thing by funding stem cell research?
4) Is our current situation with stem cell research helping develop cures for diseases?
5) Are embryonic stem cells the only cells to be able to be tested?
6) Are the scientists who do stem cell research getting negative attention?
7) Has stem cell research promised goals that are unable to achieve?
8) Is stem cell research harmful to any person in anyway?
9) Has stem cell research had any improvements in recent years?
10) Should stem cell research be closely monitored?
Blog#12: Two Different Occupations are Similar In Different Ways
Gladwell’s main point was you don’t know what a person is capable of until they are put in the situation. He begins with a quarterback saying they don’t know how good of a player they will be until they are drafted. He said teachers are evaluated by how their students do on their exams. That is not fair to the teachers because some students don’t pay attention to the teachers.
I think he compared two very different occupations to make his point because he wanted to make his point clear. No matter what your profession, you have an impact on children. These two different occupations are used so he can say some teachers are better even if their students don’t have good test scores. A quarterback could be good playing for a college team, but not play too well in the NFL.
I think he compared two very different occupations to make his point because he wanted to make his point clear. No matter what your profession, you have an impact on children. These two different occupations are used so he can say some teachers are better even if their students don’t have good test scores. A quarterback could be good playing for a college team, but not play too well in the NFL.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Blog #11: Half-Way Mark
On my mind right now is getting ready for summer and moving into my new apartment and signing my lease. I will not be living on campus next semester, so I am very excited and cannot wait.
In this term, in this class I learned that to be a good writer you have to write more frequently. I also learned how to grab the reader’s attention in my essays I write.
In another class I learned some professors want you to think outside the “normal” also known as “thinking outside the box.” They all don’t want the same answers as everybody else. They like to hear different people’s opinions on different topics.
In this term, in this class I learned that to be a good writer you have to write more frequently. I also learned how to grab the reader’s attention in my essays I write.
In another class I learned some professors want you to think outside the “normal” also known as “thinking outside the box.” They all don’t want the same answers as everybody else. They like to hear different people’s opinions on different topics.
Blog #10: Similar Themes
One reading named “Lit” by Marry Karr is one reading that has the same theme as another reading named “Starving” by Brock Clarke. In “Lit” Karr writes a letter to her son explaining how her childhood was and tells him what she did incorrectly in her life. She wants him to do better in his life than she did in hers. She wants him to know the mistakes she made throughout her life, so he can make better choices. In “Starving”, Clarke talks about how a few fathers who were friends decided to starve themselves when their sons lives fell apart and they moved back in with their fathers. The fathers were trying to teach their sons a lesson by starving themselves. But after their sons moved out, and got back on track, the fathers continued to starve themselves. It had become their lifestyle.
The similar themes between these two short stories are the theme of family, more specifically, sons. Both authors are trying to help their sons have a better life. They are parents, so they will always help their children no matter what, so they end up teaching them what the right thing to do is.
The similar themes between these two short stories are the theme of family, more specifically, sons. Both authors are trying to help their sons have a better life. They are parents, so they will always help their children no matter what, so they end up teaching them what the right thing to do is.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Blog # 9: “Literary Criticism"
In “How to Be an Other Woman” Loorie Moore explains her relationship with the married man. She explains how they meet outside in the cold, both waiting for the bus, and the dates he takes her on. He finally tells her he has a wife and tells her his wife’s name. She now knows he is married, yet she continues dating him and sleeping with him, not thinking about consequences that will come throughout the rest of the story.
The other relationship that is not talked about a lot throughout the story is between the man and Patricia. They are married, yet she doesn’t know that he is having an affair. She knows nothing about the narrator and her husband’s relationship.
There is another relationship I noticed. Towards the end of the story, she visits his house. Inside she sees pictures of Patricia and her husband. When he falls asleep, she goes into her closet and sees her shoes. When she leaves his house she thinks she sees Patricia in everybody that walks by. The relationship here that I see is that she feels bad for interfering in Patricia’s relationship with her husband.
The other relationship that is not talked about a lot throughout the story is between the man and Patricia. They are married, yet she doesn’t know that he is having an affair. She knows nothing about the narrator and her husband’s relationship.
There is another relationship I noticed. Towards the end of the story, she visits his house. Inside she sees pictures of Patricia and her husband. When he falls asleep, she goes into her closet and sees her shoes. When she leaves his house she thinks she sees Patricia in everybody that walks by. The relationship here that I see is that she feels bad for interfering in Patricia’s relationship with her husband.
