Quickwrite 11/29

I'm considering the topic of mainstreaming disabled children as the issue for my paper.

1. Ad Hominem: attacking the person rather than the issue. I will avoid this by not choosing a topic that focuses on a person or a course of action caused by one person, and rather a broad idea.
2. Stereotyping: my topic idea actually brings up stereotypes to denounce them, so I do not forsee this being encountered at all in my paper.
3. Faulty Sampling: bad statistics. Use a variety of sampling systems and sampling examples to mix data and avoid this.
4. Sweeping Generalizations: do not group an entire population into one category. Make sure to use broad terms such as "usually" and "most".
5. False Dilemma: assuming only two outcomes are possible. I will assess the many angles of the issue to avoid assuming there is only right and wrong, or this or that. Coming up with alternative solutions could help to avoid this.
6. Post Hoc: making no causal assumptions. Only using facts and data to back up if something
happened due to something else.

Quickwrite 11/29

My topic for the final paper is: Studying abroad can be beneficial for US-students.
Ad-hominem: I will avoid attacking people that do not want to study abroad.
Stereotyping: I will not state that people who study abroad know more about the world in general.
Faulty Sampling: If I am using statistics I will make sure they are representable and that a lot of people took part in the survey for it.
Sweeping Generalizations: If I interview students about their past study abroad experiences I will make sure to make clear that those are individual experiences and that they do not occur all the time.
False Dilema: I am trying to state different types of study abroad programs so that there is not only the opportunity to go on a study abroad or not.
Post hoc ergo propter hoc: Not everybody likes there study abroad experience.

Sebastian

Quickwrite 11/29

Talking on the phone and driving:

Ad Hominen- I will use facts to disprove there opinion without personally attacking them.
Stereotyping- I will have to re-read what I write in order to catch myself doing it.
Faulty Sampling- I can avoid this by looking into the sources I use.
Generalizing- I have to watch the words i use when proving a point, i can't say anything that makes my statement look less like a fact.
False Dilemma- I can never create an ultimatum between two options, thier is usaully more than two opinions to every argument.
Post Hoc- Just because something happens to me a lot, I can't make an assumption about it. If I win the lottery almost everytime I play, I can't say I win the lottery everytime I play.

quick write 11/29

i didnt read the article. my topic will be why i would make a great large animal vet.

11/29

1. Attacking the Michigan study

2. Saying that "all" children are more creative if they play video games.

3. Argue that the sample did not have enough variety

4. Stay away from generalizing

5. Avoid making the reader choose between two possibilities.

6. Proper organization of ideas related to time.

Avoiding Fallacies

I haven't decided what my topic will be so I will talk about my previous one discussed on tuesday about scientific experiments and why they are needed despite the cruelty animals might go through.

Ad Hominem: I will avoid treating the opposing people like they are ignorant to the fact that these experiments are needed.

Stereotyping: I will try to avoid making everyone who opposes this idea sound like they are from peta.

Faulty Sampling: I will make sure to have correct information to back up any facts that I state I have or talk about.

Sweeping Generalizations: I won't say things like always or all the time or it always happens.

False Dilema: I will make sure to get many angles supporting this topic instead of only focusing on a couple generalizations.

Post Hoc: I won't make generalizations and back them up with faulty information that makes little to no sense.

Avoiding Fallacies

The idea for my paper is that having a pet is better for a family then not.

Ad Hominem- If someone states that having a pet does not affect a family. I will not say that they are wrong rather I will say points that prove otherwise.

Stereotyping- I will avoid the stereotypes of the putting the types of pets that certain people have, such as rich people have small dogs just for show.

Faulty Sampling- I would not interview everyone in my neighborhood about how not owning or owning a pet affects them because they all have pets.

Sweeping Generalizations-will not say EVERYONE loves having a pet

False Dilemma- I can't assume that people either have a pet or don't have a pet. A family may have had one and are not ready to get another one.

Pos Hoc/Ergo Propter Hoc-Cannot assume every time someone has a pet they are happy

Quickwrite 11/29

does the way you speak identify with who you are as a person

1. Ad Hominem - I will not spend too much time trying to persuade the reader/attacking them for their different beliefs on whether or not people are the way they speak.

2. Stereotyping - I will try not to stereotype certain groups that I talk about in my final paper by becoming more educated about the way they talk and why they speak that way.

3. Faculty Sampling - I will make sure that examples that I use in my paper are accurate, such as reasons for why people in different locations speak differently.

