Week 15 Blog Post

Part A:
After reading the instructor and peer review comments on my final webtext I plan on:

• Adding images that enhance the content of my webtext
• Integrating my field research to my webtext
• Running a spell-check over my final webtext
• Looking over the correct APA format guidelines

Overall, both the instructor and the peer review comments helped my see what I was missing and also what I needed to fix in order to make my final webtext the best it can possibly be.


Part B:
During English 105 I have learned some helpful computer skills that can be used
in other classes I have to take throughout college. 


For example, I thought the slideshow was a great way to enhance what I was writing using words into something an audience can visibly see and possibly even get a better understanding for.  


I am familiar with Windows Movie Maker program, however I never used it myself. I found that it was fairly simple and easy to use. 


I could use that program in other classes that I have to take during college. I think Windows Movie Maker is a fun and creative way to grab your audience's attention. 


I also learned how much Google has to offer. In the professional world, I can use Google to help send emails, create groups to discuss a specific topic, organize my day by using the calendar app, and much more. 


Overall, I thought this class was a very good learning experience, not only in regards of English, but also to the internet and computer. 

Week 13 Blog Post

Professional Slideshows:

Moon Slideshow

Ethos- The speaker is very knowledgeable and work with NASA 


Pathos- Shows real life examples of how the moon looks closer and 
farther 


Logos- The speaker used facts, talking about the exact kilometers and the 
names of the distance of the moon 

The Crow Paradox 

Ethos- The research was done and not made up 


Pathos- He explains how real people were involved and exactly how 
everyone reacted by using pictures 


Logos- The author used many stats regarding crows. 

Student Slideshow:

Boystown Prostution

Ethos- The slideshow gave the realization that male prostitutes are really out there 
as well as they are in danger, showed the broken family. 

Logos- The picture of the pie chart 

Pathos- The author gave many statistical facts, such as the percent of male 
prostitutes that are from troubled homes. 

Responses:


- I plan on using these three appeals to enhance my content and make sure I come off as a reliable source.


- I think I will rely on logos the most in my slideshow. My slideshow topic is The Benefits of Sex Work. I plan on using many reliable sources with quotations, definitions, statistics, and informed opinions. 

Week 12 Blog Post

My Group
-I feel that my group is progressing pretty well with the webzine. Even through one of my group members was not present on Monday, I feel like that class helped a lot. We got a better understanding on what each member was going to be writing about.
-My only concern with my group is when we can meet. I know we are all very busy with other class, work, and other personal issues. We all agree that it is very important to meet, but the problem is finding days when we are all free.
-I feel that my group is working well together. We all get along and try to help each other achieve the goal, which is to do well on the webzine and the other class assignments.
-The "survivor" clause is not a worry in my group. I feel that all the members are reliable and will get their work done on the proper days.

Instructor Comments
-I did not post my slideshow script to my google site yet, so the instructor was unable to make comments about it. However, I appreciated how she sent all the requirements that everyone needs for the slideshow script.
-My instructor comments helped me to remember that I need a "for more information" section.
-Overall her comments, that she could give to my slideshow, were helpful and a good reminder of what I need to have done.

Blog 11

Questions about my assignments 

• Do I need more of these (researched facts and statistics, examples, and expert opinions) to support my idea?
• I think it would be helpful if I added more statistics throughout my writing. 

• Would another example help me make my point more clear?
• I personally think my points are clear but I don't think it would hurt by adding a few more examples to make sure all of my points are clear.

• Have I identified or introduced all the experts to my readers?
• I have cited all of my sources, but I think I did a poor job introducing my experts. I should explain a little bit to my readers why they are experts. 

• Have I effectively used statistics in comparison with other statistics?
• No, I have not. I am having a hard time finding statistics so my writing is severely lacking statistics.

• Do any of my terms need to be defined for my readers?
• No. I do not use any technical terms and if I do, I defined them already. 

Other questions

• Does each section of my Webtext have a topic sentence or have I only listed the information?
• Each section has a topic sentence.

• Have I explained the significance of any lists I do offer? 
• I did not use any lists in my webtext.

Visuals in my webtext

• Have I created a caption for each of the visuals in my written text and does that caption suggest a relationship between its content and my topic?
• Yes I did do that for all of my visuals I used. 

• Have I explained all the charts/graphs/images I use to my audience?
• No. I honestly did not even mention my pictures. I should have mentioned the significance of each one.

• Have I discussed their significance to my main point or the point of the section?
• No I did not. I should defiantly do this next time.

Overall structure of webtext

• Do I need a more effective introduction that leads my reader into my main point?
• No. I believe that I did a good job explaining my main point in my introduction.

• Have I effectively broken up my text with appropriate headings reflecting the content of each?
• Yes. I made sure to break up my text so the reader does not get bored with long paragraphs.

• Are my anchor texts leading the reader to additional, meaningful information?
• Yes, all of my anchor texts lead to information that relates to my content and enhances it.

• Have I created anchor texts for any definitions I think are necessary?
• Yes I did.

• Have I written a conclusion that does more than summarize my webtext by offering my readers some reflection on the topic and a call to action?
• Yes. I mention in my conclusion that the readers should not "judge a book by its cover" and try their best to not add in their opinions when it is not necessary. 

• Have I given my readers enough secondary sources, recommended readings and such, to help them find additional information on my topic?
• Yes I did. I gave them a link to a video and a website to help them find additional information about my topic.

Research Protocol

1. For the research protocol, I will be watching an interview from The Tyra Show. In this interview Tyra Banks is interviewing Alana Love, a prostitute at the Bunny Ranch who is six months pregnant. 

