1) In Paragraph 7 it states that there are"three major types of change" Three is a signal word to give you a heads up about how many changes have taken place.List the three changes mentioned in the article.
-Three changes that are mentioned in the article are, Faculties are speaking up more about the students that worry them, Making changes to privacy policies, focus more on campus mental health, and colleges have shed some of their fear of violating the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
2) Do you agree or disagree with the changes that are mentioned?
- I agree with these changes that are mentioned in the article because if these changes are made, students who attend the campus will feel more safer and more secure. If anything wrong is about to happen on campus such as shooting or any other problem, faculty would be aware of it and will be able to alert the students for their safe being, so they can take quick action.
3) What is the problem that many faculty members realized?
- The problem that many faculty members realized the way the students behavior was in class and their writing.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
WEEK 8: Campus Violence
1) What is the topic of the article?
-The topic of the article is Campus Violence.
2) What is the Main idea of the article?
- The Main idea of the aticle is how to prevent violence from happening on campus.
3) What types of supporting details does the author use to support the main idea?
- The types of supporting details that the author uses to support the main idea is examples and facts such as the shooting at Virginia Tech. The article states that, experts note that tighter security in the aftermath of violence isn't always effective. Instead, some, argue universities must focus more on preventive measures like outreach and helping students identify early signs of trouble. and the case of Charles Whitman who killed 16 people at the University of Texas in 1966, which was the worst campus shooting when he shot from the observation desk before he was gunned down.
4) List 3 characteristics that can be early warning signs of a student's potential to become violent.
-Three characteristics that can be early warning signs of a students potential to become violent are : Social Isolation, Low self worth, and doesn't take criticism well.
5) What security measures have you noticed on this campus? Do you think these measures are worthwhile? Why or Why not?
- The security measures that I've noticed on the NYIT campus are emergency phones, and the security vehicles circling around the outside of the campus in the parking lots. I think that there should be security inside the campus as well, just in case anything happens because anything can happen in a blink of an eye. There should be more precautions inside the campus. I think these measures are kind of worthwhile because I feel safe when I am outside of the campus, such as the parking lot.
-The topic of the article is Campus Violence.
2) What is the Main idea of the article?
- The Main idea of the aticle is how to prevent violence from happening on campus.
3) What types of supporting details does the author use to support the main idea?
- The types of supporting details that the author uses to support the main idea is examples and facts such as the shooting at Virginia Tech. The article states that, experts note that tighter security in the aftermath of violence isn't always effective. Instead, some, argue universities must focus more on preventive measures like outreach and helping students identify early signs of trouble. and the case of Charles Whitman who killed 16 people at the University of Texas in 1966, which was the worst campus shooting when he shot from the observation desk before he was gunned down.
4) List 3 characteristics that can be early warning signs of a student's potential to become violent.
-Three characteristics that can be early warning signs of a students potential to become violent are : Social Isolation, Low self worth, and doesn't take criticism well.
5) What security measures have you noticed on this campus? Do you think these measures are worthwhile? Why or Why not?
- The security measures that I've noticed on the NYIT campus are emergency phones, and the security vehicles circling around the outside of the campus in the parking lots. I think that there should be security inside the campus as well, just in case anything happens because anything can happen in a blink of an eye. There should be more precautions inside the campus. I think these measures are kind of worthwhile because I feel safe when I am outside of the campus, such as the parking lot.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
WEEK SEVEN: DOVE COMMERCIAL
Personally, After watching the Dove commercial, It didn't change my origianl views from week 6. I think that they are trying to show how they change normal looking women to beauties with with touch of modern technology and hours of make up. The Marketers changed her completey. It's not really her if you see her in the picture where she was without make up or any technology touches, it looks like a whole new person. I think that every women who feels insecure about themselves should watch this video and realize what the truth really is and how they make women so gorgeous. Personally, I look at commercials like these and wish I looked like this and that. But After watching this commercial, I realized that its all fake. Every women should watch this commercial and realize the truth and how the media has brainwashed society. A lot of women out there are getting the wrong message. No one in this world has a perfect face or figure. It did make me think differently about what I saw in the media and what reality is because anyone can look just as gorgeous as the lady in the commercial if they took the time to wear that much make up and technology. After watching this commercial, I look at myself and I don't wish that, "I wish I looked like this or that" anymore because I know it's all fake. It made me feel better about myself. I am glad that this was exposed. it's a real eye opener to thousands of women.
Monday, October 13, 2008
WEEK 6: "Media Image of Women"
1) The Main Idea of this article is how women from the media have a great effect on society and women and how they show such thin women on television and this makes other women feel insecure about themselves. This leads them to having many problems such as being Anerexic, and cause such other serious health problems, and even death.
2) The reason that is given in the reading to explain the images of women in the media is to show how the media pressurizes the women in the society which forces them not to aprreciate and love themselves for who they are, Naturally. In the article, it states that, "Women's magazines are full of articles urging that if they can just lose those last twenty pounds, they'll have it all-the perfect marriage, loving children, great sex, and a rewarding career. Many women have low self esteem after watching women in the media with such great figures and faces.
