July 2008
17 posts
Facebook Personality Patterns Results
Creative
You are good at solving problems, coming up with original ideas, and seeing connections between things, connections that most other people miss.
You do not shun abstractions and concepts in favor of the concrete and tangible.
People with a high score on the “creative” trait often are employed in such fields as finance and scientific research, and enjoy avant garde and...
Same-Sex Marriage (Response)
Prompt
This week we’ve read essays dealing with the changing nature of Disney films, pros and cons of standardized testing, gay marriage and a redefinition of family values, and prison parole reform. Pick one essay and discuss it, give your opinion, and tell us what you feel has influenced your opinon the most ( family, gender, culture, education…) Be as specific and convincing as possible.
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Disney Gone Wild? (Response)
Prompt
This week we’ve read essays dealing with the changing nature of Disney films, pros and cons of standardized testing, gay marriage and a redefinition of family values, and prison parole reform. Pick one essay and discuss it, give your opinion, and tell us what you feel has influenced your opinon the most ( family, gender, culture, education…) Be as specific and convincing as possible.
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Can Anyone Say Holistic Education?
Prompt
This week we’ve read essays dealing with the changing nature of Disney films, pros and cons of standardized testing, gay marriage and a redefinition of family values, and prison parole reform. Pick one essay and discuss it, give your opinion, and tell us what you feel has influenced your opinon the most ( family, gender, culture, education…) Be as specific and convincing as...
The method in my madness
Prompt
Background, gender, culture, and religion ( or something else you might feel in equally as important) influence who we are, how we perceive issues, and how we argue for or against something. First write about what you think is the most important, overriding influence and then relate it to a specific issue. For example, I was raised in Lancaster County, PA, an exceptionally conservative...
College Graduates' Entitlement (Response)
Prompt
Talk about entitlement. Is it a right, a priviledge, or are you entitled to have your college education paid for by your parents? When it comes to working aroud the house, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, doing laundry, is this your mother and or father’s job? Have an opinion, write about and respond to this from any point of view you like.
Relevant bits of professor’s post
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Entitlement, Career Choices, and Debt (Response)
Prompt
Talk about entitlement. Is it a right, a priviledge, or are you entitled to have your college education paid for by your parents? When it comes to working aroud the house, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, doing laundry, is this your mother and or father’s job? Have an opinion, write about and respond to this from any point of view you like.
Professor’s post
How many people do what...
Know Your Audience (Response)
Prompt
Chapter 3 deals with understanding audience and context. In this discussion I am interested in what types of audiences one might write for? What are some of the problems with “audience?” How can we know our audience and what difference does this make when it comes to being successful at persuasion? Any personal anecdotes when it comes to audiene and context? Is an audience one...
Fanatics (Response)
Prompt
Answer/respond to the following (based on the readings) then as usual, respond the posts of at least 3 classmates. What is the point of Elie Wiesel’s essay “How Can We Understand Their Hatred,” aren’t all fanatics dangerous, can you make a case for the opposing point of view.
Professor’s Post
What to others think about Martin Luther king being classified as a fanatic? I agree,...
The American Dream (Response)
Prompt
Answer/respond to the following (based on the readings) then as usual, respond the posts of at least 3 classmates. The American Dream is nothing more than a myth, it may have been viable 50 years ago but this no longer is true.
Classmate’s post
I believe the American dream was outsourced during the eighties.The idea of becoming prosperous through ones abilities and hard work is a...
Child Criminals, The American Dream, and Fanatics...
Prompt Answer/respond to one of the following (based on the readings) then as usual, respond the posts of at least 3 classmates. 1. Since the 15 year old brain is not fully matured, treating a 15 year old accused of a crime as an adult, is unfair. 2. The American Dream is nothing more than a myth, it may have been viable 50 years ago but this no longer is true. 3. What is the point of Elie...
Wealth and Entitlement (Response)
Prompt
Talk about entitlement. Is it a right, a priviledge, or are you entitled to have your college education paid for by your parents? When it comes to working aroud the house, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, doing laundry, is this your mother and or father’s job? Have an opinion, write about and respond to this from any point of view you like.
Relevant bits of classmate’s post
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Perspectives on Persuasion
Prompt
Chapter 3 deals with understanding audience and context. In this discussion I am interested in what types of audiences one might write for? What are some of the problems with “audience?” How can we know our audience and what difference does this make when it comes to being successful at persuasion? Any personal anecdotes when it comes to audiene and context? Is an audience one...
Young Minds and Crime
Prompt
Answer/respond to one of the following (based on the readings) then as usual, respond the posts of at least 3 classmates. 1. Since the 15 year old brain is not fully matured, treating a 15 year old accused of a crime as an adult, is unfair. 2. The American Dream is nothing more than a myth, it may have been viable 50 years ago but this no longer is true. 3. What is the point of Elie...
Privilege and Entitlement
Prompt
Talk about entitlement. Is it a right, a priviledge, or are you entitled to have your college education paid for by your parents? When it comes to working aroud the house, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, doing laundry, is this your mother and or father’s job? Have an opinion, write about and respond to this from any point of view you like.
Response
I come from a very young, proud...
Two Truths and a Lie
Prompt
List three facts about yourself, two true and one false. Also briefly introduce yourself, where you are from, major (if decided), and your favorite food. Then you must read at least 3 entries by classmates, and respond to what you think is most likely not true. I am originally from Lancaster County, Pa, my passion is theater and literature, and my favorite food is my mother’s...
English Postings
I finally decided to take the freshman English courses I’ve been postponing since freshman year. So that everyone can benefit from this joyous class, I’ve decided to post my writings here. In some cases, I’ll post my replies to other people’s comments too. This just depends on the length and quality of my reply in addition to how much context it needs from the original...