See below for national parks video assignment.
Keep studying for grammar and completing journals.
The following is optional extra credit (1 full page DONE CORRECTLY).
What's not on the sidebar is available from me. As we are short on time, I don't want to waste time explaining multiple articles. Some of them are shorter than others, but all are written expressively and well and have a greater meaning that the author has found. That is what you are to be looking for. Write only about these 2 things - not what the story is about. I picked it; I know what it is about.
These are summaries of all of the articles that you CAN read for credit. You do not have to read all of them.
1. The Crocodile Hunter by Terri Irwin – The story of how the Crocodile Hunter and his wife met is a tale of love, happiness, and the reflections of how one person can change the life of another person. Not just that, it’s the story of a person that we all know (the Crocodile Hunter) and an even more human reflection of who he was.
2. Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell – The story of how Orwell served as a police officer in Burma and was asked to “do his job” despite the fact that he was morally repulsed by his title. In the midst of this, he is faced with the responsibility and the hate of those that he serves in his quest to metaphorically and actually kill a rampaging elephant.
3. Lonely at the Top by Steve Friedman – a magazine article where the author expresses his desire to get away from society and philosophically convene with his true self, but in the end, he actually just finds that his true self is more about his Family Guy DVDs than it is about classic literature and nature.
4. The Write Stuff by Buster Olney – a Yankees beat writer (I can be fair and balanced!) recounts a nostalgic tale about growing up to love baseball as told from memories of being the expert autograph hunter.
5. A School for Warriors by Marcus Luttrell – The beginning of his Navy SEAL training. If you find yourself at Barnes and Nobles, you can also read chapter 5, which is the end of his SEAL training. I have a tremendous amount of respect for people who can do physical, intellectual, and social things that I can’t. Luttrell is to be admired for all that he went through to protect US freedom as well as to become the best that he could be.
6. An Apostle of Basketball Jesus by Bill Simmons – The best humorous sportswriter in the business. While Peter Gammons writes incredibly in a straightforward factual manner, Bill is all about Boston area nostalgia and pop culture references in reminiscing about growing up as a Larry Bird fan. I can definitely relate since my dad is every bit the Bird fan that I am the Mcgwire fan.
7. Orchid Fever by Susan Orlean – This is the New Yorker story that became the book entitled The Orchid Thief, which later became the Nick Cage / Charlie Kaufman movie called Adaptation. A good story for rare flower lovers, true crime aficionados, or future psychologists as John Laroche is definitely a “unique” character.
8. You Are Here by Chuck Palahniuk – The author of Fight Club completely agrees with your teacher when it comes to the concept of selling life gone awry stories for cash. Unlike your teacher, he can relate from his real life experience about the concept of going to conventions to sell stories while also telling about the hit or (mostly) miss world of becoming a famous writer.
9. What I’ve Learned by Bryan Anderson – A former Army soldier recounts the horrible tale of losing 2 legs and his left arm in an IED explosion that almost killed him. Nevertheless, instead of being miserable and dejected, Anderson finds strength and purpose in life despite having only 1 limb left. If I could be this positive, my life would be much better than it is. Anderson is a true hero in every form.
10. My Summit Problem by Aron Ralston – The followup to the video that we watch in class. Aron finished the 14ers! Yep, it’s just another chance to read about my personal hero, but alas, any opportunity to be inspired by the toughness of Aron is a good thing.
11. The Truth About Barry Bonds and Steroids by Mark Fainaru Wada and Lance Williams – This is an excerpt from Game of Shadows, the sports altering tell all that combines ethics, sports, criminal justice, and the quest for greatness into one horrific expression that sees the end of any perception of baseball, track, and football’s innocence.
12. Cannibals at Cowboy Wash by Jennifer Marlar and Richard Marlar – If for no other reason to say that you learned “crap” today, you can see how molecular biology applies to archaeology and solving riddles written in history.
13. Death of an Innocent by Jon Krakauer – the tale of Christopher McCandless that became the book and movie Into the Wild expresses how a young man gave up everything to live by a higher moral purpose while becoming Nietzsche’s Uberman in the remote Alaska wilderness. His death gives way to questions and tragedy in the life of all of those that it touches while all the while inspiring people to live by their own power instead of drowning in a sense of entitlement.