3)The researchers generated a computer model of barbie-doll proportions because they wanted to show that how the media images of female beauty are unattainable for all, but a very small number of women. They also stated that they would find a barbie doll's back would be too weak to support the weight of her upper body, and her body would be too narrow to contain more than half a liver and few centimeters of bowel. A real women built that way would suffer from chronic diarrhea and eventually die from malnutrition.
4) I believe that every women is different and beautiful in their own way, physically. For example, most women have different hair color, eye color, they can be tall or even short. In the media, there are also women who are portrayed individually. For example, Raven from disney channel. She is heavy, but she proves it that even even heavy women are just as beautiful and talented as thin women. She is a successful young lady and she also sets a great example to women who are overweight. I believe that all women with all shapes and sizes should be portrayed in the media so no one feels bad about themselves.
2) The reason that is given in the reading to explain the images of women in the media is to show how the media pressurizes the women in the society which forces them not to aprreciate and love themselves for who they are, Naturally. In the article, it states that, "Women's magazines are full of articles urging that if they can just lose those last twenty pounds, they'll have it all-the perfect marriage, loving children, great sex, and a rewarding career. Many women have low self esteem after watching women in the media with such great figures and faces.
3)The researchers generated a computer model of barbie-doll proportions because they wanted to show that how the media images of female beauty are unattainable for all, but a very small number of women. They also stated that they would find a barbie doll's back would be too weak to support the weight of her upper body, and her body would be too narrow to contain more than half a liver and few centimeters of bowel. A real women built that way would suffer from chronic diarrhea and eventually die from malnutrition.
4) I believe that every women is different and beautiful in their own way, physically. For example, most women have different hair color, eye color, they can be tall or even short. In the media, there are also women who are portrayed individually. For example, Raven from disney channel. She is heavy, but she proves it that even even heavy women are just as beautiful and talented as thin women. She is a successful young lady and she also sets a great example to women who are overweight. I believe that all women with all shapes and sizes should be portrayed in the media so no one feels bad about themselves.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
CELL PHONES AND DRIVING SAFETY
*PRE READING
1) I think the evidence presented by the author was based on fact rather than opinion because the research was done on the most part of this situation and the results were accurate that people get into accidents mostly because they are busy talking on their cell phones which is caused by distraction, while driving.
2) I have never picked up my cell phone while driving. I think its really unsafe if your engaged in a conversation and your on the road. Unless it's an emergency call, I always pull over and pick up. But there is not ever a chance that it's an emergency call. Only once in a blue moon.
*QUESTIONS
1) I think the main idea of the article is that, Using a cell phone while driving is worse then driving while your drunk.
2) According to the Utah study team, they found that most of the accidents were caused by people talking on cell phones. Also, they recorded that there were no accidents among people who were drunk. In the article, it also states that drunk drivers tended to be aggressive, while those talking on phone were more sluggish.
3) The signal words that helped me locate my answers were: is, like, were, and, while.
4) The use of hands-free cell phone is just as dangerous as the use of a handheld cell phone because in the article it states that, "We have seen again and again that there is no difference between hands free and handheld devices," Drews said. "The problem is the conversation". According to the Drews, "Drivers talking on the phone are paying attention to the conversation-not their driving".
5)The position that the cell phone industry holds is that, "cell phones dont cause accidents, people do", said "sated John Walls. He believes that if you teach the drivers how to avoid distractions, it can decrease the number of car accidents and make drivers drive more safely.
*PRE READING
1) I think the evidence presented by the author was based on fact rather than opinion because the research was done on the most part of this situation and the results were accurate that people get into accidents mostly because they are busy talking on their cell phones which is caused by distraction, while driving.
2) I have never picked up my cell phone while driving. I think its really unsafe if your engaged in a conversation and your on the road. Unless it's an emergency call, I always pull over and pick up. But there is not ever a chance that it's an emergency call. Only once in a blue moon.
*QUESTIONS
1) I think the main idea of the article is that, Using a cell phone while driving is worse then driving while your drunk.
2) According to the Utah study team, they found that most of the accidents were caused by people talking on cell phones. Also, they recorded that there were no accidents among people who were drunk. In the article, it also states that drunk drivers tended to be aggressive, while those talking on phone were more sluggish.
3) The signal words that helped me locate my answers were: is, like, were, and, while.
4) The use of hands-free cell phone is just as dangerous as the use of a handheld cell phone because in the article it states that, "We have seen again and again that there is no difference between hands free and handheld devices," Drews said. "The problem is the conversation". According to the Drews, "Drivers talking on the phone are paying attention to the conversation-not their driving".
5)The position that the cell phone industry holds is that, "cell phones dont cause accidents, people do", said "sated John Walls. He believes that if you teach the drivers how to avoid distractions, it can decrease the number of car accidents and make drivers drive more safely.
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