In my year here at Episcopal, I have done three papers. The first was a literacy narrative, second a literary analysis, and the third a research paper. The literacy narrative was the first of these three. The traits I would need to focus on in this paper were mostly grammar and syntax, with it being overall a good paper. Specifically, I had comma errors on the second page, which took away from my paper's tone.My second paper was a literary analysis, and the mistakes in this paper were more in on formatting and focusing on the necessary credentials in the rubric. A specific example is in the third paragraph in sentence rather disconnected from the main idea of my paper.
The third paper was a research paper and the traits that I would need to focus on are citation and syntax. An example of these can be found in page five where mention inconsistency's in Poole's argument to further my point on Hawking's effect on the Christian community. I currently feel the best paper for me to revise is the research paper. This because my own personal feeling for the paper as the only paper I like more than it is my literacy narrative. I feel that it can help me avoid future issues in citing sources and allow me to grow further as a writer. Also the syntax issues can help me filter my thoughts as I write more extensively, to avoid confusion in readers."A point can only be made if it is clearly thought, written, and spoken." I don't know who made that quote but I hope to learn its origin in the future.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Jane Goodall
3/18-Under the Dome-1 hour-57 pgs
3/19-Under the Dome-1 hour-60 pgs
3/20-Under the Dome-1 hour-56 pgs
3/21-Under the Dome-1 hour-59 pgs
3/22-Under the Dome-1 hour-68 pgs
I feel that the book should be corrected, but on in that it must be made clear that the ideas were not hers as her knowledge in the subject is not extensive enough for purely self made literature. This is not serious, as her mistake was purely accidental. Preferably, I would like to know the situation of the individuals involved and the sources that Ms.Goodall got her information from. To elaborate on my first sentence, all places where the mistakes were made should be corrected, with no need for real punishment, except where the involved parties feel some taking of intellectual property has occurred.
In extension, the cases mentioned in the article were not serious moments of plagiarism. If I felt they were purposeful I would feel differently, but some would be very difficult to paraphrase. These cases of plagiarism are complicated, sometimes because of errors on the part of the author, others in the blurs between ownership of a specific piece of knowledge. Her mistakes in citation, while sometimes severe do not warrant a witch hunt.
3/19-Under the Dome-1 hour-60 pgs
3/20-Under the Dome-1 hour-56 pgs
3/21-Under the Dome-1 hour-59 pgs
3/22-Under the Dome-1 hour-68 pgs
I feel that the book should be corrected, but on in that it must be made clear that the ideas were not hers as her knowledge in the subject is not extensive enough for purely self made literature. This is not serious, as her mistake was purely accidental. Preferably, I would like to know the situation of the individuals involved and the sources that Ms.Goodall got her information from. To elaborate on my first sentence, all places where the mistakes were made should be corrected, with no need for real punishment, except where the involved parties feel some taking of intellectual property has occurred.
In extension, the cases mentioned in the article were not serious moments of plagiarism. If I felt they were purposeful I would feel differently, but some would be very difficult to paraphrase. These cases of plagiarism are complicated, sometimes because of errors on the part of the author, others in the blurs between ownership of a specific piece of knowledge. Her mistakes in citation, while sometimes severe do not warrant a witch hunt.
Monday, March 18, 2013
the Post
3/11-Project-! hour
3/12-Project 1 hour
3/13-Under the Dome-1 our
3/14-Under the Dome-1 hour
3/15-Project- 1 hour
I'll start this off with some honesty. While a complex and deep book, I had moments where I didn't care about the story. The story was intereresting overall, but I felt that it wasn't exactly "aimed at our audience", so to speak. I feel that Nervous Conditions should be included in our 9th grade syllabus, for reasons I will explain below.
One point in its favor is that the book spreads awareness of the world beyond America. Its cultural setting, sexism, and racism reflect the world as a whole. This is important because most issues raised in a normal school day don't go beyond our country. This book can make the reader think about the affairs of Africa, Europe, and other countries.
Second, Nervous Conditions is a relatively good book. Other than the points mentioned above, the book has many moments of depth and emotion that actually kept me interested in finishing it. This is legitimate as a reason for be included in the 9th grade syllabus because, often when the teacher picks a book that is extremely uninteresting, the student struggles to maintain their reading speed. Plus if its dull enough, the student doesn't even care to try to get a good grade.
Third, and finally the course questions were fitting for Nervous Conditions. I feel this way because the question's focus on culture provided a anchor for the novels we read. The mix of cultures shown in Nervous Conditions allowed further insight into what makes a culture exist, and how people are affected by them. This book also tried to provide a personal view on human nature, all the characters were shown at all facets. Basically they're human.
3/12-Project 1 hour
3/13-Under the Dome-1 our
3/14-Under the Dome-1 hour
3/15-Project- 1 hour
I'll start this off with some honesty. While a complex and deep book, I had moments where I didn't care about the story. The story was intereresting overall, but I felt that it wasn't exactly "aimed at our audience", so to speak. I feel that Nervous Conditions should be included in our 9th grade syllabus, for reasons I will explain below.
One point in its favor is that the book spreads awareness of the world beyond America. Its cultural setting, sexism, and racism reflect the world as a whole. This is important because most issues raised in a normal school day don't go beyond our country. This book can make the reader think about the affairs of Africa, Europe, and other countries.
