In my position paper, I am researching on why video games are bad for children. I have come across numerous resources stating that the violence in video games will influence children to similar terrible behaviors.
Here’s one source: In the article, “Violent Video Games Can Increase Aggression,” Karen E. Dill, Ph.D. and psychologists Craig A. Anderson, Ph.D., states that their studies reveal that young men who are exposed to violent games are more likely to be habitually aggressive and are more vulnerable to the aggression enhancing effects. Also their other study reveals that even a brief exposure to violent video games can temporarily increase aggressive behavior in all types of participants.
http://www.apa.org/releases/videogames.html
Another source: In an article called, “Video Games are Bad for Children, Study finds” it concluded that in another study, of more than 600 ordinary adolescence ranging from age 13 and 14, found that teachers noticed those who played violent games were more aggressive, likely to have more arguments with authority figures and more prone to fights with other students.
http://www.pamf.org/preteen/parents/videogames.html
A third source: A new study released by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation explains that children age 0 till 6 are exposed to video games more than they should. They could have used that time wisely such as to play outside and interact with other children their age. They could have also used that time to do more educated and productive activities such as reading or being read to.
http://www.kff.org/entmedia/entmedia102803nr.cfm
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Annotated Bibliography
My research paper will be about why Iran willing to build new relationship with US. and how they are seeking ways to return to the negotiating table and ease a nearly 30-year-old diplomatic standoff. Following are three sources i will be using
1. ISRAEL FINDS ITSELF BETWEEN OLD IRAN, NEW U.S
In this article Israles head of Foreign affairs committe Knesset's thinks that "Obama's overtures to Tehran are tactical -- to justify an eventual tightening of sanctions against Iran, and even possibly military action, to prevent Iran going nuclear, not an illusory strategy that Iran can be talked into abandoning its nuclear quest."
Global Information Network. New York: Apr 14, 2009.
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
14 Apr. 2009 http46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
2. Antinuclear Groups Propose Three-Site Weapons Complex
In this article The National Nuclear Security Administration claim that it needs better computer codes to maintain existing warheads is The NNSA's claim that it needs better computer codes to maintain existing warheads is significance to Iran's claim that it needs domestic uranium enrichment capability for nuclear powerto Iran's claim that it needs domestic uranium enrichment capability for nuclear power.
Defense Daily. Potomac: Apr 15, 2009. Vol. 242, Iss. 10
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
15 Apr. 2009 http://www.proquest.com.proxylib.msjc.edu
3. IRAN: NUCLEAR ISSUE PRESENTS A HURDLE FOR U.S. TO CLEAR
In this article Ali Khamenei did not make direct reference to Iran's nuclear program. His focus on the economic and political pressures that have been imposed on Iran in recent years and the direct reference to what he called Washington's policy of "threat and inducement" were meant to make clear that, unless Obama finds a way to change the general direction of past policies and settle the nuclear issue in a mutually satisfactory way, Tehran will continue to ignore demands placed on it and go about its business as it had during the presidency of George W. Bush
Global Information Network. New York: Apr 8, 2009
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
13 Apr. 2009 http://www.proquest.com.proxylib.msjc.edu/
1. ISRAEL FINDS ITSELF BETWEEN OLD IRAN, NEW U.S
In this article Israles head of Foreign affairs committe Knesset's thinks that "Obama's overtures to Tehran are tactical -- to justify an eventual tightening of sanctions against Iran, and even possibly military action, to prevent Iran going nuclear, not an illusory strategy that Iran can be talked into abandoning its nuclear quest."
Global Information Network. New York: Apr 14, 2009.
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
14 Apr. 2009 http46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
2. Antinuclear Groups Propose Three-Site Weapons Complex
In this article The National Nuclear Security Administration claim that it needs better computer codes to maintain existing warheads is The NNSA's claim that it needs better computer codes to maintain existing warheads is significance to Iran's claim that it needs domestic uranium enrichment capability for nuclear powerto Iran's claim that it needs domestic uranium enrichment capability for nuclear power.
