Bimala Magar

Why America needs more immigrants

(PEW Research Center)

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/06/17/key-findings-about-u-s-immigrants/

Immigrants are those who are not citizens of any country. They are the unfortunate ones with no home. Every year, people from all around the world come to America seeking home, opportunities, and freedom. Most refugees come to America because they are in danger in the country they are currently in, most documented comes to America for jobs and higher education opportunities, and most undocumented immigrants enter the U.S. for jobs and education opportunities as well. On the other hand, many people in the U.S. find it hard to separate fact from fiction. There are many myths about immigrants, but there are three common myths most Americans believe in: undocumented immigrants do not pay taxes, immigrants are hurting the U.S. economy, and Immigrants are taking over American jobs. Many people believe these things to be, although research shows that immigrants add diversity, new culture to society and improves the U.S. economy. Although, almost all of these statements about immigrants are false. For example, according to ADL, immigrants pay about 11.64 billion dollars in taxes each year, “Immigrants collectively pay between $90 and $140 billion each year in taxes, and a recent study found that undocumented immigrants alone pay approximately $11.64 billion in taxes each year”. The 11.64 billion dollars were the documented immigrants only. The undocumented immigrants have also paid tax dearly. Most of the immigrants in the U.S. are taking over the jobs Americans do not want. Everyone in the U.S. has the same rule for taxes, including Americans, immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Research shows that the U.S. economy is improving due to immigrants.All three myths: immigrants hurting the U.S. economy, immigrants not paying tax, and immigrants taking over American jobs are correlated to one another. The more immigrants come to the U.S.; the more immigrants will work. The more immigrants are working, and the more immigrants are paying taxes. The more immigrants are paying taxes, the more the U.S. economy boosts. These are only a few of the reasons why The United States of America needs more immigrants, because immigrants too, make America. 

 

Works cited

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/06/17/key-findings-about-u-s-immigrants/

https://www.adl.org/resources/fact-sheets/myths-and-facts-about-immigrants-and-immigration-en-espanol

The social justice topic that I’m interested in is refugee because there are a lot of myths and false accusations towards refugees. The main argument would be that foreigners are taking over American jobs, which is a myth. I have found that not only do refugees take the jobs Americans do not want to do, but they also generate more jobs for Americans and everyone else. I can find many things by researching to support my arguments. I can find statistics and data that proves how much percentage incarcerated in foreigners. I can research about the big jobs foreigners and refugees have created that also that most people in the world use daily. I can find evidence that will prove the myths there are about foreigners and refugees. There will be many counter-arguments about refugees again, such as foreigners taking over American jobs, foreigners not paying taxes, and foreigners are increasing the crime rate, although I can find supportive evidence to prove all of these counter-arguments. It is sad that most Americans believe these myths. Even though they might seem like they are true, it is not right to make assumptions without being able to prove those claims are true. I should find polls and surveys that ask people about foreigners, and their responses. I believe that I can find most people agreeing that foreigners and dragging America down. I need to do more research for my research topic, and find good articles and evidence to support the arguments. Proving statistics and datas will be extremely helpful supporting the claims I will be making. Therefore, I need further research and gather more information about the argument that I will be arguing about. These are just the few things I need to collect and project. Doing so will make my paper an effective paper.

The article is from EBSCOhost, and it is a reliable source because it is a well known academic source. I’m not sure if this article contains any political bias. The author of this article is Rollin Bernard E. This author is against animal experiments, yet he presents both sides of the argument. There is no specific targeted audience because this is a sensitive topic, whereas awareness is necessary. The title of this article stands out because it is extremely clear about what the article is about: the pros and cons of animal experiments. I’m not sure if this article shows any attempt to politicize any news item or appeal to a particular demographic. Although, this article is accurate and concerning the content. There are no pictures of graphics at the beginning of the article to preview the argument or to give the argument a particular context. The main idea is that humans owe to animals. In other words, we owe it to animals to treat them respectfully. The sub-arguments are that animal experiments are unethical. The author uses logos and pathos throughout the article. The author uses metacognition, and other effective strategies to persuade the readers. For example, the author has the right tone to speak to the audience. The tone is serious and convincing. I believe that there are no logical fallacies in this article. The article does link to other relevant sources, although I did not find list of sources at the end of the article. It is clear that the article is factual, and I can get far enough when I tried checking the source or background of the argument.

Works Cited

Rollin Bernard E. “The Costs and Benefits of Animal Experiments . By Andrew Knight . (: Palgrave Macmillan , 2011 . 254 Pp. Hardback. £50 . ISBN: 978-0-230-24392-7 ).” Journal of Animal Ethics, vol. 3, no. 1, 2013, p. 110. EBSCOhost, doi:10.5406/janimalethics.3.1.0110.

