Writing II: Activities by Kisha Tracy

aquitaine1980 — 2021-01-04 19:28:50 UTC

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Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2021-01-04 19:30:30 UTC

This is the opportunity to do some brainstorming for your Proposal and see what others are thinking. What ideas do you have for a theme? What are you thinking about? What parts of the readings in the last couple of weeks speak to you and could apply to a Mini-Exhibition theme?

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2021-01-04 20:57:51 UTC

Reflect on the Fantasy League Bibliography in-class activity. What makes a source worthy of being included in your Fantasy League? What should you be looking for every time you need sources for a piece of writing?

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2021-01-04 21:00:24 UTC

Consider the learning outcomes of our course: https://sites.google.com/fitchburgstate.edu/writingii/home. What do you feel like you have learned? On what have you improved? On what would you like to continue to work on as you move into other courses?
This is an opportunity, in a very difficult time and a very difficult semester when it's hard for any of us to think about what we have accomplished, to reflect on how far we have come throughout the semester.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2021-01-16 02:21:24 UTC

After completing the library tutorials (either for the first time or as a refresher) and participating in class on Thursday, think about what your process is going to be to find sources for your Fantasy League Annotated Bibliography. Describe here how you intend to identify your sources.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2022-01-04 23:56:53 UTC

Select a passage, a question, or a topic from the readings/video this week (listed below) that you would like to discuss in class. Explain why you have selected it.

Heritages of Change, Chapter 4, “Writing and Researching a Heritages of Change Exhibition”:
- Part 4: Curating Marginalized Heritage

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2022-01-05 00:10:52 UTC

Prepare a description of your Exhibition Guide Essay.
At least one question for the class and ALFA mentors on which you would like feedback (examples: could be about writing, about your ideas, about research you still need, etc.).

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2022-02-24 18:26:23 UTC

Prepare at least one drafted Annotated Bibliography entry (this means you will need to find at least one source for your Fantasy League Annotated Bibliography) and post it here for feedback in class.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2023-01-12 00:02:59 UTC

Respond to our guest presenter Kai Fay in last class. (This is NOT a reflection on their presentation style, etc., but should focus on the ideas or topic.)

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-01-04 21:41:33 UTC

Discussion 1.4

Why do you believe Khaled al-Asaad was willing to give his life for the cultural heritage of Palmyra?
Is cultural heritage worth a person’s life? What are some examples?

Al-Asaad’s story is a striking example of an individual willing to risk – and in this case give – their lives or otherwise sacrifice to protect cultural heritage, and he is by far not the only one to do this throughout history. There are countless stories of individuals and groups and their decisions to protect cultural heritage.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-01-04 21:44:49 UTC

Activity 4.2

Adult Learning in the Fitchburg (Massachusetts) Area (ALFA) as the anticipated audience of the full “Heritages of Change” exhibition.
Examine the (ALFA) web site.
Consider the description of the ALFA program: “ALFA (Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area) is a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities. ALFA is sponsored by the Center for Professional Studies at Fitchburg State University in collaboration with volunteer members of the community. We offer non-credit daytime courses, free discussion groups, and intergenerational opportunities to participate across campus. ALFA students are encouraged to volunteer and participate in program leadership and development, as well as social and recreational activities.”
Answer the following questions:
- What type of person do you think is the average ALFA?
- What might they want to learn about?
- Why might they be interested in Heritages of Change exhibitions?
- What type of writing do you think they would like to read?

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-01-04 21:46:37 UTC

Create at least two questions you would like to ask our ALFA mentors when they visit us in class.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-01-04 21:50:32 UTC

Prepare at least one drafted paragraph for Artifact Profile #1 and post it here for feedback in class.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-01-04 21:53:13 UTC

Create at least two questions you would like to ask our ALFA mentors when they visit us in class.

Liam 1.4 Discussion

2024-01-27 19:49:42 UTC

Khaled Asaad clearly was willing to put his life on the line in order to preserve heritage, and history. But more importantly to fight against hate. I think Khaled saw what he was protecting as more than just artifacts and history, but as symbols of hope for the cultures being persecuted by ISIS. I believe that the preservation of cultural heritage and its importance is subjective. I personally dont think that very much is worth a human life. But to someone that dedicated their entire life to it, it may mean something different to them. A major example within the US of how far people will take the preservation of "history" were the Charlottesville, Virginia protests, riots and attacks in retaliation to the General Robert Lee statue being removed from the cities center following the Charleston church attack.

Diana- Discussion 1.4

2024-01-28 16:17:03 UTC

I believe that Al-Asaad was willing to give his life for the cultural heritage of Palmyra because it was his life time work. He spent forty years studying Palmyra, the heritage of course was beautiful and important but what it meant to him was greater than the objects. I believe he must have thought that something so significant could not fall into the wrong hands. I think that if someone spend almost their whole life studying heritage and it became something they loved and cared about deeply then it is justified that they want to die for the culture.

Angel 1.4 Discussion

2024-01-28 21:47:36 UTC

Al-Asaad is a man that believes in the preservation of his lineage, heritage and history. He is a man who is willing to sacrifice himself for what he believes in, Palmyra. Palmyra is a very important historical theatre. That alone should be reasoning why he is willing to sacrifice himself.

Personally, Cultural heritage is not important to the point where I die. But everyone is different and to him it seems that it holds that much importance to him so yes, it is worth dying for, but it all depends on the person. example of dying for your heritage. of the top of my head i cannot come up with one because its more about race rather than heritage.

