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  1. Feb 2025
    1. The Bering Strait Theory is one such attempt. More and more evidence is being found that dates the bodies of our ancestors before the Ice Ages. We don’t need their scientific evidence to prove we were created here, we have our stories of creation that mention in detail specific locations with landmarks, extreme weather events, stars and their locations in the sky to document our creation, existence, and so much more.

      Evidence for Natives being established before Colonialist and settler’s intruded

    1. For many of us, Ethnic Studies is our lifeline. Ethnic Studies saved us. Ethnic Studies is home. And we are not scared easily. We know too well how precious our curricula and classrooms can be and we will not be intimidated nor silenced. We understand that too much is at stake.

      Powerful words and quote of what ES is and who we are inside of this discipline

    2. rooted in the very systems of oppression we teach our students about: white supremacy, settler colonialism, and the intersections of racial capitalism, imperialism, and patriarchy. For practitioners and students who’ve actually taken an Ethnic Studies class, such allegations are confusing, because many of us have found Ethnic Studies to be sites of empowerment, love, joy, and discovery, having made life-changing impacts for generations of students.

      ES instead of teaching hate, teaches the opposite of so. Here is a duality in that the people who look at the study find it confusing and indoctrinated. While the students find it empowering and useful knowledge to understand how and why of life? If we stand to ignore these two question then we fail to exist as a human race. In some manner daily more there is more of us as then those that spread hate. the professor said “WE STILL HAVE THE POWER”

    3. Perhaps due to fear or ignorance, or sometimes straight up racism, for as long as Ethnic Studies has existed, there have been efforts to ban, diminish, criticize or censure our programs and curriculum.

      The answer as to why ES as a study can be misunderstood stems from deep rooted racism ignorance and failure to acknowledge and or recognize that another human beings deserves respect love and compassion above all things.

    4. As Ethnic Studies has recently become a requirement for the California State University (CSU) system, and soon the University of California (UC) system, California Community Colleges (CCC), and California high schools, more attention has been placed on Ethnic Studies

      Ethnic studies becomes a requirement in all California Colleges

    1. Think of your toughest course. Which students in that class would you want to include in a study group? Why?

      In my study group I would want the kids who participate in class like answering and asking questions. I want them in my study group because they will know the material and if I need a hand on a problem they might be able to help me.

    2. What study habits recommended in this section do you want to develop or improve? What specific steps will you take to start working on them?

      I want to improve on minimizing distractions. I need to put my phone somewhere away so I don't get distracted.

    3. What do we mean by “gathering your knowledge”?

      "gathering your knowledge" means collecting and organizing information to help you learn and remember it.

    1. Bibi was the picture of pathetic resignation. Bobinôt was the embodiment of serious solicitude as he strove to remove from his own person and his son’s the signs of their tramp over heavy roads and through wet fields.

      It sounds as if his son is the clumsy and outgoing person, while his father is more in line, meticulous and clean.

    2. The growl of the thunder was distant and passing away. The rain beat softly upon the shingles, inviting them to drowsiness and sleep. But they dared not yield.

      In a moment of doubt and fear they caressed each other for what could've been that last time. Now the rain has subsided a little, but they refuse to let up from their fears until it's completely gone.

    3. As she glanced up at him the fear in her liquid blue eyes had given place to a drowsy gleam that unconsciously betrayed a sensuous desire. He looked down into her eyes and there was nothing for him to do but to gather her lips in a kiss. It reminded him of Assumption.

      Seeing the conditions around them continue to worsen gave them a momentary lapse of fear. They could be thinking to themselves is this the last moment together, or will this pass too?

    4. She wiped the frame that was clouded with moisture. It was stiflingly hot. Alcée got up and joined her at the window, looking over her shoulder. The rain was coming down in sheets obscuring the view of far-off cabins and enveloping the distant wood in a gray mist.

      It sounds as if this storm is a form of monsoon. A storm that engulfs the sky so you can't see 10 feet in front of you, with winds and dust balls that cover the ground.

    5. the child’s attention to certain sombre clouds that were rolling with sinister intention from the west, accompanied by a sullen, threatening roar. They were at Friedheimer’s store and decided to remain there till the storm had passed

      Based on the way our author describes these storm clouds it seems as if they should be preparing for a disaster.

    1. Later, the dog whined loudly. And still later it crept close to the man and caught the scent of death. This made the animal bristle and back away. A little longer it delayed, howling under the stars that leaped and danced and shone brightly in the cold sky. Then it turned and trotted up the trail in the direction of the camp it knew, where were the other food-providers and fire-providers.

      in the end the man doesn't make it, but his companion helped lead the way to his friends so he could at least find peace in knowing he made it

    2. The old-timer had been very serious in laying down the law that no man must travel alone in the Klondike after fifty below. Well, here he was; he had had the accident; he was alone; and he had saved himself.

      he proved him wrong but at what cost?

    3. So the dog made no effort to communicate its apprehension to the man. It was not concerned in the welfare of the man; it was for its own sake that it yearned back toward the fire

      Even the dog had keen senses to know that they should have stayed by the fire a little longer to help warm up their body. As a dog he had primal instincts but had to conserve his own energy first especially along this journey they took. At least the man made it to the trail fork in the amount of time he wanted.

