Friday, November 9, 2012
Annotated Bibliography
Ok we are going to practice in this blog on how to follow instructions on writing an Annotated Bibliography (instructions in your research packet). You will need to have three sources from the regular Internet and one non-Internet source for this assignment. Don't worry about the title for the page - just list the references properly and using the instructions, write out your annotations and bibliography. Good Luck Please remember to provide feedback to at least two of your peers (preferrably those who do not already have feedback given).
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The first site I found was one from Mother Nature Works. The title of the article was “Big frack attack: Is hydraulic fracturing safe?” This article gave information about what shale is and how shale is obtained from the earth. Shale is a type of natural gas that is found deep down in in very old rocks. It is obtained by two different methods, directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing. It goes on to say things about the different harmful things that may happen due to the drilling. Fracking fluids, methane migration, earthquakes, and water use are all things that need to be taken into account when drilling for shale occurs. This site gives examples as to why shale drilling could be harmful, yet shows why shale drilling is so important to use.
ReplyDeleteMcLendon, R. (2010, December 10). Big frack attack: Is hydraulic fracturing safe?. Retrieved from http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/big-frack-attack-is-hydraulic-fracturing-safe
The second site I found was one from Science News. The title of the article was The Fact Behind the Frack. This article didn’t really show anything positive about drilling for shale like the other site did. This site just showed negative effects of drilling for shale. This site showed that the negative effects are blowout, gas leak, air pollution, wastewater overflow, other leaks, and home explosions. This is different from the first site I found because the first site said that methane migration, fracking fluids, earthquakes, and water use were hazards.
Ehrenberg, R. (2012, August 24). The facts behind the frack. ScienceNews, 182(5), 20. Retrieved from http://www.sciencenews.org/view/feature/id/343202/title/The_Facts_Behind_the_Frack
The third site I found was from CNNMoney. The title of the article was called Exxon’s big bet on shale gas. This site was very positive about the uses of shale gas. The site said that the environmental effects due to shale drilling can be addressed and the good outweighs the bad. They addressed things about the gas problems and said that there have been attacks on fracking but all of these problems again are easily addressed.
O'Keefe, B. (2012, April 16). Exxon's big bet on shale gas. Retrieved from http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/04/16/exxon-shale-gas-fracking/
The non-internet site I found was from an online newspaper from Google Scholar. The title of the article is Supplementary material to “The Marcellus Shale: Resources and Reservations.” This article was from a newspaper called Eos. The article just mentioned the types of things that must be monitored when drilling for shale. These things that must be monitored are: Air, drilling, ecology, habitat, hydrology, landscape, site characterization, social, and the soil.
Soeder, D. (2010, August 10). Supplementary material to “the marcellus shale: Resources and reservations”. Eos Trans. AGU. Retrieved from http://www.agu.org/pubs/eos-news/supplements/2010/soeder_91_32.shtml
Rachel,
DeleteAll of your sites seem very good for references to use for your resource paper. I also feel that your ideas on what you want to write about for you paper on Marcellus Shale are very informative. I also liked how you had a site that could help you with the negative look on the affects of fracking and drilling from Marcellus Shale. THis will be very helpful when your trying to find some argumental points for your research paper. As a result I think that all of your references are very informative and will help you in the long run.
Rachel, I like how all our your sources have different meanings and prove different points in all of them. I personally had some trouble finding all different sources with different types of information. It was a good idea to use a newspaper article as your non-internet source because that might be someones personal view on your topic and you can agree/argue with those types of articles.
DeleteRachel, The idea of putting both positive and negative qualities on this blog was a great idea. You did a good job of having that balance between the two. I really want to read your paper when your done because I always hear both arguments on the Mercellus Shale because it is a very popular job around our area. Pennsylvania is known for oil and natural gases and some people think that this drilling is harming the environment more. Your sources seem like they have a lot of useful information that you can use to write a good research paper on.
DeleteMy first source of the internet talks about the definition of bullying and how it comes in different situations in schools. These situations are also on this website page, from peer bullying situations, from a relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend situation are all types of bullying that are talked about on this page. Also things such as hazing and teen violence are also all talked about thoroughly in how it affects the lives of students.
ReplyDelete(2012). Related topics. (2012). [0]. Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/related-topics/index.html
My next reference is a source that was made by Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. and is titled “The Long Term Effects of Bullying”. He states information about how school bullying doesn’t only take place in the recess area, it also happens in school hallway, cafeteria, and many times on the school bus. He also talks about why bullying is so harsh and how it can be brought up by a judge in court if it gets too serious. Also many times he talks about the different types of bullying. Also how bullying doesn’t just die off, it effects a child’s ideas and emotions for over a long period of time.
Dombeck, M. (n.d.). The Long Term Effects of Bullying. American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.aaets.org/article204.htm
Another source was also made by the sponsor, stopbullying.gov. This source showed the different effects of bullying and how it doesn’t just happen to little kids who aren’t as strong as the bully. It talks about how the bully can be also going through a rough time and needs to feel like he/she is stronger in a situation. This reference also talks about what types of bullies exist and who the bully and how they bully. Also it has information on how bullying and suicide intertwine.