2. I will be observing the interview and also reading quotes from the episode online. There is a website online where you can watch the full length episodes of The Tyra Show. Banks is holding the interview at her (former) studio where she filmed her daytime talk show.

3. I am doing this observation in hopes of educating myself and also get a better understanding of why pregnant women enter the sex industry. I chose to watch this interview rather than conduct my own interview because I feel like Tyra Banks has much more expert power over me. Also, this interview hits my topic right on the head and covers all of the information I hope to get across to others. Banks does a great job of getting her point across and also makes you think about things you never thought of before. She asks great questions to achieve this.

4. I will conduct this observation by watching the full length interview online. Like I stated earlier, there is a website that is dedicated to The Tyra Show. On the website there is a list of every episode based on the season. Also, there are links that lead you to watch the full length episodes online. 

5. I hope to learn, or at least get a better understanding of why these women chose this type of work while they are pregnant. I would like to learn what her family thinks of Alana's career choice and if they are giving her their support. I would also like to know what the father of Alana's daughter thinks about this situation. Finally, I would like to know if Alana plans to continue working at the Bunny Ranch after she gives birth to her daughter.     

Week 4 Blog Post

Article 1

• Pardeshi, G. (2006 ). Child rearing practices amongst brothel based commercial sex workers. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 60(7), 288-295. Retrieved from https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=fe4838ee66&view=att&th=135a66b62a535b39&attid=0.1&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-qNO64vlBeUV8t3EVh08R9&sadet=1330485482160&sads=THZsfqlKXfVpBSGwc6NDe-O8zwU&sadssc=1
• This article discusses women that are living in brothels who also have children. The author interviewed these women and asked questions such as; why they decided to have children while working in the sex business, why they decided to enter in this business, and if they have family support. I personally liked this article because it made me see this situation in the view of the mothers. It made me realize that these mothers are just like any other mother I know. They love their children and would do anything for them and they just want what is best for their children.This article is filled with valuable information that I plan on using in my webtext. 
• This article was written by a very credible source; Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. This article is only 6 years old. The information in this article has not changed very much and is still considered to be accurate.   

Article 2

• Sloss, C. M., & Harper, G. W. (2004 ). When street sex workers are mothers. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 33(4), 329-341. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=13825659&site=ehost-live
• This article talks to women who are "street prostitutes" and also mothers. The women answer questions about their safety and children. I personally liked this article because it was an easy read and it made me get a better understanding on how these women feel not only about their children, but about themselves as well. 
• This article is a credible source because it was found on a database rather than just on google. The authors do research to find this information. The article was written within the last 10 years. Also, the information found was very accurate and the findings have not changed very much since then.  

Week 3 Blog Post

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Week 2 Blog Post

-In my week 1 blog post, I asked a series of questions regarding the topic, "sex work". By asking those questions I was able to generate 3 topics related to "sex work". In this weeks blog post, I am going to focus on the topic; Raising a family while working in the sex industry.

-I personally am not "connected" to this topic. I do not work in the sex industry and do not have children. However, this topic interests me because in today's society, many sex workers face harsh feedback for their job description. They are grilled with questions and comments regarding their morals and religious beliefs. The average person generally thinks that an individual working in the sex  industry cannot be a fit parent. Shockingly, many men and women enter the sex industry strictly to provide for their children. I think writing about this topic will not only give myself a whole new outlook on parents working in the sex industry, but also to those who are reading and following my blog postings.

-The research question I came up with for this topic is:
What are some daily challenges a person raising a family while working in the sex industry face?

-Some other questions I have developed while brainstorming this topic are:

• What percentage of "sex workers" have children?
• Does a person who is raising a family by day and working in the sex industry at night tell others in their community their job description? 
• What specifically is the hardest part of being a parent and working in the sex industry?
• Would a "sex worker" ever tell their child their job description when the child grew older?
• How has becoming part of the sex industry affected an individual's relationships with their family and friends?
• If a person working in the sex industry can change one common misconception of how people view "sex workers" what would it be? 

Week 1 Blog Post

-This semester, my English 105 class voted and decided that our main topic would be "sex work". Within the sex industry there are many occupations one can choose from. Many people who are not involved in the sex industry have negative opinions on the individuals who work in the sex industry, but what do the men and women who are involved in the industry think of each other? Does a porn star think he or she is better than the prostitute on the corner of the street? Also, can a person working in the sex industry live a normal life? If the individual is unhappy with their career choice, is it easy for them to get out of the sex industry?

Below is a list of 3 topics relating to "Sex Work" that I would be interested in writing about this semester

1. Raising a family while working in the sex industry
2. What the children with parents working in the sex industry think 
3. Getting out of the sex industry 

-I am very interested in these topics because you never really hear about them when you are learning about the sex industry. People have very strong opinions about others working in the sex industry, but I never heard what a child had to say about their parents working in the sex industry. Also, I hear many stories about individuals entering the sex industry, but what if they want to get out? Is it easy? Do they get criticized for leaving? Many people think you cannot raise a family while working in such a "morally wrong" industry, however many people do. What is it like to raise a family and teach your children to respect themselves when you are selling your body for money?

-I personally do not have any connections to these topics. My parents do not work in the sex industry and I am not trying to get out of the sex industry. I am just a curious individual who think this topic is very interesting. Some people who may care about these topics are people who are interested in working in the sex industry, individuals that previously worked in the sex industry, and any other person  that gets interested when hearing about the sex industry.