Laina Discussion 1.4

2024-01-28 23:26:10 UTC

I believe Khaled Asaad was willing to give his life, for the cultural heritage of Palmyra because he dedicated his life to studying, and preserving the ancient artifacts of Palmyra. In my opinion I think that ones life is far greater then any object, but of course I did not spend my life studying archeology. An equivalent example could be when climate changed protesters cemented there hands to the road blocking cars from passing. Like Asaad they are putting there life on the line to protect what they love.

Trinity Discussion 1.4

2024-01-29 03:08:31 UTC

I believe Khaled Al-Asaad was willing to give his life because he was invested in the cultural heritage of the people from Palmrya. Being a head archaeologist he has definitely formed a connection to the pieces of history he has discovered over the years. He knows the stories of the people who owned these pieces and knows losing the artifacts ends their legacies. In some cases I think the preservation of cultural heritage can be worth someones life. If by losing one life it can save the memories of thousands then it becomes worth it. One example of this I got to witness over the summer at my friends lake house in Maine. All of the houses surrounding the lake were built on native land that many lost their lives to keep in hopes of passing down to future generations.

Jaden Malagodi - 1.4

2024-01-29 08:23:50 UTC

Khaled al-Asaad was willing to give his life away for the cultural heritage of Palmyra because to him, that culture meant more to him then his own life. He had spent the vast majority of his life studying the Palmyra culture, so for it to be striped away for him would cause al-Assad to lose his purpose. He dreaded the thought of a reality without the artifacts and history of the Palmyra, and that was enough to push him to the point where he would die for them. The importance of culture heritage differs from person to person. Some people, as shown by al-Asaad, would go to the most extreme lengths to protect a culture, while other people may not be willing to go even close to as far as al-Asaad. For some, passing down different cultural traditions if enough, but for others, they may demand the restoration or construction of historical buildings and museums.

Ivana Discussion 1.4

2024-01-29 18:52:18 UTC

I believe that Khaled al-Asaad was willing to give his life for the cultural heritage of palmyra because it was the place that he had grown up and spent over 50 years in. I think that Khaled saw the artifacts that he was protecting as more than that he saw it as his life work and as a symbol of the strength of his people. I think he also saw protecting the artifacts as a way to protest against the cruel treatment of his people. I do think cultural heritage is worth your life because it makes up a huge part of who you are And the way you see life. Cultural heritage is what adds color to your life and makes you unique.

Frank Discussion 1.4

2024-01-29 21:09:23 UTC

Khaled Al-Asaad was a man dedicated to the preservation of his culture for his entire life. His career, his livelihood, and his personal well being was tied to the history of Syria, he gave his life to protect it from militants set on bringing down what he had spent so long trying to preserve. Asaad was a proud member of his culture, and went to great lengths to protect what many may consider a crown jewel of it, Palmyra. A theatre that stood for thousands of years before those who killed Asaad ended up destroying it. It was a symbol of his proud culture, and the very idea of culture itself. Cultural heritage may very well be worth someones life, as what this heritage stands for creates lives itself.

Henny- 1.4

2024-01-29 21:58:27 UTC

Khaled Al- Asaad was someone who was doing anything to give his whole life and dedication for his culture. He spent his whole life studying and learning about his culture Palmyra. He protected it and fought for it. He felt that he had a huge responsibility of his culture because he was the head of it and wanted to protect his people. I believe that culture heritage is worth your life because it shows you a different part that others don’t see. Culture heritage has its own beliefs and each person values their tradition.

Liam 4.2 activity

2024-01-30 00:36:15 UTC

I think the average adult learner at Fitchburg would most likely be a parent or someone that doesnt have time or a reason to attend a full semester in college. May be someone that already has a degree or doesnt have a need for one due to their age, and just want to attend classes to "keep their brain running"

I am not sure what someone attending might want to learn about, I think it depends on the person as there is an entire course catalog. Maybe something pertaining to their job/career.

The book heritages of change is definitely a first for me in my learning experience. I haven't really read about cultural heritage much so i believe it would draw the attention of someone looking to further their education

I think the adult learning community might be more interested in congenial writings as they dont have an obligation to read required books in certain courses. And have their own tastes and choices

Diana-4.2

2024-01-30 20:10:57 UTC

I think that the average ALFA member is someone from the community that wishes to take the opportunity to improve their study status. It may be someone who doesn't wish to spend a whole semester studying because of work and or home obligations but still wish to keep their minds fresh and learning.

They may want to learn how they can improve either their education status or job status. For example they may want to know if any school degrees can help them get a better position at their job with a better pay rate.

They may be interested in Heritage of Change exhibitions because it may be something that interests them a lot.

They may be more interested in writing that relates to them and their personal liking.

Frank Discussion 4.2

2024-01-30 20:58:08 UTC

The average adult learner that takes part in ALFA are people who want to learn a skill or expand an area they've been interested in their life. The pursuit of education is something people, in my opinion, should always be interested. They could possibly want to learn a skill that interests them or they need for a job they could be doing, experience something they may have missed out on earlier in life due to one reason or another, or just generally learn for the sake of learning and enrichment. They may be interested in the Heritages of Change Exhibition due to the cultural value of the project, and how culture may be a leading orce in their own learning. They may read practical volumes concerning activities used in daily life, or more abstract readings that may be used for enrichment or introspection.

1.4 Destiny Cherduville

2024-01-31 03:15:56 UTC

I think Khaled Alasaad was willing to give his life for the cultural

heritage of Palmyra because it meant something to him. he felt deeply

about it and sometimes when people really feel for something they will their life.

he spent his life their and felt he had to fight for it and I find that really brave and I think

he is strong.

