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  1. Aug 2025
    1. Hydrogen Bonding (special type of dipole-dipole)

      is the difference between number 2 and number three that the hydrogen bonding just contains hydrogen?

    2. Sublimation: The transition from the solid phase to the gas phase Deposition: The transition from the gas phase to the solid phase

      both go hand in hand Solid to gas -sublimation Deposition - GAS to solid

    1. When measuring using a nominal scale, one simply names or categorizes responses. Gender, handedness, favorite color, and religion are examples of variables measured on a nominal scale.

      Making sure that its pin pointed that these are broken down into categories based on objects, or people.

    2. Qualitative variables are those that express a qualitative attribute such as hair color, eye color, religion, favorite movie, gender, and so on.

      type of variables

    1. This problem, which we will discuss in more detail in Chapter 6, refers to the third-variable problem. Namely, a third variable can cause both situations; however, people erroneously believe that there is a causal relationship between the two primary variables rather than recognize that a third variable can cause both.

      This makes me wonder what could the third variable be, because if this was just based off the two variables. It would make you think churches promote crime.

      1. I plan to be in college for at least 4 years maybe continue to complete my masters.
      2. 5
      3. Finding what study method works best for each class.
      4. Yes, I am confident in my ability to overcome possible difficulties.
    1. Non-dominant, or marginalized groups, are located on the left side of the chart, such as working-class, LGBTQ+, or elderly people. Marginalization is a process of social exclusion in which individuals or groups are pushed to the outside of society by denying them economic and political power

      Typically seen as "Less Than"

    2. A social model of disability views diagnoses from a social and environmental perspective. In the social model, the social problem of disability is that society doesn’t meet the needs of individuals with different abilities, not that the people themselves are limited. A social model looks at all the social factors that might impact a person’s ability to fully participate in everyday life, not just at a particular impairment.

      Looks at society's social factors about how a disabled person may not be able to participate, not the individual themselves.

    3. meaning that medical professionals and researchers see the person with the disability as 'broken.' In this approach, individuals diagnosed with a disability are often discussed as objects of study instead of complex individuals with agency.

      Probably most likely, individual agency

    4. Apart from being a self-identity, 'queer' refers broadly to non-normativity, meaning any sexual identity or practice that is outside of what has been construed as 'normal' and privileged in society. Monogamous vanilla (non-kink) heterosexuality came to be designated as 'normal' while all other sexualities were deemed 'abnormal,' and thus sexuality influences the distribution of power and resources, as with gender, race, and class.

      What does kink have to do with anything? What does that mean exactly?

    1. many Americans think the poor are lazy and lack the motivation to work and, as is often said, “really could work if they wanted to.”

      This is a stereotype among many poor people

    1. Leaving yourself enough time to follow the twists and turns of the research and writing process goes a long way toward getting your work in when it’s expected.

      If I have a deadline due I always make sure to get my work done at least 2 days prior to my deadline.

    2. Whichever end of the spectrum you most closely identify with, here are a few ideas about the ever-important skill of knowing when to stop.

      I agree you can put in some of your opinion but, it's best to gather the most important information.

    3. Notice that each source has a different purpose and provides a different type of information. By using all these sources in your research paper, you’re able to discuss history, bring in credible evidence, and show the personal side of this issue. The paper will be well-rounded and thorough.

      I always try to find the best reliable resources that hit on different viewpoint of my topic. Together they all blend into a educated paper.

    4. Data can be a powerful tool to back up claims, persuade, or illustrate a point. Writers often include statistics, charts, graphs, and other forms of evidence to support their arguments or findings.

      I think data is important to research because it shows more information and, may help the reader understand.

    5. professionals and experts also research, read, and cite from others. When a source includes citations, it’s a clue that the source you are reading is based on more than just one person’s knowledge or opinions.

      I agree this allows the reader to see that your research is reliable.

