Thursday, October 28, 2010
Research Progress
I intend to post a short survey on one of my class's Black Board Website within the next few days. This will be a basic survey asking questions about Adderall use on campus and my intentions with it are to see how prevalent Adderall use is on ISU's campus. I have two out of the three people for my interviews lined up, but I need to sharpen my interview questions and set a date for the near future to interview these people. I am still looking for a third interview candidate, I hope to find the right person for this, but if not I will move on with the other two interviews. These interviews will give me information on a candidate that is prescribed to Adderall and uses it to treat his/ her ADHD, and a candidate that uses Adderall solely to enhance their studies, this person may or may not have a prescription for the drug.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What can I do with a major in...
The various job titles that a Construction Management degree can lead to are a Project manager, a Project supervisor/Superintendent, an Estimator, a Construction manager, a Field or project engineer, a Quality assurance supervisor, a Safety officer, a Building code administrator, a Sales representative, a Self-employed contractor, an Insurance adjuster, a Realtor, or a Service manager.My heart lies at landing the job of Construction Manager or Project Manager. I want to be the head of large construction projects and these positions would satisfy this goal.
In-class Disability Blog
1.)What's problematic with the following statement, according to Sally French, her manager said; "I have worked with many blind people and they all wanted to be treated normally" (365)
Sally French looks at the situation as that although everyone wants to be treated equally, we need to realize that there are disabled people and that these people need certain items in order to make things fair.Many of these needs are a necessity at the work place and employers should recognize and do something about this.
2.)What is the tone of Sally French in this narrative? Why do you think she feels the way she feels?
Sally French's tone in this narrative is angry and frustrated. She is angry that many of the needs of the disabled go ignored and frustrated that there is little or no effort to improve these peoples rights and make them equal. Sally is personally visually impaired and she is frustrated because there has been little or no improvement made in order to help her and others like her.
3.)Why does Joseph Shapiro state that a student from a minority group is more likely to be placed in special ed classes?
Joseph Shapiro states that a student from a minority group is more likely to be placed in special ed classes because of the language barrier that is present or because of the the fact that their teacher cannot judge the level of their progress if they just imigrated from another country.
4.)How did the ADA and IDEA change how Americans look at the issue of disability?
The ADA changed the way that Americans look at the issue of disability because it shows them that disability is an important issue that needs to be worked on. Because of the ADA, everywhere you will go you will see disabled parking spaces and entrances. The ADA made regulations that help the disabled live normal lives like the rest of us and made American's look at the disabled as people with needs and rights as well. IDEA helps to manage the needs of the disabled under any circumstances. Whether the disabled need special technology or different schedules from regular citizens to get things done, IDEA helps. Both IDEA and the ADA have helped normal citizens realize that the disabled are the same as us in that they deserve fair opportunities and equal rights.
Sally French looks at the situation as that although everyone wants to be treated equally, we need to realize that there are disabled people and that these people need certain items in order to make things fair.Many of these needs are a necessity at the work place and employers should recognize and do something about this.
2.)What is the tone of Sally French in this narrative? Why do you think she feels the way she feels?
Sally French's tone in this narrative is angry and frustrated. She is angry that many of the needs of the disabled go ignored and frustrated that there is little or no effort to improve these peoples rights and make them equal. Sally is personally visually impaired and she is frustrated because there has been little or no improvement made in order to help her and others like her.
3.)Why does Joseph Shapiro state that a student from a minority group is more likely to be placed in special ed classes?
Joseph Shapiro states that a student from a minority group is more likely to be placed in special ed classes because of the language barrier that is present or because of the the fact that their teacher cannot judge the level of their progress if they just imigrated from another country.
4.)How did the ADA and IDEA change how Americans look at the issue of disability?
