Thesis statement: Analog technology must remain a viable tool as digital technology increases.
I. Benefits of analog
II. Problems with digital
III. Changes for the future
Conclusion: Because of the benefits analog technology provides, its availability should continue.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Deadline 14
When writing an argumentative essay, it is imperative to have an understanding of what goes into that particular type of essay. A fact is a statement that something is true or actually occurred, which can be verified. An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that that can not be proven beyond a doubt and is able to be debated. Reliable evidence that is accurate, relevant, sufficient, and representative of a variety of views has a better chance of persuading readers to accept a statement. Basing conclusions on preconceived notions rather than on evidence is using bias. Fallacies are flawed arguments used unintentionally by writers who are not thinking logically, or deliberately by writers who are attempting to mislead readers. Some logical fallacies are argument to ignorance, hasty generalization, and false analogy. An argumentative essay must focus on a debatable topic. When refuting opposing arguments, it is important not to damage your credibility by creating a straw man, in other words, oversimplifying or distorting it.
The essay titled "Such a Waste" adheres well to the technique of an argumentative essay. “The amount of solid waste generated in this country is a significant problem that must be addressed through application of the principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling”, is the thesis of the essay. The words “significant problem” and “must be addressed” indicate the author’s strong feelings about his or her subject. The introductory paragraph uses powerful verbs to incite the reader’s interest. I like the introduction because it affects me personally, and also inspires me to take action. The author presents good examples in order to persuade readers. Both examples of what the problem is and what to do about it are stated. The examples are complete and descriptive enough for the reader to gain a clear understanding of the issue and ways to solve the problem. The ending is adequate but the very last part takes away from the main point of the essay. The quoted works in the essay were not always explained.
The essay titled "Such a Waste" adheres well to the technique of an argumentative essay. “The amount of solid waste generated in this country is a significant problem that must be addressed through application of the principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling”, is the thesis of the essay. The words “significant problem” and “must be addressed” indicate the author’s strong feelings about his or her subject. The introductory paragraph uses powerful verbs to incite the reader’s interest. I like the introduction because it affects me personally, and also inspires me to take action. The author presents good examples in order to persuade readers. Both examples of what the problem is and what to do about it are stated. The examples are complete and descriptive enough for the reader to gain a clear understanding of the issue and ways to solve the problem. The ending is adequate but the very last part takes away from the main point of the essay. The quoted works in the essay were not always explained.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Deadline 13, Classification Rough Draft
Sweet or Sour
Consumers today are more health conscious than ever before. They like to know what they are putting in their bodies and how nutrients and additives will affect their health. High quality foods that also taste good are the preference of most shoppers. The option to select products according to individual needs and wants is of extreme importance to customers. Manufacturers of sweeteners are aware of the diversity of consumers and provide goods to please a wide range of buyers. The three main types of sweeteners on the present market are sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners.
Whether in refined or natural form, sugar has remained the most common type of sweetener throughout history. It can be purchased in granular, powdered, and syrup varieties. Refined sugar products on the market include white beet sugar, white and brown cane sugar, confectioners or powdered sugar, fructose, raw or turbinado sugar, and corn syrup. Popular natural sugar products available are honey, barley malt syrup, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, and fruit juice. Sugar does more than just add sweetness to food and beverages; it provides nutrition, serves as a preservative, and allows ice cream to freeze at higher temperatures than without sugar. Unfortunately, sugar has its drawbacks too. It contributes to dental caries, insulin imbalance, type 2 diabetes, blood clotting, heart disease, and aging.
An alternative to using sugar, especially for the health conscious, is making use of one of the many available natural sweeteners on the market. These are plant based and can be found in many health food and grocery stores in powdered or liquid forms. The natural sweeteners sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol, and mannitol are all derived from the sugar alcohol of trees and other plants such as fresh mushrooms and marine algae. All four of these sweeteners have been approved by the FDA. Although not approved by the FDA for use as a sweetener, stevia, made from the sweet leaves of the stevia plant, is another natural substance that is gaining popularity as a sweetener. Stevia reduces cravings for sweets and has many health benefits as well. It has antibacterial properties, balances blood sugar, and is used in the treatment of candidiasis and autoimmune disease. Each of these natural sweeteners contains few to zero calories, can be used as part of diabetic diets, and help reduce the incidence of tooth decay. The main drawback found with these natural sweeteners is a laxative effect when taken in excess, and with stevia, a bitter after taste is sometimes noticed.