I think if you really feel for something it could be worth your life but also everyones different

some people might go too those lengths and others won't. But I know if I truly believe in something

and I got to fight to the death to prove my point then I will. really takes courage.

Destiny Cherduville 4.2

2024-01-31 03:30:59 UTC

I think the type of person an alfa would be is an older person

seeking education.

they might want to learn about everyday life or whatever they

are interested in learning.

I think they will be interested in hertiage of change because they might want

to learn something new and expand their understanding of different cultures.

maybe reading about social aspects and personal reads.

Darren 1.4 - Discussion

2024-01-31 15:23:26 UTC

I believe Khaled al-Asaad was willing to give his life because Palmyra's history was a part of who he was, and the preservation of its cultural history was more important to him than his own life. Could it have been because he dedicated several years of his life as an archaeologist to uncover the vast secrets of the ancient city he was born in? Yes. But simultaneously, I believe that in addition to holding his ground for a greater cause, he was also making a statement, since he was willing to endure torture and eventually lose his life rather than to disclose the location of historical artifacts.

Now, in any given scenario, I don't think people should have to die in order to protect or preserve a part of their cultural history since all walks of life should be entitled to knowing their history, who they are and the importance of where they're from. In cases such as this however, where Khaled's death might've actually united the people of Palmyra due to his undying patriotism, I don't ever think feats such as this should only be achievable through a sacrifice.

Jaden Malagodi - 4.2

2024-01-31 15:55:47 UTC

I think the average person in ALFA is an adult who has some free time in there schedule and has interests that they were not able to pursue when they were our age.

I think that they would want to learn mostly about stuff that interests them. Maybe throughout adulthood they found a passion for something that they didn't know about during their childhood.

A lot of adults that I have talked to have a fondness of different cultures. My grandmother is a prime example of this, and I wonder if that has anything to do with age. She likes to travel to countries and learn as much as she can about the culture. I think she is the type of person who would be interested in Heritages of Change exhibitions.

I know that my grandmother loves to read autobiographies to learn about how different cultures effect how people think and live. I think that that is the type of writing that people interested in Heritages of Change would like.

Henny- 4.2

2024-01-31 16:39:20 UTC

I think that the type of people who are the average of ALFA are older people who don't need to attend full-time but want something to do.

They might want to learn about how to obtain better ways in their life, maybe to become a better person or better at what they already do for a living, maybe just to learn how to navigate jobs or other things they might be doing.

They might be interested in the heritages of change because they want to learn something different in a different culture or might just want to learn more of the changes that happen.

Honestly depends of the person but I feel like they might want to learn about other cultures or just be interested in research.

Aaliyah 1.4 Discussion

2024-01-31 17:10:52 UTC

I believe Khaled Asaad was willing to give his life for the cultural heritage of Palmyra because it was deeply rooted in his profound connection to the city's history. he dedicated his life to studying and preserving Palmyra cultural treasures, viewing them as an integral part of human history. Palmyra was very important in historical itself. and that's the main reason why he had to sacrifice himself to placed himself on the preserving Palmyra's cultural legacy considering it worth more than his life. I think it is important to preserve cultural heritage, which all of us have inherited from our parents, for the benefit of each other and sometimes may put at risk different places that are making changes.

Jack dancause

2024-01-31 17:16:55 UTC

Someone who would take this class as an adult I would say is someone who does not have the financial income to go to college for multiple reasons this can come from money or family stuff. I feel this is used to help them learn she get a education that they want and be able to learn without the worry of money or anything else and it helps with learning so if they do desire to go back to school they have the knowledge still gained from that class depending on how long it has been.

Aaliyah 4.2 Activity

2024-01-31 17:34:15 UTC

I think the average ALFA is likely to be an older person who values lifelong learning, whether it's career advancement, or skills development. They might come from a variety of backgrounds and have different qualifications and experience in the field. Adult education programs, community workshops or vocational training may provide these persons with the opportunity to improve their knowledge, acquire new skills and pursue a personal interest. they want to learn social and recreational activities. I don't know what kind of writing they do, but my guess is that it has something to do with their interests. They can do whatever they want to learn about in life or learning about their cultural.

Trinity 4.2

2024-01-31 17:36:41 UTC

I think the primary person part of ALFA would be parents in the surrounding area of Fitchburg. This person may have previous education but wishes to further it after raising kids.

They may want to learn things about the field they are currently tied to or a topic that has always interested them but they were too scared to pursue.

They might take an interest to the heritages of change exhibitions because it shows a perspective they may know little about. Looking at these exhibitions will provide them with more knowledge of different groups so it becomes easier to relate to them and understand their culture more.

I believe the type of writing they want to see depends on what topic the individual is hoping to get a better understanding of.

Greyson 4.2 Activity

2024-01-31 18:37:37 UTC

This class is most like for adults who are unstable financially or can not make it to college for other issues that most maintain their priority. It is used to offer an education without any financial worries so they can get ready to go back to school if they want to. If they do want to go back to school, these lessons will be fresh in their minds so they aren't at any disadvantage. I would say the type of writing they do probably have a lot to do with their own personal interests,

Darren Activity 4.2

2024-01-31 18:43:57 UTC

I think the average ALFA is somebody looking to further their education despite not fully attending school. These are all people who are attending due to different circumstances, whether it'd be to keep their minds sharp or perhaps to gain an education they didn't have earlier in life. Although they aren't exactly students, they're still welcomed and respected members of the Fitchburg community.

I don't have much of a clue as to what these people are interested in learning, since everybody has different preferences and likes, however I certainly believe these individuals are very open minded to learning new things.

I don't doubt that they'd like heritages of change, since many these people are probably looking to further their understanding of different people alongside different topics that might interest them, and I'd say that developing a new perspective on the world is always good at any age.