Blog #8: Karr's Message to her Readers
The themes I see developing in the work of Karr is trying to get people to change their future regardless of what their family did or does. She wants people to be able to create their own future. She also wants people to look at things differently in their own life.
She thinks people can escape from their past. They cannot forget it, but they can change the future. She wants people to know that they can do anything they want to. She explains her background to make it understandable, and she also explains the things she overcame with her struggles.
She thinks people can escape from their past. They cannot forget it, but they can change the future. She wants people to know that they can do anything they want to. She explains her background to make it understandable, and she also explains the things she overcame with her struggles.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Blog #7: How To be An Other Woman Response (1102)
“How to Be an Other Woman” was one of the most interesting pieces I have read. It was about a woman who met a married man and became the “other woman.” Meaning, the married man was having an affair, and the “other woman” was not his wife. At the end she explains what it did to her life and how she had to get back to being herself.
If I had to psychologically assess the narrator I would check to see if this experience she had affected the way she feels about herself. I would also see if the choices she made still haunt her today. I would also see if she has changed her ways from the past.
If I had to psychologically assess the narrator I would check to see if this experience she had affected the way she feels about herself. I would also see if the choices she made still haunt her today. I would also see if she has changed her ways from the past.
Blog #6: My Favorite Book (1102)
My favorite book is called Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff, written in 1993. I didn’t know the author, or anything about the book. I needed to read a certain number of books, and I decided to do some research to choose an author and she seemed interesting.
The book is about a teenage girl about 14 years old who takes on a babysitting job. Her name is La Vaughn, and she tries to save up all of the money she makes so she can go to college. The reason she has to save her money is because she grows up in poverty and wants to get a better job and move out of poverty. The girl she babysits for is named Jolly, and she has two kinds named Jeremy, and Jilly. This family also lives in poverty, but a worse place than La Vaughn. Towards the end, Jolly and La Vaughn end up becoming really good friends, and there is another book that I haven’t read yet.
The book is about a teenage girl about 14 years old who takes on a babysitting job. Her name is La Vaughn, and she tries to save up all of the money she makes so she can go to college. The reason she has to save her money is because she grows up in poverty and wants to get a better job and move out of poverty. The girl she babysits for is named Jolly, and she has two kinds named Jeremy, and Jilly. This family also lives in poverty, but a worse place than La Vaughn. Towards the end, Jolly and La Vaughn end up becoming really good friends, and there is another book that I haven’t read yet.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Blog # 5: Portfolio One (1102)
One thing I need to work on in my writing is getting the reader’s attention. I need to work on stronger hooks. In high school, we just wrote what we had, example being if it was a research paper the title was “Research Paper”. When I was in high school, I never learned how to grab the reader into reading my essay.
I think that my first essay in Portfolio One is the strongest. I learned how to grab the reader’s attention by the title and the first sentence. I also made my thesis statement clear as well. It was easy to identify and point out. The reader knew what I would be talking about in my essay.
I think that my first essay in Portfolio One is the strongest. I learned how to grab the reader’s attention by the title and the first sentence. I also made my thesis statement clear as well. It was easy to identify and point out. The reader knew what I would be talking about in my essay.
Monday, January 31, 2011
"Be-Verbless"
I enjoy playing with most animals. They can do the funniest and cutest things. The animals can do whatever they want. I enjoy going to the zoo to see the wild animals in their own habitat. Some animals can have mean instincts, so you have to take caution if you approach them.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Blog #4: My Facebook Page
If a stranger came across my Facebook page, they would learn that I am a bi-racial, female, and that I like to have fun with my friends. They would also learn that I don’t like to take a lot of pictures.
They would learn that my personality is more laid back. They would also learn that I do like to do my own things and hang out with friends. People would also learn that I like to spend time with my family, and that my family is very important to me. Also, some of my family members are my friend on Facebook.
The person I represent myself to be is mature and caring. I can also be professional if I need to be, and I try to be helpful. But, I like to be silly with my friends too.
They would learn that my personality is more laid back. They would also learn that I do like to do my own things and hang out with friends. People would also learn that I like to spend time with my family, and that my family is very important to me. Also, some of my family members are my friend on Facebook.
The person I represent myself to be is mature and caring. I can also be professional if I need to be, and I try to be helpful. But, I like to be silly with my friends too.