Effects of Bullying | StopBullying.gov. (n.d.). Home | StopBullying.gov. Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/effects/index.html
My next reference is also made by the same sponsor and company. Except it talks about a major type of bullying that has just started to take place on the internet, which is cyberbullying through children in school. It states the definition of cyberbullying and how it is a very serious type of bullying that people over look in school environment situations. Also it states how cyberbullying is very different compared to physical and verbal bullying in school because it takes place online through chat rooms and online webpage’s, such as twitter and facebook.
US Department of Health and Human Services (2012, April 29). Stopbullying.gov. Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html
Another source from the internet that I will be using is one that also comes from the same sponsor, stopbullying.gov. However, this webpage talks about how people can identify children and teens who are being bullied through warning signs like bruises and depression as well as anxiety, ect. Also talks about different warning signs on who is bullying others.
Warning Signs | StopBullying.gov. (n.d.). Home | StopBullying.gov. Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html
A non internet source that I am using is called 10 Things You Need to Know About Bullies by Jen Jones. In this book it talks about people in schools that are bullied shouldn’t think that there is no one there to help them. It also talks about how students should stand up against bullies in school environments.
Jones, J. (2008). 10 things you need to know about bullies. Mankato, Minnesota: Capstone Press.
Emma, you did a really good job desribing what all of your articles were decribing and you had some really good research! You have some nice arguments and I like how in your first article it defines bullying. I really can't find anything wrong with yours at all. I also think it is a good idea to use a book as your non-internet source because you can have a lot of information from an entire book. It will also give you many examples to go off of.
DeleteEmma, I checked out your sources and they are very well written. You have great paraphrasing in your blog as well. I like the book in your last source and I am sure it provides a lot of information about your topic of bullying. It is a very serious problem in the United States and the consequences can be permanent. Many people have decided to take their own lives because of bullying. If someone I knew was bullying someone, I would definitely try to stop it immediately and report it to someone because bullying is just not the right thing to do.
DeleteEmma, I think that all your sites offer a good amount of material that you can use for your paper. You made very clear about what each website had on them. I also think that your topic is very good. I feel as if your topic is becoming more of a problem now than ever. With all the new technology coming out I feel as if bulling is now easier than ever. You can post it, tweet it, or email ii. No matter what way it is done it is still very hurtful. I think your paper will be very interesting to see what you can come up with.
DeleteMiley, M. (2012, October 4) Cons Against Animal Testing. eHow. Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://www.ehow.com/list_7289094_cons-against-animal-testing.html
ReplyDeleteMy first site was eHow.com. This site discussed the biological and physiological differences between humans and animals. The main arguments were about how animal testing isn't even accurate because based on scientific evidence; the differences between animals prove that some chemicals may be safe on animals and not safe on humans, or vice versa. Certain animals may be the same to humans in certain ways, but not all. It’s about how inaccurate animal testing is, and the cons against animal testing. This is useful because if we prove that the information isn’t accurate enough to be testing on animals, then maybe it will be looked at more and possibly stopped. This source is useful for me to write my research paper because I am trying to provide different arguments stating why animal texting isn’t even accurate because of the huge difference between animals and humans. I find this information reliable because I’ve seen much more about this certain topic in other articles I’ve looked at.
Peta Contributors. (2012). Animal Testing 101. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.” Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/animal-testing-101.aspx
My second cite was from the organization Peta. This site discusses the many products that we use in our daily lives that may be animal tested without us even knowing. It also discusses the different processes of torture that the animals have to go through while being tested and how thousands of animals are poisoned, blinded, and killed because of animal testing. It argues that these tests aren’t fair to the animals and there are other tests that we can use rather than testing on animals. This is useful because most of the time humans don’t consider that animals have feelings too. They really don’t get a say in this because they can’t talk. This is useful to me because I will need this type of information in my paper, the details and the procedures. Many people don’t understand what animals go through so that we can have these certain products.
Mayo, C & Bigelow, H.J. (2010, Feb. 05). Animals Used in Experiments. Speak out for species.edu (From the University of Georgia). Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://sos.uga.edu/experiments.html
The third cite I found is called Speak Out for Species. The title of this article is Animals Used in Experiments. This site discusses the only law against animal testing. This law is The Animal Welfare Act. This law requires basic “standards of care, housing, and treatment of laboratory animals”. This (AWA) law doesn’t include birds, mice, and rats, though. Those three are 95% of the animals used in experiments and testing’s. It argues that animal testing is not the most accurate or reliable type of research. This source is useful because many people don’t know there are laws about animal testing. It fits my topic of research because I want these laws to be enforced more because obviously they aren’t since so much animal testing is going on.
