Month: February 2020

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