English 1000

Article “10 Winter Skin Myths” Marie Claire This article provided lots of great information about taking care of your skin in the winter. It used a sectioned off format where it addressed 10 different myths and a correction of each. This format works well because it is short and sweet, including just the right amount of information. Also, myth articles usually are easy and entertaining to read, because they force you to agree or disagree with the myth, initially. Then, they provide the correct information.  

The development of film production techniques is apparent when analyzing films from different points in time. Since the film industry is still a relatively new medium, the improvement and growth is reflected in the progression. Early films, being more primitive, if you could call it that, used the tools and knowledge they had. The resulting films reflected the times in which they were produced. Characteristics of early films include a shorter duration and fewer shots. Some of the earliest films, which would fall under the category of “actualities” consisted of only one shot. These shorts were amazing to people just because they had never seen the motion picture before. They would show something they had heard about but never seen.  for example, this link includes a video of the rocky mountains. It has no narrative plot or characters, it just shows something that is real.  http://chnm.gmu.edu/courses/magic/movies/train.html  

Source: Tattoos Gain Even More Visibility (The New York Times Online) By: Guy Trebay   This article makes the observation that tattoos have become increasingly more common over the years. Having just received news that my best friend, Abby, got a tattoo on Monday, this article jumped out at me. Since I’ve never been a fan of the practice, in fact I am really disgusted that Abby got one, I was pleased to hear some new criticisms of it. The author notes that while tattoos used to be a thing of rappers, gang members, and prison inmates, they are now practically mainstream. He goes on to say, “At this point, though, it almost seems as if you’re more outside the mainstream if you don’t have a tattoo.” I am proud to say I am at neither side of this spectrum: rapper/criminal/hoosier (whatever you want to call it) nor “just like everyone else”. So, the appeal of this particular article may be that it is an affirmation of my personal thoughts, but either way I enjoyed reading it.  

Source: Utts, Jessica M. Seeing through Statistics (Third Edition). I’ve never been one to enjoy textbooks (or to read them at all for that matter), but there’s something about this one that isn’t half bad. It could be the fact that I secretly like math. Or maybe it’s because the topics seem to be common sense. But I don’t think it’s just quite that. The most probable explanation of this unusual phenomenon is the language used by the author and the tone of the overall text. The author’s use of plain informal language draws attention to the topics rather than the words, thus resulting in a general understanding. Also, the examples dorky, I have caught myself giggling at several passages throughout the book, due to the author’s use of sarcasm and general humor. My roommate would tell you that I’ve actually read her small parts of it. I’ll admit, it’s the only textbook I really read, and I can’t exactly say I hate it. 

Blog Topic: (excerptfrom) Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov

Question:  Howdoes the author’s formatting of the add to the overall character of the book?

             Thebook, Why Men Love Bitches, is broken off into several sections. Each ofthese sections starts with an “attraction principle,” and is followedby an explanation and discussion of the principle. This layout providesa sense of simplicity and lightness. The author use of phrasing and exaggerationhelps to add a humorous element to the book. The book is fun to read and is notoverwhelming, and I believe that is in part due to the formatting.

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