Morris, J.A. (2010, August 30).Non-Animal Medical Research Is Growing. The baltmore sun. Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://articles.baltimoresun.com/keyword/animal-testing
My fourth source was from A Baltimore Newspaper article off of the internet called the Baltimore Sun. This article is about almost the same thing as my first site about how animal testing isn’t accurate. In this Newspaper article is suggests that animals and humans are different is so many ways, and the testing won’t be completely accurate. It argues that some investigations prove that a majority of the tests are not accurate and that there should be a ban on animal testing. This is useful for me because I am mentioning my article many examples of why animals and humans are not the same, so the tests might work on one and not on the other.
Leah, I really like the topic of your research paper. I think it is a very serious matter and I would love to read it. Animal testing is certainly not accurate, as said in some of your blog. I never knew there was such a law about animal testing. That is great that the topic has been taken into consideration by the government. I am certainly not in favor of animal testing because first of all your are killing innocent little animals. I understand you need to test your substance but it just is not right.
DeleteLeah, I think that your research was very good. You explained the information you found from each site very well. I think that the sites you had had very informative information. I liked how you not only gave information about that you got from your sites, but you also gave your opinions on each topic as well.
DeleteLeah, I enjoy your topic. I completely disagree with the idea of animal testing. It is so unfair to purposely put innocent animals into such awful situations, because most of the time the outcome is death. I am sure there are new ways to test a product, seeing as how far science and medicine have gotten so far. I am excited to read your paper, especially because of how well you explained each article. Your writing skills seem very good!
DeleteMy non-internet source is a journal from the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health and the article title is “Concussions Among United States High School and Collegiate Athletes.” The article talks about a test about high school concussions and collegiate concussions. It also talks about some statistics about concussions and some other material from the test that was produced.
ReplyDeleteGessel, L., Fields, S., Collins, C., Dick, R., & Comstock, D. (2007, October). Concussions among united states high school and collegiate athletes. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2140
My second article is from LiveWell. The article title is “Concussions Can Be Life-Altering for Student Athletes.” It mainly talks about how the state of Washington has succeeded in passing a law about high school sporting concussions. It also talks about what a concussion is and some statistics about concussions in high school sports. The law came to be because of two students that suffered severe concussions. One girl suffered a concussion in a basketball game. She later talked about how the recovery process went and how her grades significantly dropped and much more. One boy suffered a concussion during a high school football game and similar effects happened to him.
Legendre, R., & Von Lunen, J. (1, September 2012).Concussions can be life-altering for student athletes. Retrieved from http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/sep/01/concussions-student-athletes-impact/
My third article is from a news station in Las Vegas and the article title is “Surge Seen in Concussions Among College Football Players.” It mainly talks about the increase in concussions that has arisen. It also talks about the most vulnerable victims of concussions from any aspect of life. It also talks about some famous doctors that know a lot about concussions.
Mann, D. (2012, July 12). Surge seen in concussions among college football players. Retrieved from http://www.8newsnow.com/story/19008620/surge-seen-in-concussions-among-college-football-players
My last article is from newsobserver.com. The title was “Concussion Deaths Have Changed North Carolina High School Football.” This article tells about how two high school football players from the state of North Carolina died as a result of concussions caused in football. The first player that died sustained a concussion in practice and he refused to see the team doctor. Not knowing how serious the injury was, he played the next game. He took a big hit that altered his already concussed brain. He died of what is called second impact syndrome just days later. Another player died because he suffered a very traumatic brain injury during a game. The rest of the article discusses how North Carolina officials met to discuss these matters. It also talks about which people to see when suffering a concussion, and what changes on the field are occurring.
Stevens, T. (2012). Concussion deaths have changed n.c. high school football . Retrieved from http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/29/2375925/concussion-deaths-have-changed.html
Andy, I think that your topic is very relevant to our class mates today. Many of us play sports and concussions are a major issue. More and more athletes are starting to get concussions. So many times people don’t even know they have one. If they are left untreated they could cause more damage. I also think in your paper it will be interesting to see what sports cause the most and what age groups it affects the most. I think your paper will be interesting to read and find out more about the effects of concussions.
DeleteAndrew, overall I think your research was very good. I also really enjoyed your topic. Concussions are a major problem in football at any level. They must be dealt with in a serious matter because of how they relate to the brain. A concussion can really mess with a person's brain and mind. My brother is on a baseball team and one of his teammates brothers actually killed himself due to a concussion. The concussion messed up a part of his mind and he killed himself because of what the concussion did to his brain. Although your research was very good, I think that you could have written a little more about each one. I think that it could have been explained a little more in depth. Your citations looked well written to me also.
DeleteChaika, G. (2009, October 16). educationworld.com. Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin137.shtml
ReplyDeleteOn this website its has different teachers from the United States giving their opinion on how they feel about a 12 month school year. Many of them make good points as why to have it and why not to have it. Some of the reasons they say having an all round school year is good is because of the educational purpose. Also on a single track schedule the amount of time not in school is close the regular 12 month school year. Some teachers like the multi-tracking school year because a greater number of students can attend then what is really able. Some schools that are in cooler areas are switching because they don’t have to worry about heat. Southern states say how in hot class rooms not as much can be learned because of it being such an uncomfortable environment for students.
