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Last Grammar Post- Contractions

A contraction is using an apostrophe to replace a letter in a word. I have always struggled with this rule. It is not wrong to use them in academic or formal writing, but they should be used sparingly. I have done this at least 2-4 times on every paper you would think I would learn my lesson, but I did not it is just a habit that I need to catch and remember it. I also always thought that it looked nice. I thought that if you knew how to use contractions then it looked as if you knew what you were doing. If you also have questions or always do this in formal writing then go HERE for contraction advice.

America The Beautiful: What We're Fighting For

Americans are known for their diversity and the great pride they have for their country. I myself take a lot of pride in this country and would not trade anything to live anywhere else. In Dinesh D'Sousa's chapter in Rereading America she says that their are people who find Americans self righteous and think that we do not strive for the better. However, if Americans Muslim allies "want American aid," then "they must take steps to reduce corruption, expand civil liberties, and enfranchise [to give the right to vote and to set free from slavery] their people" (D'Sousa 775). America has tried to show, by example, that we do have a unique and alternative way of government and that we try to keep government and religion separate. D'Sousa explained about some of the beliefs that the Muslims have and how those beliefs affect the world. She also explains that America is strong and although some countries think that we a passive and do not have a back bone when challenged we hit hard and strong. Because of this we have only lost one war.

The things that I really liked about D'Sousa's chapter is that she talks about American pride and how great we are at what we do. If solving this problem would be as easy as sending Jerry Springer over there that we would immediately. She talks about the unity that we have as Americans. Even though, we have our differences and our very diverse way of living, that we come together and unite when it matters the most. "America is a new kind of society that produces a new kind of human being. That human being-- confident, self-reliant, tolerant, generous, future oriented--is a vast improvement" (D'Sousa 779).

We are the bright future for this world and have been striving for the better. It is a little cliche to say but we are living the American dream everyday that we wake up in this beautiful country. I am proud to say that I had a grandfather that served this country and gave it 26 years of his life. This country and those who live in it are not only grateful to him, but to all of those who have served to help protect and give others freedom. I am so grateful for this country and the diversity and example that it is to me and others around the world.

Extra Credit Lecture

At last nights lecture I thought that's exactly what it was until there was a musical number by Nancy Allred and Paul. It was so beautiful and the piece almost put me to sleep not just because it was 8 o' clock at night but because the piece was so soothing. Then half way through the musical performance it started to pick up and that made me want to wake up and listen. After the musical number there was a very funny man named Mr. Snow who introduced the speaker and his wife (who didn't give a speech). This professor is from Cambridge University in the UK. He spoke very well and kept the audience laughing and interested in what he had to say. My favorite part of the lecture was when he quoted Galileo and said that he said that, "when you learn from the stars you learn about society." Professor showed pictures of the campus and talked about the many adventure that he had with the professors from Dixie State, and hopes that they can do it again someday. He looks forward to having students from Dixie and be able to see the intelligence from the U.S. come to Cambridge. I really enjoyed last nights lecture and I hope I am able to see this speaker again, even though I forgot his name, but I can always find out later. ;)

Compare/Contrast Vs. Analyzing Using the Modes

I find Compare and contrast an easy way to write a 10 page paper because I can find a lot of different factors. Compare and contrast is used to show the difference and similarities in a topic. Use compare/contrast to define something and explain how alike or different something is. Compare/contrast is probably what I will use for my research paper.

However, using Analyzing Using the modes is great because it uses compare/contrast and cause/effect modes. This is a great mode to use because it helps incorporate different modes into one paper. This mode breaks down into two different writing styles argumentative and description. This mode explains how to write your paper and has a outline to how and what content should go into the paper.
To find a great website for these and other great modes click HERE.

Sources-Alternative Medicine

• Natural medicine-Home study
• www.gcnm.com
• Ayurveda-Alternative Medicine
• www.ayurvedacollege.com
• Doctors against prescription medications
• www.win.niddk.nih.gov

This is just the beginning to what info I found on alternative medicine and Dr's who are against and for Rx's and the merge between the two.

50 ?'s

1. What is the media?
2. How long do people watch T.V. a day?
3. How many T.V. series are there?
4. How does the media have an effect on society?
5. How does Oprah affect the media?
6. How does the media portray women?
7. How does the media portray men?
8. Does advertising encourage drinking?
9. How does advertising encourage drinking?
10. Does the advertising encourage smoking?
11. How does the advertising encourage smoking?
12. What are the rules or laws for showing drinking/ smoking on T.V.?
13. What are the regulations for swearing on T.V.?
14. Who regulates the media?
15. How much of the media is reality T.V.?
16. How much of the media news?
17. How drastic does advertising affect peoples lives?
18. Does the media advertise enough encouraging and uplifting commercials?
19. Who decides what advertisements go on what channels?
20. How do you start a magazine?
21. What was the first color movie?
22. What was the first movie with sound?
23. How many movies have been made since the first movie?
24. What percentage of advertising is sex related?
25. How does this % affect teens vs. adults?
26. How does the news affect what peoples’ views are?
27. How much money does alcohol/smoking companies spend on advertising?
28. How much $$ does clothing industries spend on advertising?
29. How much of advertising for charities?
30. How much of advertising is for health related subjects?
31. How much does the average T.V. commercial cost?
32. How much does a commercial cost during the Super Bowl?
33. How much does print advertising cost?
34. How much does radio advertising cost?
35. What % of the population does radio advertising reach?
36. What is the average return for each dollar spent for each advertising medium?
37. How much does the average advertising accountant earn?
38. What are education requirements for the accountant?
39. What are the different categories that break off in advertising companies?
40. How does the media affect famous people and their personal life?
41. What % of T.V. are prescription advertisements?
42. What is the difference between public broadcasting and commercial T.V.?
43. What cities are the major advertising firms located?
44. Who produces most commercials?
45. Who produces advertising companies?
46. How informative is the media in a crisis?
47. What % of Americans learn about what is happening in the world from the media?
48. What % of the media is factual?
49. What % of the media is history related?
50. How does history channels influence Americans?