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1- First discussion to make a comment on : Hi, my name is Veronnica or Ronnie.

Posted on September 24, 2024 | by Linus | Leave a Comment

1- First discussion to make a comment on :
Hi, my name is Veronnica or Ronnie. I go by she/her, I grew up in Apple valley California and now I live in Dtla. I study fashion design
pt.2
i don’t have a memory that connects me to my heritage but i would say my aunts make me feel most connected . I love both sides of my heritage. I think big thing for me to over come was my bias against cops. My brother was killed by one when I was 12 and I hate a really deep hate for a long time. I feel like I have but never really took notice cause it what never as bad as what some of my family has experienced.
pt.3
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an analytical framework that examines how race and racism intersect with other forms of social stratification and systemic power dynamics. It originated in the field of legal studies and explores how laws and institutions contribute to racial inequalities. CRT asserts that racism is not just an individual prejudice but a systemic issue embedded in societal structures.
Many critics argue that CRT is often misunderstood or misrepresented. It is sometimes portrayed as an extreme or divisive ideology, leading to confusion and debate about its actual principles and goals.
CRT has become a contentious issue in political and educational debates, particularly in discussions about curriculum in schools. Critics argue that CRT promotes division and focuses too much on race, while supporters contend that it provides a necessary framework for addressing and understanding systemic inequalities.
2 discussion to make a comment on :
What do you find most surprising, shocking, or disturbing, and why?
Something I found surprising was that “slavery” and “In-slaved” were two different terms and had completely different meanings, I personally thought they were the same thing. When he explained the two and why they were different, it made sense.
What had the greatest impact on you? Be specific and explain your answers.
I think this entire topic has always had a huge impact on me personally. I like being able to learn about my culture and what truly happened to people who were apart of slavery and who were in-slaved. This entire topic is horrific and devastating. The fact America went through an entire Civil War just because of slavery. Certain states had made written documents to say they were leaving the Union to keep slavery. They did not win, thankfully, and went back to the states to free Black People which was a major shift in history.
Is there a solution to overcome the issue you explored?
We still need to figure out why there are certain people in this world who are racist and want to this day to keep slavery around. It’s so inhumane… people are insane. If we could fully end slavery that would be the best thing ever, but sadly there are just people in this world who are truly evil
Reflection question: (from the video interview with Professor Andre’ Barnwell)
Where did we come from to where we are now with these horrible murders to black people and systemic racism?
I feel like certain places in this world are still racist and continue to murder innocent black people because people are just truly evil. We are an entire world that is still learning equality, peace, love, and unity. Especially when the Black Lives Matter movement started, people were in rage about it, but why? I always sit back and think what is so wrong about fighting for equality for black people? Absolutely nothing, sadly some people think differently. This world is so scary and confusing with how people think and believe. We think things are better and have evolved but realistically times have changed but murders towards innocent black people and systemic racism are still happening every single day.
What was your biggest take-away from the interview?
I found it inspiring and interesting to hear Professor Barnwell speak about the History of American Slavery. I had him last trimester for the first time and he is a wonderful professor, so to hear his story and everything he knows about the History of American Slavery was cool to learn
3 discussion to make a comment on :
The “Oero” Barbie. It’s argued it’s not racist but I’ve heard that Oreo is a term people say when a black person acts white. Which just seems derogatory .They released a statement white and black version of this doll and only ended up recalling the black one. Pt.2Advertisers may use bias to appeal to certain demographics or reinforce existing attitudes. For example, an ad might cater to gender or racial biases to resonate with specific groups, sometimes perpetuating stereotypes. Ads often rely on stereotypes to quickly communicate messages. While this can make an ad more relatable or memorable, it can also reinforce negative or simplistic views about certain groups. Advertisers make assumptions about their target audience’s values, behaviors, and preferences. These assumptions shape the ad’s content, messaging, and imagery to align with perceived consumer needs or desires. The perspective from which an ad is created influences its tone, message, and appeal. For instance, an ad might reflect the perspective of a particular cultural or social group, which can impact how different audiences interpret and respond to the ad.
pt.3i think it’s important to always asked questions and to try and see both sides. Unless u can clearly look at both options youll be biased.
pt.4i feel like I’m constantly dealing with the biased with men, I prejudge all of them based on their gender. I’m getting better at not though.
4 discussion to make a comment on :
the film Get out is absolutely at its core a racial commentary. I honestly dont see how it could interpreted any other way. they literally had an auction for the main character, it is not a satire on “racial lecturing”. in jordan peele’s own words, black people are constantly being told that they see racism where there isn’t any. he thought that fit very nicely into the mold of character in a horror movie constantly being told that their perception of reality is false (when it really isn’t).the entire transplant element of the story is a commentary on America’s fetishization/cultural appropriation of black people.
5 discussion to make a comment on :
What had the greatest impact on you and why from the content we covered (or began to cover) in class? The Jim Crow Laws were disgusting, sad, horrible, hateful laws that thankfully will never return. I am sad that these laws were even a thing to begin with; segregation was such an awful time to live in. The fact African American and Black people were not allowed to use the same things as white people is just heartbreaking.
1) Based on what we have seen so far, what do you find most surprising, shocking, or disturbing, and why? What had the greatest impact on you? Be specific and explain your answers. Is there a solution to overcome the issue you explored? I feel like Ray Torre’s entire life story was such an insane story really. Everything he went through at such a young age was very intense. From getting kicked out of his parents’ house at such a young age, to dealing with drugs, gang violence, getting caught, and being locked up to finally completely changing his life around is truly an inspiring story. Going from California to realizing the home he lived in was “Hot” around the streets so he moved to Las Vegas; to the city where you really can get into a lot of trouble, and he did. Going from all that lifestyle to now being a celebrity chauffeur is truly a second chance at life. I feel his story could be turned into a movie.
2) Watch 1 homework video from the homework course slides section. Write a reaction/reflection to what you saw. Feel free to add articles or video links to expand your exploration. If you do, please cite it. A Hate Crime is a criminal offense against a person or property that’s motivated by bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity; but hate itself is not a crime…
Hate Crimes have gotten so bad, especially with the newest generations and technology. Social media is one of the biggest platforms that people use to spread Hate Crimes towards people and places. Back then we didn’t have as much social media as we do today. It has gotten to the point where people will end up committing suicide, which is heartbreaking. Hate Crimes have become so “normal” almost when it comes to social media, especially when people are trying to “cancel” someone because of something they did. Yes, it is a good idea for that person to be off the internet BUT you should never spread horrendous messages, threats, and Hate Crimes to people just because of something they said or have done… (depending on the situation).