    4. Once again, however, he had a close call; and once, suspecting danger, he compelled the dog to go on in front. The dog did not want to go. It hung back until the man shoved it forward, and then it went quickly across the white, unbroken surface. Suddenly it broke through, floundered to one side, and got away to firmer footing.

      In a weird way this dog that randomly showed up next to him has been a guiding force along this journey. They have a certain amount of trust for each other to be able to lead through bear traps and freezing temperatures.

    5. There was nobody to talk to and, had there been, speech would have been impossible because of the ice-muzzle on his mouth. So he continued monotonously to chew tobacco and to increase the length of his amber beard.

      I find it hilarious that even when braving the cold, harsh winter our character still made room for his chewing tobacco. So far we get detailed events of how his journey thus far has been. He keeps predicting he'll make it between a certain time then proceeds to take more breaks in between.

    6. He was a warmwhiskered man, but the hair on his face did not protect the high cheek-bones and the eager nose that thrust itself aggressively into the frosty air.

      I really enjoy how thorough and detailed the author is when breaking down the smallest of movements pertaining to our characters.

    1. A. Los números 1. veintisiete. 2. dieciséis. 3. noventa y cinco. 4. cuarenta y tres. 5. noventa. 6. treinta. 7. cincuenta y tres. 8. sesenta y seis. 9. setenta y seis.

      B. Los números 1. ochenta y dos. 2. sesenta y siete. 3. noventa y uno. 4. setenta y cuatro. 5. treinta y ocho. 6. veintiséis. 7. cincuenta y cinco. 8. trece.

    1. Tell the date 1. Es el veintidós de marzo. 2. Es el trece de abril. 3. Es el veintisiete de mayo. 4. Es el primero de junio. 5. Es el quince de julio. 6. Es el treinta de agosto. 7. Es el doce de septiembre. 8. Es el trece de enero. 9. Junio. 10. el. 11. veintiséis. 12. de. 13. octubre. 14. veinte. 15, febrero. 16. treinta y uno.

      Tell the date 1. diciembre. 2. de. 3. siete. 4. el. 5. febrero. 6. diecinueve. 7. abril. 8. mayo.

    1. If we see a general statement, we should ask ourselves whether it is always true or whether we can identify any case that doesn’t fit the pattern

      Great first step and identifier provided in the text! Will definitely use when reading material.

    2. For example, the argument given above about teachers' right to free speech starts with a general statement about a right of all Americans to free speech and applies it to a specific group (teachers) in a specific setting (the classroom). Once we identified exceptions to the general right to free speech, we could no longer be sure that teachers in classrooms have that right, at least not based on the generalization about free speech.

      This is a really good example for me to look back to for deductive arguments.

    3. The First Amendment guarantees the right of free speech to all Americans. Therefore, teachers have the right to express themselves freely in the classroom.

      I teach in the public school system and I can understand why its recommended no to talk about certain subjects in the classroom. With that being said I do agree that teachers should have freedom of speech and it not be limited. Honestly the honesty could help students and adults understand people more and also if a threat to safety find the threat sooner. There are positives in that. I've noticed if you have more open views or seem like an open adult kids seem to gravitate and trust that energy which i deem more important.

    4. If the writer is arguing for something that obviously has downsides, they may present it as the lesser of two evils

      An argument with downsides can be tricky at times, but it is still important to find other things that will bring up the argument.

    5. We can surely think of teachers who do not express political beliefs in the classroom.

      In my opinion, this is entirely necessary. Teachers should not express political beliefs, just like how they don't express religious beliefs. I am religious myself, but i don't believe it to be right for teachers to teach these things. It is not their responsibility, and not right.

    6. If there is an exception that the argument hasn’t accounted for, that may point us to a weak spot that we should mention in our assessment.

      This makes lots of sense and sounds right. This quote proves that it is important to fully explain an argument so it can have as little weak spots as possible.

    7. If we see a general statement, we should ask ourselves whether it is always true or whether we can identify any case that doesn’t fit the pattern.

      This is very important to remember, because now on the internet there are so many people spreading misinformation.

    8. "Hate speech" is also prohibited: a teacher does not have the right to spout racial slurs. A

      This is a great example of there being a limit on freedom of speech

    9. In order to make a point that is worth making, we may need facts or evidence,

      I completely agree with this because I believe that it’s important to gather up facts or evidence to back up your statement

    10. No one is allowed to call for immediate acts of violence. Teachers may not tell students to go out and shoot the president. "Hate speech" is also prohibited: a teacher does not have the right to spout racial slurs.

      These are great example on the limits of free speech particularly when speech poses a threat to safety, promotes harm, or violates others rights.

    11. But is the general statement always true?

      I think this exercise is very important, as we need to improve our literacy to be able to identify what means authors are employing to sway our opinion.

    12. deductive arguments.

      I have heard of this before in the context of deductive learning types, also involving starting with a generalization and working towards the details.

    13. If we see a general statement, we should ask ourselves whether it is always true or whether we can identify any case that doesn’t fit the pattern.

      This is a very important skill to learn especially nowadays where there is so much misinformation and generalized statements on the internet.