The article We fight for all living things is from a reliable source called EBSCOhost. It is reliable, because it can be accessed through the Georgia state University database. It is not targeted towards only one group, but for everyone.The authors of this article are Genevieve Johnston and Matthew S. Johnston. These authors do not have any potential biases/conflict of interests, because they want everyone to be aware of all living things rights. The title is pretty attention grabber, because it states and summarizes the article in a few words. I’m not sure if this article attempts to politicize the news item or appeal to a particular demographic. Although it is accurate. No, there are no pictures or demographics. The main idea is that the authors state that the purpose of this research is to demonstrate that most animal liberationists care deeply about the world’s problems in their entirety. It is logical, because the authors use pretty good strategies and methods to inform and persuade the readers. This article does have lists of sources at the end of the article. It is clear and factual, and the article does link to other relevant resources. I got pretty far when I tried to check the sources and background of the argument.

Works Cited

Johnston, Genevieve, and Matthew S. Johnston. “‘We Fight for All Living Things’: Countering Misconceptions about the Radical Animal Liberation Movement.” Social Movement Studies, vol. 16, no. 6, Nov. 2017, pp. 735–751. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1080/14742837.2017.1319268.

https://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=0&sid=e03a1285-834f-44cf-b244-9fa08384c4ed%40sessionmgr101

 

A Better Way to Study

There are many ways to study effectively, and different strategies work for different people. Studying effectively allows college students to gain new knowledge efficiently. This process is called neuroplasticity. According to the Neuroplasticity video, neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to rewire. The brain can and does change throughout our lives. Another video called Growing your mind, explains how the brain is like plastic, and it is adaptable. The brain is a muscle, which develops and stretches more as it goes through struggle or critical thinking. When the word neuroplasticity is broken down, neuro means the nervous system, and plasticity means flexible. Neuro and plasticity together mean a flexible brain. When humans choose a new task, the brain forms new connections and weakens the old pathway. Every time humans think about something, the brain is being built. New activities generate new connections. Knowledge can be developed through exercise, just like a muscle, although the development is constructed when a human goes through struggles and challenges. The influence of environments over the brain plays an essential role in how the brain develops. The differences between the mind of the animal in a bear cage versus the brain of an animal that is continuously challenged, demonstrate a significant difference. The best way to study is by challenges, struggles, and attempts to improve studying habits.

The three studying techniques that are the most effective for high school and college students are by creating a Quizlet, reviewing the study guide, and planning. Creating a Quizlet, or just writing down questions and answers on a notecard will help students’ studying skills. This technique allows students to test themselves. The constant practice trains the students and their brains to gain knowledge. Quizlet has so many options for students to do. For example, it contains the review section where students can see the questions on one side, and see the answers on the back by flipping it. Another tool it has is the test section, and this tool will make sure the students get everything right. It will keep bringing up the questions students missed and take away the ones they get correct. This allows the students to practice and focuses on what they should work on. In most classes, the professor or the instructor will provide study guides for the students. These study guides are one of the essential tools for any students to use when it comes to studying. The instructor makes these study guides helpful because the questions they provide are usually the ones to prepare students for the exams. This can be done by studying alone, with a partner, or groups can all be helpful. Different studying techniques work for different people. Lastly, most students tend to struggle planning, and they always end up procrastinating. They seem to crumble up, and this causes students to forget what they learn quickly. There are solutions to this issue, such as keeping a planner. The most effective way is by continuing to keep a planner. A planner will help students stay on schedule and do what they are supposed to do. It is also beneficial because it is a reminder, so the students do not fall behind the due dates. These are just some of a few ways to study better. Everyone has their techniques and strategies, and it may take time for everyone to find out what they work for. 

 

Works Cited

Hampton, Debbie. How Neuroplasticity Changes Over Your Brain’s Lifetime. The Best Brain Possible. 21, Jul. 2019,

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/neuroplasticity-brain-changes-baby

 

Paff, Lolita. Questioning the Two Hour Rules for Studying. Faculty Focus. 28, Aug. 2017, https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/questioning-two-hour-rule-studying/

 

“Growing Your Mind.” Youtube, uploaded by  Khan Academy, 19 Aug. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=WtKJrB5rOKs&feature=emb_logo.