Blog #3: My Response
The essay “Small Change” was very interesting. When I read the title I wasn’t sure what to expect from the essay. I began reading and it began by telling the story of a past event of segregation. The essay explained how they organized sit-ins without the technological advantages we have today. They were organized by people spreading the world by mouth and photographs.
It explained how technology now is helping people who have strong opinions against something come together and possibly do something about it. People like to come together who have the same ideas. Facebook and Twitter help people come together because they have different people becoming friends who have never met. As the author said “Twitter is a way of following (or being followed by) people you may never have met. They can follow you by seeing what you post, therefore agreeing with your ideas, becoming followers.
I agree with this essay. I agree with the facts that people are easier connected with other people. I agree with the fact that technology is making a revolution. I also agree with the fact that talking over the internet can bring people together, and they could change the future, or even the current issues people face daily.
It explained how technology now is helping people who have strong opinions against something come together and possibly do something about it. People like to come together who have the same ideas. Facebook and Twitter help people come together because they have different people becoming friends who have never met. As the author said “Twitter is a way of following (or being followed by) people you may never have met. They can follow you by seeing what you post, therefore agreeing with your ideas, becoming followers.
I agree with this essay. I agree with the facts that people are easier connected with other people. I agree with the fact that technology is making a revolution. I also agree with the fact that talking over the internet can bring people together, and they could change the future, or even the current issues people face daily.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Blog #2: My Interpretation from essays (1102)
“What’s the Matter with Kids Today?” is about a woman who is trying to convince people that the internet for teenagers is not a bad thing. The internet can help them learn more and become more knowledgeable. She also said that the internet had been introduced into previous generations, it didn’t just become a recent problem. She supports the internet in an active part in a teenagers life. “Can You Hear Me Now?” is about a woman’s opinion on how everyone’s life is being taken over by technology. She says that the technology takes away attention to whoever is talking to that person.
The most important quote in “What’s the Matter with Kids Today?” Is “Once we stop regarding the Internet as a villain, stop presenting it as the enemy of history and literature and worldly knowledge, then our teenagers have the potential to become then next great voices of America. The most important quote in “Can You Hear Me Now?” is “There is much talk of new efficiencies; we can work from anywhere and all the time.” I think this is important because this statement is true. Some people need to work all the time, or feel the need to work all the time.
The essay I agree with most is “What’s the Matter with Kids Today?” It explains how the internet it good and how it can help teenagers. It gives people a better perspective to people who don’t use the internet as much as other people. Teenagers use it more for classes and school work. School now, most of the time you need internet access to finish homework.
The most important quote in “What’s the Matter with Kids Today?” Is “Once we stop regarding the Internet as a villain, stop presenting it as the enemy of history and literature and worldly knowledge, then our teenagers have the potential to become then next great voices of America. The most important quote in “Can You Hear Me Now?” is “There is much talk of new efficiencies; we can work from anywhere and all the time.” I think this is important because this statement is true. Some people need to work all the time, or feel the need to work all the time.
The essay I agree with most is “What’s the Matter with Kids Today?” It explains how the internet it good and how it can help teenagers. It gives people a better perspective to people who don’t use the internet as much as other people. Teenagers use it more for classes and school work. School now, most of the time you need internet access to finish homework.
Blog #1 : Mistakes, We All Make Them (English 1102)
The mistakes that first- year writers make are endless. The top ten that I think are the most important are, freshman think that the professors will go easy on you because it’s your first year. That is incorrect, they don’t care that it is your first year at college, they think you should work harder than you did in high school. Another mistake is run-on sentences, you just keep going on a thought with no commas or periods. Pronoun/Singular agreement is a mistake using words like everyone, anyone and someone. Misspelling words is another mistake, such as spelling words how they sound. Missing comma after introduction sentences. Citing documents incorrectly is another mistake because some high schools didn’t teach students how to cite documents correctly. Punctuation errors as in using commas in incorrect places. Incorrect words are another mistake such as using their instead of there. Conflict with verb agreements as in current or past tense. Also, incomplete sentences are a problem sometimes students don’t complete a thought but end the sentence.
The mistake I am guilty of is punctuation errors. When I was in high school, my teacher never taught me how to use semicolons. I still get confused now of when to use them. I also never learned when to use colons inside essays or papers. I am still working on that today.
The mistake I am guilty of is punctuation errors. When I was in high school, my teacher never taught me how to use semicolons. I still get confused now of when to use them. I also never learned when to use colons inside essays or papers. I am still working on that today.
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