    14. If it isn’t always true that the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, then we cannot necessarily conclude that teachers in classrooms are guaranteed freedom of speech.

      I've never really thought about it this way, but this statement definitely something to think about.

    1. A. Meses del año. 1. febrero. 2. junio. 3. diciembre. 4. octubre. 5. enero.

      B..Días de la independencia. 1. febrero. 2. septiembre. 3. noviembre. 4. mayo. 5. julio. 6. agosto. 7. julio/agosto. 8. agosto/mayo.

      C..Días de la semana. 1. Mañana es viernes. 2. Pasado mañana es miércoles. 3. Mañana es lunes. 4. Pasado mañana es domingo. 5. Pasado mañana es martes. 6. Hoy es miércoles. 7. Hoy es sábado. 8. Hoy es jueves.

    1. An author often uses imagery to call attention to a particular idea, character, setting, or plot point. Imagery can also be used to create the mood of a text.

      common purpose of use for imagery

    2. f you see a word or phrase appear more than once, make a note of it – it is likely that the author included the repetition intentionally.

      repetition usually is a means to emphasize something and add importance. meaning may come later

    1. Some third-person narrators tell from a limited perspective. These narrators relate a story from one point of view, which is often the main character's point of view.

      other third person perspective, can be slightly biased

    2. Third-person narration is related by someone who does not refer to him or her self and does not use “I,” “you,” or “we” when addressing the reader. Here's the same story as above, told in third-person narration:

      third person narration

    3. limited perspective; he cannot tell what the other characters are thinking or doing, and his telling of the story is influenced by his feelings about the other characters

      key component to keep in mind about first person narration

    1. internalized setting. In this kind of setting, an aspect of the story external to a character represents the character's internal development. For instance, the cracked face of the house can be said to represent the cracked minds of the Usher siblings.

      Internalized setting - definition and example

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    1. flashback (not shown in the diagram) is a device used to give the reader background information that happened in the past.

      can also be part of a plot. Can give key information and/or foreshadows the future

    2. It serves as the unraveling of a plot – a resolution to a story. In the dénouement, the central conflict is resolved. However, conflicts aren't always resolved. Some stories leave secondary conflicts unsettled

      Different forms of denouement.

    3. These sub-climaxes can be minor turning points in the main conflict that help build and release suspense during the rising action. They can also be the main turning points for secondary conflicts within a story.

      Sub-climaxes occur as part of more complex plots.

    4. The rising action is comprised of a series of events that build up to the climax of the story. It introduces us to secondary conflicts and creates tension in the story.

      Definition of Rising Action. Series of events leading to climax.

    5. Exposition: This is the part of the story that tells us the setting. We find out who the main characters are and where the story takes place. T

      definition of Exposition. Hints at future events as well

    6. so you will have to identify the main conflict before you can identify the inciting incident. Remember, the inciting incident and conflict are two separate things – the inciting incident is a moment in a story that starts the main conflict.

      Definition and component required to identify an Inciting Incident - can happen before a story begins (past event)

    7. A plot is a storyline. We can define plot as the main events of a book, short story, play, poem, etc. and the way those events connect to one another. Conflicts act as the driving forces behind a plot.

      Definition of Plot and what supports it.

    1. "Round" characters, by contrast, are described and developed in such a way as to achieve three-dimensionality, a physical and psychological complexity that mimics that of the real people we come to know in our everyday lives.

      well developed characters, have depth and complexity, constantly evolving

    2. Characters and Characterization

      Character description and development done in multiple unique ways for readers to connect with character. Development (amount, type, and POV) determined by their importance to the central narrative. Dynamic characters undergo several essential changes while Static characters not so much.

    1. Thus, understanding the structure of the nucleosome is key to understanding the precise and stable control of gene expression and regulation, providing a molecular interface between genes and environmentally induced changes in cellular activity.

      Being able to figure out what the epigenome does and how it works will be able to tell us how the different cells work but also how our environment can change our genes.

    2. A similar study examining newborns showed that methylation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene promoter maybe an early epigenetic marker of maternal mood and risk of increased hormonal responses to stress in infants 3 months of age

      This is a very interesting study that shows giving a newborn the physical touch it needs may improve better moods and less stress.

    1. The difficulties with finding clear-cut solutions to nature–nurture problems bring us back to the other great questions about our relationship with the natural world: the mind-body problem and free will.

      The nature vs nurture will be a forever debate but I think that both genetics and environment play a significant role in how person turns out to be.

    2. The message is clear: You can’t leave genes out of the equation. But keep in mind, no behavioral traits are completely inherited, so you can’t leave the environment out altogether, either.

      I believe that physically genetics explains the most but behavioral traits I believe mostly come from someone's environment.

    1. In individualistic cultures, such as the United States, status is heavily determined by individual accomplishments.

      I have noticed that living in the United States people view status through individual accomplishments rather than contributing to a group.

    2. In response to problems in our environment, we adapt both physically and psychologically to ensure our survival and reproduction.

      It is quite surprising how much humans have adapted to the world over time from finding a way to create fire to now have self driving cars.