    6. hey help you determine whether a source is relevant (meets your information need) and credible (provides reliable, accurate information)

      This tool is very useful to eliminate sources that do not help your research.

    7. Evaluating the sources you use for quality, accuracy, relevance, bias, and credibility is a good first step in making sure this doesn’t happen

      I agree using to many different sources can be false. Make sure your research is accurate.

    8. Knowing that some types of sources, such as scholarly journals, are generally considered more credible than others, such as self-published websites, may also help.

      This is why you should always look for citations and make sure your research has credit to it.

    9. Digging a little deeper to find out what you can about the reputation of both the author and the publication can go a long way toward deciding whether a source is valuable.

      I think this is valuable because you should see what others think about your sources and, how reliable they are.

    10. If the research topic you are using has ever been the cause of heated debate, you will need to be especially watchful for any bias in the sources you find.

      I agree and some biases can be negative.

    11. Don’t pick something that’s not really related just because it’s on the first page or two of results or because it sounds good.

      I agree you need to make sure your research is based on exactly what you need.

    12. Information on the Internet can also be of a high quality but there is less of a quality assurance process in place for much of that information.

      The internet tends to lie about a lot of their information. Ebooks are a better quality.

    13. it undergoes a review process in order to confirm that the information is accurate and the research it discusses is valid. This process adds a level of credibility to the article that you would not find in a magazine or news articl

      I agree this information is never false or wrong. This is why I love to use scholarly research.

    14. Fact-checking in magazine articles tends to be more accurate because magazines publish less frequently than news outlets and have more time to get facts right.

      this is true they have more facts than just opinions.

    15. News articles are written by journalists who either report on an event they have witnessed firsthand, or after making contact with those more directly involved.

      news articles give a wide variety of hands on options.

    16. Anyone can create or contribute to social media and nothing that’s said is checked for accuracy before it’s posted for the world to see.

      everyday I see false advertising on social media that nobody fact checks.

    17. The information and data landscape of their learning/research context Issues of quality, accuracy, relevance, bias, reputation and credibility relating to information and data sources How information is evaluated and published, to help inform their personal evaluation process

      I think is is always best to make sure your sources are accurate and reliable.

    1. Good research questions often make you look for causes/effects of an issue, relationships between events and ideas, and/or solutions to a problem.

      I agree this is why my research is based on they cause and why for my topic.

    2. pay attention to issues that interest you, and take note of concepts, organizations, people, studies, or events that you might want to research further.

      I always like to research on the most important information like the things that led to this issue.

    3. Choosing the wrong search tool may just waste your time and provide only mediocre information, whereas other sources might provide really spot-on information

      Google is less reliable than academic journals.

    4. You may disagree with some of what you read. If you do, follow through and test both methods to see which provides better results.

      I think wikipedia is not the best way to research for the best results you should have a hands on paper and pin. Along with a computer for your research. You should research in academic journals, historical letters, and ebooks.

    5. Did you spend enough time finding the best tools to search? What is going really well, so well that you’ll want to remember to do it in the future?

      I think these are good question to ask during research make sure you have enough information to elaborate on your topic.

    6. Wikipedia Easy access; list of references Professor doesn't seem to like it; maybe misinformation?

      I agree wikipedia lies about a lot of information. I think she should use articles instead.

    7. Alisha thinks that maybe Sarah shouldn’t have entered the entire thesis statement as the search, and maybe she should have tried databases to find articles.

      I agree she should have researched on topics related to feminism.

    8. Understanding a range of searching techniques Understanding the various tools and how they differ Knowing how to create effective search strategies Being open to searching out the most appropriate tools

      These are very effective strategies to use in research. This allows people like me and sarah to better our understanding on topics.

    1. Most videos include closed captioning or subtitles so they are accessible to a wide range of viewers.

      Some people may not speak english so this is beneficial to understand the language.

    2. Your college library also owns videos including documentaries, performances, feature films, and more

      I find this useful because students get to have access to free education movies. This is a privilege.