4. Sweeping Generalizations - I won't use "general" words such as some, all, etc.. because they out rule a lot of things.

5. False Dilemma - I will avoid giving only two options as to what a solution could be, such as personalities do or don't reflect on the way they speak, because not everything is black and white. There is a lot of gray.

6. Post Hoc/Ergo Propter Hoc - I won't allow myself to talk about the fact that something happened after something, therefore it is the reason the event occurred.

Quickwrite 11/29

Topic: Has consumerism caused us all to only find happiness in materialistic goods?

Ad hominem: focus on the topic at hand instead of blaming the media, the rich, and the corporations
Stereotyping: i will not use the words "everyone" for this paper topic, and i will not stereotype the media as an evil
Faulty Sampling: i will make sure the articles and samples i use are used accordingly to the idea at hand
Sweeping Generalizations: avoid the words "everyone" and "always", and use the words "sometimes", "usually" and "most"
False Dilemmas: i will not give a yes or no, right or wrong answer. i hope to discuss the topic at hand and show the importance of the increase in happiness based off of materialistic goods.
Post Hoc/ Ergo Propter Hoc: i will not give an answer to this topic that is only based off of recent events. i hope to explore the whole idea itself.

Quickwrite 11/29

Topic: Language defines our identity.

These are examples of things I will not include.

Ad Hominem: Someone who uses slang is a bad person.

Stereotyping: All Mexicans speak Spanish.

Faulty Sampling: After surveying 9 people, 90% thought that a persons identity reflects how they speak.

Sweeping Generalizations: Everybody speaks a language.

False Dilemma: All people who have bad grammar are stupid.

Post Hoc/Ergo Propter Hoc: If someone can talk fluently then they have a good personality.

QW 11-29-11

The Greek phalanx was effective in the defensive position where it could be unstoppable in the right atmosphere. The three main points are : It didn’t allow the enemy to get in close combat unless the formation broke, The armor was tough and nearly impenetrable and the shield was large and used to protect much of the body, and The formation didn’t leaves open gaps for penetration.

Ad hominem: I will give forth the opposing arguments and explain why they are not credible.

Stereotypes: I will prevent saying all or none type statements.

Faulty Sampling: I use many examples and not just one example to create a depth to my argument.

Sweeping Generalizations: I qualified my argument in the thesis and throughout the paper.

Either or Fallacy: In the thesis, I made sure to add that "in the right environment" to make sure that I am not saying that they are always unstoppable.

Post hoc: I will make sure not to assume that just because the Greeks used the Phalanx formation in a battle that they won, that that is the reason they won the battle.

Avoiding Fallacies Blog Post

Student teacher relations are equally as important as formal education.

Ad Hominem - I can avoid doing this by just sticking to my argument. Attacking people who don't believe student teacher relations will not strengthen my point at all.

Stereotyping -I will only deal with a specific group of people.

Faulty Sampling - When I use data, I will only use it if its credible. I won't cheat by skewing my data.

Sweeping Generalizations - I will use words like Most, and Some. They are effective and also don't make it seem like i'm talking about everyone.

False Dilema - I will bring different arguments besides just "For" and "Against".

Post Hoc - I will avoid making assumptions when It comes to student and teacher relationships.

Quickwrite 11/29

Relationships are just as important as a formal education.

-Ad Hominem: I will attack the issue, not the person that came up with it.
-Stereotyping: I won't support my argument with false stereotypes.
-Faulty Sampling: I'll make sure to use a large, accurate sample to argue.
-Sweeping Generalizations: I'll make sure to use the right qualifying words, such as "often," or "most people."
-False Dilemma: I recognize that there aren't just 2 sides to the argument, so I should explore alternatives too.
-Post Hoc/Ergo Proptor Hoc: I will correctly connect causes to their effects.

Avoiding Fallacies Beccabaz 11/29/11

Topic for final Paper, Government corruption.
six of the Fallacies:
1) Add hominen, I will avoid this by keeping a strong focus about my topic so people dont get confused.
2)Stereotyping, I will avoid this by re-reading my paper to make sure that I have no ideas of Stereotyping.
3)Faulty sampling, I will avoid this by not using statistics.
4)Generalizations, I will avoid this by making sure I don't use Allays and Never, because that is incorrect.
5) False delema, I will avoid this by making sure the audience knows that there is more than just two sides to an argument.
6) I will avoid this by not creating any sentences that involve the words this happened because of this... there for this..