    1. Do you feel better prepared to read this assignment? How?

      Yes, I feel more prepared to read assginments. I am well aware what I am looking for and i feel confident and not too stressed.

    1. Electroencephalography (EEG) is one technique for studying brain activity. This technique uses at least two and up to 256 electrodes to measure the difference in electrical charge (the voltage) between pairs of points on the head. These electrodes are typically fastened to a flexible cap (similar to a swimming cap) that is placed on the participant’s head. Figure 2.3.12.3.1\PageIndex{1} shows a patient wearing such a cap. From the scalp, the electrodes measure the electrical activity that is naturally occurring within the brain. They do not introduce any new electrical activity.

      I did not mean to highlight this whole thing but I was wondering if the patient does feel the volatage that would be happening and if it is a uncomfortable feeling.

    2. From the scalp, the electrodes measure the electrical activity that is naturally occurring within the brain. They do not introduce any new electrical activity.

      How long does this procedure typically take, does the patient feel anything?

    3. In short, there are differences in the time for processing auditory sounds in children with ASD compared to those without ASD.

      This is a very interesting fact to know. I did not know that using an EEG and MEG can see different processing times in children with ASD and children without ASD.

    1. Think about how your own writing process fits with what Hale and Lamott have to say. Is yours similar? Different? Is there any new information you have learned that you did not know before exposure to these works?

      Like Hale and Lamott, I try to start my work early in the week to avoid procrastinating. I also get stuck on what to write about and end up with short, vague sentences that lack details.

    2. You may recall from past experiences that some resources refer to prewriting as planning and some texts refer to writing as drafting.

      I can relate because in high school and middle school we would warm up by quick writing before writing essays

    3. In truth, every writer must develop his or her own process for getting the writing done, but there are some basic strategies and techniques you can adapt to make your work a little easier, more fulfilling and effective.

      This is true because each person has a unique learning style that helps them understand and retain information. For instance, I learn best by taking notes while the teacher is explaining something. If I don't, I tend to forget the material later on, especially if we revisit that topic in the days that follow.

    4. But anyone who has procrastinated or struggled with writer’s block knows that the writing process is more arduous, if not somewhat mysterious and unpredictable

      I believe this is the main idea

    1. So today America does remember the hundreds of men used in research without their knowledge and consent. We remember them and their family members. Men who were poor and African American, without resources and with few alternatives, they believed they had found hope when they were offered free medical care by the United States Public Health Service. They were betrayed.

      What was the effect on healthcare trust of the unethical treatment of African American men in medical research?

    1. However, single cell recordings are usually extracellular (outside of the cell). That is, they don’t record from inside a single cell but, rather, they record from outside a few cells. Also, consider that the neuron that responds to a line in a particular location that is moving in a particular direction likely does not respond to much else. So, it is extremely difficult to determine what exactly each cell does through single cell recordings. Recording from one area ignores what is happening everywhere else in the brain

      A fact that I thought was cool was that single cell recordings detect brain activity from external cells, but because each cell is so specialized, it can be hard to identify exactly what it does.

    2. is used to put one half of the brain “to sleep”

      I'm not sure if I'm correct but that's also called as the Un hemisphere sleep. It's mainly birds that experience this.

    3. Split-brain research refers to the study of those who received this treatment and the knowledge resulting from this work (Rosen, 2018). Under what circumstances would such a seemingly radical procedure be used - and what are its effects?

      I watched a Split brain documentary on youtube and it was so interesting to see how our brains can control specific parts of our bodies!

    1. fMRI measures the change in the concentration of oxygenated hemoglobin, which is known as the blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal

      My annotation does go for this whole paragraph, but I did think that it is fascinating that Instead of directly measuring brain activity, fMRI monitors blood flow, which allows us to see changes in oxygen levels that indicate brain activity.

    2. This has proved to be a valuable tool in studying the function and timing of specific processes such as the recognition of visual stimuli.

      This type of non invasive technique is used for people that have major depression.

    1. X-rays can depict a two-dimensional image of a body region, and only from a single angle. In contrast, more modern medical imaging technologies produce data that are integrated and analyzed by computers to produce three-dimensional (3D) images or images that reveal aspects of the body functioning.

      Modern imaging technologies, as opposed to X-rays, use advanced computer processing to provide 3D images and functional data, providing more in-depth understanding of the body.

    2. Figure 2.2.22.2.2\PageIndex{2} shows a CT scanner with a platform for the subject to lie on. A computer combines these images into a two-dimensional view of the scanned area, or “slice.” Figure 2.2.32.2.3\PageIndex{3} shows a series of slices of the brain for one subject.

      I find it very difficult to distinguish the difference between a ct scan and an MRI, not only do the scans look similar to me, yet the machines do too!

    3. Thus, X-rays are best used to visualize hard body structures su

      If we are able to see the same information shown on an x-ray through an mri, why do we still use x-rays if we have more detailed and reliable techniques?

    4. The patient must be enclosed in a metal tube-like device for the duration of the scan, sometimes as long as thirty minutes, which can be uncomfortable and impractical for ill patients.

      The MRI is such a powerful machine but there are some flaws to it. You are in a loud and confined tube for multiple minutes. This may be great for patients that are able to do this but must be difficult to have a child or someone in general that does not feel comfortable doing the scan.