part 1). Read the textbook(Appendix A: Reviewing the Literature) carefully, watc

Posted on September 19, 2024 | by Linus | Leave a Comment

part 1). Read the textbook(Appendix A: Reviewing the Literature) carefully, watch the video listed below, and answer the questions listed below.Please keep the following in mind when you submit your answers.
This is a reading assignment. The whole purpose of this assignment is to see if you have read the assigned reading. I need to know that you have read the reading by examining your answer.
Thus, your answers must be based on the info presented in the reading. How do you know that your answer is based on the info presented in the reading? If you read the assigned reading and write your answer based on the info presented in the reading, your answer is based only on the info presented in the reading.
Do not include in your answer any info not presented in the reading. If you need to include such info in your answer, clearly indicate the source of the info. Any such info presented without indicating the source will be negatively graded.
Do not submit AI (such as ChatGPT) generated answers as your answers. Such answers are totally inappropriate for this assignment and will not earn any points. Read the assigned reading and write your own answers based on the info presented in the reading.
Boolean Operators- And, Or, &Not
Link for the video https://youtu.be/HpUiqkZw1tU
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What is a literature review?
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What is a peer-reviewed paper?
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What is an abstract?
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How does the Boolean operator, “and”, affect your search results in your search for articles using the library databases. Explain your answer using “gay and adoption” as an example.
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How does the Boolean operator, “or”, affect your search results in your search for articles using the library databases. Explain your answer using “gay or adoption” as an example.
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How does the Boolean operator, “not”, affect your search results in your search for articles using the library databases. Explain your answer using “gay and not adoption” (or “gay not adoption”) as an example.
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What are the sections contained in a scholarly empirical research article?
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What are the three goals of writing a literature review, according to the textbook?
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What is plagiarism?
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What should you do to avoid plagiarism?
Part 2) Read the article carefully and answer the questions listed at the bottom of this page.
The Sociology Student Writer’s Manual, 4th Ed., by William A. Johnson, Jr., Richard P. Rettig, Gregory M. Scott, and Stephen M. Garrison. Prentice Hall, 2004.
5.3. ETHICAL USE OF SOURCE MATERIAL (p. 111)
“Your goal is to integrate the source material skillfully into the flow of your written argument, using it as effectively as possible.”
“This means that sometimes you will need to quote from a source directly, whereas at other times you should recast (paraphrase) source information into your own words.”
5.3.1. Quoting (p. 111)
When should you quote directly?
“When the original language is distinctive enough to enhance your argument.”
“When rewording the passage would lessen its impact.”
“Rarely, should you quote a source at great length (longer than two or three paragraphs).
“Nor should your paper, or any lengthy section of it, be merely a string of quoted passages.”
“The more quotations you take from others, the more disruptive they are to the rhetorical flow of your own language.”
“Too much quoting creates a ‘cut-and-paste’ paper, a choppy patchwork of varying styles and borrowed purposes in which the sense of your own control over the material is lost.”
Acknowledge quotations carefully.
“The origin of each quote must be signaled (cited) within your text at the point where the quote occurs, as well as in the list of works cited (references) that follow the text.”
Quote accurately.
“If your quotation introduces careless variants of any kind, you are misrepresenting your source.”
“Proofread your quotations very carefully, paying close attention to such surface features as spelling, capitalization, italics, and the use of numerals.”
“Occasionally, either to make a quotation fit smoothly into a passage, to clarify a reference, or to delete unnecessary material form a quotation, you may need to change the original wording slightly. You must signal any such change to your reader by using brackets.”
5.3.2. Paraphrasing
“Your writing has its own rhetorical attributes, its own rhythms and structural coherence.”
“Inserting too many quotations into a section of your paper can disrupt the patterns you establish in your prose and diminish the effectiveness of your own language.”
“Paraphrasing, or recasting source material in your own words, is one way of avoiding the risk of creating a choppy hodgepodge of quotations.”