Quickwrite 11/29

My topic for the final paper is going to be arguing that jornalism is not just going to be on the internet in the future
1.Ad Hominem- When arguing my point, I will not attack the people who have differing ideas but instead argue against their points
2.Stereotyping-I will not include stereotypes because that would weaken my argument
3.Faulty Sampling- I'll make sure that i don't use statistics that are geared towards my topic and therefore misrepresent information
4.Sweeping Generalizations- I will make sure not to generalize my statements, because not everyone has the same opinions
5.False Dilema- I will make sure that i don't just view this issue as two-sided and will make sure to discuss different outcomes
6.Post Hoc- I will make sure that i don't assume things are happening to the journalism field every time that there are technology advancements

Quickwrite 11/29

Does the way you speak identify with who you are?

1. Ad Hominem- I will not attack someone who thinks that the way you speak identifies your personality.

2. Stereotyping- I will avoid using the stereotypes that just because you have an accent, it means you have a different personality that isn't the norm.

3. Faulty Sampling- I will avoid using examples that have incorrect statistics such as that 4/5 people think that the way you speak does not affect your personality because I would have only asked 5 people out of the whole population.

4. Sweeping Generalizations- I will avoid using phrases like "everyone" and "always". If I say "everyone thinks that Jim is weird because he speaks differently" and one person doesn't agree with that statement, it is a false statement.

5. False Dilemma- I will avoid using just 2 different extremes when many more actually exist.

6. Post Hoc/Ergo Propter Hoc- I will not make the conclusion that because Anna is a nerd, it was caused by her speech impediment.

QuickWrite 11/29

Topic: Music is an anti-depressant that should be considered as strong and/or as powerful as medication.

1. Ad Hominem- I will stay on topic throughout the paper and focus directly on my argument and not so much on the opposition.

2. Stereotyping- I'll stay away from stereotypes and look at the individual and not their culture or appearance.

3. Faulty Sampling- All of the points that I will make will be backed up by legitimate factual representation that supports my argument.

4. Sweeping Generalizations- I will make my points by using words like "most" or "almost always", so I can't be corrected as if I used words such as "all" or "everyone".

5. False Dilemma- I'll explore all the viewpoints and research them to gain a better understanding of the opposing view(s) so I can create a stronger perspective.

6. Post Hoc- Researching the cause-and-effect analysis will help me with writing the points that I will be trying to make and avoiding the mistakes of cause and effect writing.

Quickwrite 11/29

I will be writing about airport security and how the new body scanners can be avoided.

Ad Hominem- There are a lot of people for the body scanners so it would be tough to point out each individual. It would waste my time.

Stereotyping- I wont point out individuals who may be offended by the body scanners. A lot of people are and a lot of people may not be.

Faulty Sampling- I will use good resources. Not just go off of what one person said.

Sweeping Generalization- I will use certain facts and percentages of people who are against.

False Dilemma- I will give certain alternatives that there are to airport security.

Post Hoc- Terrorism did not happen because of the lack of body scanners.

Blogpost Avoiding Fallacies

-Argument about how the university is preparing students for the globalized marketplace.

Ad Hominem: Could talk about people who think universities do not prepare students for globalized markets. I could give counter arguments to points they give.

Stereotyping: Avoid talking about things like, all college students receive jobs in international markets

Faulty Sampling: Give statistics of college graduates that have obtained jobs in the global market and how successful they were after university

Sweeping Generalizations: Don't use assumption words like most, some, etc

False Dilemma: Dont inaccurately say that college students must work in the global market when they are done with school

Post Hoc/Ergo Propter Hoc: dont assume events will happen after certain events. University students don't always get a job after college, don't assume that they do.

Tuesday November 29, 2011

The general idea for my last paper is why human stem cell research should be allowed

1. I will avoid ad hominem by making sure that I don't get to personal, expecially when talking about the controversial parts.

2. I will avoid stereotyping, by making sure I don't lump people together that disagree with stem cell research.

3. I will avoid faulty Sampling by ensuring that sample size is large enough, and equally represents every group involved in the sampling.

4. I will avoid using Sweeping generalizations by trying not to use the words that lead to these generalizations.

5. I will avoid the false dilemma fallacy, by ensuring that I cover all the alternatives.

6. I will avoid the Post Hoc/ Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy, by ensuring that I am clear and concise with my facts.

quick write 11/29

As of right now my topic for the paper is going to be: An argument about why student teachers are more helpful than professors.

1. Ad Hominem - I can avoid this by not attacking someone who thought that a professor was more help because I do not think they are a good person.