In pursuit of sweet tasting food and beverages without the sugar or calories, many people turn to the highly marketed artificial sweeteners. These may be found in local grocery stores in granular, powdered, and liquid forms. Aspartame, acesulfame K, saccharin, and sucralose are the currently popular types of artificial sweeteners, and are sold under the names, NutraSweet, Sunette or Sweet One, Sweet’N Low and Splenda, respectively. The only real benefits of using one of these artificial sweeteners is the absence of sugar and calories, along with the illusion of a sweet taste, as they trick the brain into believing the body is ingesting something sweet. No food value is present in these substances. Numerous health problems have been associated with artificial sweeteners such as liver toxicity, hypoglycemia, tumors, respiratory illness, and various cancers. Irritability and psychiatric disorders such as panic attacks, depression, and mania have also been attributed to the use of artificial sweeteners. In addition to these side effects, aspartame, the most dangerous of all the sweeteners, has been shown to cause headaches, seizures, optic nerve damage, blindness, and obesity.
Choosing a sweetener can be a harrowing task in the current age. Flavor and convenience are not the only factors to consider. Existing and feared health issues now also play a role in deciding on a sweetener. Some sweeteners boast health benefits, while others pose serious health risks. Particular types preserve foods as well as adding sweetness. The availability of sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners offers consumers the chance to decide which products best suit their needs.
Consumers today are more health conscious than ever before. They like to know what they are putting in their bodies and how nutrients and additives will affect their health. High quality foods that also taste good are the preference of most shoppers. The option to select products according to individual needs and wants is of extreme importance to customers. Manufacturers of sweeteners are aware of the diversity of consumers and provide goods to please a wide range of buyers. The three main types of sweeteners on the present market are sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners.
Whether in refined or natural form, sugar has remained the most common type of sweetener throughout history. It can be purchased in granular, powdered, and syrup varieties. Refined sugar products on the market include white beet sugar, white and brown cane sugar, confectioners or powdered sugar, fructose, raw or turbinado sugar, and corn syrup. Popular natural sugar products available are honey, barley malt syrup, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, and fruit juice. Sugar does more than just add sweetness to food and beverages; it provides nutrition, serves as a preservative, and allows ice cream to freeze at higher temperatures than without sugar. Unfortunately, sugar has its drawbacks too. It contributes to dental caries, insulin imbalance, type 2 diabetes, blood clotting, heart disease, and aging.
An alternative to using sugar, especially for the health conscious, is making use of one of the many available natural sweeteners on the market. These are plant based and can be found in many health food and grocery stores in powdered or liquid forms. The natural sweeteners sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol, and mannitol are all derived from the sugar alcohol of trees and other plants such as fresh mushrooms and marine algae. All four of these sweeteners have been approved by the FDA. Although not approved by the FDA for use as a sweetener, stevia, made from the sweet leaves of the stevia plant, is another natural substance that is gaining popularity as a sweetener. Stevia reduces cravings for sweets and has many health benefits as well. It has antibacterial properties, balances blood sugar, and is used in the treatment of candidiasis and autoimmune disease. Each of these natural sweeteners contains few to zero calories, can be used as part of diabetic diets, and help reduce the incidence of tooth decay. The main drawback found with these natural sweeteners is a laxative effect when taken in excess, and with stevia, a bitter after taste is sometimes noticed.
In pursuit of sweet tasting food and beverages without the sugar or calories, many people turn to the highly marketed artificial sweeteners. These may be found in local grocery stores in granular, powdered, and liquid forms. Aspartame, acesulfame K, saccharin, and sucralose are the currently popular types of artificial sweeteners, and are sold under the names, NutraSweet, Sunette or Sweet One, Sweet’N Low and Splenda, respectively. The only real benefits of using one of these artificial sweeteners is the absence of sugar and calories, along with the illusion of a sweet taste, as they trick the brain into believing the body is ingesting something sweet. No food value is present in these substances. Numerous health problems have been associated with artificial sweeteners such as liver toxicity, hypoglycemia, tumors, respiratory illness, and various cancers. Irritability and psychiatric disorders such as panic attacks, depression, and mania have also been attributed to the use of artificial sweeteners. In addition to these side effects, aspartame, the most dangerous of all the sweeteners, has been shown to cause headaches, seizures, optic nerve damage, blindness, and obesity.