Second, Nervous Conditions is a relatively good book. Other than the points mentioned above, the book has many moments of depth and emotion that actually kept me interested in finishing it. This is legitimate as a reason for be included in the 9th grade syllabus because, often when the teacher picks a book that is extremely uninteresting, the student struggles to maintain their reading speed. Plus if its dull enough, the student doesn't even care to try to get a good grade.
Third, and finally the course questions were fitting for Nervous Conditions. I feel this way because the question's focus on culture provided a anchor for the novels we read. The mix of cultures shown in Nervous Conditions allowed further insight into what makes a culture exist, and how people are affected by them. This book also tried to provide a personal view on human nature, all the characters were shown at all facets. Basically they're human.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Free Post-XNA
XNA is a synthetic form of DNA that can also copy and store information. The main differences are in the backbone, which in DNA and RNA are sugar, is replaced by one of the six alternative polymers. Also, the XNA is far more resistant to damage than DNA, actually its not even biodegradable, which allows to possibly do things DNA never could for research and the field. The fact that XNA has proved functional despite the fact that DNA and Rna only show similarities in idea and not in structural ingredients, suggest that these were "accidents", and that a variety of other forms may exist throughout the universe.
Plus, as the synthetic DNA has the same properties as DNA the XNA could evolve, producing entirely new lifeforms. One downside to this is the fact that researchers have also created enzymes that can change DNA to XNA and vice versa allowing for information transfer between both platforms. THis is fascinating, as if alien species could use a system of this kind or another, their traits could possibly be simply transfered to us to help survival on that alien planet, but it also allows, theoretically for XNA viruses to be created. The added danger being that in their XNA form, they would far more difficult to destroy.
Plus, as the synthetic DNA has the same properties as DNA the XNA could evolve, producing entirely new lifeforms. One downside to this is the fact that researchers have also created enzymes that can change DNA to XNA and vice versa allowing for information transfer between both platforms. THis is fascinating, as if alien species could use a system of this kind or another, their traits could possibly be simply transfered to us to help survival on that alien planet, but it also allows, theoretically for XNA viruses to be created. The added danger being that in their XNA form, they would far more difficult to destroy.
School and Home
3/4-Layered project-1 hour
3/5-Layered project-1 hour
3/6-The Roar- 1 hour- 65 pages
3/7-The Roar- 30 minutes-33 pages
3/8-Dead Girls-1 hour - 57 pages
School has a far different expectation from home. At home my mother quickly becomes more demanding of me, expecting me to grow up, learn- the usual stuff. At school though the expectations are different. Some coincide with the usual-grades, behavior, but here I have friends. And friends have their own expectations. Fitting in is of course a big one. While it isn't hard, that still counts.
3/5-Layered project-1 hour
3/6-The Roar- 1 hour- 65 pages
3/7-The Roar- 30 minutes-33 pages
3/8-Dead Girls-1 hour - 57 pages
School has a far different expectation from home. At home my mother quickly becomes more demanding of me, expecting me to grow up, learn- the usual stuff. At school though the expectations are different. Some coincide with the usual-grades, behavior, but here I have friends. And friends have their own expectations. Fitting in is of course a big one. While it isn't hard, that still counts.
Both places have requirements to be happy. This is human nature. If you can't make the bar, you're cut. Simple enough, but painful when you're the one that's cut.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Nhamo
I'm dead. That really sucks. Tambu certainly doesn't deserve it, I do. I deserve everything. My family knows this. Why do you think I went to school? I'm better than them and they know it, the uneducated fools. Plus I really don't need Tambu's competition, not to say she could compete anyway. That's why I stole her stupid collection of weeds she called crops. She doesn't deserve it. Any of it. Not my school or my room.
But thanks to some mumps, I can't even show off my intelligence anymore. I'm stuck in observation. Though its not all bad. Watching her flop around trying to decide what place to sit that would least displease Babamukuru was pitiful, in the funny way. It made my particular moment in Limbo.
But thanks to some mumps, I can't even show off my intelligence anymore. I'm stuck in observation. Though its not all bad. Watching her flop around trying to decide what place to sit that would least displease Babamukuru was pitiful, in the funny way. It made my particular moment in Limbo.
Evaluation
2/25/13-Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and The Roar later on:1 hour
2/26/13-The Roar-35pg-30 min
2/27/13-Layered project-1 hour
2/28/13-Layered project-1 hour
3/1/13-Nervous Conditions-57 pg.-1 hour
None of them where easy. The discussion was interesting, but long and the vocabulary test was difficult because most of the words in the book where ones I already knew. I feel that I will at least get a good grade for layer c1, as I tried my best. One adjustment I'd make is my time management. Even though I finished it, I would have preferred to finish it Wednesday. The least satisfying one was the vocabulary test because while the other ones made me think this one was more tedious.
2/26/13-The Roar-35pg-30 min
2/27/13-Layered project-1 hour
2/28/13-Layered project-1 hour
3/1/13-Nervous Conditions-57 pg.-1 hour
None of them where easy. The discussion was interesting, but long and the vocabulary test was difficult because most of the words in the book where ones I already knew. I feel that I will at least get a good grade for layer c1, as I tried my best. One adjustment I'd make is my time management. Even though I finished it, I would have preferred to finish it Wednesday. The least satisfying one was the vocabulary test because while the other ones made me think this one was more tedious.
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