14. The Noble Experiment by Jackie Robinson – I could never imagine having to sit back and endure racist garbage without retaliating for a 3-year period, but Jackie took it all in and carried the future of sports integration and civil rights on his back until 1950 when he safely paved the road for all future athletes of non-white races. This autobiography tells about how he came to be faced with the question and the challenge that came before him.
15. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson – The final chapter of this book details what it means to walk in the woods and what constitutes success. Bryson and his out of shape former high school friend Katz traverse the Appalachian trail in the outback of Maine and wrestle with the decision of what it means to have hiked the trail in this mix of humor and purpose in life story.
16. Amy’s Mom, the Fairy, and the Hedge Clippers / For the Birds by Laurie Notaro – Laurie is basically your friend that just can’t get it together, but still is a good-hearted person with an incredible ability to storytell. These 2 humorous accounts reflect her dealings with her 2 neighbor kids whose misadventures show her a humanity that she otherwise had no knowledge that she had.
17. September 23, 1989 by Chuck Klosterman – From his classic novel Fargo, Rock City, Klosterman takes you on a narcissistic and nostalgic journey to the time that his bank screwed up and deposited additional money in his account. Since it was a large sum of money and it kept finding its way into his account in greater quantities and because he inquired about this twice and it still happened, Klosterman did what any kid would do – spend the money on the subconscious orders of Gene Simmons’ lyrics! I think you can imagine where it goes from here.
18. Hip Hop Planet by James McBride – A jazz loving sociologist reflects the hypocrisy of his lack of understanding of hip hop and proceeds to come to terms with its validity through its history.
19. The Learning Curve by David Sedaris – Have you ever overestimated your talents and abilities because the price is right? David Sedaris did when he took a job as a creative writing teacher at an adult training facility. While his writing is hilarious, his ability to educate students is less than stellar. You can guess where this is going from here.
20. Excerpts from Songbook / Excerpt from High Fidelity by Nick Hornby – A music loving Brit writes fictionally and in retrospective of music’s place in his life. High Fidelity was a movie starring Jack Black and John Cusack and this section discusses how making a good mix tape is an art and how it needs to be planned out. Yes, it’s a subtle attempt to get you to understand how papers need to be planned.
21. Introduction to the Civil War series by Shelby Foote – anyone who can write about one topic in super detail for 20 years and create the definitive resource on the topic is worth listening to or reading about. If for no other reason than to see the 2 greatest compliments that he received, this article is well worth reading.
22. Chapter 1 from I Was Right on Time by Buck O’ Neill – That I never got to meet Buck is one of the things that I can’t take back, but I do have his book, his bobblehead, and his video reflections in the Ken Burns series, so I can remember how much he contributed to getting fellow Negro Leagues players into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. This chapter is the altruistic tale of a man attempting to get his fellow teammates into the immortality of baseball’s highest shrine. For the tales of Satchell Paige that are reflected by the kindly old grandfather, this chapter is well worth the read.
23. The Aunties by Anne Lamott – reflections of a woman concerning her coming to grips with the fact that she is no longer a young woman. Nevertheless, her understanding and love of her body is greater than the teenagers who conform to society’s acceptance of what beauty is – while all the while loathing their place in the world. An alternating vision of laughter and the sadness that many people have been reduced to.
24. This is How We Lost to the White Man by Ta-Nehisi Coates – The complexities of Bill Cosby’s recent political speeches are reflected amidst the world of African American identity politics and history. This article is from the Atlantic, and while it is long, it provides an introspective journey into the author’s understanding of the misunderstood comic and social activist.
25. Ty Cobb by Al Stump - For those who like to read about dysfunctional people, Cobb was the most ornery scumbag to ever achieve on the baseball diamond. For all he did on the field, he betrayed everyone in life. This is the story of Stump having to get the info for Cobb's biography and the ordeal that he went through.
26. Mexico's Other Border by Cynthia Gorney - The effects of Mexico's other border on illegal immigration is told compassionately by National Geographic. There are many good articles and essays on the topic of immigration and before people condemn the U.S.'s policy, it is the belief of this teacher that you need to understand all sides. In this, I have a really good Edward Abbey article I would be willing to share with you if you are interested.
27. Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl - What it meant to see, experience, and survive a concentration camp and somehow come away with a clearer purpose in life. Frankly is another of my personal heroes for his decision to choose to live.
28. The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe - What it meant to be a fighter pilot and NASA astronaut in a time when prop planes were moving to jet planes and WW2 was taking place all around the pilot in question. This is the first chapter that romanticizes the danger and the glory of pushing the envelope and fighting the demon in the sky.
29. Ghosts of the Eck by Charlie Adams - Adams is a local enthusiast for all things Berks County. He is especially knowledgable on stories of the paranormal. Many students like these things, and therefore, reading his expressions and connections to this could be very beneficial.
30. Jarhead by Anthony Swofford - Not for the easily upsettable. Not a politically correct watered-down account of what it's like to be a Marine, but rather the last few pages of a book that describes what it feels like to train to be a Marine, to go to war, to see the true expression of war, and to know that said Marine never got to "fire a shot." In the end, this is for better or worse. You decide based on Swofford's words.
31. Breaker Boys by David Fleming - The greatest game ever played by the Pottsville Maroons and Notre Dame 4 Horseman. Football and local history combine as evil forces conspire to ruin Pottsville's chance for the first ever NFL championship after Tony Latone and crew change the face of the game forever. One thing you'll come to see quickly is that this isn't your NFL. Soon to be a movie, but before that, it should be a must read for you!!
32. AND...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Celebrate your local football heritage.
Here, you can see the story of the Pottsville Maroons - the NFL's first championship team in 1925.
Homework for Friday is only to study grammar, write journals, and figure out what topic you want for your 2nd and 3rd essays.
If you haven't turned in your essay, you NEED to do that.
Homework for Friday is only to study grammar, write journals, and figure out what topic you want for your 2nd and 3rd essays.
If you haven't turned in your essay, you NEED to do that.
Monday, December 3, 2007
TOPICS FOR ENGLISH COMP final exams
These are posted because students have already begun the topics and can bring in an index card with notes for the persuasive essay.
However, if you write this at home and hand it in, you will be in violation of the in-class writing policy of this final and will fail the class.
You must do one of each of these to fulfill division standards.
Final Exam Topic
8-Paragraph Expository
1. Your teacher has argued that not exposing a child to technology (esp. computers) puts that child at an unfortunate disadvantage in life. What are some of the factors that contribute to this?
2. Why should I hire you? Tell me what job you’re being hired for and tell me why I should hire you over 40 other candidates that applied for the same job.
3. It was suggested from a fellow writer that a good topic would be how a boss or teacher should handle firing or failing someone (respectively)? Keep in mind that as a professional, you will be forced to handle situations like this.
4. Which professional leader stands out to you as a good example of what it means to be a successful leader and why? You cannot use family, friends, or relatives. You can use people who are dead.
5. If you were President of the USA, what law or action would you first implement?
6. Your teacher has stated that for many people, the only CURRENT EVENT ISSUES that we are so committed to are things that affect us personally. Tell about something you are committed to and why (mind, this is not persuasive).
7. Of all of the news events that have happened this year, what is the most important event and why?
8. While many people can create things and call these items art, what does art actually mean? Consider modern art, offensive items, and the creative work of all individuals of all ages (children’s art, anime, experimental art, erotic art, etc.).
9. Who is the best choice for the next President of the United States of America and why?
10. The president of the college has come to you stating that the smoking ban at the school is not effective, but that she wants it to be effective. From a non-persuasive argument (the ban IS going into effect on campus grounds), create a way that tells what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, and why your policy will make it work.
8-Paragraph Persuasive
1. George Bush has consulted you because you are an EXPERT in one of the following topics. How would you advise him on:
A: How to solve the immigration situation?
B: How to deal with Achmedinejad and Iran’s nuclear desires?
C: How to deal with Chavez and Venezuela?
D: How to handle the situation in Iraq?
E: China, Syria, Iran, and several European countries have had dealings with countries that America has had militaristic or sanctions level issues with. How should we deal with these countries? (Consider that Chinese weapons are being found in Iraq).
F: The Social Security Issue (do Americans have an individual responsibility to figure out their own retirement or should the government help people to be financially stable)
G: The Health Care Issue (do all Americans have the right to be insured via taxes / should tax care be affordable and if so, how can you create affordable healthcare).