    3. They can provide ideas to narrow a broad topic down to something more researchable

      I believe references are important to fully understand information. This can help you to know what to research about.

    4. They sometimes contain visuals like photographs or colorful graphics to keep the reader’s attention.

      I like that magazine show pictures or data this helps me understand more clearly.

    5. Physical books (and some ebooks too) are often hand-selected by librarians because of the quality of the author and/or content. They often contain a bibliography, footnotes, or endnotes that can be used as jumping-off points to find other relevant sources.

      In history we read books and created essays over them. I got insight into what historians thought.

    6. Over time, more in-depth exploration and analysis of the event often comes from government studies and scholarly journal articles.

      I agree I got to learn about hands on primary resources in academic journals.

    7. Persuasive (also known as argumentative): Persuasive assignments ask you to clearly take a stance on an issue and then support that stance with evidence.

      I used this persuasive strategy in my english writing a lot.

    8. In college assignments, it's important to understand what's expected of you. Take some time to critically read through the assignment instructions and look for details

      I agree it is important to understand what the professor is asking from you.

    9. travelling in circles and retracing your steps. But it’s worth it! This uneasy feeling is necessary in order to get you moving on the road to research victory and finding those perfect pieces of information

      There have been many times where I get stuck or confused during research.

    10. The purpose of research should extend beyond your college classes. We as humans are naturally curious and research helps us make sense of our world.

      I agree research should make your brain think and ask new questions.

    11. It’s rare that you’ll start a search from absolute zero. Most of the time you’ve at least heard something about the topic, even if it is just a brief reference in a news story, lecture, or reading.

      Most topics I research into I have a understanding about what they are but, I always find something new.

    12. What is it that you don’t understand about that thing? What is it that you need to find out so that you can understand it? How can you express what you need to find out?

      These are some great question to ask yourself when you don't understand information.

    13. Information Need Leads to Questions Your lack of knowledge on a topic might reveal itself in lots of different ways.

      I agree even in church my pastor has touched based on information that helped me understand more in school.

    14. Because of the widely varying quality of new information, evaluation is also a key element of information literacy, and will be addressed in future weeks.

      finding out new information can help with future assignments.

    15. The scale of information available varies according to topic, but in general it’s safe to say that there is more information accessible now than ever before.

      Online textbooks and AI technology has advanced this privilege in research.

    16. One of the most important things you can do when starting to research a topic is to scan the existing information landscape to find out what is already out there.

      I agree already knowing certain information is beneficial to research.

    17. something many of us take for granted. We may mistakenly assume that we already know enough to proceed.

      I agree people assume they have enough information I admit I have done this before.

    18. One of the first things you need to do when beginning any information-based project is to identify your personal need for that information. This may seem obvious, but it is

      I think the basics is always important you need to know what you are researching about and, create research on those specific topics.

    1. Now, many news outlets openly discuss and tout their political leanings. It has created an environment that makes understanding our confirmation biases even more difficult.

      politics has a negative effect on journalism and, I believe confirmation bias has lots to do with others beliefs.

    2. Filter bubbles are outside forces that affect the information we take in. But, there's also a lot of stuff going on in our own brains that influences the way we take in and interpret information. This is called confirmation bias.

      I feel like this goes along with stereotypes about people that we tend to make up. We can even talk ourselves out of good ideas or plans because of conformational bias.

    1. the sharing of fake news or using it to support an argument diminishes your standing and credibility among your friends, peers, and colleagues.

      I have used this in highschool when people were spreading fake rumors about my friends. It helped me out because not only did I support my friends but I may have changed how there bullies talk about others in negative ways.

    2. We have seen misinformation and fake news threaten democracy (political mistrust) and even threaten public health (COVID-19 crisis).

      My history textbook explains this crisis as the worst epidemic to hit America and, that thousands of bodies were dead. I think they over exaggerated this a lot.