Defense Daily. Potomac: Apr 15, 2009. Vol. 242, Iss. 10
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
15 Apr. 2009 http://www.proquest.com.proxylib.msjc.edu
3. IRAN: NUCLEAR ISSUE PRESENTS A HURDLE FOR U.S. TO CLEAR
In this article Ali Khamenei did not make direct reference to Iran's nuclear program. His focus on the economic and political pressures that have been imposed on Iran in recent years and the direct reference to what he called Washington's policy of "threat and inducement" were meant to make clear that, unless Obama finds a way to change the general direction of past policies and settle the nuclear issue in a mutually satisfactory way, Tehran will continue to ignore demands placed on it and go about its business as it had during the presidency of George W. Bush
Global Information Network. New York: Apr 8, 2009
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library, Menifee, CA.
13 Apr. 2009 http://www.proquest.com.proxylib.msjc.edu/
Annotated Bib
For our upcoming paper I decided to research both the negative and positive effects of big business in
here are some sources I will be incorporating into my essay
Russell S Sobel, Andrea M Dean. "HAS WAL-MART BURIED MOM AND POP?:
THE IMPACT OF
ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. " Economic Inquiry
46.4 (2008): 676-695. Research Library Core. ProQuest. MSJC Library,
13 Apr. 2009 http://www.proquest.com.proxylib.msjc.edu/
In the following article authors Russel S Sobel and Andrea M Dean discuss The Wal-Mart and how it impacts small business in
"The role of small and large businesses in economic development. " Monthly Labor
Review 1 Oct. 2007: 35. Research Library Core. ProQuest. ***MSJC Library,
In, “The role of small and large businesses in economic development”, the article discusses a study done by Kelly Edminston. The study goes on to explain how positive effects of big businesses are sometimes offset by negative effects, such as prevention of small businesses to expand and very little net gain in new jobs. The article goes on to explain how these big businesses and other factors can lead to declines in our nations GDP.
James C Metzler. . "The Small Firm Advantage. " Journal of Accountancy 202.1 (2006): 61-63. Research Library Core. ProQuest. ***MSJC LIBRARY,
This article by James C. Metzler discusses the special advantages that small firms have. This article is in favor of small businesses. The author explains how unlike big business small businesses have advantages such as better customer service, special offers for employees, and the fact that they can be more creative than large firms. The other makes a good argument, that even though large firms can seem overwhelming, they can also thrive with their special strengths.
Sources for Orginal Argument Paper
I am writing my original argument paper on homeschooling. Homeschoolers are currently required to get higher scores on their SATs for college enrollment which is unequal and unfair. Here are my three of my sources:
1) scholarly article by Kima Payne Stewart and Richard A. Neeley titled "The Impact of Homeschooling Regulations on Educational Enrollments in the United States"- this source gives the cold hard facts about homeschooling and reveals how many states fall short in their homeschooling requirements through data and stats. I plan to use this as one of my anticipated objections that will help writing my rebuttal.
2) scholarly article by Michelle Wichers titled "Homeschooling: Adventitious or Detrimental for Proficiency in Higher Education"- this source expounds on a study done to see if homeschooled kids are able to academically compete at a college (or higher) level. The results were positive, showing that not only were homeschooled highschoolers at par, but many were above average in their education. I plan to use this solid evidence to aid in validating the credibility of homeschooling.
3) article (it might be scholarly?) by Julie Blair titled "College Admissions Adapts to Students Taught at Home"- this source shows a lot of the changes many universities have made for homeschooling. This source will be good to show how far America has come in allowing homeschooling and encourage people to take just a few more steps to make college admissions completely fair and equal for home schoolers so they have no disadvantage.
1) scholarly article by Kima Payne Stewart and Richard A. Neeley titled "The Impact of Homeschooling Regulations on Educational Enrollments in the United States"- this source gives the cold hard facts about homeschooling and reveals how many states fall short in their homeschooling requirements through data and stats. I plan to use this as one of my anticipated objections that will help writing my rebuttal.
2) scholarly article by Michelle Wichers titled "Homeschooling: Adventitious or Detrimental for Proficiency in Higher Education"- this source expounds on a study done to see if homeschooled kids are able to academically compete at a college (or higher) level. The results were positive, showing that not only were homeschooled highschoolers at par, but many were above average in their education. I plan to use this solid evidence to aid in validating the credibility of homeschooling.