I think they'd like writing styles that focus on the connection between the reader and the writer, in comparison to more scholarly writings. This is because their understanding of the topics they read might be more in depth, and it could potentially serve as a more effective method for people who don't typically read, to reengage with reading.

Sean Discussion 1.4

2024-01-31 20:39:51 UTC

Sean 1.4 Discussion

I believe he was able to confidently give his life for the preservation of Palmyra's precious rich culture and historical artifacts. This is since he believed the preservation of what he's been working on for the past forty years and has existed for long before him was more important than his own life.

Cultural heritage may be worth someone's life if it has been something they have grown up to see the importance in things bigger than you and if that culture treated you well you would sacrifice anything for the culture because of its importance to you.

Frank Questions for ALFA members

2024-01-31 21:04:10 UTC

Why did you decide to take classes as part of this program?
Do you think they've been a worthwhile endeavor so far?
Do you think that academic enrichment is a worthwhile reason for taking classes as part of the ALFA program, particularly in relation to more practical and real life applicable studies?

Frank Proposal Brainstorming

2024-01-31 22:56:19 UTC

Possible Proposal ideas, in my mind, have to do with my heritage as an Italian American. This is absolutely influenced by the Italian class I'm taking this semester, but it's also been a big part of my life. My great great grandfather came to America from a small town outside of Naples, and once here at the age of 15 worked his way into being a landlord or several decently sized parcels of land. I'm curious on where the land is, why it isn't in my family anymore, and how he even came into possession of it considering his humble background. I'm also curious about Italian American culture in general, how it differs from its beginnings and how certain things have changed within it overtime. For example, Italian Americans often call red sauce "gravy", while traditional Italians still refer to it as "sauce" and even see the act of calling it "gravy" as a slight to Italian culture. I'm not sure yet how to entirely incorporate this into an exhibition, but I don't think I have to know yet since this is only the brainstorming stages.

Jaden M - Questions

2024-02-03 17:31:13 UTC

Why did you want to take ALFA courses?
How has ALFA helped you outside of the school?
Would you say that the ALFA program has been worth your time?

Liam - ALFA Questions

2024-02-04 20:28:42 UTC

What drove you to partake in this program?
What courses are you enrolled in
What do you think is a benefit of the program

Destiny Alfa Questions

2024-02-04 23:38:13 UTC

What made you join this program?
Are you benefiting from this program?

Laina Brown

2024-02-05 00:54:30 UTC

What kind of courses are offered?
Where did you hear about this program, what interested you to join it?

Sean Moon Questions

2024-02-05 02:25:14 UTC

What aspect of the program are you most looking forward to?
What has the ALFA program provided for you/the community?

Aneisha- questions

aadorno1_1 — 2024-02-05 04:07:50 UTC

1.What does the ALFA provide for my education

what are ya'll looking forward about telling us about this program

Diana-Questions

2024-02-05 14:17:38 UTC

what are some good outcomes you have seen for people or yourself that resulted in being in ALFA?
Do you know how ALFA was created?
What sources are given in ALFA?

Aaliyah-Questions

2024-02-05 16:07:41 UTC

What types of courses and educational programs does ALFA offer for adult learners?
Are there any opportunities for community involvement or social engagement through ALFA's programs?

Trinity Hansen questions

2024-02-05 17:27:45 UTC

1- What are some challenges you have had to overcome in these courses?

2- How likely would you be to recommend this program to potential new members?

Greyson - Questions

2024-02-05 17:44:25 UTC

What part of the courses challenged you the most?
Was their anything in particular that encouraged you to join the program?

Ivana Amoako Questions

2024-02-05 17:54:42 UTC

1.) How has ALFA positively impacted your education

2.)What ALFA courses are you enrolled in and what have you learned so far.

Ivana Amoako ALFA questions

2024-02-05 17:57:17 UTC

1.)How did you learn about ALFA and what is the process like to join or apply?

2.) What ALFA courses are you enrolled in and what have you learned so far?

Henny- ALFA questions

2024-02-05 18:21:24 UTC

How did you find out about the program? What made you want to be apart of it?

Do you think it has benefited you in any way?

Darren - Questions

2024-02-05 18:31:45 UTC

What inspired you to join the ALFA program, and what caused you to continue going?
What would you say is the most important thing you've learned as an ALFA member?

Jack Dancause

2024-02-05 18:34:25 UTC

What course caught your attention first and why. When you took it was it what you expected.
What courses do you wish were here to take. Why do you want this course and what makes it interesting to you.
What course was your favorite and why.

Angel - ALFA

2024-02-05 18:36:05 UTC

How do we initially learn about ALFA?
what haveyou learned from being ALFA?

ALFA

2024-02-05 19:03:06 UTC

What made you join ALFA
Do you really enjoy the program and what’s your favorite part

Delana Butler

Sean Proposal Idea

2024-02-07 04:49:32 UTC

Though I’m not sure if this theme completely fits the heritage of change exhibition project. I wanted to focus on american culture, specifically the subculture within that being veterans. My opinion is Veterans are important people that have positively impacted our nation yet they lack the benefits,education,opportunities,and outlets they deserve. Taking a deeper look into why over one third of americas homless population are veterans and the history thats lead to the mistreatment or even neglect of our veterans in society. (If this doesnt really fit the themes stated in the reading I understand and am willing to switch paths)

Sean:Proposal brainstorming

2024-02-07 04:59:36 UTC

After completing the reading I’m not completely sure this idea matches the heritage of change exhibition promps perfectly, so i am willing to change it if not. My exhibition would include American culture and the subculture veterans. Specifically sharing my opinion on how veterans are valuable members of the community who have contributed to society yet, they haven’t been given the proper education,opportunities,benefits,and even welcome home. Throughout my essay I will look to dive into why a whopping third of our homeless population in America are veterans and the history and current challenges behind the difficulties of re-assimilating into civilian life.