    3. Sources that provide generally credible content, but use exaggerated, misleading, OR questionable headlines, social media descriptions, and/or images. These sources may also use sensational language to generate interest, clickthroughs, and shares, but their content is typically verifiable.

      I have fallen into clickbait before expeccaly on youtube they will put anything out there to get your attention.

    4. hat I thought were some of the best sources so you can get a well-rounded picture of misinformation and fake news

      even places like wikipedia have created false news and this goes along with social media.

    5. we must care about these things and we must be armed with the tools to recognize when something seems off.

      I agree if we are not cautious about the information we receive it could lead to bigger problems and misconceptions.

    6. the Russian tactic of spreading misinformation; it's a different kind of warfare that's happening not only in the United States, but around the world.

      I believe the united states isn't the only country spreading rumors. I've heard about false accusations coming from china and it spread into the United States.

    7. Sources that come from a particular point of view and may rely on propaganda, decontextualized information, and opinions distorted as facts.

      Social media influencers definitely have extreme bias I feel like everyone shares their options and not facts.

    8. Rumor: Sources that traffic in rumors, gossip, innuendo, and unverified claims.

      rumors were a huge problem in my high school they spread on the internet and in person. I definitely feel like social media made this issue worse.

    9. you deserve accurate and comprehensive information.

      I agree with this I would not like history to repeat itself and false information can cause so many future problems for our generation.

    1. I have a personal computer and/or smartphone with a data plan and internet access.

      I feel like everyone in America had access to the internet but actually having a computer is less likely unless you are a student or online business manager i didn't receive my computer until this year.

    2. My high school prepared me for college-level research (example: citing sources, plagiarism, finding & evaluating sources).

      I was always prepared to research any important topics and try and evaluate my sources with citing. Has anyone went to college without any knowledge of citing?

    1. The first part of the definition we will unpack deals with knowledge. The cognitive elements of competence include knowing how to do something and understanding why things are done the way they are

      This idea is interesting to me because it reminds me of the nature and nature part of psychology. A large portion of how we learn is done through watching others from our environment. We watch others communicate and watch how things are done, which later allows us to apply what we have seen when in the same situation.

    2. We’re all imperfect and fallible, and if we expect to be perfect communicators after studying this, then we’re setting ourselves up for failure. However, when I do mess up, I almost always make a mental note and reflect on it.

      Earlier in the chapter, I made an annotation on the point made that interpersonal communication is more goal-oriented than intrapersonal communication. However, I would like to challenge that thought. In every discipline of life, nobody is ever perfect. If we were all perfect, there would be no meaning to trying and striving forward. So, when we mess up, we set up goals for ourselves intrapersonally to help us grow in the areas we recognize we need growth. Thus, it can be noted that intrapersonal communication could very well be just as or more goal-oriented than interpersonal communication.

    1. Communication is a process that involves an interchange of verbal and/or nonverbal messages within a continuous and dynamic sequence of events

      I like the idea of communication within continuous dynamic sequences because it makes me think of music. When I listen to certain songs, they make me feel a certain way and I can really relate to how the artist was feeling. They are communicating through their music to let others know how they are feeling and that's pretty cool.

    2. In fact, prolonged isolation has been shown to severely damage a human

      Humans are relational beings. We are capable of feeling complex emotions like love, and we spend time with loved ones and friends to communicate such emotions with them. We have many aspects of our lives in which we depend upon communication and relationships to survive. When these relationships are stripped away from us, it can severely damage any communication skills we have acquired, not to mention the emotional struggle loneliness can put a person through.

    1. The interaction model of communication describes communication as a process in which participants alternate positions as sender and receiver and generate meaning by sending messages and receiving feedback within physical and psychological contexts

      The interaction model of communication is a much different way to think about communication rather than the linear, one-way process. Having feedback in a conversation with others can be effective and show understanding between two people, but when someone just tells another person to do something it can really change the effects of the conversation., The things I can say and how I give feedback to others can really change the outcome of a conversation.