Choosing a sweetener can be a harrowing task in the current age. Flavor and convenience are not the only factors to consider. Existing and feared health issues now also play a role in deciding on a sweetener. Some sweeteners boast health benefits, while others pose serious health risks. Particular types preserve foods as well as adding sweetness. The availability of sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners offers consumers the chance to decide which products best suit their needs.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Deadline 12, Outline
Thesis: The three main types of sweeteners are sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners.
I. Sugars
II. Natural sweeteners
III.Artificial sweeteners
Conclusion: Consumers currently have three choices of sweeteners: sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners.
I. Sugars
II. Natural sweeteners
III.Artificial sweeteners
Conclusion: Consumers currently have three choices of sweeteners: sugars, natural sweeteners, and artificial sweeteners.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Deadline 11, Two Paragraphs
1. A classification essay groups various items into categories by common characteristics and qualities. By dividing similar items into groups, differences may be discerned. Classification assists the writer in presenting information in a way that is easily understood by the reader. Essays using classification help instructors detect how students are using logic to make decisions and arrive at conclusions about knowledge imparted in reading assignments and class lectures.
2. “The western, slapstick comedy, and romance genres were used repeatedly during the early motion picture production,” is the thesis of the essay. Naming western, slapstick comedy, and romance as genres repeatedly used in the making of early films suggests the author will be making classifications. The topic sentences of the essay are:
A) “ Western films were very popular due to a number of factors.”
B) “Another category of the film story line was the slapstick comedy.”
C) “Romance films by far were the most popular due to several factors.”
The author uses effective examples to develop her classification. The examples are inclusive enough to paint an excellent mental picture of the types of films described. Transitions are used in the essay. For instance, “however” is used in the first paragraph, “first” is used in the second paragraph, and “therefore” is used in the final paragraph.
2. “The western, slapstick comedy, and romance genres were used repeatedly during the early motion picture production,” is the thesis of the essay. Naming western, slapstick comedy, and romance as genres repeatedly used in the making of early films suggests the author will be making classifications. The topic sentences of the essay are:
A) “ Western films were very popular due to a number of factors.”
B) “Another category of the film story line was the slapstick comedy.”
C) “Romance films by far were the most popular due to several factors.”
The author uses effective examples to develop her classification. The examples are inclusive enough to paint an excellent mental picture of the types of films described. Transitions are used in the essay. For instance, “however” is used in the first paragraph, “first” is used in the second paragraph, and “therefore” is used in the final paragraph.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Deadline #10, C/C Rough Draft
Drastic changes can be seen in television over the last thirty years. Programs featuring hip, cool heroes fighting crime have been replaced by gray-suited investigators looking at dead bodies. Sitcoms presenting characters in comical situations have been exchanged for comedies that use constant earthy humor. The comedy and music of variety shows have been traded in for the unscrupulousness of reality shows. The television shows of 1977 were more wholesome than the shows of 2007.
There are extreme differences between the substance shown in the crime shows of 1977 and 2007. In 1977, consideration was made as to what may be deemed offensive to crime show audiences. Violence and gore was kept to a minimum. Sexual abuse of children, although rarely a main topic of an episode, was handled in a delicate manner. Only basic details of the characters’ love lives were set forth, and loves scenes were minimal. Several crime shows in 1977, featured crime fighting super heroes as the stars. On the other hand, crime shows of 2007 use the offensive as a selling point. They include realistic looking scenes of violent acts and mutilated bodies. Not only do numerous episodes of crime shows draw viewers by focusing on and graphically portraying the sexual abuse of women and children, but whole series are based on the horror. The personal aspects of the sex lives of the crime fighters are highlighted in 2007, often with partial nudity to draw an audience. The use of super heroes as crime fighters on television has diminished, and the line between the good guys and the bad guys has become especially thin.
Sitcoms of 1977 drew an audience by presenting amusing everyday situations rather than by staging a stream of implausible and raunchy one-liners, as is the norm in 2007. Family sitcoms were truly aimed at everyone in the family. Most of the sitcoms in television in 1977 were safe for children to watch without the accompaniment of an adult. Many shows were aimed at children with the purpose of providing entertainment along with moral lessons. Although adult themes were alluded to in several sitcoms, they were presented in a way so as not to be perceived by young children. In 1977 sitcoms, the parents typically exhibited responsible behavior and expected decent manners from their children. However, in 2007, family sitcoms may incorporate a family of characters, but not be appropriate for children. Both adults and children are exposed to vulgar conversation almost every time the television is turned on. Programs aimed at children often contain hidden lewd humor and symbolism. Almost all sitcoms present adult themes and a large number include children in course jokes. The use of offensive language and rudeness towards spouses and children is prevalent in 2007 sitcoms.