 

“Neuroplasticity.” Youtube, uploaded by  Sentis, 6 Nov. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g&feature=emb_logo.

https://www.samford.edu/departments/academic-success-center/how-to-study

In college writing, any college assignments, or even anything in general, using outside Using sources is helpful. It is helpful because when using outside sources, the writer learns about new things over the topic they are writing about. It allows them to gain new knowledge. The usage of the outside sources will improve the writer’s writing skills because outside sources are usually incredibly supportive. The right sources will not only support the writing but also help to build upon the claims. Sources are one of the best ways to cite the writings to prove the writer’s main points and claims. Doing so will help both the reader and the writer understand the claim and what the writer is presenting.
Although relying on peer-reviewed articles or academic sources is the best choice when it comes to using outside sources. Doing so is better because the citations are already provided along with some outside sources such as EBSCOhost. These outside sources such as EBSCOhost are relevant, accurate, reliable, due to the author’s ethos or credibility. These articles usually contain the bias opinion of facts of the author and the publication date. According to Using Sources, “A source is anything that you did not write or create; a source is anything that you are using to build something that you are writing or creating. You are probably used to thinking of sources for research papers, such as articles you found through library databases. But you will use sources for almost ALL of your writing in college. For example, the novel, poem, or play you are reading in English is a source for the literary analysis paper you have to write” (Using Sources). Using outside sources in writing and college and professional work is essential because those outside sources are beneficial to prove points one if making in their writing. The most important things to consider whether the sources credible or not are through ethical, effective, and efficient source use. Writing skills in an ethical, effective, and efficient way means to use sources in the right way. There are various ways to use sources in the right way. For example, sources can be used in writing by paraphrasing and in quotations. Paraphrasing is when one uses information from the source, yet the information is written in their own words. According to Study skills using sources video, paraphrasing is taking only the main idea and express them in a shorter form. Quotations are mostly used when there are no better words to replace those exact words. Although, after paraphrasing and quoting, it is required for students to cite these sources.

Works Cited

https://gastate.view.usg.edu/d2l/le/content/1998251/viewContent/33849540/View

There is too much of the information provided in today’s generation due to internet access, especially when using google. The problem is that not all the information given to us by the internet is reliable or credible. Much information on the internet is false, rumors, and not adequately presented. Most students tend to rely on the first few options google offer. These students do not look for credibility. This is a big issue, not only because there is false information out there, but also because it may involve copyright. Therefore, Google, social media, and news channel sometimes present fake news. Fake news is an even more significant issue right now due to the speed news spread. Misleading and false information can sound like the truth. Fake news often disguises as the right information. Students can also beware of fake news of incorrect information when using google.
Usually, websites that end in .edu or .org are reliable and credible. Although not all of them are reliable and credible, some sites that end in .com spread false information, because anyone can go there and edit them, such as Wikipedia. It is challenging to find the right information with so many options and information, although there is a way to prevent these fake news. In a world where it isn’t effortless to find out information in a practical way, information literacy plays an important role. Information literacy includes the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. There are many ways to inform others about these fake news. One of them is by not promoting news that one is not entirely sure that it is not false information. This can be done by using information literacy. Another way of preventing fake news is by warning and telling others to be aware of fake news. Using any of these methods can help the world become a better place.

          There are many ways to study effectively, and different strategies work for different people. Studying effectively allows college students to gain new knowledge efficiently. This process is called neuroplasticity. According to the Neuroplasticity video, neuroplasticity is rewiring. The brain can and does change throughout our lives. Growing your mind video explains how the brain is like plastic, and it is adaptable. When humans choose a new task, the brain forms new connections and weakens the old pathway. Knowledge can be developed through exercise, just like muscle, although the development is constructed when a human goes through struggles and challenges. The influence of environments over the brain plays an essential role in how the brain develops. The differences between the mind of the animal in a bear cage versus the brain of an animal that is continuously challenged clearly demonstrate a significant difference. The best way to study is by challenges, struggles, and attempts to improve studying habits.

          The three studying techniques that have worked for me as a high school and college student are by creating a quizlet, reviewing the study guide, and planning ahead. Creating a quizlet, or just writing down questions and answers on a note-card will help students’ studying skills. This technique allows students to test themselves. The constant practice trains the students and their brains to gain knowledge. In most classes, the professor or the instructor will provide study guides for the students. These study guides are one of the essential tools for any students to use when it comes to studying. The instructor makes these study guides are helpful because the questions they provide are usually the ones to prepare students for the exams. This can be done by studying alone, with a partner, or groups can all be helpful. Different studying techniques work for different people. Lastly, I have always struggled with planning ahead, and I always end up procrastinating. I crumble up, and this causes me to forget what I learn quickly. Although I have resolved this problem by keeping a planner, keeping a planner will remind students of the due dates.