2. Stereotyping - I won't make accusations like how all professors are old or something that doesn't help my point of helpfulness.

3. Faulty sampling - If I want to use data I will make sure that it is a reliable sample. If they only interviewed ten people, the sample isn't very good.

4. Sweeping Generalizations - I have to be careful not to include an "everyone" statement, because some people may not prefer student teachers over professors.

5. False Dilemma - This one I will have to actually think about while writing my paper because I can't really see it being a problem so it will probably sneak in there.

6. Post hoc/Ergo Propter Hoc - There will be many examples of student teachers and professors, so I have to be careful not to create a cause and effect scenario for my reasons.

Quickwrite 11/22 #2

Data: “The University of Michigan study, which involved nearly 500 12-yearold kids, found that the more kids played video games, the more creative they were in tasks such as drawing pictures and writing stories.”

Claim: Playing video games as a child makes them more creative.

Qualifier: almost certainly

Warrant: Video games are the reason why they are more creative.

Backing: The research out of Michigan State University, published online in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, suggests that of the 491 12-year-olds studied, the ones who play video games tend to be more creative, regardless of whether those games are violent--and that the more they play, the more creative they are

Rebuttal: Children that are already creative may play more video games than normal children.

Quickwrite 11/22

The reading was really interessting. Especially the part when the author talked about the Toulmin system. By following tis system you can make sure that you dont forget any part of your argument. It provides a checklist for all the parts of an argument that are important.

Sebastian

Quickwrite 11/22

One thing that really stuck out was how even when you say hello you are arguing that it deserve a response. For my final paper every point I make must be backed up since I'm arguing my point of view. You must address morals, evidence and beliefs because not everyone is going to be on your side, you have to give them a reason to side with you. The author says, "In analyzing an argument you may be unable to find the backing for one claim because the author took for granted that the warrant was so obvious as not to need further evidence" (pg. 6). To me, this means in my paper I must give an argument for every point I make.

Quickwrite 11/22

One thing I took from the reading was the six main components that should be in a paper. Data, claim, qualifier, warrant, backing, and rebuttal. This is important to have in my paper because without those main things it won't look or be a argumentative paper.

Quickwrite 11/22

Something I think I should focus on is the rebuttal section of the paper. This is where I should consider other views and then explain why I believe or feel differently about them. This will help when writing my paper to fill up my paper with more information and give a more offensive and defensive approach toward my topic (4-7).

Blogpost "introduction to argument and persuasion"

Something that i took from the reading was the way an argument is set up. First, data, that sets up the argument, and then the qualifier that forces extent on the data, and then the conclusion. There are also something called a warrant that is a statement to back everything up, and then you can back up the warrant. There is a lot of information that goes into an argument and i think following the charts given in the reading is helpful. This could really help in paper 3

Quickwrite 11/21

"To human beings, forming an opinion is as natural and as necessary as breathing"...this is true because in order to percieve and understand anything we must first create and keep an opinion on it. this opinion can change as time goes on and we learn more about it, but we always have a certain feeling and emotion attached to that thing.
I would say that argument also belongs in that quote. Arguing and allowing other people to understand how you think is how we fit in and make friends, followers, and enemies. It is how we elect our leaders and choose what is the best. It is how we make a POINT.

November 22nd Blog Post

Did not read :'(

Quickwrite 11/22

One thing I took from the reading is that my points need to be logical. If I bring in emotion, my paper will come off as weak. I need to support my claims with facts, because that will convince people easier. When I write my paper, I need to remember that people will get turned off when I say they should believe in something "just becasue." I think that if I use phrases like "I feel" or "I believe," my paper won't seem as strong either. I need to be assertive and logical. There are many different parts that make up an argument, and I need to be sure to hit all of them.

Quickwrite 11/22

The variety of techniques to write an argument, will help me write this final paper. From Aristotle's three step process to the Toulman's more strict multiple step process. This is important in regard to my final paper because it will allow me to view my argument from different angles.

Quickwrite 11/22

I really liked the Toulmin System. I like how it breaks up the argument into a structure of data, claim, qualifier, warrant, backing, and rebuttal (pg. 4, 5). This structure helps you make a logical argument. After filling out that structure, you can also put it in a web form if you'd like. This is supposed to help you have all parts of the argument covered. For my final paper, this will help me cover every part of the argument and make a strong statement regarding it. I work better when things are in an organized matter and I think this process will help organize the argument really well.