    1. Functional imaging techniques allow researchers to learn about the brain activity during various tasks by creating images based on the electrical activity or the absorption of various substances that occurs while a subject is engaging in a task. Such techniques can be used, for example, to visualize the parts of the brain that respond when we're exposed to stimuli that upset us or make us happy.

      How can brain activity during emotional or cognitive tasks be seen using functional imaging techniques?

    2. ructural imaging techniques are useful in many situations such as locating tumors, sites of physical brain damage, or finding size differences between the structures of the brain between various groups

      How may brain abnormalities or group differences be identified using structural imaging techniques?

    3. narrow that down to a specific gyrus (ridge) or sulcus (groove) of the cerebral cortex?

      If we could narrow it down to the specific gyrus, how does that help us exactly? I dont understand the significance, function, or meaning of the gyrus!

    4. without having to go inside. A series of MRI images can be used to create a picture of the brain.

      What are the cases that would require a more invasive approach into the brain?

    5. They may ask “When does this activity occur?” Or “Where does this activity occur?” Some techniques are better for answering one of these questions, whereas other techniques are better for answering the other question.

      There are two questions being asked in this sentence. Since there are two questions and different techniques, which are the best techniques to answer these questions?

    1. More clarity in language is important, but as we already know, communication isn’t just about exchanging information—the words we use also influence our emotions and relationships.

      Have you ever noticed how some people are great at giving apologies? I was taught that it is a very important life skill to be able to apologize correctly. The first rule was to tell someone that I wanted to apologize about (insert my offense here). This was to be followed by an explanation of how I knew I was wrong. Finally, an apology was coming to a finish with an explanation of what I would do differently in the future and if needed, ask for forgiveness. If an apology was presented sincerely without any kind of excuses, it was a solid effort (whether accepted or not). Things to avoid were "I'm sorry but if you hadn't", or excusing your behavior by explaining it, such as "i was only trying to". A good apology got right to the point, didn't make excuses, recognized the offense, had a plan for fixing the behavior (mine, not theirs) and actually asking for forgiveness or understanding. That's it. That's the whole thing. Nothing more, nothing less.

    2. Sometimes it can be difficult to speak clearly—for example, when we are speaking about something with which we are unfamiliar. Emotions and distractions can also interfere with our clarity. Being aware of the varying levels of abstraction within language can help us create clearer and more “whole” messages.

      Howard Stern once told his audience that it was very important for a good communicator to not use interjections like "um". He said that his father taught him to be very aware of 'filler words' like um, uh, like, well and so. His point was that if you wanted to come across as confident and deliberate that you would eliminate these interjections from your daily speech. When i first heard Howard explain this practice I spend the next two weeks listening to other people talk. I was surprised to see how often people use filler words absentmindedly. I put effort into becoming aware of, and eliminating my own usage of these interjections and i thought it was difficult at first. It gets easier with practice, and i thought that my speaking sounded more deliberate when I became conscious of how I used or eliminated these expressions.

    1. People who speak the same language can intentionally use language to separate. The words us and them can be a powerful start to separation. Think of how language played a role in segregation in the United States as the notion of “separate but equal” was upheld by the Supreme Court and how apartheid affected South Africa as limits, based on finances and education, were placed on the black majority’s rights to vote.

      I was noticing this in a big way over the last 10 years when it comes to the media and politics. "Woke" certainly means something, but if you ask someone to define it you probably wont get a very standard definition if you get an explanation at all. "Woke" certainly isn't used as a complement. Its used as a label of derision. "Sheeple, qanon, immigrant, patriot, liberal and maga" all have connotations that are meant to be exclusionary and divisive. I'm a bit startled at how many words have been hijacked or created to minimize and dismiss entire groups and populations in the recent years. I think its interesting to ask someone what the definition of some of these terms are. I don't often get a comprehensive or definitive explanation as much as i get a response of the emotion behind the buzzword.

    2. People make assumptions about your credibility based on how you speak and what you say. Even though we’ve learned that meaning is in people rather than words and that the rules that govern verbal communication, like rules of grammar, are arbitrary, these norms still mean something. You don’t have to be a perfect grammarian to be perceived as credible.

      Not only are the words you choose to use important in conveying a sense of professional acumen or expertise, the tone and speed that you use is equally important. Want to convey a sense of comforting control? Slow your speech down and drop your voice down an octave or two.<br /> Want to have people listen to you carefully? Speak a little softer to make a listener put effort into hearing you. Want to get people to spring into action and get orientated? Nobody does it better than a drill sergeant with the voice of command booming across a room. Using the right jargon for the environment will clearly convey your message and give you credibility. How you say those words will allow your listener to be in the right frame of mind to absorb your words as you mean for them to be heard.

    3. In order to verbally express our emotions, it is important that we develop an emotional vocabulary. The more specific we can be when we are verbally communicating our emotions, the less ambiguous our emotions will be for the person decoding our message. As we expand our emotional vocabulary, we are able to convey the intensity of the emotion we’re feeling whether it is mild, moderate, or intense. For example, happy is mild, delighted is moderate, and ecstatic is intense; ignored is mild, rejected is moderate, and abandoned is intense

      There was a great scene in a movie called 'dead poets society' where the professor (played by robin williams) is trying to convince his students that they should be diverse and passionate in how they explored and used language. The professor encourages his students to use synonyms to elicit better emotional responses to communication. He says that instead of saying you are sad, to instead say you are morose... I looked up the quote. “So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys - to woo women - and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays.”