Hughes, M. (2007). Factmonster. Retrieved from http://www.factmonster.com/world/statistics/school-years.html
The next site talks about schooling over the world. With over 190 nations in our world many different schooling ideas are being thrown around. Not all countries have the same beliefs on schooling. Looking over 13 nations that do have an all year school year not all are the same. Each one differs in the number of hours for each day to the number of years they have to attend throughout their whole life. Australia goes to school 200 plus days in a school years. Brazil on the other hand has two month breaks in the middle of the year. Some places like China go to school almost the whole year and their day is from about 7:30 to 5. Countries like Japan, Kenya, and Nigeria go to school almost all year but they are on a trimester schedule.
Priddy, O. (2007, 5 31). Benefits of all year round school. Retrieved from http://www.lifescript.com/Life/Family/Parenting/Benefits_of_All_Year_Round_School.aspx
The main reasons why the United States has the school year the way it was because of the farming seasons. When public schools where first around many children that went had to school had to have the summer off because they had to help on the family farm. Now that our country is going to a more technological society. The call for students to farm has dropped. This also talks about other reasons why and why not to go to schooling year round
Fish, J., & Gandara, P. (2011). sagepub.com. Retrieved from http://epa.sagepub.com/content/16/1/67.short
The non internet source came from Google Scholar. The article is calledYear-Round Schooling as an Avenue to Major Structural Reform. It is from University of California. It talks about how changing the school year would benefit the kids. IT talks about three schools that changed from a typical 180 day school year to a 233 school year. This showed that all three schooled increased their academics.
Hayley, all four of your sources seem like really good information for your paper. I like the article that talks about how different countries do schooling. I wouldn't really want to go to school in China because it sounds like they don't ever get a break. They don't even get that much of a break after school because they are there till five at night. I really liked the site that talks about the season of weather affecting the classrooms. Elk County doesn't really see extremely hot weather, but I feel like this would make since in places like California and Florida to have off in the summer because of the extreme heat. Really good job on the sources.
DeleteHaley, before I read your blog I did not know what your topic was. Your blog/bibliography presented me with a great deal of information about the school year across the globe. I can easily figure out your topic and I am excited to see how you use the above information and interpret it into your research paper. I find your topic and articles to be both informational and interesting.
DeleteHayley, at first, I thought your topic was really opinionated. Even though opinion plays a big part, I now know how much study has gone into this particular subject and how big of a deal it is. Personally, I do not think that I could do the school-year-round type of life. I like how you included articles that touch all different types of aspects with your research. One of my favorites was basing one article around the temperature. It is true that some people and areas would not be able to survive comfortable and productively in hot weather of the summer months. I also like the addition of how it used to seem impossible to go to school year round with farming children attending schools. I think your information will be interesting to students because this subject could possibly pertain to all of us.
DeleteThe first site that I found is from CNN.com. The title of the article is Schools Struggle To Feed Kids Healthy Food and it fits the type of research I need perfectly. The article talks about some of the downfall that the National School Lunch Program has come up with. A mother in the article has seen the food that her children are being feed and she wouldn’t even eat it. Her children now pack a lunch, but the article also talks about Congress increasing money to the National School Lunch Program. The article was written in 2010, but Obama asked for the increase to last ten years. It was a $10 billion to help improve the quality of food that the students are given. It shows a good balance between the positive and negative effects.
ReplyDeleteChristensen, J. (2010, September 29). CNN Health. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/09/29/school.food.investigation/index.html
The second site of research has a lot of good information is from The Pennsylvania Department of Education. The article name is National School Lunch Program and it has a good back round on the history of the program. It gives a timeline from when it first started in 1932. It has the information on who qualifies and who can participate in the program. The part of the article that I really like is the list of meal requirements it has on it. It says that some parts of the program are the same for all the schools but the portioning size and other factors depend on the age group of the students.
Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/national_school_lunch/7487
The third site is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service website. This website that I found has a bunch of different links that take you to different information sites. The one that I used is again titled the National School Lunch Program. It is a fact sheet about the requirements and costs for the program. The one part of the article that I really like about it is the chart that is has on reimbursements that the schools receive. It gives great information about the types of foods students get and how the income of the student’s parents affects the type of lunch the student receives. The best part of the article is the section about how many students have been feed through this program. In 2011 alone, a little over 31.8 million children are feed a healthy lunch every day and that should override any negatives about the program.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. (2012, June 21). Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/lunch/AboutLunch/NSLPFactSheet.pdf
This article is my non-internet source. It is an article from Time Magazine and is titled The War Over America’s Lunch. A study was done at a school in California and they gave the students different foods than what they are used to. They didn’t really like the new food and that’s because it looked weird to them. Pasta with Alfredo sauce and salad with beans in it didn’t appeal to most of the students. If kids see food they aren’t used to, they almost always hate it. The food was defiantly healthier although it would be really hard for the average school cafeteria to make foods like this and be able to afford it. This site will be very helpful when it comes to some of the downfalls of the National School Lunch Program.