In 1977, clean-cut comedy and musical variety shows were main staples in the television viewing diet, but reality shows are the addiction of 2007. Variety shows in 1977 invited whole families to spend time laughing and singing with each other. Individual and family acts commonly hosted one hour extravaganzas of sketches, monologues, songs, and celebrity guest appearances that families could safely watch together. In programs that did utilize off-color humor, the jokes were kept to a minimum and the meanings were concealed in order to protect the youth who may have been watching. In contrast, the reality shows of 2007 expose their viewers to numerous acts of immoral behavior and greed. Several programs present contestants lying to, betraying, and using each other in order to win prizes. Other programs impart audiences with groups of one gender using trickery, mind games, and lust to attempt to win over one member of the opposite gender. People trading lives with each other and verbally tearing the other person’s family apart is yet another type of show popular with the audiences of 2007.
The past thirty years has brought countless changes to television. The choices of what to watch on television has significantly increased. Although viewers still enjoy watching programs that include crime, situational comedy, and various mixes of excitement, the presentation of subject matter has been altered. TV watching is certainly a greater moral dilemma in 2007 than it was in 1977.
There are extreme differences between the substance shown in the crime shows of 1977 and 2007. In 1977, consideration was made as to what may be deemed offensive to crime show audiences. Violence and gore was kept to a minimum. Sexual abuse of children, although rarely a main topic of an episode, was handled in a delicate manner. Only basic details of the characters’ love lives were set forth, and loves scenes were minimal. Several crime shows in 1977, featured crime fighting super heroes as the stars. On the other hand, crime shows of 2007 use the offensive as a selling point. They include realistic looking scenes of violent acts and mutilated bodies. Not only do numerous episodes of crime shows draw viewers by focusing on and graphically portraying the sexual abuse of women and children, but whole series are based on the horror. The personal aspects of the sex lives of the crime fighters are highlighted in 2007, often with partial nudity to draw an audience. The use of super heroes as crime fighters on television has diminished, and the line between the good guys and the bad guys has become especially thin.
Sitcoms of 1977 drew an audience by presenting amusing everyday situations rather than by staging a stream of implausible and raunchy one-liners, as is the norm in 2007. Family sitcoms were truly aimed at everyone in the family. Most of the sitcoms in television in 1977 were safe for children to watch without the accompaniment of an adult. Many shows were aimed at children with the purpose of providing entertainment along with moral lessons. Although adult themes were alluded to in several sitcoms, they were presented in a way so as not to be perceived by young children. In 1977 sitcoms, the parents typically exhibited responsible behavior and expected decent manners from their children. However, in 2007, family sitcoms may incorporate a family of characters, but not be appropriate for children. Both adults and children are exposed to vulgar conversation almost every time the television is turned on. Programs aimed at children often contain hidden lewd humor and symbolism. Almost all sitcoms present adult themes and a large number include children in course jokes. The use of offensive language and rudeness towards spouses and children is prevalent in 2007 sitcoms.
In 1977, clean-cut comedy and musical variety shows were main staples in the television viewing diet, but reality shows are the addiction of 2007. Variety shows in 1977 invited whole families to spend time laughing and singing with each other. Individual and family acts commonly hosted one hour extravaganzas of sketches, monologues, songs, and celebrity guest appearances that families could safely watch together. In programs that did utilize off-color humor, the jokes were kept to a minimum and the meanings were concealed in order to protect the youth who may have been watching. In contrast, the reality shows of 2007 expose their viewers to numerous acts of immoral behavior and greed. Several programs present contestants lying to, betraying, and using each other in order to win prizes. Other programs impart audiences with groups of one gender using trickery, mind games, and lust to attempt to win over one member of the opposite gender. People trading lives with each other and verbally tearing the other person’s family apart is yet another type of show popular with the audiences of 2007.
The past thirty years has brought countless changes to television. The choices of what to watch on television has significantly increased. Although viewers still enjoy watching programs that include crime, situational comedy, and various mixes of excitement, the presentation of subject matter has been altered. TV watching is certainly a greater moral dilemma in 2007 than it was in 1977.
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