    1. Some linguists have viewed the rules of language as fairly rigid and limiting in terms of the possible meanings that we can derive from words and sentences created from within that system (de Saussure, 1974). Others have viewed these rules as more open and flexible, allowing a person to make choices to determine meaning (Eco, 1976). Still others have claimed that there is no real meaning and that possibilities for meaning are limitless (Derrida, 1978). For our purposes in this chapter, we will take the middle perspective, which allows for the possibility of individual choice but still acknowledges that there is a system of rules and logic that guides our decision making.

      Subject + Verb + Object + Adverb Of Place + Adverb Of Time. I don't think i was ever directly taught the order that words were supposed to go in for the english language. It is so obvious from a lifetime of practice that there simply is a natural way to format our sentences.<br /> I thought it was interesting to learn that in spanish certain words go out of order when compared to english, or in the korean language organizes by subject-predicate-object.

    2. The symbolic nature of our communication is a quality unique to humans. Since the words we use do not have to correspond directly to a “thing” in our “reality,” we can communicate in abstractions. This property of language is called displacement and specifically refers to our ability to talk about events that are removed in space or time from a speaker and situation (Crystal, 2005). Animals do communicate, but in a much simpler way that is only a reaction to stimulus. Further, animal communication is very limited and lacks the productive quality of language that we discussed earlier.

      I had a professor who made an interesting point. He said that if you took a person (of any age, but it works best if the person is very young with a mind that's attuned for language formation) and simply had them observe people speaking over time, that observer would start learning the basics of the spoken language. Syntax, different tenses, singular and plural... all of it. But if that same person spent years observing writing without being directly taught the basic rules of written language, then that person wouldn't learn to write without instruction. The point was that learning a spoken language was innate over time, but writing took specific instruction and practice.

    1. Effect of the Amount of Solid Present on Equilibrium in a Heterogeneous Solid–Gas System. In the system, the equilibrium composition of the gas phase at a given temperature, 1000 K in this case, is the same whether a small amount of solid carbon (left) or a large amount (right) is present.

      What is the reason no matter how much graphite you put on a scale they're showing the same temperature, does the quality of graphite matter more than the quantity?

    1. At higher temperatures, the gas mixture has a deep brown color, indicative of a significant amount of brown NO2NO2\ce{NO_2} molecules. If, however, we put a stress on the system by cooling the mixture (withdrawing energy),

      Why is the gas mixture color brown and not any other color, is brown the default color?

    2. lowering the concentration of one of the reactants would cause QQQ to be larger than K)

      How does Q determine the directional shift when the reactant is added? Does K affect it too if changed?

    3. “During peace time a scientist belongs to the World, but during war time he belongs to his country.”

      I wonder how many people still hold this principal in these troubling times. Maybe we can get a discussion going on this topic?

    1. Because partial pressures are usually expressed in atmospheres or mmHg, the molar concentration of a gas and its partial pressure do not have the same numerical value. Consequently, the numerical values of KKK and KpKpK_p are usually different. They are, however, related by the ideal gas constant (RRR) and the absolute temperature (TTT):

      What if one compound is a gas and the other is a solid?

    1. (2.1.1)N2O4(g)colorless⇌krkf2NO2(g)red−brown\underset{colorless }{\ce{N2O4 (g)}} \ce{ <=>[k_f][k_r] } \underset{red-brown }{\ce{2NO2(g)}}\label{Eq1} The double arrow indicates that both the forward reaction N2O4(g)−→kf2NO2(g)(2.1.2)(2.1.2)N2O4(g)→kf2NO2(g)\ce{N2O4 (g) ->[k_f] 2NO2(g)} \label{eq1B} and reverse reaction 2NO2(g)−→krN2O4(g)(2.1.3)(2.1.3)2NO2(g)→krN2O4(g)\ce{2NO2(g) ->[k_r] N2O4 (g) } \label{eq1C}

      How is the reaction between NO2 and N2O4 considered reversible? What does it demonstrate?

    1. To understand how different phases affect equilibria.

      How does the inclusion of activities in equilibrium constant expressions impact the treatment of homogeneous versus heterogeneous equilibria, particularly in relation to the standard states of pure solids and liquids?

    1. interpersonal communication is strategic, meaning we intentionally create messages to achieve certain goals that help us function in society and our relationships.

      This reminds me of coaching practice, where effective communication requires planning and setting goals.

    2. We create relationship cultures based on the relationship schemata we develop through our interactions with our larger society and culture.

      How can we tell when cultural differences in the way we see relationships might cause misunderstandings?

    3. personal idioms are unique to certain relationships, and they create a sense of belonging due to the inside meaning shared by the relational partners.

      This reminds me of inside jokes with close friends, how a simple phrase can bring back memories.