H: The Education Issue (do Americans have the right to choose the schools that their kids will go to; do we as Americans have a mandatory responsibility to educate all students).
2. Debate the difference between global warming and climate change from the perspective of the side that you support.
3. Gillian Gibbons was thrown in jail for 15 days and will be deported by Sudanese authorities for blasphemy (naming a teddy bear after the holiest prophet of the Sunnis). Defend the Sudanese courts or persuade them to drop the sentence.
4. Genarlow Wilson’s situation of statutory rape was discussed in this class (he was 17; she was 15). Assuming that you are trying to keep him in jail or get him out of jail (through the magic of time travel – we’ll assume he’s still there), defend your side based on your understanding of the situation.
5. Should America base its laws on those of a single religion to have a theocratic government? Why or why not.
6. Your teacher has argued that oil is perhaps the greatest natural resource that this country needs to function. Persuade on any one of the following (any direction that you so choose):
A: How far should America go to secure the flow of oil regarding relationships with hostile countries that have it?
B: How far should America go to find oil within the confines of its borders?
C: How should America proceed to handle the dwindling supply of oil with regards to creating and implementing alternative fuels?
7. The TV writers are on strike for revenue sharing from DVD sales. Defend them or order them to get back to work. Either way, explain your opinions.
8. Throughout the Bush and Clinton Administration, the presence of the United Nations has been a serious ethical crisis. When considering this, argue based on the following:
A: Based on its ability or non-ability to solve problems, should America support the UN financially and militaristically?
B: Can America force its citizens to support a world agenda?
C: Where and what should the United Nations be concentrating its resources (Iraq, Darfur, etc.) on?
9. Outsourcing jobs to other countries has its advantages and disadvantages. Argue for or against this controversial procedure.
10. The Westboro Baptist Church is known for protesting military funerals. Technically, this is protected by the First Amendment. Attack these actions based on their anti-what America should be frame of reference or defend these actions as a right of Americans.
11. Gay marriage is a serious issue in the United States today. Tell why there should be a law allowing this or why it should be expressly banned.
12. The Patriots have been running up the scores on almost all of their opponents. Attack or defend this “ethical sports dilemma.”
13. San Francisco politicians put forth a vote for the people to decide whether they wanted guns in their city. The people chose against this. Attack or defend this situation as democracy or the way of the Constitution.
14. (Recommended from a history major friend) Abortion, gay marriage, the environment, moral majority decisions, civil, and/or women's rights have been considered by some historians to be non-issues, and relevant only because they appeal to a populace dependent on emotional decisionmaking, explain why these are or are not relevant issues in politics.
15. (Recommended from a science major friend) Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Evolution are 3 major theories on creation. Which one is correct and why?
16. (Recommended from a fellow English teacher) In other countries, public school students go to school year round. In America, we didn't do this in the early days because students had to help out with the farms in season. However, that no longer exists. Thus, should we go to school year round (with short breaks between terms like Britain does), or should we keep the current system?
However, if you write this at home and hand it in, you will be in violation of the in-class writing policy of this final and will fail the class.
You must do one of each of these to fulfill division standards.
Final Exam Topic
8-Paragraph Expository
1. Your teacher has argued that not exposing a child to technology (esp. computers) puts that child at an unfortunate disadvantage in life. What are some of the factors that contribute to this?
2. Why should I hire you? Tell me what job you’re being hired for and tell me why I should hire you over 40 other candidates that applied for the same job.
3. It was suggested from a fellow writer that a good topic would be how a boss or teacher should handle firing or failing someone (respectively)? Keep in mind that as a professional, you will be forced to handle situations like this.
4. Which professional leader stands out to you as a good example of what it means to be a successful leader and why? You cannot use family, friends, or relatives. You can use people who are dead.
5. If you were President of the USA, what law or action would you first implement?
6. Your teacher has stated that for many people, the only CURRENT EVENT ISSUES that we are so committed to are things that affect us personally. Tell about something you are committed to and why (mind, this is not persuasive).
7. Of all of the news events that have happened this year, what is the most important event and why?
8. While many people can create things and call these items art, what does art actually mean? Consider modern art, offensive items, and the creative work of all individuals of all ages (children’s art, anime, experimental art, erotic art, etc.).