The ADA changed the way that Americans look at the issue of disability because it shows them that disability is an important issue that needs to be worked on. Because of the ADA, everywhere you will go you will see disabled parking spaces and entrances. The ADA made regulations that help the disabled live normal lives like the rest of us and made American's look at the disabled as people with needs and rights as well. IDEA helps to manage the needs of the disabled under any circumstances. Whether the disabled need special technology or different schedules from regular citizens to get things done, IDEA helps. Both IDEA and the ADA have helped normal citizens realize that the disabled are the same as us in that they deserve fair opportunities and equal rights.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sample CVs
I thought that these Cover Letters and Resumes were solid. I thought that the strengths of these resumes and cover letters is that they included all of the information that is needed. The cover letters showed interest and knowledge of the companies that they were intended for and they also included the person's specific strengths and why they are the perfect candidate for the position. In the second cover letter, I think that too much information was given as one of the paragraphs could have been completly omitted. One weakness of the first resume is that it is too long. Resume's should onlyt be around one page because it is intended to be a fast and efficient way for employers to find out about their applicants. The first resume should have included some of the activities and skills that the applicant possessed because employers are looking for things like these that make you stand out from others. Overall, I think that these resumes are a good start, but not finished products. There are several things that need to be corrected on these cover letters and resumes that would make them much better.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Homophobia Discussion
According to Gregory Herek, what are the consequences of anti-gay prejudice?
According to Gregory Herek, the consequences of anti-gay prejudice are that many homosexuals choose to mask their gay character and act heterosexual in order to avoid ridicule and be accepted, rather than just being themselves. Also, it leads to discrimination and hate crimes against homosexuals who come out openly.
How does Herek define “Secondary victimization”?
According to Herek, "Secondary victimization" is when a homosexual victim of a hate crime is treated differently because people have learned from the hate crime, that person is gay.
Burns finds out that sexuality is not always a private matter. What did Burns find out about staying silent about one’s sexuality? Why is it necessary for some students to be open and vocal about who they are?
Burns found out that many gays stay silent to avoid the ridicule that comes from their family, friends, and society when they come out. He finds that many gays do not want to be treated differently due to revealing their feelings and that some gays are open and true to their nature about themselves. Burns explains that he feels that gays should come out in order to have more opportunities to meet others like them.
Lim-Him discusses two forms of oppression: racism and homophobia. What is the intersection of race and sexuality according to the author?
According to the author, the intersection of race and sexuality is when a person thinks that their sexuality has an effect on their race.
According to Gregory Herek, the consequences of anti-gay prejudice are that many homosexuals choose to mask their gay character and act heterosexual in order to avoid ridicule and be accepted, rather than just being themselves. Also, it leads to discrimination and hate crimes against homosexuals who come out openly.
How does Herek define “Secondary victimization”?
According to Herek, "Secondary victimization" is when a homosexual victim of a hate crime is treated differently because people have learned from the hate crime, that person is gay.
Burns finds out that sexuality is not always a private matter. What did Burns find out about staying silent about one’s sexuality? Why is it necessary for some students to be open and vocal about who they are?
Burns found out that many gays stay silent to avoid the ridicule that comes from their family, friends, and society when they come out. He finds that many gays do not want to be treated differently due to revealing their feelings and that some gays are open and true to their nature about themselves. Burns explains that he feels that gays should come out in order to have more opportunities to meet others like them.
Lim-Him discusses two forms of oppression: racism and homophobia. What is the intersection of race and sexuality according to the author?
According to the author, the intersection of race and sexuality is when a person thinks that their sexuality has an effect on their race.
Interview Questions
For my interviews, I will try to find specific subjects for my study. Subjects will either be prescribed to Adderall and use it to treat their Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, will use adderall solely to enhance their studies, or will be prescribed to Adderall and both sell and use it. I would like to find a female participant who uses Adderall to lose weight, but this may be difficult.
For the subject that is prescribed to Adderall and uses it treat his/ her ADHD, I will ask the following questions:
Age, Gender, Year in School
When did you begin taking Adderall?
Did you take it before you had a prescription??
How easy was it to obtain a prescription- doctor and parents
How many/ how big of a dose do you get and how often do you receive it?
Have you ever sold your Adderall or given it to someone who doesn't have ADHD?
Do you feel you have ADHD or do you just take Adderall because it helps you out?
Do you experience any negative effects when taking Adderall?
Do you think the widespread use of Adderall today is a problem and if so, how can it be solved?
For the subject that takes Adderall solely to enhance his/ her studies, I will ask the following questions.
Age, Gender, Year in School
When did you begin taking Adderall?
Is Adderall easy to find?
How much does Adderall cost?
If you take Adderall often, why don't you get a description?
How does Adderall help you with your studies?
How effective is Adderall at helping you with your studies?
Do you take Adderall for reasons other than enhancing your studies?
Do you think that Adderall is harmful to your health?
Do you think that using Adderall to study or for tests is cheating?
Do you know others who take Adderall? how many, how do they get it?
For the subject who is prescribed to Adderall and both uses and sells it, I will ask the following questions.