    1. Google’s compliance with the Chinese government did not help it make inroads into the Chinese Internet search market—although Google held about a quarter of the market in China, most of the search traffic went to the tightly controlled Chinese search engine Baidu. However, Google’s departure from China would be a blow to anti-government forces in the country. Since Baidu has a closer relationship with the Chinese government, political dissidents tend to use Google’s Gmail, which uses encrypted servers based in the United States. Google’s threat to withdraw from China raises the possibility that globalization could indeed hit roadblocks due to the ways that foreign governments may choose to censor the Internet.

      China and Baidu. Google left China

    1. Jones uses a fixed game of Monopoly as an allegory for the U.S. pretending that there is a fair and objective economic system, when really 400 years of slavery and the violent systems that have persisted since (such as Jim Crow, lynchings, racial massacres, and mass incarceration) is the same as cheating every round, and has made the game impossible to win.

      this is a great concept

    1. Testimony is quoted information from people with direct knowledge about a subject or situation. Expert testimony is from people who are credentialed or recognized experts in a given subject. Lay testimony is often a recounting of a person’s experiences, which is more subjective. Both types of testimony are valuable as supporting material. We can see this in the testimonies of people in courtrooms and other types of hearings. Lawyers know that juries want to hear testimony from experts, eyewitnesses, and friends and family. Congressional hearings are similar.

      Of all the supporting materials to give your topic boost, testimony has got to have the greatest potential. Theres and old saying 'If i say it, its a lie. If you say it, its the truth'. People are naturally skeptical with presentations. Audiences have a natural aversion to being sold to or manipulated. Using a well chosen person whose testimony supports the subject can take the focus off of you being the sole source of potential bias. It helps when a little granny talks about how she relies on medicaid, or how a farmer relies on livestock guardian dogs to protect a herd. Relatable testimonies will give your subject legs and naturally help your audience trust both your argument but also your intentions.

    2. Statistics are numerical representations of information. They are very credible in our society, as evidenced by their frequent use by news agencies, government offices, politicians, and academics. As a speaker, you can capitalize on the power of statistics if you use them appropriately. Unfortunately, statistics are often misused by speakers who intentionally or unintentionally misconstrue the numbers to support their argument without examining the context from which the statistic emerged. All statistics are contextual, so plucking a number out of a news article or a research study and including it in your speech without taking the time to understand the statistic is unethical.

      Statistics have taken a hit in presentations for a while now. I think audiences have been oversaturated with statistics that are questionable, not explained well, not sufficiently backed up by credible sources (sources that need time to be explained outside of simply saying that 'so and so source says this statistic'. I would use statistics sparingly, if at all; and if I did use them I'd actually take the time to work through how those statistics were created at least for the first part of the presentation to build my own credibility.

    3. Visual aids help a speaker reinforce speech content visually, which helps amplify the speaker’s message. They can be used to present any of the types of supporting materials discussed previously. Speakers rely heavily on an audience’s ability to learn by listening, which may not always be successful if audience members are visual or experiential learners. Even if audience members are good listeners, information overload or external or internal noise can be barriers to a speaker achieving his or her speech goals.

      I prefer using a whiteboard to present ideas if I'm talking about something that has a thought process. Using diagrams and explanations really helps both myself and my audience to stay focused and to follow the train of thought. Sometimes my presentations have math involved, and while it isn't important to have an audience that needs to work through the math with me, I do need to show how the information I'm presenting has a basis for the conclusions of the lecture.

    1. Once you have determined (or been assigned) your general purpose, you can begin the process of choosing a topic. In this class, you may be given the option to choose any topic for your informative or persuasive speech, but in most academic, professional, and personal settings, there will be some parameters set that will help guide your topic selection. Speeches in future classes will likely be organized around the content being covered in the class. Speeches delivered at work will usually be directed toward a specific goal such as welcoming new employees, informing about changes in workplace policies, or presenting quarterly sales figures. We are also usually compelled to speak about specific things in our personal lives, like addressing a problem at our child’s school by speaking out at a school board meeting. In short, it’s not often that you’ll be starting from scratch when you begin to choose a topic.

      I like to choose a topic that I can simply ramble on about naturally for at least 30 minutes. If I drive from boise to mountain home and can talk to myself about the subject the entire time, then I'm probably going to be off to a good start with being comfortable and familiar with the material.

    2. Audience analysis is key for a speaker to achieve his or her speech goal. One of the first questions you should ask yourself is “Who is my audience?” While there are some generalizations you can make about an audience, a competent speaker always assumes there is a diversity of opinion and background among his or her listeners. You can’t assume from looking that everyone in your audience is the same age, race, sexual orientation, religion, or many other factors. Even if you did have a fairly homogenous audience, with only one or two people who don’t match up, you should still consider those one or two people.

      This has got to be the most important starting point for creating a presentation. I, myself, have given presentations to audiences that didn't make a connection simply because I failed to think about what my audience would be interested in. Since people engage in things that relate to them, I would imagine that it would be paramount to ensure that a topic be broadly relatable to the people listening. If your audience is largely children, stay away from talking about taxes. If they are mostly elderly women churchgoers, probably don't talk about how awesome the big city nightlife scene is. If its mostly macho men, maybe stay away from talking about which carebear what the cutest and most awesome. This has got to be the most important thing to consider when starting. The rest of the presentation will fall into place nicely if you choose your topic wisely. This doesn't mean that you have to pick a topic that your audience will agree with however. It's ok to talk about something controversial or upsetting... your audience still needs to be interested and orientated.