9. Who is the best choice for the next President of the United States of America and why?
10. The president of the college has come to you stating that the smoking ban at the school is not effective, but that she wants it to be effective. From a non-persuasive argument (the ban IS going into effect on campus grounds), create a way that tells what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, and why your policy will make it work.
8-Paragraph Persuasive
1. George Bush has consulted you because you are an EXPERT in one of the following topics. How would you advise him on:
A: How to solve the immigration situation?
B: How to deal with Achmedinejad and Iran’s nuclear desires?
C: How to deal with Chavez and Venezuela?
D: How to handle the situation in Iraq?
E: China, Syria, Iran, and several European countries have had dealings with countries that America has had militaristic or sanctions level issues with. How should we deal with these countries? (Consider that Chinese weapons are being found in Iraq).
F: The Social Security Issue (do Americans have an individual responsibility to figure out their own retirement or should the government help people to be financially stable)
G: The Health Care Issue (do all Americans have the right to be insured via taxes / should tax care be affordable and if so, how can you create affordable healthcare).
H: The Education Issue (do Americans have the right to choose the schools that their kids will go to; do we as Americans have a mandatory responsibility to educate all students).
2. Debate the difference between global warming and climate change from the perspective of the side that you support.
3. Gillian Gibbons was thrown in jail for 15 days and will be deported by Sudanese authorities for blasphemy (naming a teddy bear after the holiest prophet of the Sunnis). Defend the Sudanese courts or persuade them to drop the sentence.
4. Genarlow Wilson’s situation of statutory rape was discussed in this class (he was 17; she was 15). Assuming that you are trying to keep him in jail or get him out of jail (through the magic of time travel – we’ll assume he’s still there), defend your side based on your understanding of the situation.
5. Should America base its laws on those of a single religion to have a theocratic government? Why or why not.
6. Your teacher has argued that oil is perhaps the greatest natural resource that this country needs to function. Persuade on any one of the following (any direction that you so choose):
A: How far should America go to secure the flow of oil regarding relationships with hostile countries that have it?
B: How far should America go to find oil within the confines of its borders?
C: How should America proceed to handle the dwindling supply of oil with regards to creating and implementing alternative fuels?
7. The TV writers are on strike for revenue sharing from DVD sales. Defend them or order them to get back to work. Either way, explain your opinions.
8. Throughout the Bush and Clinton Administration, the presence of the United Nations has been a serious ethical crisis. When considering this, argue based on the following:
A: Based on its ability or non-ability to solve problems, should America support the UN financially and militaristically?
B: Can America force its citizens to support a world agenda?
C: Where and what should the United Nations be concentrating its resources (Iraq, Darfur, etc.) on?
9. Outsourcing jobs to other countries has its advantages and disadvantages. Argue for or against this controversial procedure.
10. The Westboro Baptist Church is known for protesting military funerals. Technically, this is protected by the First Amendment. Attack these actions based on their anti-what America should be frame of reference or defend these actions as a right of Americans.
11. Gay marriage is a serious issue in the United States today. Tell why there should be a law allowing this or why it should be expressly banned.
12. The Patriots have been running up the scores on almost all of their opponents. Attack or defend this “ethical sports dilemma.”
13. San Francisco politicians put forth a vote for the people to decide whether they wanted guns in their city. The people chose against this. Attack or defend this situation as democracy or the way of the Constitution.
14. (Recommended from a history major friend) Abortion, gay marriage, the environment, moral majority decisions, civil, and/or women's rights have been considered by some historians to be non-issues, and relevant only because they appeal to a populace dependent on emotional decisionmaking, explain why these are or are not relevant issues in politics.
15. (Recommended from a science major friend) Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Evolution are 3 major theories on creation. Which one is correct and why?
16. (Recommended from a fellow English teacher) In other countries, public school students go to school year round. In America, we didn't do this in the early days because students had to help out with the farms in season. However, that no longer exists. Thus, should we go to school year round (with short breaks between terms like Britain does), or should we keep the current system?
Friday, June 8, 2007
MOUNT EVEREST ASSIGNMENT
Do the Mount Everest questions.