Mcgray, D. (2010, April 26). The War Over America's Lunch. Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1982347-1,00.html
Camille, I am looking forward to asking you to read your paper when it is complete. I think that your sources are all very good and provide a plethera of information. I also think that the article from time magazine is a great resource that you found that is non-internet related. School Cafeteria food is becoming more expensive and has less proportions to choose from when it comes to eating. I think you will have many different argument points to talk about. Good job!
DeleteCamielle, I am very interested in your topic. (That was one of my topics when we first started brain storming about our research papers.) I find the information that your articles provide very interesting. I like how your topic is relatable to your peers. Maybe your research paper will make a difference in future cafeteria menu. I also like your topic because I LOVE FOOD!!!
DeleteCamielle, you see to have a lot of really good research and I'm excited to read your paper! It seems to me that everybody is most interested in your topic because of what they're now making us eat for lunch. I'm really looking forward to your paper.
DeleteMy first internet source is from CBS News. This article presents information about factors that lead to obesity. The main two are as expected lack of exercise and unhealthy eating (junk food). Also in this article is presents ten other possible factors that lead to obesity. They include sleep deprivation, “temperature-controlled” living space, and many types of drugs. The article explains into detail how these non-common factors can cause weight gain and they need to be recognized.
ReplyDeleteDeNoon, Daniel. (2006) Study Suggests 10 New Obesity Causes. Retrieved November 5, 2012, from http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-1757772.html
My second internet source is from amednews.com. This article displays the two sides of obesity. Obesity on one hand is caused in some genetic genes. On the other hand it is caused by the consumption of too much or unhealthy food products. Obesity is also caused by the physiological obsession for food. Obesity is both caused by one’s lack of will power and it can be inherited. Therefore in some points of view obesity is a disease.
American Medical Association. (2006) Is obesity a disease? Clinician disagree. Retrieved November 10, 2012, from www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2006/02/06/hlsa0206.htm
My third internet source is from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article displays many factors about obesity. It explains how obesity affects the body and also what diseases one can contract from unhealthy eating. Also certain medications can cause obesity and weight gain. The article also describes how one’s environment can either influence or prevent obesity.
Causes and Consequences. Retrieved November 5, 2012, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes/index.html
One of my non-internet sources is from the Mail Online. This newspaper article consists of information about how sugar plays a role in weight gain. It explains how sugary drinks are one factor of the nation’s obesity health problem. The consumption of these sugary drinks are harmful and need to be changed. This article explains that sugary drinks need to be replaced with healthier drinks such as water.
Perhaps Bloomsburg’s right after all: Sugary drinks ARE the biggest cause of America’s obesity epidemic. (2012, November 11) Mail Online. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2206955/Obesity-Sugary-drinks-biggest-cause-Americas-epidemic.html
Marla, with the information that you already gathered, I can already tell that your paper is going to be one of the most insightful papers out of our entire group. I am impressed that you already found out so much about your topic of obesity, such as the main and hidden causes. I also think that your site on what other problems can occur from obesity will help you very much. I am excited to learn about the causes of the national epidemic and how preventable the entire thing can be. I think that you did a fantastic job on gathering your information on your topic and i look forward to reading up on anything else that you may find!
DeleteMarla, it looks like you know your stuff! Your sites and citations look very good. You also seem to have good areas to expand upon in your paper.
DeleteMarla, I am intrigued with your argument. I think it is very interesting to argue obesity as a disease. Your finished product will very interesting to see how you take your stance. Calling obesity a disease could truly raise awareness to its severity, and I am looking forward to see how you defend this idea. As for your research, it will very important to gather the right evidence. I really enjoy your first online source, especially the different ideas that could lead to obesity. I never thought of sleep deprivation as a cause of obesity! I am looking forward to see the final product.
ReplyDeleteExotic Animals as Pets. Retrieved November 3, 2012, from http://www.aspca.org/adoption-tips/exotic animals.aspx
ReplyDeleteThis article explains why it is not a good idea for keeping exotic animals as pets. It defends the animals, the eniviroment, us humans, and the law. It views that it is not fair for the animals. Placing animals in an environment that is not their own is not safe for anyone.
Nyhus, P. J. (2003). Dangerous animals in captivity: Ex situ tiger conflict and implications for private ownership of exotic animals. Informally published manuscript, Franklin and Marshall College, Frankline and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, Retrieved from http://bigcatrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2003_Tilson_Zoo-Biology_DangerousTigers-in-captivity.pdf
This is a case study of the captivity of tigers and other big cats kept in captivity. It follows deaths and injuries accociated with the ownership of these animals. In the United States, it was found that most attacks occurred to those who privately owned the big cats.
Owning Wild Animals: Stats on Exotic Pets (Infographic). Retrieved November 3, 2012, from http://livescience.com/16815-exotic-pets-wildlife-inforgraphic.html
This site gives many different statistics about the dangers of owning an exotic pet. It illustrates in a diagram the different statutes for ownership in the United States. Also, it tells the story of a man who committed suicide after setting loose his tigers and other exotic animals.