QuickWrite 11/22

I think that I gained a better understanding of how people create their opinions and that many viewpoints are built upon personal experiences. "We are not born with opinions but form them through our own mental and emotional lives and our interactions with the lives of others" (Introduction to Argument and Persuasion 1) This is important to this paper because it will help me see the opposing view and understand why someone would formulate that certain opinion. This will help me see both sides and I'll be able to make my view points stronger.

QR: 11/22/11

One thing that I took from these readings was that everyone was born by having an oppinion, were unlike animals who cant think and take in information and try to see what or why we think it could be incorrect. This will help me with writing my final paper because we need to know how to rebuttal and create a vallad argument. We also learned methods how to argue and different terms like rebuttal and claim. From the reading "everything is an argument" I learned that almost anything could be an argument even paintings so this will allow us to pick a topic a little easier if you look at it in a different way.

QW 11-22-11

The reading focused about the logical aspect of argument and how important it is. It sounds very simple but it is very necessary and a lot of people don't seem to understand that. It reminds me that you should not just state something for the sake of stating something because it needs to be elaborated on to support and strengthen the argument. It will be necessary to elaborate because the chances of the audience actually taking the inductive "leap of faith" are slim if I don't create a strong logical argument. Obviously the credibility and the emotional appeal are extremely important as well but with my topic I am leaning toward relies mostly on a logical argument.

Homework

3) Why is converse's DNA music?-Sebastian

Converse's DNA is music because that is how they are advertised. Converse were designed by musicians and artists so they are the ones who mostly wear them. I have always stereotyped Converse as being an artsy shoe. I am an art major and I have at least six pairs of converse. They're simple yet stylish. Musicians were them because they're affordable and comfy.

Quick Write 11-22

I really found the section about inductive and deductive reasoning helpful for me. A specific argument is deductive and the argumentative essay as a whole is inductive. Inductive reasoning is good for when there is needed repetition to prove your point. Having example after example will increase the reasons behind your argument. Inductive reasoning was said to, "establish a high degree of probability for the general truths it infers." (8)

I think this is important to the paper because it really will help to organize your points and give you a couple different ways to put them. You can use deductive reasoning at points like for example in your conclusion, and for the majority of your paper you can use inductive reasoning.

homework

In what major ways to bands rely on products? -Nicholas

Bands rely on products for reasons such as advertisement and sponsorship. If something well known, like Nike, sponsors your band, people who are brand loyal to Nike may begin to pay more attention to your band as well. On the other hand though, people who may prefer Adidas, will pay little attention to your bands conjoint ad with Nike.

Homework

What was the importance behind Converse buying that warehouse in Brooklyn? -Beers
Converse was celebrating their grand opening in SoHo, to celebrate this they had a lot of free things for the guest and musical attraction Matt and Kim. According to the text bands and brands actually need each other, so by having a warehouse party it allows both the band and Converse to support its product. It was a way of embracing their look and how they want their company to appear to others.

homework

What are the advantages of a band being attached to a brand?-Shelby

The advantages of a band being attached to a brand are the brand is advertised at concerts and on TV using people that the public like, so the public will buy the brand because that band has it. Also, the band is also advertised on TV, so more people may start to listen to that band.

QW 11-17-11

1. In what major ways do bands rely on products?

2. What is one pop culture person or thing that endorses a product?

3. How has the band-brand relationship changed in recent years?

late quickwrite 11/17

1) Who is supposed to read this article?

2) Do you feel you have ever been influenced by a musician wearing specific brands?

3) Why is converse's DNA music?

Sebastian

QW 11-17-11

I didnt read the article. Will be up shortly

Quickwrite 17/11

Sorry, totally forgot to read it. I will do it later the day.

quickwrite 11/17

1. What is the main purpose of this text?

2. What is the difference between band sponsors from back then to now?

3. What is the importance of having a brand on a band?

quickwrite 11/17

i did not read the reading

Homework.

1) Does the author of this article show any bias toward either rock or disco? If so, how can you tell?

In my opinion, this article didn't show any clear bias towards either party. Though it did give more information and elaboate a little more on the rock genre.

2) Which type of music (rock/disco) is most like today's popular music?

I would say rock, but this is more of a personal preference. People who like to listen to disco would probably answer the opposite.

3) Would anything change if this article was written today instead of over twenty years ago?