    2. Whether it’s the size of the room, the temperature, or other environmental factors, it’s important to consider the role that physical context plays in our communication.

      Physical context does indeed play a massive role in communication. I have gone through a handful of interviews, and I have had very diverse experiences. I have had an interview at a table in a crowded restaurant, one in a quiet enclosed room, but most recently, I had my first online interview. Online interviewing was a completely different ballpark from what I was used to. Not being able to see their physical self in front of me caught me off guard, and so did the slow internet speed with lag that followed it. The physical changes led to adaptations in my communication style that I was not prepared to make.

    1. While such transactions were initially tracked with actual objects that symbolized an amount—for example, five pebbles represented five measures of grain—symbols, likely carved into clay, later served as the primary m

      Humans in the beginning were very similar to monkeys, whereas we didn't have a language to communicate but were able to comprehend how many rocks we had. I find it very interesting that in the beginning we were unable to effectively communicate; however, we managed to create ways to write or record things. Very similar to today, just back then we were much less advanced.

    2. A certain amount of intentionality goes into transmitting a mass communication message since it usually requires one or more extra steps to convey the message.

      This sentence points out that mass communication involves a deliberate effort to craft and deliver messages, often requiring additional steps like using technology or media platforms to reach a brough audience. This is especially relevant in today’s world, where media—such as television, social media, and online new—is a major channel for mass communication, allowing messages to reach millions of people quickly and effectively. Mass communication means that the message is often carefully constructed to influence, inform, or entertain a large and diverse audience. As someone who regularly interacts with media, I now realize how much planning goes into the messages I consume every day.

    3. Goal-oriented communication at the group level usually focuses on a task assigned to the whole group; for example, a group of people may be tasked to figure out a plan for moving a business from one office to another.

      This sentence explains that group-level communication often centers around completing a shared task or objective. It gives an example of a practical, goal-oriented situation, where group members must collaborate and communicate effectively to achieve a common outcome. It emphasizes how communication plays a key role in coordinating efforts and solving problems withing groups. Although, like also stated in the article, “you don’t enjoy it.”.

    4. For example, a person may use self-talk to calm himself down in a stressful situation, or a shy person may remind herself to smile during a social event.

      This sentence describes self-talk, a form of self-communication where individuals speak to themselves to manage emotions or guide their behavior. For instance, someone might use it to stay calm under stress or to encourage social engagement. I found this especially relatable because I also use self-talk in similar situation, though I wasn’t previously aware that it was recognized as an actual communication concept. I found intrapersonal communication interesting as I continued to read this section.

    5. While some focused on the quality of ideas, arguments, and organization, others focused on coaching the performance and delivery aspects of public speaking (Keith, 2008).

      This sentence highlights two different approaches to teaching or evaluating public speaking. One approach emphasized the content, such as the strength of ideas, arguments, and how well the speech is organized, and overall delivery. While the other, focuses on performance elements, like voice, body language, and overall delivery. It shows that effective public speaking involves both strong content and strong presentation skills.

    6. While such transactions were initially tracked with actual objects that symbolized an amount—for example, five pebbles represented five measures of grain—symbols, likely carved into clay, later served as the primary method of record keeping

      I found this sentence interesting because it explains the evolution of early record-keeping systems. Initially, physical objects were used to represent quantities in transactions. Over time, these mechanisms were replaced by abstract symbols, marking a shift toward more advanced, symbolic methos of recording information. As of today, there are many more advanced methods for record-keeping such as digital databases, showing how far the practice has progressed.

    7. Interpersonal communication is also more goal oriented than intrapersonal communication and fulfills instrumental and relational needs.

      Earlier in the text, it mentioned how the ability to talk in humans had an evolutionary advantage, which is due to the goal-oriented nature of interpersonal communication. Communication can transform the goals of one individual into a united goal for many. One's intrapersonal goals and communication can only be shared with the individual. Interpersonal communication is the driving factor of society; without it, we may have never been able to create the society we have today.

