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Final Reflection

This course helped me transition and learn some techniques for writing at a college level. Coming from high school and english not being my first language, it tends to be difficult for me to write my thoughts and ideas on paper. This English class, the professor's feedback and my tutors assistance helped me learn and write all my papers. At the beginning of class the assignment was to develop a Literacy Narrative about any skill, competence or knowledge one has acquired. I decided to write my narrative on cycling since I started cycling during my senior year of high school, cycling was a sport that made me get out of my comfort zone and meet new people and also to do something that I was passionate about. We first started with a draft, then the draft was peer reviewed by our classmates, then to be revised and edited into the final narrative. The other main paper was an exploratory essay in which I choose to write about how Technology and its platforms are making humans more lonely...

Third Set of Presentations

Chris-Michael  Research: Tourette Syndrome  Ethos: B- Pathos: A Logos:B  Presentation: B Final Grade:B+ Comments: Interesting, nice video.  Sergio Research: The Unwanted third Hand  Ethos: B+ Pathos: A Logos:B+ Presentation: B Final Grade: B+ Comments:  Should make more eye contact.  Rolphy Research: The Fat Truth Ethos: B+ Pathos: C Logos:A Presentation: B Final Grade:B Comments: -- Eshrat Research: Cyber Security  Ethos: A  Pathos: B Logos: A Presentation: A Final Grade: A Comments: Nice slides, very creative and informative.

Second Set of Presentations on November 29th, Wednesday

Leo Research: The Dangerous Grip of Social Media  Ethos: B+ Pathos: B Logos: A Presentation: B- Final Grade: B- Comments: Very interesting topic, I really liked the video, . Gulzoda Research: HCG Diet  Ethos: B Pathos: A Logos: A Presentation: B+ Final Grade:A  Comments:  Has knowledge about the topic.  Steven  Research: Gun Control Ethos: B+ Pathos: B Logos: A Presentation: B- Final Grade: B+ Comments: Should make more eye contact, interesting presentation. Justin   Research: The War on Drugs Ethos: A Pathos: C Logos: B+ Presentation: B+ Final Grade: B+ Comments:  Interesting topic, it was bit confusing at the beginning because you said drugs harm people but then you were for legalizing drugs.   Manuel  Research: Winner Stay Winners  Ethos: A Pathos: A Logos: A Presentation: A Final Grade:A Comments:  Engaged the audience, really enjoyed the presentat...

Grades for First Set of Presentations on November 27th, Monday

Nov 27, 2017 Nicky  Research: CREATIVITY Ethos: B Pathos: B+ Logos:B+ Presentation:B Final Grade: B+ Comments: Interesting Topic Hassan Research: Tech On Children  Ethos: B Pathos: A Logos: B+ Presentation: Informative B+ Final Grade: B+ Comments: Very informative Joshua Research: Gun Violence Ethos: A Pathos: A Logos: A Presentation: Engaging A Final Grade: A Comments: Very engaging and informative.

Grades and Analysis: Essays 15 and 16

Essay 15  Ethos: C Logos:B+ Pathos:B Grammar:B Final grade:C Essay 16  Ethos: B Logos: B Pathos:C Grammar:B Final grade:B

Research Interview

Interview: Dark Dreams My topic is about Dream Anxiety Disorder also known as dream anxiety disorder, is a terrifying disorder described by the occurrence of repeated dreams during which the sleeper feels threatened and terrified (Psychology Today). I choose to interview Casey because my professor told me about how Casey experienced this disorder. Caseys information is contributing to my paper because it supports most of my claims.   Question #1. What is Dream Anxiety Disorder? Frequent dreams that bring out strong feelings of fear, terror, distress or anxiety.   Question #2. How would you describe your nightmares? They feel more vivid or intense when I have a bad dream in comparison to a good dream. The content of the dream is inconsistent and has little logic. Most of what happens is nonsense, but sometimes there are scary parts which cause stress. I feel the sensation of falling or pulling which causes further confusion. My nightmares are sometimes different from o...