It would still be set looking at events of the past, so not really, though it might end with that there is very little rock/disco conflict nowadays. That I see.

quickwrite "brand" questions 11/17

1). What is the idea behind a company's "DNA"?
2). What was the importance behind Converse buying that warehouse in Brooklyn?
3). Compare and contrast the relationship behind bands and brands/sponsors from the early 90's and bands today.

"I'm With The Brand" Q's

1. What are the advantages of a band being attached to a brand?
2. What do you consider to be "cool" bands?
3. What are Stone and Cohen's goals for Cornerstone?

quickpost 11/12

I didn't do the reading.

quickwrite 11/17

1. To what audience is this article written?

2. In what way has cornerstone productions influenced pop culture today?
3. What is the purpose of this company?

Quickwrite 11/17 Im with the band

1. It's all about the commodification of what?

2. Can you think of a time when bands create a new style of clothing for people to wear by wearing what they want and then having it turn into fashion for the general public?

3. What are some examples of either game companies, clothing lines, or drinks that have been associated with bands to become more popular?

blogpost "I'm with the Brand"

Didn't read it. my apologies

Quickwrite 11/17

How does a shoe company profit off of giving bands/rap artist free studio time?

How will songs downloaded from the converse websites make me want to buy shoes?

Since Nike is sports, how is it determined that converse means music?

Quickwrite 11/17

I didn't read it. Oops.

quick write

I didn't do the whole reading, so I will go back and do this.

November 17th Blog Post

1. After reading the article, do you feel that It shows Cornerstone's business as a negative?

2. How would you feel if your business was dying, and the only way to stay involved was to try a new style, even though it was against the norm.

3. Do you feel Matt and Kim "sold out" ?

Quickwrite 11/17

1. Do you think that applying music-industry techniques to brands is an affective way to gain an audience?
2. What other companies can you think of other than Levi's or Mountain Dew that use celebrities for promotion?
3. The text states, "the people who are waitng for a booking agent and a manager and a record label- its not going to really work out like that". Do you think that unique ways, like how Matt and Kim got in the industry, is how people that want to be famous should approach it?

Quickwrite 11/17

1What is Nike's DNA? What is Converse's DNA?

2What is the reason behind Converse buying an old warehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn?

3What is the difference between how brands and bands acted a generation ago and how that relationship is now?

Quickwrite 11/17

1. How and why do celebrities make brands famous?

2. What are some celebrities that you know of today that help make certain brands popular?

3. What are some examples of celebrities in the text and the brands that they sponsor?

QR

Sorry I didn't read it.

Quickwrite 11/17

1. What does Rob Stone's and Jon Cohen's program do for the music industry and Converse shoes?

2. How will their program benefit America's economy and music industry as a whole?

3. How do they relate Nike with Converse when it comes to brand advertising?

food

I will bring a bag of chips.

Remixworkshop

Ryan: Needs to gather picuturs from his family, waiting for recording of last concert.
Nick: Good transitions, Very good introduction (makes the audience intrigued) purpose: was to show that Shostrkovich had hidden meanings in his writings.
Brandon:Good concepts and good ideas just need to put them all together. Audience our class.
Becca: S: tennis, W: showing introduction on imovie, needs improvement on transitions of audio. Purpose: showing how Tennis was part of her life.

Stolen Remix Workshop

Sara's project:

S - the video clearly shows that the subject is cooking with the pictures and videos that are displayed.

W - the writer is me and it shows my personality with the music and pictures shown

A - the audience for this movie is the class. It meets all the requirements

P - the purpose is to show my literacy in cooking by showing cooking steps and recipes

Marisa and Russ did not finish their videos

stolen remix workshop

Carlos's Video

1. Subject was clear, esay to tell what the video was about.
2. More text needed to help protray the knowledge of the writer/composer.
3. exciting for viewers. addresses the audience well.
4. needs more work to complete purpose

Jeff"s video

1. Subject/interest was clear.
2. shows many aspects of ranch work unknown to some.
3. Displays ranch work in a way which is interesting/fun for the audience. Keeps the attention of his audience all while displaying his literacy.
4. need more work to complete purpose.