Age, Gender, Year in school
When did you begin taking Adderall?
Did you take it before you had a prescription??
How easy was it to obtain a prescription- doctor and parents
How many/ how big of a dose do you get and how often do you receive it?
Do you have ADHD?
Do you experience any negative effects when taking Adderall?
Do you think the widespread use of Adderall today is a problem and if so, how can it be solved?
How much do you sell Adderall for?
What do you use Adderall for?
For the subject that is prescribed to Adderall and uses it treat his/ her ADHD, I will ask the following questions:
Age, Gender, Year in School
When did you begin taking Adderall?
Did you take it before you had a prescription??
How easy was it to obtain a prescription- doctor and parents
How many/ how big of a dose do you get and how often do you receive it?
Have you ever sold your Adderall or given it to someone who doesn't have ADHD?
Do you feel you have ADHD or do you just take Adderall because it helps you out?
Do you experience any negative effects when taking Adderall?
Do you think the widespread use of Adderall today is a problem and if so, how can it be solved?
For the subject that takes Adderall solely to enhance his/ her studies, I will ask the following questions.
Age, Gender, Year in School
When did you begin taking Adderall?
Is Adderall easy to find?
How much does Adderall cost?
If you take Adderall often, why don't you get a description?
How does Adderall help you with your studies?
How effective is Adderall at helping you with your studies?
Do you take Adderall for reasons other than enhancing your studies?
Do you think that Adderall is harmful to your health?
Do you think that using Adderall to study or for tests is cheating?
Do you know others who take Adderall? how many, how do they get it?
For the subject who is prescribed to Adderall and both uses and sells it, I will ask the following questions.
Age, Gender, Year in school
When did you begin taking Adderall?
Did you take it before you had a prescription??
How easy was it to obtain a prescription- doctor and parents
How many/ how big of a dose do you get and how often do you receive it?
Do you have ADHD?
Do you experience any negative effects when taking Adderall?
Do you think the widespread use of Adderall today is a problem and if so, how can it be solved?
How much do you sell Adderall for?
What do you use Adderall for?
Shitty First Drafts
I enjoyed the way that Anne wrote this piece because it made it very interesting and enjoyable to read. She wrote very simply in order to make it easier for her writers to learn and improve their writing. Most pieces like this are very serious and have many big words and sentences that can confuse and discourage a novice writer. Anne claimed that writing a child-like draft at first and then going back to organize one's thoughts will greatly improve a writers ability. After doing this, a writer will know exactly what they want to convey in their writing and will just have to figure out how to do so successfully. This way of writing takes some effort, but in the end, your finished essay will be much better off. Anne also helps her readers realize that writing is not so bad and it can even be enjoyable.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Interview Analysis
I interviewed James and started the interview off by asking him what his major is. He replied that his major is Criminal Justice and that he doesn't know exactly what he wants to do yet, but he knows that he wants to be in the Criminal Justice field. I moved on to ask him what type of jobs the Criminal Justice major had to offer. He replied that there were "many different jobs in the field including law enforcement, the court system, and corrections." I asked James if any of these jobs were federal and he told me that the majority were federal, but some are not. I then asked James if he planned on going straight to work after graduation or if he planned on attending graduate school. James said that he wanted to go straight to work with a possibility of graduate school in the future. I wrapped up the interview by asking James if there will be job offerings in his field after he graduates.James replied that right now times are hard so jobs are limited, but he explained that people are always committing crimes so there will always be work in this field.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Finding your own voice
How do you define "voice" in writing? How do you discover your own voice as a writer?
I define "voice" in writing as the authors own thoughts, feelings, and experiences that they incorporate into their writing in order to show how they perceive the subject. Thoughts might be good or bad opinions on a topic or might be taking one side or the other in an argument. Your feelings are your emotions on the subject, do you not care about the topic, or is it something that you are very passionate about? Finally, a writer's experience is what examples of how the author has come across the subject in his or her own life. You discover your own voice by being passionate and interested in your topic. If you can do this, you will be able to express your "voice", that is you thoughts, feelings, and experiences on your topic.
What does Lamott mean when she says "We write to expose the unexposed. If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, you'll just be rearranging furniture in rooms you've already been.
Lamott's quote is telling writers to write about the way we feel, to write about subjects that may be touchy, and to try new things while writing. Lamott explains that if you just write to get a grade, your writing will never improve. If you open the "forbidden castle door" and get engauged in your writing, it will improve and you will be much more involved in your writing.