Henny- Proposal Brainstorming

2024-02-07 16:47:07 UTC

As I continue to reach the book, I'm still indecisive because I have 2 objectives in mind but not sure if it connects with the book too well. I was thinking to talk about immigrants, I feel like immigrants aren't really cared about, talked about or anything but these people come to have a better life and some get rejected, some are working under the table. I usually see a certain amount of people from the same country working here in the US and they're hard workers. I feel like no one cares for them or even tries to help them everyone thinks they're these bad people and horrible human beings which is really sad and I feel like they should get more help, and be heard, no matter the culture.

Jack dancause

2024-02-07 16:56:17 UTC

I want to do disabilities in ether children or schools, because when I read that stuff last semester I was thinking this couldn’t be true then once you go deeper down the rabbit whole it only had gotten worse, so I think it would be great to bring awareness to it and also it was actually interesting when I was reading finding me reading more so I want to do more with that for this semester. I don't know if any of it actually was part of the book in there that I could use but my guess is I could find something.

Liam Proposal Brainstorming

2024-02-07 17:16:29 UTC

Im narrowing down to two themes. Either racism and segregation in 1960s America and its effects in the following years. Or maybe the Irish immigration in Boston and the discrimination they faced. I found the emancipation statue interesting as I never knew about it and also enjoyed reading through info about the Jim crow museum

Trinity proposal brainstorming

2024-02-07 17:53:10 UTC

So far I've been interested in doing a piece about indigenous people. The art has always been something I've found interesting, like looking at the pieces from the Vogue article, but I would love to do something more about where these people live today and how they keep their culture alive. Over the summer I visited a lake where all the houses around were family homes passed on from generations of native people. This is definitely something I think is worth looking into.

Aaliyah: Proposal Brainstorming

ajulue — 2024-02-07 17:57:33 UTC

I have two different themes in my mind. which maybe aren't in the book, but I was interested of immigrants and mental Disability that some people have been affected during these years or during the COVID-19 period. I pick Immigrants and people with mental disabilities because they often face marginalization and misunderstanding, I want to do something more about this and I know it's probably ot in the book, but I'll try to figure out what is interested in me.

Ivana Amoako Brainstorm

2024-02-07 17:58:19 UTC

For my theme I want to focus on Black Lives Matter; more specifically I want to focus on healthcare within the black community and how African Americans are treated when seeking healthcare. Especially when it comes to childbirth where black women have a higher infant mortality rate than other races. I think that this is very important when it comes to heritage of change because this represents a heritage of slavery and unfair treatment of African Americans in this country which directly impacts everyone.

Ivana Amoako Discussion 4.2

2024-02-07 18:04:40 UTC

The average ALFA member is someone who wants to expand their knowledge regardless of their background and has a desire to learn more about the world and even the community that they live in. I think that ALFA members will be interested in the heritages of change exhibit because they might represent things that they've learned about in the past or are currently learning about. I think that ALFA members would like to read about information that is relevant to our generation so that they can get a better grasp on concepts that they've heard about in books or in the news but have not yet fully grasped.

Diana- Proposal Brainstorming

2024-02-07 18:32:45 UTC

I am unsure what I want to write about honestly but I am really passionate about Latinx and immigration. How being a child from immigrant latino parents is like and what it must have been like to have moved to another country for reasons

Greyson

2024-02-07 18:33:21 UTC

For my theme I want to focus on mental and physical disabilities overall effect on a persons life and how they may be handled differently. I have both mental and physical disabilities and have been dealing with them for a long time. I would say they have had an effect on my life but it usually takes me awhile to realize the scope of that effect. Overtime my disabilities just became part of my routine, part of who I was. I want to see how people may deal with them differently then I have.

Darren - Proposal Brainstorming

2024-02-07 18:41:53 UTC

For my proposal, I was considering using immigration as my theme, since I have a decent understanding of the topic and would like to further my analysis on it. Immigration within the United States has been the topic of much conversation as of recent, and it's history within this country has been a very complicated one. I think the plans this country has for immigrants in the future can very well change at any given moment, and could determine the trajectory for not just the citizens this country, but the lives of others even outside of it.

Jaden M - Brainstorm

2024-02-07 18:52:01 UTC

I am not quite sure of what the theme for my proposal will be yet. I am leaning towards Violence, but I am planning on doing some more research before deciding on one. Hearing stories about unjust violence has always made me think about why something like that would even happen, so maybe I can focus on that.

Destiny proposal Idea

2024-02-07 18:53:02 UTC

For my exhibition Ive decided to go with the Black Lives Matter movement

because I want to learn more about it.

Topic - Liam

2024-02-10 19:12:18 UTC

I decided to go with Artifact #3

I thought that the painting was really cool and intricate. And also highlights an issue that is fairly prevalent in todays society

Jaden - Topic

2024-02-11 14:21:34 UTC

I want too look more into Artifact #4, Margarett Scott's grave. I have selected it because I am curious as to why there were so many people hanged during the Salem witch trials and try to relate it to things happening today.

Topic- aneisha

aadorno1_1 — 2024-02-11 18:54:03 UTC

I chose Physical and/or Mental Disability (including Trauma and Healing)

I want to do this topic because I feel like i can relate it to my major and talking about how people with disability gets tread different from other and how to deal with trauma and how i will heal

Laina Brown

2024-02-12 02:31:39 UTC

I choose artifact #1, because I find it strange how something so controversial still be public. In my opinion it should be taken down, because why would we honor someone like this.