Connor's

1. Easily known topic
2. need text to help convey what is happening in video.
3. video is audience friendly. Focuses on what unfamiliar viewer may prefer to see.
4. needs more work to complete purpose

Business Remix Nukka

(HEALTH INSURANCE STUFF)

http://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/studenthealth/Newly_Admitted.htm
http://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/studenthealth/FAQ_Mandatory_Student_Health_Insurance_Freshmen.pdf
http://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/studenthealth/studentplan.htm

Sebastian: Stolen is great, somewhat repetitive, the song is great though, provides really good visual with the song, 4.0

Riley: Well put together, great introduction, like the categories 4.0

Frank: Great demonstration videos, great song 4.0

Alec: Awesome looking claymation, needs better storyline, but still awesomely creative 4.0

Jandernoa: work on creativity, spice it up, great video, do it up 4.0

Group SWAP

Shelby, Becca P, Sabrina

Becca:
S- theater
W- improve connction between technology and what she wants to portray
A- our class...
P- convey her literacy in theater

Work on unfreezing computer.

Shelby:
S- ice hockey
W- have ideas in my head, need to search for videos and mash them together
A- our class
P- to convey her literacy in hockey, and show how fun it is! :D

Things to improve... get it done.

Sabrina:
S- tennis
W- need to learn how to learn tech programs and starting project.
A- our class
P-to convey her literacy in tennis

Arts and communications group

Sarah

- Dance. Everything looks like its getting put together nicely, it shows different types of dance. The audience is correct and makes sense towards her purpose. There should be some improvements towards transition.

Becca

- Journalism production. Everything seems to be correct as far as the audience and purpose. The transition was done really well.

John

- Literature. Everything was well put together. It completely draws the audience and the purpose is very clear.

Jessica

- Art. The purpose is clear, it caught the audiences attention. It was well transitioned with multiple songs correctly addressed to the different parts in the video.

Sam

- Guitar. Audience is to that of basically anyone who has heard and loved the beatles. The purpose is to show that people around the world have loved the song and re-created it to share with others.

EJ

- Undecided. It is a work in progress. Great purpose and audience so far.

Chris

- Soccer. Work on transitions, great purpose and audience.

food

I can bring brownies, or cookie brownies or sumthin

quickwrite 11/15

reeses

Quickwrite 11/15

PIZZA! 2 Boxes of it.

Food blogpost.

I can bring pop. Or cookies. Something like that.

food

I'm going to bring candy of some sort

11-15 Quickwrite

Il bring brownies or something like that

Im bringing soda

Im bringing soda so yeah. Thats that.

december 15

ill try to bring pizzelis

Food stuff

Christmas Cookies/something like them

Nov 15 Blog Post

I will bring chips.

Food

I'll bring pretzels

December 15th

German candy

blogpost 11/15

i can bring a 2 liter of pepsi and sprite.

Shelby will bring...

candy?

QR11/15

Im bringing diet Coke for the party.

Quickwrite 11/15

I can bring Doritos. If that isnt enough let me know.

What I am Bringing

I am bringing 2 bags of chips.

QuickWrite 11/15

I'll bring a bag of chips and pretzels

candy

Food

I am bringing SALSA!!!!!

quickwrite 11/15

Two Pops/juices

dec. 15 last day

CUPS

plates

chips

Disco answers

In what way is disco music making a comeback today?-Jeff

Disco music is making a comeback today through techno, dubstep, hip-hop, and club (house) music. These genres of music are like disco because they have fast beats, are excellent to dance to, and are always played at parties and clubs.

How would the average young adult in our culture react to a completely new music style that was completely against the norm?-Riley

The average young adult would probably not listen to a new music style that was completely against the norm. Some, however, may be open to changes and start to listen to it and like it.

Answers for Disco

1. What was critics take on disco music in the 1970's?-Carlos

Critics thought that disco was to "repetitive, commercial, mechanical, and trivial" it was to similar to rock and roll. Saying that these were bad things even though Rock and roll was succesful so why couldnt diso be?

2. The text is titled, " Who Really Won the War," but as you read it doesn't give a definite answer, so who do you think won?-Matt

Rock and Roll obviously won the long term war because it has survived through more generations. But I think Disco won the war during the seventies because it appealed to more people. When something has a bigger market it is going to do better. Even though disco was only a phase. Although it did leave it's impact of clubs and its spontaneous beats. Rock and Roll will just always be Rock and Roll.

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2. In what way is disco music making a comeback today?-Jeff

-Disco music is making a comeback today through techno/dance music. It has the same traits as disco music. For example, the same fast beats over and over again. Disco music is what makes people wants to dance and attracts people on the dance floor. Since dance clubs still exist, there is still some disco music out there.