Schaffner, H. (2007, November 16). Enjoying Exotic Animals as Pets. Retrieved November 3, 2012, from http://www.lifescript.com/life/family/pets/enjoying_exotic_animals_as_pets.aspx
Unlike any of my online sources listed so far, this site gives both the pros and cons of owning an exotic pet. It tells that it can be hazardous to your health, for many animals carry disease. People may find them cute as babies, but they grow up! It can be dangerous to the animal’s health as well.
Maria, I think all of these sources useful for your research paper. They cover a variety of topics which will be good to support how you feel, but also it gives you some objections. I personally think that these types of animals should be left alone in their own environment. They are not meant to be pets. They could harm people, spread disease, or they could get a disease. I think your fourth site is good because it also gives some pros to owning an exotic animal.
DeleteMy first source comes from Webmd.com. I chose this article because it covers the possible health risks of cell phones on young children. Although we do not yet know if cell phones can cause brain tumors or cancer, we are aware that they give off radiation. The article tells that this is more dangerous for children then adults. The article also tells about how children could experience bullying or fall victim to child predators because of the amount of media available on cell phones these days. This is important to my paper because I wanted to cover a diverse number of dangers for children and cell phones.
ReplyDeleteDavis, S. (2012, July 18). Webmd.com. Retrieved from http://children.webmd.com/features/children-and-cell-phones
My second source comes from abcnews.com. I found this article useful because it went into
further detail about the debate of radiation and brain tumors that cell phones can be linked to.
This site points to cell phones as a possible cause for radiation and brain tumors, but like the
previous it cannot be decided upon yet.
Carrie, G. (2012, April 5). abcnews.com. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/cellphone-child-brain-cancer-study-flawed-critics/story?id=16082731&page=2
My third internet source is from foxnews.com. I chose this article because of it’s links to
psychological issues that can develop from increased social networking brought on my cell
phones. These disorders include anxiety and depression. The mental disorders and cell phone use
shows how cyber bullying can affect children.
Tozzi, R. (2011, June 1). fox news.com. Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/06/01/cell-phones-putting-kids-danger/
My third article is a book on cyber bullying, which I wanted to be the main focus of my paper.
The article relates how between 1990 and now almost every student who has access to a social
network or cell phone has had threatening or cruel things said to them or about them. The article
also covers the amount of people who said they had received unwanted sexual advances whether
from a social network or cell phone. This article strengthens my opinion that young children
should not be allowed to have cell phones because of these large numbers of incidents of dangerous activities online.
Keith, S., & Martin, M. E. (2004). Cyber-bullying: Creating a culture of respect in a cyber world. Compassion Publishing ltd. Retrieved from http://www.gacsi.org/sites/default/files/content/attachments/CyberBullying-Creating a culture of respect in a cyber world.pdf
Maddie, you bring up a big contraversy with your topic; cell phones are a part of every day society, and many people don't realize the dangers. Your first article was described well, however, I feel that the next three could have had a little more detail. I found your third internet source interesting. I never thought of there being a connection between cell phone usage and mental disorders.
DeleteI find your topic interesting. I think texting is becoming a bigger and bigger problem here. Many young kids are now getting phones. My sister and all of her friends have them and they're ten. Cell phones can lead to many problems. I enjoy your fourth source because of the cyber bullying. Many parents do not really think of this stuff when they are buying their child a phone.
DeleteAoki, K., & Downes, E. (2003, November). An Analysis of Young People's Use of and Attitudes Toward Cell Phones. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0736585303000182
ReplyDeleteMy non-internet source came from Google Scholar. The source is an analysis based off of the thoughts of young people pertaining to cell phones. The article came from the College of Communications at Boston University. The information from this site is very useful for my research because it talks about the points of views people have about their cell phones and their uses. This information can help me to identify how the students' lives have changed with the use of cell phones and the many different ways they use their phones. With the updates on phones and the additions that are made at a periodic rate, they may have created a convenience for consumers. Others may have different opinions on the subject.
Naomi, C. (2012, September 28). Cell Phone Culture: How Cultural Differences Affect Mobile Use. Retrieved from http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/27/tech/mobile-culture-usage/index.html
My second source was a part of a complete coverage done by CNN about "Our Mobile Society." The article is titled "Cell Phone Culture: How Cultural Differences Affect Mobile Use." This article talks about the cell phone etiquette and behaviors that are performed throughout different countries and how they pertain to social status and money. Some interesting parts of this article are how some cultures find it very rude to be on the phone in public while other countries embrace the idea. Some cultures appreciate the ideas of speaking on cell phones because it shows importance and that a family is well off.
Meyers, J. (2011, May 06). Watch The Incredible 70-Year Evolution of the Cell Phone. Retrieved from http://www.businessinsider.com/complete-visual-history-of-cell-phones-2011-5?op=1
My third article comes from BusinessInsider.com. This website shows the visual history and evolution of cell phones and how they have changed over a period of about 74 years. I find this article useful and interesting because not only does it show the evolutionary changes in cell phones through the uses of photographs, but this site also provides descriptions on what was included in each of the phones. More details described through the pictures include weights, applications, cameras, uses during that day and age, and other types of additions.