Sean-Topic

2024-02-12 03:21:11 UTC

I wanted to talk about the "Step on Board" memorial sculpted by artist Fen Cunningham. I selected this piece because Harriet Tubman was an incredibly impactful abolitionist in the fight for equal rights, she also has an incredibly interesting and inspiring story that is important to share.

Trinity-Topic

2024-02-12 17:47:26 UTC

I pick artifact 2 because of the impact Harriet Tubman had on so many people/cultures. I also like that it was the first memorial to recognize a women on Boston property.

Darren - Topic

2024-02-12 17:48:58 UTC

I like artifact #3, not only because it portrays one of the most significant African American characters in all of history, but it's also because I actually happen to live really close to that artifact, so being able to visit while im in boston and closely observe the statue would be beneficial to understanding its significance more in depth.

Aaliyah- Topic

2024-02-12 18:31:47 UTC

I chose Artifact #2: Memorial of Harriet Tubman. because it symbolizes her remarkable legacy and contributions to her bravery movement. As a pivotal figure in American history, honoring Harriet Tubman through this memorial allows for reflection on her courage and determination in leading enslaved people to freedom.

Henny- Topic

2024-02-12 18:32:57 UTC

I liked artifact #2 that's because of the women Harriet Tubman, she made a huge impact on many different cultures especially her own. Many people are inspire by her, she changed society. She is recognized in Boston as well.

Diana- Topic

2024-02-12 20:18:13 UTC

I thought artifact #2 was very interesting because its a woman. The statue itself portrays her as the center of attention. It seems like she's standing in front of other people men included. I thought it was really significant that a woman helped lead people to freedom

Greyson-Topic

2024-02-14 18:26:01 UTC

I'm going with artifact #1 because it is interesting how such a symbol can interpreted differently by so many people. There were people claiming it was degrading Native Americans and others saying it symbolized women's survival during "King William's War".

Ivana Amoako- Topic

2024-02-21 18:24:06 UTC

The artifact that I like most is artifact #2 because it discusses Harriet Tubman who fought for freedom and impacted many cultures including her own. The memorial allows us to look at her legacy and recognize her as an important part of American history.

Ivana Amoako -Topic

2024-02-21 18:27:25 UTC

The artifact that I have picked is artifact three because it goes over the legacy of Harriet Tubman who fought for many cultures including her own. The artifact also allows us to look at her as an important part of American history.

Destiny c- My topic

2024-02-28 16:47:08 UTC

The artifact I'm choosing is artifact 2 because it

symbolizes the legacy of Harriet Tubman and her

strength.

It was hard for me too pick a topic at first but I've chosen

to go with Black lives matter because as a black female it

relates to me and I want to learn more about the movement

more then I already know at-least.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-03-06 21:54:23 UTC

Extra Credit Opportunity: attend, write a response here, receive 10 points Activities extra credit

Fostering Our Feminist Future: A Conversation with Rachel O'Leary Carmona

Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Executive Director of The Women’s March, will speak on activism and the future of feminism.

Thursday, March 21

2:00 - 3:30pm

Randall Lecture Hall, Antonucci Science Complex

(Refreshments provided)

The Nancy Kelly Lecture Series presents Fostering Our Feminist Future: A Conversation with Rachel O'Leary Carmona. Carmona, executive director of The Women’s March, will discuss her activism work and the future of feminism. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers.

This program is presented by Fitchburg State University's Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; the Economics, History, and Political Science Department; the English Studies Department; the Humanities Department; and the Behavioral Sciences Department.

using the library - Liam

2024-03-11 17:51:36 UTC

After learning how to use the falcon search in other classes it has become a major recourse for researching projects. Another easy way to find sources without using a database is simply googling key terms on the topic you are researching and finding articles/info from verifiable sources.

What is a Fantasy League Source - Jaden M

2024-03-16 21:15:26 UTC

When I look for sources, I look for both relevancy and credibility. Relevancy is very important to look for when trying to find a source because if a source doesn't contain at least some of the detailed information you need, you won't be able to get much out of it. It is also important to know whether or not your source is a credible one. If the information that you find is incorrect, then you will be feeding readers information that will contradict the facts, which will cause confusion as well as spread false information.

Sean Sources

2024-03-18 13:22:38 UTC

When searching for sources I prioritize aligning with the topic I am trying to convey. It is important to make sure the source provides true information that can be easily interpreted by the reader and applied to my topic. I look for scholarly sources, first-person sources, and anyone who could offer valuable perspectives and insight on my topic.

what is a fantasy league source?-Diana

2024-03-18 13:23:13 UTC

A good source is credible and relevant. The information in that source needs to be related to the argument you are making to support it. The source has to be true and able to provide evidence their information is right so that you don't right false information on your topic.

Jack Dancause

2024-03-18 15:28:26 UTC

After working on the fantasy league bibliography I found that the sources need to have a well put together idea of what it wants and not jump around. It also needs to be able to explain the thing you are looking at very well and if it is a small subject in your topic it should explain and give more information than you can find in reading a small part of a book if it has super light information but a lot of subjects it is a good starting place rather than a good thing to have to keep in your topic.

Trinity Hansen

2024-03-18 16:27:37 UTC

I think the most important thing to look for when finding sources is to make sure they are not only credible, but easy to understand. Material is only as useful as your understanding of it. When looking through sources you need to make sure the information you are reading is comprehensible. The other important thing is credibility because information that cant be trusted should not be referenced.