    8. Some scholars speculate that humans’ first words were onomatopoetic. You may remember from your English classes that onomatopoeia refers to words that sound like that to which they refer—words like boing, drip, gurgle, swoosh, and whack.

      I think this draws a fairly interesting comparison to the evolution of communication today. For years, our conversation, vocabulary, and dialect have evolved far past anything our prehistoric ancestors could've imagined. But now, to communicate certain ideas, we use words like drip, cap, and fire to convey different ideas than the word suggests. Similar to the onomatopoetic nature of the first words spoken, we have shortened our language in areas and introduced new meanings to words already created to communicate how we best see fit.

    1. Although the statement was made halfway around the world away from the homelands of Chicanx and Latinx communities, it and the larger struggle for justice and decolonization resonate with the historical roots of Chicanx and Latinx studies, along with the larger field of ethnic studies

      To me this means that there are a lot of struggles still within the Latin community

    1. half or two thirds of the way through the project

      This is why students aren't asked to begin developing a thesis until the proposal unit. They may want to allude to different areas of their potential thesis in bibliography annotations though.

    2. In a research project, you begin with a question, gather the data from which you will derive or build the answer to the question, build the answer, and then state your answer in a single sentence.

      I seem to have a hard time communicating this process to students but this is the tea. Idk when the topic's on the syllabus but i'm finna point them right back here.

    1. For a business traveler for whom shortest possible travel time is more important than lowest cost, the final decision may be very different than for a college student with a large dog.

      The information that you will consider relevant or useful in your research may vary depending on your target audience for research.

    1. The remaining six molecular orbitals are antibonding

      Electrons that spend most of their time between the nuclei of two atoms are placed into the bonding orbitals, and electrons that spend most of their time outside the nuclei of two atoms are placed into antibonding orbitals. This is because there is an increasing in electron density between the nuclei in bonding orbitals, and a decreasing in electron density in antibonding orbitals (Chang 459). Placing an electron in the bonding orbital stabilizes the molecule because it is in between the two nuclei. Conversely, placing electrons into the antibonding orbitals will decrease the stability of the molecule. Electrons will fill according to the energy levels of the orbitals. They will first fill the lower energy orbitals, and then they will fill the higher energy orbitals. If a bond order of zero is obtained, that means that the molecule is too unstable and so it will not existItalic

    1. to group your support effectively

      organize the team into smaller, specialized units focused on specific areas of support, create a shared knowledge base to ensure consistent and accurate information

    1. You will find that many of the skills you have learned in this class will serve you well in the workplace

      If I were to take another english class I feel like I could improve with these tips.

    2. However, there is a lot of good information on professional writing in this chapter that may come in handy in other classes or as you search for employment, so you might want to bookmark it for future use.

      I agree many jobs look for people that can read and write fluently. your resume should be very clear and uniform.

    3. Use standard wording, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Do not use any of the abbreviated, casual text that is common in personal online communications and texting.

      I always try to double check my grammar in my writing

    4. You should be aware of your voice, audience, and message, and which appeal will work best (ethos, logos, pathos). Avoid fallacies and use solid evidence to back up your arguments.

      I always try my best to write in academic format and more clearly so that my professor can give me full credit for the long hours I put into my work. I think citation are very beneficial

    5. Emailing started small in the 1960s and became more widespread by the 1990s. Today the idea of going a day without emails is incomprehensible to many people, both professionally and personally.

      I use my email everyday for my school work I think that everyone uses there email at least once in there lives.

    1. he good news is that academics, librarians, and even the government are pushing for more open access to academic material.

      I believe this even my school pushes for open access to the library online and in person we even have tutoring that is held in the library.

    2. University of California system and one of the largest academic publishers,

      This is very interesting to me because i never would have thought california would have been the largest for academic publishers I thought it would have been a bigger univeroty maybe even Harvard or Yale.