“Paraphrasing allows you to communicate ideas and facts from a source in your own prose, thereby keeping intact the rhetorical characteristics that distinguish your writing.”
“Remember that the salient fact about a paraphrase is that its language is yours.”
“It is not a near copy of the source writer’s language.”
“Merely changing a few words of the original does justice to no one’s prose and frequently produces stilted passages.””This sort of borrowing is actually a form of plagiarism”
“To fully integrate the material you wish to use into your writing, use your own language.”
“Paraphrasing may actually increase your comprehension of source material.”
“Recasting a passage requires you to think carefully about its meaning — more carefully, perhaps, than you might if you merely copied it word for word.”
5.3.3. Avoiding Plagiarism
“Paraphrases require the same sort of documentation that direct quote does.”
“The words of a paraphrase may be yours, but the idea is someone else’s.”
“Failure to give that person credit, in the form of references within the text and in the bibliography, may make you vulnerable to a charge of plagiarism.”
“What kind of paraphrased material must be acknowledged?”
“Basic material that you find in several sources need not be acknowledged by a reference.”
“For example, it is unnecessary to cite a source for the information that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term as President of the United States shortly before his death, because this is a commonly known fact.”
“Any information that is not widely known, whether factual or open to dispute, should be documented.”
“This includes statistics, graphs, tables, and charts taken from a source other than your own primary research.”
“Professor Smith’s opinion, published in a recent article, that Roosevelt’s winning of a fourth term hastened his death is not a fact, but a theory based on Smith’s research and defended by her.” So this should be acknowledged.
“Plagiarism is the using of someone else’s words or ideas without giving that person credit.”
“Although some plagiarism is deliberate, produced by writers who understand that they are guilty of a kind of academic thievery,”
“much of it is unconscious, committed by writers who are not aware of the varieties of plagiarism or who are careless in recording their borrowings from sources.”
“Plagiarism includes:”
“Quoting directly without acknowledging the source.”
“Paraphrasing without acknowledging the source.”
“Constructing a paraphrase that closely resembles the original in language and syntax.”
“One way to guard against plagiarism is to keep careful records in your notes of when you have quoted source material directly and when you have paraphrased — making sure that the wording of the paraphrase is yours.”
“Make sure that all direct quotes in your final draft are properly set off from your own prose, either with quotation marks or in indented blocks.”
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What is the problem of inserting too many direct quotations in your writing?
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What is paraphrasing?
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Why is it good to paraphrase?
part 3) Read the article and answer the questions listed at the bottom of this page.
[Sources: J.L. Galvan, Writing Literature Review, 1999, Pyrczak Publishing, and P.D. Leedy & J.E. Ormrod, Practical Research, 2001, Merrill Prentice Hall.]
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What do you need to conduct a literature search?
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What is an empirical research article?
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What is a review article? How does it differ from an empirical research article?
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What is the difference between a bad literature review and a good literature review?
Copy and paste here the abstract attached to the article. (If the article you found does not have an abstract, you cannot use it for this lab assignment.)
w3L26
Copy and paste the abstract again and answer the following question: Does this abstract present the research question examined in this study? If yes, underline the portion in the abstract where the research question is presented.
w3L26
Copy and paste the abstract again and answer the following question: Does this abstract present the research question examined in this study? If yes, underline the portion in the abstract where the research question is presented.
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Copy and paste the abstract again and underline the portion in the abstract where the data analyzed in the study are described. (If the abstract does not describe the data, you cannot use it for this lab assignment.)
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Copy and paste the abstract again and answer the following question: Does the abstract present the answer the study found to the research question (presented in w3L26)? If yes, underline the portion in the abstract where the answer to the research question is presented.
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Indicate whether the full text of this article available for a download or not.

