Adapting

When I first started this class, having assignments also due outside of actual class time was different for me. I felt like this was an online class. But after attending several classes, I could see that it was more of a
hands on approach to learning. You do the work outside of class and then review your work with Professor Hamon. Now approaching the end of this class, it actually worked out better for me.

Google Docs

My Doc 2 paper was about the benefit of Google Docs. Another learned skill from this class that I will utilize from now on. My favorite feature is that it automically saves your work, you don't have to do it. Which I always forget to do on other programs. Mental breakdowns begin..then I have to re-do the whole paper.

The Language of Argument

I guess starting this class, the basis was to learn how to argue your views. After time progressed, I can see that you can argue your views but you have to have substantial evidence to support it. It helps to have an expert to refer to in any circumstance. As well as, the more knowledgable you are on the subject also helps. You have to be able to stand on solid ground ( have evidence).

Document 3 continued.....

I think the information that I'm collecting regarding my topic will prove great points and help with my overall argument. There's lots of information persuading as such. My paper is coming together nicely. I picked a very controversial topic.

Document 3-Part II

I picked a subject that I'm knowledgeable on. I thought it would be easier to speak on a topic that I have a better grasp of. The death penalty has been a topic of controversy for decades. Not only are there to different arguements, for or against, but there is different aspects. Whether its spiritual or physical stand point, research on the topic may turn what a reader thinks upside down.

The Death Penalty

My Document 3 assignment will be on the question- "Should the State of Florida repeal the death penalty?" Time and time again, the abolishers will argue why Florida should get rid of it..how inhumane it is...on and on! I will be arguing this topic from the other side. The State of Florida should most definetly keep it in place. Those that opose it, obviously never lost a loved one to a horrific crime. This hit home when a close friend of mine lost her dad because two men decided to rob him, beat him to death, and leave him for dead. I'm watching her and her family leave thruthis nightmare. Why shouldn't his assaliants have to face death?

Obama- Now get back to work!

I thought about the campaign and the fact that Obama has to have stopped concentrated so much on the current issues to get re-elected. Now that its over, he can get back to work. Not to mention, the billion of dollars that were wasted in ads. Honestly, as a voter did it really sway your views when you saw that annoying commercial or got another ad in your mailbox? I know it did not affect who I was voting for. That money should have been put to better use.

The Election

I did not attempt to vote early because I kept hearing that the lines were terrible. I decided to go tomorrow, and hopefully everyone has voted. The lines will be decent and I will cast my vote. I was still on the fence about who to vote for and was not going to vote at all, but after re-thinking the issues, I will! I can't wait till its over though, so we stop seeing the TV ads, the waste of campaign mail and all the signs on the side of the road.