    3. Students, even those in high school, enjoy information privileges that aren't afforded to the general public.

      I always valued our technology that we were able to use throughout the semester. I could never afford a computer on my own and highschool always provided me with useful technology.

    4. Our access to technology gives us advantages in accessing information that many around the world do not have

      This is very true because many countries to not have access to the internet or technology.

    1. Many discoveries have negative results or evidence that wasn't expected or wanted, but also great successes have been revealed. You can't expect one answer from science.

    2. Physics was not always a separate and distinct discipline. It remains connected to other sciences to this day. The word physicscomes from Greek, meaning nature. The study of nature came to be called “natural philosophy.” From ancient times through the Renaissance, natural philosophy encompassed many fields, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and medicine.

      This piece of history I found really interesting, because I didn't make the connection between physics and studying the natural world. It might seem silly not to make this connection, but when I imagine studying physics, my mind goes to studying acceleration, how fast planets are moving, and understanding the laws of gravity. These are obviously connected to nature, but not in the way my mind would associate it to be. It is also intriguing that physics was originally called "natural philosophy," which, for some reason, is such a pleasant and poetic way to describe the type of science. It also has a personifying effect on nature itself, like nature is a being that has ideas and philosophies about how the world works and revolves. I will, from now on, think of physics as the study of nature's own philosophy.

    3. Their discovery is a very human endeavor, with all the elements of mystery, imagination, struggle, triumph, and disappointment inherent in any creative effort

      In this part of the text, it is very evident where and how philosophy plays a role in physics and how it came to be. We can see that this " human endeavor" is due to our curiosity in the way the world/ universe works. It is based off our observations and how we question. For example, questions like what is time? What is space? or do particles exist independently of observation? Are as much philosophical as they are physical.

    1. the dipole charges symbol is determined by the ends of a dipole molecule for example H2O has two hydrogens and one oxygen. oxygen is taking the electrons because of its higher electronegativity giving it a negative partial charge, and that leaves the two hydrogens with a positive end and those positive ends are attracted to the negative oxygen in other molecules.

    1. The same gravity that causes the stars of Andromeda to rotate and revolve also causes water to flow over hydroelectric dams here on Earth.

      The Andromeda Galaxy seems so out of reach and disconnected, but it is interesting to see how physics is the one thing that connects us all as a part of the universe and nature. We think that everything is so out of reach, and we sometimes get so caught up in our own world, but our world is connected to others in ways we can't even see. However, we know that through these forces it is all related. We are all connected.

    2. What is your first reaction when you hear the word “physics

      Weirdly enough, I always associate physics with much more physical (badum tss) reactions. In all reality, I think it stems solely from a vine that was popular before the death of the app that featured a high schooler showing her physics teacher shooting off what looked like a rocket in the classroom. That, followed by endless online compilations of teachers and professors showing a plethora of crazy things tends to give me a more exciting view of physics than what it actually is. There is a severe lack of Newton's cradles and electrical reactions, and instead, a lot more math and graphing. I understand that pulling the most interesting bits of a topic is what garners interest, but in alll my experience with physics, it more so feels like false advertising: like being told you're going to a waterpark and arriving to see a pitiful slip n' slide. I can't entirely say I'm sure what classifies as physics, as like I said before, my exposure has been so incredibly broad that it feels impossible to pinpoint the boxes that need to be checked for something to fall into that category. To make an overly long blog-post short, 'physics' makes me think of fun science-y stuff, but also leaves me both confused and disappointed by the reality of it.

    1. the ancient Greeks

      I never knew that the ancient Greeks were among the first to try to understand nature. It was also very interesting to find out that physics stemmed from the prior knowledge of astronomy and mechanics.

    1. The goal of this assignment is to get you to think more deeply about how we are consuming information.

      annotations help me remember what i just read and how my brain reacts to the information.