Week Eight Assignment

Hopefully there is no problem with this blog assignment. This assignment is due Thursday, November 19th. We are constantly being bombarded with images of what "beauty" looks like. This article deals with women's images as portrayed by the media.
1) Read the article, Media Image of Women on pages 560-562 of your text.
2)What is the main idea of the article?
3) What types of information are used to support the main points of the article?
4)Why did researchers generate a computer model of a woman with Barbie-doll proportions?
5)Write a paragraph describing the way YOU think women should be portrayed in the media.

Week 7 Assignment

This assignment is due on Thursday November 12th. It connects to the previous week's assignment about violence on campus. One aspect of critical reading is to find relationships between ideas and concepts. This required reading is from the Los Angeles Times, March 14, 2008. It is entitled:
Virginia Tech Massacre Has Altered Campus Mental Health Systems
Remember to click on the link to read the article.

After reading the article:
1. It is stated that there are "three major types of change". Three is a signal word to alert you to important information that will follow. List the three changes that are discussed in the article.
2. In a short paragraph connect this article to the one that we read on Campus Security. What are the threads that tie these two articles together?
3. Are there any steps that we should be taking at NYIT to increase our security?

Week Six Assignment

This assignment is due on Thursday, November 5th. As usual you are responsible for commenting on four other blogs.
This article is something that affects your lives on campus. It is entitled Campus Violence : Preventing Violence on Campuses
1) Read the article on pages 548-550.
2)Answer the following questions:
a) What is the topic of the article?
b) What is the main idea of the article?
c) What types of supporting details does the author use to support the main idea?
3) List three characteristics that can be early warning signs of a student's potential to become violent?
4) What security measures have you noticed on this campus?

Week Five Assignment

British Texting While Driving



This assignment is due on Thursday, October 29th. This assignment involves watching a video on You Tube. The topic is Texting While Driving and was made in England, but applies to everyone. I will warn you that the video is graphic, but was filmed as a Public Service Ad and has been seen in this country.
After viewing the video, write a short piece on YOUR Reaction to the PSA. You might want to use the following questions to get you started. Did it change your mind about texting or did you actually change your habit of texting?
Do you think that this should be required viewing for all drivers, new and old?

Week 4 Assignment

This assignment is due on October 22nd and is connected to the previous week's blog assignment. Reading and understanding of the material are accomplished by being able to make connections and find relationships between material. Remember to comment on 4 other people's blogs.
Alaska and California are the latest states to ban text messaging by drivers of all ages. The two states join Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington State in banning texting by all drivers, amid concern that such distractions increase crash risk. Nine other states have text messaging bans that apply to only young drivers.
Texting while driving is a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull a violator over in Alaska, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Minnesota and New jersey.
1) Write a short response to the above statement on how you feel about the ban. Do you agree with it or not and why. Also, do you think their should be an age limitation on the ban?
2) How does this connect to the article on cell phone use and the comparison to driving under the influence?

Week Three Assignment

This assignment is due on Thursday, Oct. 15th. Remember this is part of your grade for this course. You are responsible for answering all questions and commenting on other blogs. The assignment needs to be submitted on or before the assigned date.
We live in a society that is constantly connected. This weeks article is:Cell Phones and Driving Safely and can be found on pages 542-544.
1) Use previewing skills to activate your previous knowledge on this subject.
2) After reading this article state if the evidence presented by the author was based on fact or opinion.
3) What is the main idea of this article?
4)According to the Utah Study, how were the reactions of drunk drivers different from the reactions of drivers using cell phones?
5) What signal words helped you locate your answers? Hint, there are 4!
6) What is the response of the cell phone industry?

Assignment Week 2

This is our first Blog assignment. The Blog counts towards your grade in this course. This assignment is due October 8th. Be prepared to discuss this article in class on the 8th. After doing this assignment, you must also comment on 4 of your classmates' blogs. The comment should be relevant to the article.
Read Smokers' Rights on pages 536-538.
You need to use the strategies we have been discussing in class.
1) Preview the article by looking at the title, the subheading and the prereading questions. This should activate any previous knowledge or opinions that you have on the subject.
2) Read the article. This is a controversial article so while reading think of your position on the topic. Answer the following questions:
3)What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?
4)Do you think that U.S. citizens who smoke are victims of dicrimination? Write answer that states your point of view and supports your position. You need to reread the article to gather evidence to support your position.

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