An all too easy Mt. Everest Test
True or False
Mount Everest’s height only recently changed to 29,035 feet.
Mount Everest is the most difficult mountain to climb.
Mount Everest is named after the Welsh Surveyor General who came to survey Peak 15.
Mount Everest is centered in the White Mountains.
Mount Everest is located in both India and Tibet.
The Mugwumps are the group of people who live on the mountain and aid climbers in their attempts to get up the mountain.
1996 was the worst year for fatalities on the mountain.
Reinhold Messner was the first man to climb Mount Everest.
The first climber was aided with the help of local climber Tenzing Norgay.
The Buddhist people regard the mountain as a god and have many superstitions about the mountain.
K2 is the 2nd tallest mountain in the world, which is located fairly close to Mount Everest.
There are 14 8,000+ foot high peaks in the world.
Mount Everest is being studied since not only is it in the book, but we are currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of its first ascent.
Pulmonary Edema causes a persons brain to “spring leaks” and can be fatal.
The world’s highest garbage dump is on Everest.
Everest is now a business since ANYONE can be pushed up the mountain (though not always successfully), provided that they have $65,000 to spend on a permit.
The last obstacle in climbing Everest is the Khumbu Icefall.
The Death Zone is the place where you are breathing O2 at 30% of normal ground content. Therefore, you are literally dieing.
It is next to impossible to spend a night on Everest.
The Hillary Step is the only part of Everest that requires true technical climbing ability.
The first woman to climb Mount Everest was Junko Tabei.
Everest was climbed by a blind man named Edmund Hillary.
Name 1 really neat thing that you remember about Mount Everest.
ALSO
take notes on Mount Everest.
write an outline that would incorporate events from Everest's history.
Assume this is an 8-paragraph essay.
You will need Roman Numerals, Capital letters, and standard numbers as we write them (at least 2 for each event or period).
If you do all of this, I will GIVE YOU 50 points!!
Don't get left out in the cold.
Do what you have to do, and please, send me any questions that you might have!!!
An all too easy Mt. Everest Test
True or False
Mount Everest’s height only recently changed to 29,035 feet.
Mount Everest is the most difficult mountain to climb.
Mount Everest is named after the Welsh Surveyor General who came to survey Peak 15.
Mount Everest is centered in the White Mountains.
Mount Everest is located in both India and Tibet.
The Mugwumps are the group of people who live on the mountain and aid climbers in their attempts to get up the mountain.
1996 was the worst year for fatalities on the mountain.
Reinhold Messner was the first man to climb Mount Everest.
The first climber was aided with the help of local climber Tenzing Norgay.
The Buddhist people regard the mountain as a god and have many superstitions about the mountain.
K2 is the 2nd tallest mountain in the world, which is located fairly close to Mount Everest.
There are 14 8,000+ foot high peaks in the world.
Mount Everest is being studied since not only is it in the book, but we are currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of its first ascent.
Pulmonary Edema causes a persons brain to “spring leaks” and can be fatal.
The world’s highest garbage dump is on Everest.
Everest is now a business since ANYONE can be pushed up the mountain (though not always successfully), provided that they have $65,000 to spend on a permit.
The last obstacle in climbing Everest is the Khumbu Icefall.
The Death Zone is the place where you are breathing O2 at 30% of normal ground content. Therefore, you are literally dieing.
It is next to impossible to spend a night on Everest.
The Hillary Step is the only part of Everest that requires true technical climbing ability.
The first woman to climb Mount Everest was Junko Tabei.
Everest was climbed by a blind man named Edmund Hillary.
Name 1 really neat thing that you remember about Mount Everest.
ALSO
take notes on Mount Everest.
write an outline that would incorporate events from Everest's history.
Assume this is an 8-paragraph essay.
You will need Roman Numerals, Capital letters, and standard numbers as we write them (at least 2 for each event or period).
If you do all of this, I will GIVE YOU 50 points!!
Don't get left out in the cold.
Do what you have to do, and please, send me any questions that you might have!!!
Monday, March 5, 2007
STEROIDS RESEARCH
Researching Steroids - SQ3R is your friend. Really.
SURVEY What do you know about the topic?
QUESTION What do you need to know about the topic to complete the paper?