Homework - Angel V

2024-03-18 17:06:46 UTC

The article has to precise, up to date, and most importantly has to correspond with the topic on hand. It was to be correct without being bias.

Destiny C

2024-03-18 17:18:30 UTC

I think what makes a source worthy of being included in my fantasy

league is the authenticity of it and just the source being up to date.

Also who wrote the source make sure they are credible.

Darren S

2024-03-18 17:37:25 UTC

The requirements for a solid source consist of one that possesses accuracy, is relatively up to date, and contains both clear and concise text throughout the passage. Within each search, one should fact check to ensure that the source isn't biased, determine whether the source is old or outdated, and whether the source was correctly fact checked in order to prevent inaccurate information being released.

Aaliyah Julue

ajulue — 2024-03-19 12:07:52 UTC

Most of all, I'm looking forward to the credibility of the sources. Cause it ensures that my source is reliable and for it to be true, giving me a solid base to build upon in order to raise the overall credibility of my work. Relevancy is also very important as well when trying to find a source if a source doesn't contain at least some of the detailed information I need.

Liam

2024-03-20 15:50:57 UTC

While looking for a fantasy league source, you need to look for reliability, date, and relevance of the source. a source must be from a reliable author in order to verify that the information presented is true and dependable. Date is another major factor in your source as older sources may be disproven / missing important information. And obviously a source needs to be relevant to your topic

Jack

2024-03-20 17:01:29 UTC

Solid Michael Stephen Ciullo Sharon Vaughn Nicole Pyle Bindiya Hassaram and Audrey Leroux, Hamil institute, 2012

Summary

This source goes through 30 years of data with teachers that help out with students that need that extra help with the material they need. They did research of what happened with and without those aids and it gave the entire data that they had in the paper.

Credential

We have Michael Solis, M Ed,1 Stephen Ciullo, M Ed,1 Sharon Vaughn, PhD,1 Nicole Pyle, PhD,1 Bindiya Hassaram, MA,1 and Audrey Leroux1 all have a education background some have a doctor it in the background for education and the others have a masters degree in education so they will deal with all this.

Sport thingy

Though this is from 30 years of research we can see a lot that has changed from over the years to see what we can learn from those over the years

Sean

2024-03-20 17:22:27 UTC

Citation

Loughran, David S. Why Is Veteran Unemployment So High? RAND Corporation, 2014. eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost), Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Summary

This book takes a look at data gathered from 2000-2012 to depict what it is like for veterans re-entering civilian life, particularly the job force and why it is difficult for veterans to get employed. Exploring the differences between veterans of different ages, educational backgrounds, and time served. What factors may contribute to the overwhelming unemployment rate of veterans and how might we help veterans re-assimilate into the civilian workforce.

Credibility

David S. Loughran is an economist with over two decades of experience in fields such as but not limited to “Data analysis; statistical modeling; catastrophe modeling; cost-benefit analysis; research design and management; research communication; product strategy and management; risk management; emerging risk; insurance; law and economics; products liability; mass litigation; labor economics; demography; environmental policy and regulation; product stewardship.” according to his linked in. He was a researcher for the credible company RAND which provided him with research on everything economy. For example, the deep dive and study into the unemployment of the United States, particularly the Veteran population. In addition to his time in the field. It is important to note that the source was also thoroughly peer-reviewed by researchers at other labs and companies.

Why it was drafted

This source provides a rich source of data from researchers with backgrounds in the field. It is also a very long book with a wide array of topics covered throughout the chapters.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-03-21 15:37:18 UTC

Extra Credit Opportunity: attend, write a response here, receive 10 points Activities extra credit

Women in the Arts is on Thursday, March 28 at Kent Recital Hall.

3:30 p.m. - Art Exhibition

4:00 p.m. - Performances

A Celebration of Women-Identified Artists and Performers at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 28. This event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Department and the Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness, will feature musicians, dancers, poets, actors, visual artists, and more.

Liam

2024-03-21 16:53:47 UTC

Nationalist Social Club 131, 6 Nov. 2020, www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/nationalist-social-club-nsc-131.

Summary of source:

This article from the Anti-Defamation League gives us background on who the Nationalist Social Club of New England is, how they were formed, where they are located and what they do. In the article they use explanations of what nsc does and goals directly from members of the group. Covering reasonings behind the group; such as. "battling a Jewish controlled system deliberately plotting for the extinction of white race" Also providing a direct quote from the groups website claiming “The Nationalist Social Club is a pro-white, street-oriented fraternity dedicated to raising authentic resistance to the enemies of our people in the New England area. This takes the form of networking, training, activism, outreach, and above all, ACTION.” Towards the end of the article we are also given a recent and actively updated list of events perpetrated by NSC-131

Credibility

While the Anti Defamation League is a non profit aimed at battling hate and racism. This article is specifically for the background and "mission" behind NSC-131. Giving us unbiased information on the group mainly directly from group members or websites/chats affiliated with the group. Unfortunately there isn't much info on who specifically wrote the article, But the ADL is a highly accredited organization with years of experience in covering extremist groups.

Why?

The NSC-131 is a fairly new group (forming only within the last 5 years) So finding sources for it is going to prove to be somewhat difficult. But this article is a great focal point for my project, giving me tons of background info, history and recent events on the group. While also giving me citations and references directly from the group creating.

2024-03-21 19:33:45 UTC

Destiny C A movement, a slogan, a rallying cry: How Black Lives Matter changed America's view on race

Citations

Adams, Char. “A Movement, a Slogan, a Rallying Cry: How Black Lives Matter Changed America’s View on Race.” NBCNews.Com, NBCUniversal News Group, 9 Dec. 2020, www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/movement-slogan-rallying-cry-how-black-lives-matter-changed-america-n1252434.