3) article (it might be scholarly?) by Julie Blair titled "College Admissions Adapts to Students Taught at Home"- this source shows a lot of the changes many universities have made for homeschooling. This source will be good to show how far America has come in allowing homeschooling and encourage people to take just a few more steps to make college admissions completely fair and equal for home schoolers so they have no disadvantage.
One of the sources I will be using in my position paper is an article from Opposing view points by Debra Bell. She states that there are many challenges faced when it comes to homeschooling, such as time demands, preparation time,the need for private time and the unrealistic expectations parents put upon their children. She also explains that there are teacher limitations and that community involve is kept to a minimum.
Another one of my resources I will be using for my position paper is an article from Opposing view points by Dawn C. Pitsch. She explains the difficult trials of homeschooling, and how homeschooling is not for every family. She goes on to continue about how parents take homeschooling to heart, explaining that if their children are failing it is essentially the parents fault, when in reality-its not.
My last source I will be using in my position paper is another article form Opposing View Points by Isabel Lyman. She explains that homeschooling is a viable alternative to public schooling. She goes on to explain that choosing the right homeschooling program is crucial for families. She also continues on by saying that children who are home schooled generally do better on standardized tests and excel well in college.
Another one of my resources I will be using for my position paper is an article from Opposing view points by Dawn C. Pitsch. She explains the difficult trials of homeschooling, and how homeschooling is not for every family. She goes on to continue about how parents take homeschooling to heart, explaining that if their children are failing it is essentially the parents fault, when in reality-its not.
My last source I will be using in my position paper is another article form Opposing View Points by Isabel Lyman. She explains that homeschooling is a viable alternative to public schooling. She goes on to explain that choosing the right homeschooling program is crucial for families. She also continues on by saying that children who are home schooled generally do better on standardized tests and excel well in college.
position paper title: New Homeless in America, Federal or State responsibility
In today's housing market there are hundreds of foreclosures. The climb in foreclosures yielded thousands of displaced families, forcing these families to live in cars or in shelters. Whose responsibility should it be to help this raising minority? To find whose responsible, there should be a finger pointed at whose to blame.
Works cited:
National Coalition for the Homeless
www.nationalhomeless.org
April 15, 2008
Still looking for more "scholarly" articles...
Works cited:
National Coalition for the Homeless
www.nationalhomeless.org
April 15, 2008
Still looking for more "scholarly" articles...
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Technology vs Humanity
Is technology slowly destroying humanity? With all the advances in technology we, as humans, are forgetting how to actually BE humans. We've made alot of improvements in our society and have come up with brilliant new things, but are all these accomplishments hurting us more than they are helping us? I've found many sources that believe the more we advance in technology the more our humanity is at stake. I agree with this. The human being used to be the most intellegent thing on the planet. And that used to be something to be proud of. Going to college and learning how to be a banker or a stock broker or even something so simple as a "fix it" guy or a cashier were great accomplishments that made us human. With the invention of the computer technology has just gotten more and more intellegent... Far more intellegent than human beings could ever be. This is NOT a good thing. In my position paper I am going to prove that sometimes advanced technology is not helpful to human beings, instead it just aids to our slow destruction. The articles I have found are:
Is Humanity Destined to Self Destruct? -This scholarly google article is about how humans need to adapt to the advances in technology in order to survive.
Technological Innovation Must Be Limited to Protect Humanity -This is an opposing viewpoint which is pretty much explained in the title
Children's Isolation from the Natural World Is a Threat to Their Health -Another opposing viewpoint which states that children who spend their time alone in front of the TV or computer are more likely to contract cultural autism.
Electronic Interaction Is Making Americans Less Literate -This opposing viewpoint was determined from various national surveys about the effects of technology and literacy in college students.
Is Humanity Destined to Self Destruct? -This scholarly google article is about how humans need to adapt to the advances in technology in order to survive.
Technological Innovation Must Be Limited to Protect Humanity -This is an opposing viewpoint which is pretty much explained in the title
Children's Isolation from the Natural World Is a Threat to Their Health -Another opposing viewpoint which states that children who spend their time alone in front of the TV or computer are more likely to contract cultural autism.
Electronic Interaction Is Making Americans Less Literate -This opposing viewpoint was determined from various national surveys about the effects of technology and literacy in college students.
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