RULE #2: “YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO BE LAZY”
Remember, this means that you are not writing a book. You are writing about a single defined aspect of this topic. This has nothing to do with procrastination or a half-hearted attempt at writing a paper. That stuff is anathema.
QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE IN MOST PAPERS:
1. What are anabolic steroids? (note that this paper is not about steroids that people would use for breathing conditions (for example))
2. Why do people take steroids?
3. What do steroids do that is positive?
4. What negative effects do steroids have on men?
5. What negative effects do steroids have on women?
6. What negative effects do steroids have on children?
7. What are the laws that pertain to steroids?
8. How do people use steroids?
9. Where do people obtain steroids?
10. Who has used steroids? Keep in mind that leaked Grand Jury Testimony and conjecture don’t constitute guilt. Only self admission and a verdict from trial by jury do this.
11. What are designer steroids?
12. What is HGH?
13 - 20. Add your questions here.
READ Now find your research material and create either 50 note cards or 8-10 pages of handwritten research.
WHAT ARE SOME GOOD WEBSITES TO USE?
NIDA
WHITE HOUSE DRUG POLICY
STEROID ABUSE
ESPN STEROIDS SPECIAL
ESPN STEROIDS SPECIAL 2
ESPN STEROIDS SPECIAL 3
Be careful that you don’t use sites that sell steroids. There are sites like this online. Stick with the above the boards stuff.
MLA DOCUMENTATION All research is cited. Your paper is cited in MLA. While APA is also a way to cite, it’s not what we’re doing here.
You can get any directions in your Blair Handbook, or you can also go here:
MLA DOCUMENTATION
CITATION MACHINE
BOOK ONE AUTHOR
Gorman, Elizabeth. Prairie Women. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1986.
CLASS NOTES
Smith, John. "Beowulf: Archetypal Hero." English 102 Class. Vestavia Hills High School, Vestavia Hills, AL. March 28, 2003.
MAGAZINE
Cannon, Angie. "Just Saying No to Tests." U.S. News & World Report. Oct. 1999: 34.
INTERVIEW
Whitehurst, Daniel, former mayor of Fresno. Personal interview. 5 Mar. 2003.
THE LIBRARY HAS INFORMATION FOR HOW TO CITE GALE NET AND EBSCO HOST – I don’t require their use, but if you use them, know how.
WEBSITES
Last Name, First Name. Title. Date Created. Date Accessed. URL.
While there are a million little ways that you may cite websites, this way will work for the purpose of this class. NOTE: You will not always have a date created (if you don’t have day, month, and year, you also don’t have a date), and you won’t always have an author, but you will have the other 3. Improvise accordingly.
I DO WANT ALL OF YOUR INFORMATION TO BE CURRENT (2004-PRESENT UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY ME). THIS MATERIAL IS TIME SENSITIVE WITH NEW INFORMATION AND CHANGES REGARDING “DESIGNER STEROIDS.”
RECITE This is where you take your notes. You can underline handouts or printouts. You can copy notes (whatever it takes to get to your required amount of stuff).
REVIEW Organize and outline. Reassess your thesis and go back to the library or computer to research some more. Make sure you understand what you are researching. Just because you have the material doesn’t mean that it makes sense. Ask me!!
OH YEAH Send 2 additional URL’s to post on the class website for classmate use. You can use their stuff. They can use your stuff.
IN PARAGRAPH CITATIONS You must cite everything. Every fact, every name, number, bit of information, or external opinion about the topic has to come from somewhere. This is 1 of the reasons that we do topics that I choose. Ever since I had a student know everything about Jeff Gordon and think that he didn’t have to cite his facts, I realized that it’s best to have students research almost everything.
As a result, this paper is here to help you.
PRINT SOURCES
(Author’s last name Page #)
(If no Author or you use the author multiple times, then switch to first important word of the title underlined or in quotes appropriately Page #)
NOTE: there is no comma between these items and there is no word “page”, “p.,” “para” or “paragraph” either.
INTERNET SOURCES
(Author’s last name (if available))
(First important word of title underlined or quoted appropriately)
WHEN IN DOUBT, SEE ME!!
E-MAIL ME FOR SAMPLE ESSAYS!!
SURVEY What do you know about the topic?