please respond to Perla. with 150. words I do believe that societal norms shoul

Posted on September 10, 2024 | by Linus | Leave a Comment

please respond to Perla. with 150. words
I do believe that societal norms should play a role in what determines what is illegal and what is legal. I think a good example is how in 2008 when a case in California concluded that limiting same-sex marriages were unconstitutional, people still found issue with it and created Prop 8, which proposed a ban on gay marriage. A lot of people don’t know about this, but the majority of people voted yes on the ban so it reached the federal level, but was still ultimately decided that both Prop 8 and the ban of same-sex marriage violated the 14th amendment since it was violating the rights of an marginalized group of people. I believe this is a pretty good example for the role societal norms plays in our law making, that even though the majority of people in California had voted yes on Prop 8, it did not discredit the fact that the margin of people who voted no was very small and account for 48% of the vote.
Both common law and codified laws have their disadvantages and advantages, and their uses are situational. Codifying all laws can be inflexible since it is now following a code instead of adapting to certain situations, can be considered outdated in future time, and even more difficult to change. Something I consider dumb that is illegal in the US and that other countries practice, is the drinking age. I still understand the arguments against lowering the age to 19, I do believe that it can help with those who are susceptible to substance abuse and prevent drunk driving accidents among young people. Although in my experience, those who consume illegal substances will consume those illegal substances even if there is a law prohibiting it, if you look at the recent news you can see a 49 year old man crashed near Mariposa Rd., there’s also another incident where two drunk drivers had crashed into each other near Mojave Dr. Honestly, I think as long as someone is drinking in a place that is allowed and in a controlled manner, I see no issue with it. Although, vapes and smoking is another issue I have a problem with, and they should ban all vape commercials the same way they’ve banned it for cigarettes, it’s too addicting and harmful.