Pennsylvania; Cell Phone Laws, Legislation. (2012, September 14). Retrieved from http://handsfreeinfo.com/pennsylvania-cell-phone-laws-legislation
My fourth article comes from Hands Free Info. The title of the website is "Pennsylvania: Cell Phone Laws, Legislation." This site provided me with information on the Pennsylvania cell phone laws. This site would pertain to my research because with the evolution of cell phones, more laws need to be enacted with every new feature available. The majority of the laws listed on this site pertain back to the idea of texting while driving, which is becoming a popular craze in our society today with more cell phones being present in the world.
Carli, I love your topic and cannot wait to read your paper. I believe this is a topic that people don't completely understand, especially when teenagers are known to have rebellion in us and the feeling of invincibility. I certainly hope after reading your paper, everyone becomes more aware of the dangers that cell phones impose on drivers.
DeleteThe subject you are researching into is a subject that would make a very interesting paper. You also have a variety of information to start off with. Your non-internet source is an interesting one, showing how lives have changed with cell phones. Your first internet source does not seem to be that interesting to me actually. I really like the second internet source, evolution of phones has been a very extreme thing over the years. The last source is also pretty interesting, seeing how it pertains to this state and also with texting and driving.
DeleteEnglish, C. (2012, January). How the Government Has Caused America’s Obesity Problem. PolicyMic. Retrieved November 6, 2012 from http://www.policymic.com/articles/3051/how-the-government-has-caused-america-s-obesity-problem.
ReplyDeleteMy first article describes how the government masks our ingredients in our foods to make it sound healthy, when in reality it is a bunch of unhealthy ingredients. They promote a diet of low-fat foods, but actually have ingredients that raise blood sugar and cause insulin to stop working properly. It also confuses our body when we eat a certain amount of grains because they are not true grains, but processed grains. This is the first article I read when deciding on my research question, and after reading all of this, I decided I needed to write about this subject, even if only my class reads it because I will at least open some people’s eyes as to how bad our food is.
How Do You Put a Nation on a Diet? (2012, June 9). The New York Times. Retrieved November 6, 2012 from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/10/opinion/sunday/how-do-you-put-a-nation-on-a-diet.html.
This article is all about how certain cities are placing diet restrictions on their residents, but it doesn’t fully work because the next town over doesn’t have the same rules. It states that obesity has to be taken into the whole nation’s hands, not just a city here and there. It also makes obesity a situation that doesn’t make a person blame themselves, but blame the fact that our foods have mildly addictive ingredients that causes someone to crave it for days after it has been eaten, and make the body feel sluggish. This is what causes a person to then not exercise, hence the fact that they sit on the couch and watch tv with the food!
Goldschmidt, V. Twelve Dangerous and Hidden Food Ingredients in Seemingly Healthy Foods. Save Our Bones. Retrieved November 6, 2012 from http://saveourbones.com/12-dangerous-ingredients/.
My final article from the internet is one that explains every ingredient in so-called “healthy” foods. The picture at the top of the article has a bomb on a plate, which is totally appropriate. After reading all of this, it seriously is a time-bomb when reading the labels on food. MSG and BHT, which will be explained further in my paper, are two very common ingredients found in a lot of our foods, even vegetarian and “organic” foods. These two ingredients are also found in jet fuel and embalming fluid. Disgusting, is it not?
Mercola, J. (2011, February 24). Are You or Your Family Eating Toxic Food Dyes? Mercola. Retrieved November 6, 2012 from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/02/24/are-you-or-your-family-eating-toxic-food-dyes.aspx.
My article found on the internet is actually a book, as well and I am hoping to find this book because it has further detail on each food dye. This website had a ton of the most common food dyes we see in our foods such as cereals, baked goods, ice cream, and drinks as well as cosmetics, drugs, and pet food. When these dyes were given to animals such as rats in lab testings, they became seriously ill with tumors in all body parts as well as death. It also explains how Europe has banned such dyes from their diet, yet each American consumes thousands of pounds of it yearly. I believe this is exactly why our nation has such high numbers of cancers and obesity.
Your subject is on a very pressing matter in the nation today, and a very interesting one at that. The first internet source is actually a very interesting one, I honestly never knew that the government had an effect on how unhealthy food is. The second internet source is not that interesting, it could be if it was more widespread and actually making a big effect. The third internet source is intriguing more than anything, although learning that some ingredients are in something like jet fuel is really more odd than anything. The non-internet source is very interesting in my opinion, I never really thought that food colorings did anything harmful, but this states otherwise.
DeleteMy first source is from the American Civil Liberties Union. They work to abolish the death penalty. It talks about how to execution methods go against the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Many people are killed and then later found innocent, Many people with a mental illness are on the death row, which is unfair. Also, there is racial bias in the death penalty, from the jurors to who is executed. This is useful for my research because I am also against capital punishment. The ACLU is a credible source and talk about many other problems that the U.S. is facing. I think this helps me shape my argument.