QUESTION What do you need to know about the topic to complete the paper?
RULE #2: “YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO BE LAZY”
Remember, this means that you are not writing a book. You are writing about a single defined aspect of this topic. This has nothing to do with procrastination or a half-hearted attempt at writing a paper. That stuff is anathema.
QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE IN MOST PAPERS:
1. What are anabolic steroids? (note that this paper is not about steroids that people would use for breathing conditions (for example))
2. Why do people take steroids?
3. What do steroids do that is positive?
4. What negative effects do steroids have on men?
5. What negative effects do steroids have on women?
6. What negative effects do steroids have on children?
7. What are the laws that pertain to steroids?
8. How do people use steroids?
9. Where do people obtain steroids?
10. Who has used steroids? Keep in mind that leaked Grand Jury Testimony and conjecture don’t constitute guilt. Only self admission and a verdict from trial by jury do this.
11. What are designer steroids?
12. What is HGH?
13 - 20. Add your questions here.
READ Now find your research material and create either 50 note cards or 8-10 pages of handwritten research.
WHAT ARE SOME GOOD WEBSITES TO USE?
NIDA
WHITE HOUSE DRUG POLICY
STEROID ABUSE
ESPN STEROIDS SPECIAL
ESPN STEROIDS SPECIAL 2
ESPN STEROIDS SPECIAL 3
Be careful that you don’t use sites that sell steroids. There are sites like this online. Stick with the above the boards stuff.
MLA DOCUMENTATION All research is cited. Your paper is cited in MLA. While APA is also a way to cite, it’s not what we’re doing here.
You can get any directions in your Blair Handbook, or you can also go here:
MLA DOCUMENTATION
CITATION MACHINE
BOOK ONE AUTHOR
Gorman, Elizabeth. Prairie Women. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1986.
CLASS NOTES
Smith, John. "Beowulf: Archetypal Hero." English 102 Class. Vestavia Hills High School, Vestavia Hills, AL. March 28, 2003.
MAGAZINE
Cannon, Angie. "Just Saying No to Tests." U.S. News & World Report. Oct. 1999: 34.
INTERVIEW
Whitehurst, Daniel, former mayor of Fresno. Personal interview. 5 Mar. 2003.
THE LIBRARY HAS INFORMATION FOR HOW TO CITE GALE NET AND EBSCO HOST – I don’t require their use, but if you use them, know how.
WEBSITES
Last Name, First Name. Title. Date Created. Date Accessed. URL.
While there are a million little ways that you may cite websites, this way will work for the purpose of this class. NOTE: You will not always have a date created (if you don’t have day, month, and year, you also don’t have a date), and you won’t always have an author, but you will have the other 3. Improvise accordingly.
I DO WANT ALL OF YOUR INFORMATION TO BE CURRENT (2004-PRESENT UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY ME). THIS MATERIAL IS TIME SENSITIVE WITH NEW INFORMATION AND CHANGES REGARDING “DESIGNER STEROIDS.”
RECITE This is where you take your notes. You can underline handouts or printouts. You can copy notes (whatever it takes to get to your required amount of stuff).
REVIEW Organize and outline. Reassess your thesis and go back to the library or computer to research some more. Make sure you understand what you are researching. Just because you have the material doesn’t mean that it makes sense. Ask me!!
OH YEAH Send 2 additional URL’s to post on the class website for classmate use. You can use their stuff. They can use your stuff.
IN PARAGRAPH CITATIONS You must cite everything. Every fact, every name, number, bit of information, or external opinion about the topic has to come from somewhere. This is 1 of the reasons that we do topics that I choose. Ever since I had a student know everything about Jeff Gordon and think that he didn’t have to cite his facts, I realized that it’s best to have students research almost everything.
As a result, this paper is here to help you.
PRINT SOURCES
(Author’s last name Page #)
(If no Author or you use the author multiple times, then switch to first important word of the title underlined or in quotes appropriately Page #)
NOTE: there is no comma between these items and there is no word “page”, “p.,” “para” or “paragraph” either.
INTERNET SOURCES
(Author’s last name (if available))
(First important word of title underlined or quoted appropriately)
WHEN IN DOUBT, SEE ME!!
E-MAIL ME FOR SAMPLE ESSAYS!!
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