I define "voice" in writing as the authors own thoughts, feelings, and experiences that they incorporate into their writing in order to show how they perceive the subject. Thoughts might be good or bad opinions on a topic or might be taking one side or the other in an argument. Your feelings are your emotions on the subject, do you not care about the topic, or is it something that you are very passionate about? Finally, a writer's experience is what examples of how the author has come across the subject in his or her own life. You discover your own voice by being passionate and interested in your topic. If you can do this, you will be able to express your "voice", that is you thoughts, feelings, and experiences on your topic.
What does Lamott mean when she says "We write to expose the unexposed. If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, you'll just be rearranging furniture in rooms you've already been.
Lamott's quote is telling writers to write about the way we feel, to write about subjects that may be touchy, and to try new things while writing. Lamott explains that if you just write to get a grade, your writing will never improve. If you open the "forbidden castle door" and get engauged in your writing, it will improve and you will be much more involved in your writing.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Asian Lesbian's Struggles
What does it mean to be a visible and invisible minority?
A visible minority is a minority that is easily distinguished from the majority due to their skin color, ethnicity, or other major characteristics that make minorities different from the majority. An invisible minority is a minority that does not stick out in the crowd, but once investigated, they are easily classified as a minority. An example of this is a caucasian from another country, they look the same as the majority in America, but their accent invisibly makes them a minority.
What does it mean to "stick to your own kind"? Why do you think some people stick to their own kind?(or are left with no other choice?)?
To "stick to your own kind" means to associate and interact only with people of your race, ethnicity, status, and culture and to stray away from associating yourself with people of other "kinds". I think some people stick to their own kind because of the way that they were raised, the awkwardness, and the lack of having thing in common with people of other "kinds".
What is the main identity struggle that the author is going through? How is she overcoming it?
The main identity struggle that the author is going through is coming out as a lesbian and overcoming her racism prejudices. She overcomes these struggles by accepting who she is and being open rather than shy about her true feelings.
Do you tone down any aspect of your identity( i.e. your nationality, ethnicity, language, gender, regional, or local differences) in order to "fit in"?
Personally, I do not believe that I tone down any aspect of my identity, because if you don't accept me for who I am, then I don't even want to be associated with you. I am true to my nature, and no person or situation can take that away from me. I am not one of those people who worry about what others think, rather I worry about my own good.
A visible minority is a minority that is easily distinguished from the majority due to their skin color, ethnicity, or other major characteristics that make minorities different from the majority. An invisible minority is a minority that does not stick out in the crowd, but once investigated, they are easily classified as a minority. An example of this is a caucasian from another country, they look the same as the majority in America, but their accent invisibly makes them a minority.
What does it mean to "stick to your own kind"? Why do you think some people stick to their own kind?(or are left with no other choice?)?
To "stick to your own kind" means to associate and interact only with people of your race, ethnicity, status, and culture and to stray away from associating yourself with people of other "kinds". I think some people stick to their own kind because of the way that they were raised, the awkwardness, and the lack of having thing in common with people of other "kinds".
What is the main identity struggle that the author is going through? How is she overcoming it?
The main identity struggle that the author is going through is coming out as a lesbian and overcoming her racism prejudices. She overcomes these struggles by accepting who she is and being open rather than shy about her true feelings.
Do you tone down any aspect of your identity( i.e. your nationality, ethnicity, language, gender, regional, or local differences) in order to "fit in"?
Personally, I do not believe that I tone down any aspect of my identity, because if you don't accept me for who I am, then I don't even want to be associated with you. I am true to my nature, and no person or situation can take that away from me. I am not one of those people who worry about what others think, rather I worry about my own good.
Adopting the Principle of Pro-feminism
Some of my ways of acting and thinking that pereptuate sexism are very similiar to the author's ways of acting and thinking that pereptuate sexism in the article, "Adopting the Principle of Pro-feminism." I like the author dominate airspace, have a hard time apoligizing, and have to keep control of decision making and see cooperation as failure.
I plan on overcoming these by realizing what I am doing and how I am thinking and working to improve these negative thoughts, actions, and feelings by being more open on the subject and having more respect for women in general.
I plan on overcoming these by realizing what I am doing and how I am thinking and working to improve these negative thoughts, actions, and feelings by being more open on the subject and having more respect for women in general.
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