    1. The following outline shows the standards for formatting and content and can serve as an example as you construct your own outline. Check with your instructor to see if he or she has specific requirements for speech outlines that may differ from what is shown here.

      This is by far the most useful section of chapter 9 for me. Actually seeing how the preceding suggestions and explanations were tied together in a format is just the kind of template that I can compare my own presentation outline to. Using this example will be a good reference to make sure I don't miss or forget about any areas that need to be included.

    1. What is the effect of [choose a literary device that features prominently in the chosen text] in this work of literature, and how does it relate to a theme? How does this work of literature conform or resist its genre, and to what effect? How does this work of literature portray the environment, and to what effect? How does this work of literature portray race, and to what effect? How does this work of literature portray gender, and to what effect? What historical context is this work of literature engaging with, and how might it function as a commentary on this context?

      These are also good questions to think about while reading.

    2. "While most people reading Hamlet think he is the tragic hero, Ophelia is the real hero of the play as demonstrated through her critique of Elsinore's court through the language of flowers."

      This example is actually a very interesting argument!

    3. Gender roles are bad and should be abolished."

      this Is showing you what you should not do because as you can see they didn't give much information. Im not saying that the statement that they made was okay.

    4. The works of ecstatic love poets Rumi, Hafiz, and Kabir use symbols such as a lover’s longing and the Tavern of Ruin to illustrate the human soul’s desire to connect with God.

      Your thesis is always going to sum up what you are talking about because the reader is going to need information about what is going on

    5. Observation: usually regarding the form or structure of the literature. This can be a pattern, like recurring literary devices. For example, "I noticed the poems of Rumi, Hafiz, and Kabir all use symbols such as the lover's longing and Tavern of Ruin"

      Their is always many different observations when reading a story or even just reading An article their are things that they want you to visualize

    1. or a topic they already know a great deal about.

      I feel like we need to be informed well about the topic we are talking about . Thats why i would choose a topic that i am good at to talk about with the audience.

    1. Sociology takes a different approach, as it stresses that individual problems are often rooted in problems stemming from aspects of society itself.

      Problems do tend to come from more than one thing, if you really think about it. We just have learned to blame problems on someone else.

    2. Liberal feminists view gender inequality as arising out of gender differences in socialization, while Marxist feminists say that this inequality is a result of the rise of capitalism, which made women dependent on men for economic support. On the other hand, radical feminists view gender inequality as present in all societies, not just capitalist ones

      Do you think gender inequality exists in all societies? Why do you think about a woman in todays times being economically supported by a man?

    3. Thus functionalism emphasizes the importance of social institutions such as the family, religion, and education for producing a stable society.

      Family, religion, and education place key roles in producing stable societies. Religion sets a lot of standards for people, but family does also. How far you go in your education makes a difference in you experience and expertise in a certain topic, which impacts your life.

    4. If this cultural standard did not exist, far fewer American women would suffer from eating disorders than do now.

      I think that that is an old standard for today’s times. Eating disorders are something that will be hard to solve and probably always be an issue.

    5. When only a few people are out of work, it is fair to say that their unemployment is their personal troubl

      If only a few people are having trouble dinging a job it is far to say it’s a personal problem. It’s not enough people to say it’s a social problem, unless other factors come into play.

    1. The natural history of a social problem consists of four stages: emergence and claims making, legitimacy, renewed claims making, and alternative strategies.

      What part of a social proof you think we are at in reference to companies changing or not having any diversity, equity, or inclusion policy or programs? Do you think this will spark more protests or boycotting?

    2. This stage may involve a fair amount of tension between the social change groups and these targets of their claims.

      Do you think with all the new executive orders that tensions will rise? What kind feelings do these orders bring to mind?

    3. provocative implication: Just as a condition or behavior may not be considered a social problem even if there is strong basis for this perception, so may a condition or behavior be considered a social problem even if there is little or no basis for this perception

      We are currently dealing with a lot of social constructionism with the executive orders. I feel a new social problem is developing and an old one will be reinvented.

    4. Although men were sometimes arrested and prosecuted for rape and sexual assault, sexual violence was otherwise ignored by legal policymakers and received little attention in college textbooks and the news media, and many people thought that rape and sexual assault were just something that happened

      At one point in time married women could not refuse sex with their husbands, and the husband could use force and not be charged with rape. Los it took a while for men or male children to be considered raped.

    5. The reasons for these consequences are often hotly debated, and sometimes, as we shall see in certain chapters in this book, sometimes the very existence of these consequences is disputed.

      I can see where diversity, equity, and inclusion is already a social problem. I can also see that the perception is the suggestion that we no longer need to have any standards, which will lead to more issues.

    1. neuron doctrine,

      Couldn't really understand what neuron doctrine was and I looked it up. I got "The neuron doctrine is the idea that the nervous system is made up of individual nerve cells, called neurons, which are the basic units of brain function." Is this correct?