Directions: in proper MLA format, cite your source. Underneath, write a 2-3 sentence summary of the source and a 1-2 sentence analysis of how you will use the source to support an argument that, in some significant way, opposes your argument.
Initial post due before class on Wednesday.
Reply to classmate: address a classmate's source and annotation. Determine whether or not the classmate has found a solid source to present the other side of the argument. If you believe your classmate has found a great source, state why in at least 2-3 sentences. If you believe your classmate's source sets up a straw man argument, or that it would be too difficult to disprove, then tell your classmate so in 2-3 sentences, and then offer a possible solution (+1 EC for the solution).
Reply to classmate by Friday, October 31st at 5pm.
Hogan, Anthony, et al. "Workforce Participation Barriers For People With Disability." International Journal Of Disability Management 7.(2012): 1-9. Academic Search Complete. Web. 28 Oct. 2014.
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This is an article about an Australian study about people with disabilities and employment. It clearly states that these individuals are being underpaid, discriminated against, are less likely to be hired, and have little to no accommodations. This argument opposes my thesis because my argument is pro transitional programs have a positive correlation to employment, but this article is saying regardless disabled individuals are being mistreated and discriminated against.
The article you chose is a good one. I like the argument presented by the author because it is going against what you are trying to prove in your argument. The author is against pro transitional programs because they do not end the discrimination and abuse towards disabled individuals in the workplace. Your thesis argues for the use of such programs. Both your statement and the author's make good points by using studies and facts to prove a positive and negative side to pro transitional programs. I believe the contending argument will be good in your article as it will allow you to show effectively how pro transitional programs do take away from the abuse and discrimination within the workplace.
DeleteSkinner-Drawz, Brooke A., et al. "The Role Of Adoption Communicative Openness In Information Seeking Among Adoptees From Adolescence To Emerging Adulthood." Journal Of Family Communication 11.3 (2011): 181-197. Academic Search Complete. Web. 28 Oct. 2014.
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This article is about adopted children seeking information about their birth families. It is also about how information seeking is usually successful, and how most adopted children want to know information about their birth families. I will use this article to prove the argument that adopted children don’t need to have an open adoption or contact with their birth families in order to know information about their birth families.
I like your opposing argument because it clearly states the opposite of what your paper is stating. I think it's important that you find research that was conducted, if any is available to implement into your paper to show the reader. The audience may prefer to see tangible numbers that were conducted in an experiment to show how successful or how unsuccessful this information seeking is rather than just hear someone stating otherwise.
DeleteMcmillen, Curtis, Susan Zuravin, and Gregory Rideout. "Perceived Benefit from Child Sexual Abuse." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 63.6 (1995): 1037-043. Web.
ReplyDeleteThis article goes into depth about what educators believe are possible beneficial outcomes of being assaulted as a child. Such factors include having a stronger personality, increased knowledge and self-awareness. I plan on implementing the research conducted into my paper because I am arguing the negative long-term effects of sexual abuse, whereas this is stating possible positive effects.
(The source is from 1995, which is 10 years too old from what has been set for our sources which is 2005 or sooner. However, I chose to use it anyways because it is not easy to find information that has been found to prove the positive effects of sexual abuse. It is not commonly conducted.)
Once I helped educate a child on her mother's schizophrenia and we found forums where other children (mostly adults) of a schizophrenic parent spoke about their experiences. We found other resources in the forums so that might be a place to check.
DeleteThere has to be something more recent right? Well, personally I would go with the angle that sexual assault doesn't have long term effects into adulthood maybe, instead of looking for articles about the benefits of being assaulted. I believe using outdated research could mess up the flow and validity of your paper. Just my thoughts though..: )
DeleteHOWELL, SUSAN. "Gender Differences: Facts And Myths." Priscilla Papers 24.2 (2010): 14-15. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Oct. 2014.
ReplyDeleteThis article discusses the gender differences between men and women and whether they are facts or myths. She discusses the statements of how men are better in mathematical subjects while women are better at communicational skills. when explaining these topics she comes to a conclusion that both of these statements are only generalities. This assumption opposes my argument because it dismisses the existence of gender inequality. my paper will have statistical information proving the gender discrimination in education despite the amount of women that receive higher grades and GPA's.
Status Report: I have not yet found counter argument to my paper and am reaching out to classmates for some fresh ideas and perspectives. I have look far and wide and would appreciate anyone's extra input. I am not giving up yet, but the directions said we needed to post our initial post before class today.
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DeleteGoudreau, Jenna. "Will Allowing Women in Combat Roles Revolutionize Leadership?" Forbes.com (2013) Academic Search Complete. Web. 09 Oct. 2014
ReplyDeleteThis article discusses the changes that are taking place in the military now that the ban is lifted dis-allowing women in combat. The author points to Professor Kingsley Browne as an opponent that provides scientific reasons why women should not be in combat roles claiming that it will change the dynamics and create sexual competition and sexual harassment. I will use his arguments and the data from a 2009 study between males in military colleges versus males in civilian colleges regarding their views on women in combat, which demonstrates the outdated mind set that promotes gender inequality.
I think the study group in this article may be too narrow. Unless your audience is college students, your audience may not find just the opinion of students to be a credible source. I would try to find a broader study that includes a bigger portion of the general public.
DeleteMy paper is specifically to the military. I'm using the student study because the military colleges have the highest negative attitude regarding women in combat and these are the very officers that will run the military in the future. However, I did find some interesting resources on the video's that I'll incorporate in my argument. Thank you for the advice April!
ReplyDeleteThomas, Derek. “Giving Money to Homeless Panhandler Is Not a Solution to Homelessness” Poverty and Homelessness. Ed. Noel Merino. Farmington Hills MI: Greenhaven Press, 2014. Current Controversies. Rpt from “Should You Give Money to Homeless People?” The Atlantic (22 Mar. 2011). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web 31 Oct. 2014
ReplyDeleteThe article is about how by giving handouts to the homeless are people are adding to the problem of increased homelessness. The author argues that there are plenty of resources that can aid the homeless without them needing to panhandle in order to get by, however most people who are homeless are unwilling to go through the process that is required to receive the assistance needed. I will be using his argument on not assisting the homeless has a better effect on society versus assisting the homeless has a better effect on society.
(There were not too many resources that were written by an author who was against helping the homeless or against any other factors I have stated in my thesis.)
I believe that this source you found is a great opposing view. While they believe helping homeless will keep them from trying to get help out of their situation, you believe that aiding them will motivate them to make a change. I think this source will allow you to present your view in a more convincing manner.
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