Choose an issue from American History that we have discussed in class recently. Write a brief (one to three paragraph) history of the issue and the Federalist vs. Antifederalist issues involved. In this brief history, be sure to cite relevant sources and make specific, clear references to major historical events.
For the current political mater we discussed in class, I have chosen to discuss Prop. 19, the legalization of marijuana. Currently there has been a battle of right and wrong between the government and the state about wether marijuan should be legalized as a recreational drug. The state of california had decided that marijuana could be legalized for recreational use and should be available to the public for purchase once a person reaches an appointed age. Some californians believe that the money spent on marijuana that goes to the drug cartels anyways could potentially go to the state if it were legalized. Putting taxes on marijuana would help the state be able to provide more for education and other fields of interest where money is needed. Another benefit of the legalization of marijuana is that it would reduce drug related crimes both north and south of the border. Every year hundreds of innocent people fall victim to the ruthless murders of the mexican drug cartel. Two months ago, policia raided a cartel stronghold and seized 151 kilograms of marijuana. The cartel leader retaliated by ordering the slaughtering of 151 people.
Then....
Choose at least one person not in this class whose opinion you respect. Interview this person to seek their ideas and opinions about the issues inherent in the element of history you have chosen.
Ideally, you want to quote this person, but it is okay to paraphrase their ideas at certain points, if necessary.
Please post your interview to your blog no later than 12/8/10 at 11:59:59 pm.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Life: The Book Reflection
1. What are you most proud of in your Life: The Book writing? Try to describe this is detail!
The part of my writing that I am the most proud of would probably have to be the second paragraph where I describe the historical background of transgenic animals and the scientists who discovered them. I like how crisp the writing sounds and the way it gets the idea out in an easy and organized way.
2. What are some changes or new ideas that you have developed in your writing through the course of this semester?
This semester I was introduced to the concept of starting with an anecdote. I think this is an exceptional way to start a paper because you connect with the reader early on in writing which makes them want to read on.
3. If you had a little more time to work on your writing for LifE: The Book, what would you do differently? What would you change about your writing?
If I had more time to work on this paper I think I would use it to work on adding details about specific transgenic animals. The most interesting part of my paper is reading about the different kinds of transgenic animals to date and their uses in society. I would also include some of my ideas for possible transgenic animals to add some comic relief to the article.
4. How has the additional element of publication in a book affected the way you approach writing?
Knowing that my article was going to be published in a book for all to see really motivated me to try harder when I was writing the body of my article. I wanted to actually inform the reader about my topic and leave the with a firm grasp on the concept of transgenic animals.
The part of my writing that I am the most proud of would probably have to be the second paragraph where I describe the historical background of transgenic animals and the scientists who discovered them. I like how crisp the writing sounds and the way it gets the idea out in an easy and organized way.
2. What are some changes or new ideas that you have developed in your writing through the course of this semester?
This semester I was introduced to the concept of starting with an anecdote. I think this is an exceptional way to start a paper because you connect with the reader early on in writing which makes them want to read on.
3. If you had a little more time to work on your writing for LifE: The Book, what would you do differently? What would you change about your writing?
If I had more time to work on this paper I think I would use it to work on adding details about specific transgenic animals. The most interesting part of my paper is reading about the different kinds of transgenic animals to date and their uses in society. I would also include some of my ideas for possible transgenic animals to add some comic relief to the article.
4. How has the additional element of publication in a book affected the way you approach writing?
Knowing that my article was going to be published in a book for all to see really motivated me to try harder when I was writing the body of my article. I wanted to actually inform the reader about my topic and leave the with a firm grasp on the concept of transgenic animals.
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