3. What was the general sentiment of rock fans toward disco music, and what was the disco fans opinion of rock music?-Jeff

-Rock fans "acted as if disco, the anthem of homosexuals and urban blacks, was both contemptible and evil". Disco fans didn't care much about rock fans. They thought it provoked indifference. Rock fans thought disco was just repetitive and commercial music, but turns out, rock music is almost that exact same thing. They mainly hated it for racial and social reasons.

Answers

-How can social issues, such as race and religion affect how someone views a certain genre of music? -Russ

I think that issues such as race and religion can effect peoples opinions when listening to music in many different ways. For instance, when moms listen to songs by lil wayne or other rappers they are generally offended by the vulgar language and disrespect towards women. To others it isn't really a factor when they chose to listen to rap. Differences in opinions like these are reasons why there are so many different genres of music, or so i believe.

-Why didn't Disco achieve the same mainstream success that Rock N Roll did? -Riley

According to the article, disco was heard about in underground ways. Either a disk jockey would put his music out, the dance clubs would play the music, or magazines would talk about it. Compared to Rock N Roll who already had a stable fan basis, I'm sure it was more difficult for people to get their disco music heard about. Also, because of the controversy between races on the topic, disco was not played on the radio therefore stopping exposure to a larger audience.

quickwrite 11/10

1.       In what style is this article written?

2.       In what way is disco music making a comeback today?

3.       What was the general sentiment of rock fans toward disco music, and what was the disco fans opinion of rock music?

BOX OF PIZZA

DECEMBER 15, bring yo shit

Answers

1. Why did disco enthusiasts not care about rock fanatics, but the other way around they did? -Sebastian

Disco enthusiasts had their own thing going on basically. They loved the music, what it represented, and how dance-friendly it was. Rock fanatics on the other hand, hated the messages it presented. They basically were prejudiced against the people who were a part of the disco culture.

2. How did Disco help shape modern dance clubs today that play rap and hip-hop? -Becca

Disco music was channeled through dance clubs in the late 70's rather than the radio like other music genres. It never really left the clubs, and it transformed into the house/rap/hip hop music that is constantly played in clubs today. People just couldn't ignore the pulsing, catchy beats of disco that made dancing fun at the clubs. Rap and hip-hop are very similar to disco.

Quickwrite 11/10

1. Why exactly did the disco-hatred come about? What spawned it if disco-enthusiasts didn't think twice about rock music?
2. How did this hatred fade away to some degree if it was once so serious people were burning 20,000+ albums?
3. They mention that disco was "the anthem of homosexuals and urban blacks" and those who opposed it were "mainly white". Was the issue ultimately one of race and/or sexuality and less about the music?

Quickwrite 10/11

1. Why did disco enthusiasts not care about rock fanatics, but the other way around they did?
2. Which kinds of music are battling today? 
3. Why did a lot of people think that people that listen to disco music were gay?

Sebastian

QW 11-10-11

Why do you think that there was such a dispute between disco and rock?

What is the main "battle" in modern music?

How does this relate to the modern day issue of conflicts starting by minor differences?

Quickwrite 11/10

1. Why did people who liked disco not like rock, but people who liked rock like disco?

2. Are rock and disco still around today? Give examples.

3. How did disco become popular? What different cultures were classified with disco?

Disco Baby WTF 11/10/11

Do you think disco paved the way for modern hip-hop and house music?

Do you think disco would be around to this day if MTV had been present in the disco days?

Which is more manly, disco or rock? Do you think men hated disco simply because it reminded them of gay people?

3 Question post

1. Why does Disco appeal to more groups of people, then Rock and Roll which appeals to mostly men?

2. How did Disco help shape modern dance clubs today that play rap and hip-hop?

3.What type of influences created disco?

Quick write 11/10

1. what was critics take on disco music in the 1970's.
2. What elements do you think allowed disco to exist today?
3. who did the text say disco was for? why?

Quickwrite11/10

1) Does the author of this article show any bias toward either rock or disco? If so, how can you tell?

2) Which type of music (rock/disco) is most like today's popular music?

3) Would anything change if this article was written today instead of over twenty years ago?

Quickwrite 11/10

1. Even though disco like dance music is on the rise, how is societies reaction to rock music in today's youth?

2. At least for all the adults I know, how can you explain why most people who lived through the seventies still consistently listen to rock music?

3. Can you even consider this a battle? Disco and rock are very closely related in style.

QuickWrite 11/10

1. How can social issues, such as race and religion affect how someone views a certain genre of music?

2. Was this a one-time situation/incident or is this going on in any genres today?

3. Do certain genres of music reflect a particular population where it is unacceptable to step outside those boundaries?