Delete(2011). American civil liberties union. Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://www.aclu.org/capital-punishment
The Death Penalty Information Center gives many facts and statistics about capital punishment. It talks about what is used to kill people in the death penalty. 61% of people would choose a different punishment other than the death penalty. Most people support life without parole. A majority of officers believe that this is not an effective law enforcement tool.
(2012, March 29). Death Penalty Information Center. Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
The second internet source is by Bruce A. Robinson. He has written many books and other internet sources. The Bible uses the death penalty for many different crimes. Many people feel that killing the guilty people will bring them justice. This helps me argue against the other facts that oppose the death penalty. It gives reasons to support capital punishment.
Robinson, B. (2011, February ). Religious tolerance. Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://www.religioustolerance.org/executb.htm
My non internet source is a book titled, "Death Penalty for Juveniles." V. L. Streib wrote it. 281 juveniles have been put on the death row since the 17th century. It talks about the legal issues with this type of punishment. It also discusses the decline in executing rates. Many states are abolishing capital punishment as they find it against their beliefs. It talks about victims, processes, and the executions themselves.
Strieb, V. (1987). Death penalty for juveniles. Indiana University Press Bloomington. Retrieved from https://www.ncjrs.gov/app/abstractdb/AbstractDBDetails.aspx?id=107550
The death penalty is such a big problem in the U.S today. It is the object of tins if argument, almost as much as the abortion issue. Your sites all look great, and they have bunches of information on your topic. They seem to cover a great range of information to do with your topic, that should be useful in your paper.
DeleteMy first internet source is interesting, showing how our dependence on technology can dampen the relationships around us. This is a very useful source since it shows the damage that can happen when someone’s life revolves around something. It also states that this type of addiction should be regarded as a disorder of extreme measure. The information I can get from this source will fit in with the rest of the paper.
ReplyDeleteMoskowitz, C. (2008, January 25). How to tell if you are addicted to technology. Live Science. Retrieved from http://www.livescience.com/9556-addicted- technology.html
My second internet source is directed specifically toward Facebook. I find this to be very helpful for my paper since Facebook is actually a big source for most addiction to electronics. Most people that are stuck to their devices are using them to access this one site in particular. This source , and likely others that will be relating to other social media, are ones I am looking for in particular because I want to have them as a big part of my paper.
Paddock, C (2012, May 11). Facebook addiction - new psychological scale. Medical News Today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245251.php
My third internet source is a very good article, it explains how addiction for anything forms and compares addiction to technology to what most people think of when it comes to addiction. I think this source will be incredibly helpful for my paper. It explains what actually happens to the body as time in front of a screen continues to grow. The information from this will fit in with the rest of my paper and I will most likely mix it in with other pieces of information.
Small, G. (2009, July 22). Techno addicts. Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brain-bootcamp/200907/techno-addicts
My non-internet source, found by using Google Scholar, is about a test done to see a percentage of people that actually have a technological addiction. It goes into how the actual procedure of the tests, both this and its results can be helpful in my research paper. What was done was actually similar to tests for other addictions, an 8-item questionnaire was given, and if yes was answered to five or more questions, the person could be classified as addicted. This information will be very wanted in my paper, seeing how it treats this grade of addiction as seriously as other kinds.
Young, K & Rodger, R. (n.d.) Internet addiction: Personality traits associated with its development. Retrieved from http://netaddiction.fusionxhost.com/articles/personality_correlates.pdf
I really like your topic, it is so relevant in our world today. All of your sources are nice, they seem to have lots of information on your topic. Nice job siting them, and good job explaining what each of your sites had.
DeleteFirst off, sorry that this is late, I was gone on a retreat all weekend and I am only able to do my blog now.
ReplyDeleteMy first article is about the real meaning behind the term "separation of church and state." It describes where it came from and several of the ways people take the term and use it.It also shows the way the constitution has used it, and the way some founding fathers have used it. This source will be helpful because in order to understand how the term is being misused, we need to understand what it actually means.
Separation of Church and State. All About History. Retrieved From http://www.allabouthistory.org/separation-of-church-and-state.htm
My second source (internet) is about how religion played a part in the founding of our country. This source will be helpful in the way it talks about religion's role in our country. In order for us to understand how the separation of church and state was made, and is being used, I need to go back to the roots of the issue and find out what was truly meant, before I can get into actual issues with it in today's world.
Bambenek, J.(2007). What Does Separation of Church and State Really Mean?. Liberty Magazine, Retrieved from http://www.libertymagazine.org/index.php?id=1150
My third source (non-internet) is from google scholar. It is part of a book on the separation of church and state. It contaisn alot of information about how the founding fathers meant the phrase to be used and how it was officially used. This source will help because it gives alot of insight to the first amendment where this topic is talked about. Even though this is inly the preview of a book, it contains plenty of information.
Hamburger, P. (Fourth Printing 2004) Separation of Churchand State. U.S.A: First Harvard University Press.