peer review

should peer review be open or anonymous?

i believe it should be open because then people might be able to give better feedback. they will know who they are commenting on therefore they might be able to put it in a way thats more understandable. 

how much focus should be placed on low-order concerns such as grammar and punctuation?

i don't think any if not a little focus should be placed on these concerns. the grammar and punctuation can be altered by the computer and the main reason for the peer review is to make the authors work more structured in its message.

should a comment sheet be used? 

i think a comment sheet would be helpful but i also believe that we should be able to write on topics we get to choose. 

 

research exercise 1

nathan mutchnick

Eng 1050

research exercise #1- exploratory research

topic: overloaded prison system

subtopic 1 - "violence in prison"

works cited - Braswell, Michael. "Prison violence in America." cincinnati, Ohio: Anderson Pub. Co., c1985. 

summary

this book suggest remedies and provides insights into the many facets of violence in contemporary American prisons. Riots, sexual abuse, overcrowding, and effects of discriminate sentencing are discussed in the work.  

response

the american prison system is not perfect. they have many crimes committed behind the walls of prison. on some occasions more violent crimes are committed by people behind bars then on the streets. 

sentences from worksheet

thesis statement - Due to social factors, cheating in the school system is at an all time high. 

topic sentence - the lack of academic integrity in the united states is staggering. 

topic sentence - morals and values play a huge role in a students ability to make good decisions in their academic life. 

topic sentence - there are many ways in which to deter students from cheating.

topic sentence - many schools have their own principals and procedures when it comes to cheating. 

conclusion - Many social factors play a role in a students academic integrity. the stress's of acquiring good grades with the pressure of their individual household values, will affect the students moral compass about cheating. it is time for people to take responsibility for their own actions and to stop blaming society for their own downfalls. the school systems should have rules and guidelines set in place so that it is extremely difficult for a student to cheat. 

three possible topics with supporting arguments

1) The overloaded prison system 

 a) should the death penalty be issued to life sentences through out the country to keep down the rising inmate population. 

 b) what is the price difference between capital punishment, and a lifetime behind bars.

 c) is the possibility of death a deterrent against crime.

2) searches and seizures conducted by law enforcement

 a) should warrant-less searches and seizures be permissible in court if they produce convicting evidence. 

 b) is it a violation of your civil rights to be searched for the safety of other civilians

 c) if you have nothing to hide, then why complain about something that would ensure your safety. 

3) are we moving to fast in the face of technology 

 a) is the rapid change of the weather cycle due to the advancements in technology

 b) is technology a useful tool, or a weapon for destruction

 c) was the earth made for such complex machines and devices. 

 d) is the era of technology going to be a tool for the evolution of mankind. (example: the wheel for cavemen) 

fake news

they all fit the "Fake News" genre because of the production of information and the manor in which it is presented. the tone in which these programs are projected are sarcastic and on occasion offensive, but always hilarious. it is this criteria that sets these shows up for success. i know i am certainly tired of the old depressing news programs that always leave me feeling upset and mad. i am glad a change like this has come so that i may at last enjoy the depressing and sad reality of news in a more humorous light. 

part of homework-sentence re-write

1) due to road rage, the average rate of car insurance has increased. 

2) Parents rarely complain about the violence in Disney films.

3)  this paper has all the information we need to know about Ants. 

4) human kindness has saved and rescued thousands of needy animals. 

5) the reasons for drought have puzzled man for ages. 

6) the shining changed how people wrote books. 

7) due to the icebergs in the atlantic ocean, the titanic sank and killed hundreds.

8) drug addiction in america has ruined thousands of lives. 

9) saving private ryan is astoundingly accurate. 

10) owning a rabbit is not that fun when it is caught from the wild.

11) a united states president should have charisma, compassion and control. 

12) many factors make up a drop-dead gorgeous beauty pageant.

13) the higher rates for teenage depression is a direct link to school uniforms. 

14) william shakespeare has written some of the worlds best plays and stories.

15) aromatherapy helps to soothe the mind, body, and soul.  

audience, purpose, and design play a big role in the way i choose to write. i choose my style and how i will get my message out depending on who will be reading my material such as the audience. purpose is good because if i feel very strongly about a subject i am going to put more time and energy into making what i have to say important and everlasting. design is one of the biggest roles in my writing today because if design didn't matter i would turn in my work with a lot og spelling and paragraph errors.