Summary

In this article it talks about the main points and reason the black lives matter movement came about. It was founded to eradicate white suppremacy and to build power to intervene on the violence inflicted on black communities. This movement was also created to protect the black community from police brutality due to many of the murders by police George floyd being an example. The article also talks about the struggles of the movement and the challenges that are faced “BLM as a movement and an organization hasn’t been immune to criticism. It had been praised for its initially decentralized, leaderless structure, and lauded for moving away from the leadership models of its predecessors, which usually focused on charismatic male leaders”.

Credibility

Char Adams is a reporter for nbc back who writes about race.Char Adams is a former reporter at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2019. Before joining PEOPLE in 2015, Char was a writer, editor and communications strategist for Black Women’s Blueprint, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. She also was a contributor at Bustle from 2016 to 2017, a writer at DailyMail.com from 2014 to 2015 and a reporter at The Daily Herald in 2014. Char worked as a reporter and copy editor at Altoona Mirror from 2013 to 2014. Char graduated with a master's degree in women's and gender studies from The Graduate Center, CUNY in 2020 and a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2014.

Fantasy league Analysis

Since the black lives matter movement is a big topic in society today I feel like this article is educationg us on the big problem that black americans are facing. It covers every aspect from why the movement was made, to the challenge, and how the movement will continue. This soure is useful because it has all the facts about blm and how the movement is changing throughout the years.

Jaden M - Drafted Entry

2024-03-23 02:35:36 UTC

Salem witch trials by Britannica

Wallenfeldt, Jeff. "Salem witch trials". Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Dec. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials. Accessed 22 March 2024.

Summary:

Britannica provides a very detailed description of all the causes and events during the Salem witch trials. It covered these main questions: What caused the trials? How many were killed? How did the trials end? It also covers the legacy of the trials. It goes on to describe witch hunts, which date back to the 1300s. This article provides a very accurate timeline for the reader to understand while also containing important details in regard to the cause of these trials rather than just stating the facts.

Credibility:

Britannica content is widely regarded as one of the best sources in the world for research purposes. All Britannica articles are written by known experts with the credentials to prove it. The man who wrote this article is named Jeff Wallenfeldt, who “has worked as an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica since 1992. Previously he wrote rock criticism for Cleveland’s Scene magazine, worked for study-abroad programs in England, and was an editor at CineBooks, publisher of The Motion Picture Guide.”

(https://www.britannica.com/editor/Jeff-Wallenfeldt/6749)

Usefulness:

This source is extremely useful because it covers a vast amount of information as well as a lot of information that pertains to my mini-exhibition. Because of how trustworthy this source is, I don’t need to second guess any of the information on google it to make sure that it is factual. There are no noticeable biases I noticed while reading this article either.

Henny- Using the library

2024-03-23 19:06:58 UTC

Using the library was something new to learn about and to use. I never knew falcon search was a thing until now. Very easy to use and will definitely be using it more often as needed in classes.

Henny- Fantasy League

2024-03-23 19:16:35 UTC

Sources that are good to look for is the time it was published, the author information, and pay attention to the little things like the credits. It's like looking at the back of a book. In my opinion you should look for the detailed information about the book because sometimes it can be myths or not.

Diana

2024-03-25 18:12:52 UTC

Citation: Jessica. “Growing up Mexican-American.” Dash of Color and Spice, 14 May 2021, dashofcolorandspice.com/growing-up-mexican-american/.

Summary:

Jessica focuses on her experience growing up in a Mexican family in the United States. Being a part of two cultures can be difficult at times. Jessica shared that when she was growing up she felt like she wasn’t “Mexican enough” or “American enough.” She adapted to being a part of two cultures and realized that it was very special and unique. She explained that when becoming a nurse she could help people like her parents and it made her feel special and helpful. Now, she has her own cooking website where she shares how to make her favorite mexicans recipes, this way she teaches others about her culture in America.

Credibility:

Jessica is a Mexican-American oncology nurse, she has her own cooking website where she shares how to make her favorite dishes. Since this story is about her personal experience it is credible, there is no issue she is trying to argue or explain. Jessica wanted to share her background with her followers to better understand her and her recipes.

Fantasy League Analysis:

For the topic of what it is like being Mexican in America and what happens to the culture, Jessica’s story is perfect to read about. She explains the pros and cons of speaking two languages. She bravely shared her personal feelings about being surrounded by both cultures.Finally, she explained the benefits of being Mexican-American in her work place and how that makes her feel.

Diana

2024-03-25 18:19:25 UTC

After refreshing my memory using the library, I will use Falcon search to look for sources that relate to my topic

aneisha- Fantasy league

aadorno1_1 — 2024-03-25 18:19:52 UTC

what makes a source worthy is how many time the author has published and their rating on it. when you need a source for a piece of witting you need to look for the information you are witting about and make sure it is true and you not using a bad source

Destiny- using the library

2024-03-25 18:20:19 UTC

Although I wasn't in class for this assignment

I did look to over myself and it seems like a

good resource for assignment for this classes and

other classes. since its easy and accessible I feel

I shouldn't have a hard time finding sources for my

annotated bib.

Using The library- Ivana Amoako

2024-03-25 18:56:05 UTC

After having a refresher on using the library I learned about how to use falcon search and google scholar. I had heard of both of these resources before but never used them and was confused on how; after watching the tutorial I have a better idea on how I can use both of these resources.

Ivana Amoako- Fantasy league

2024-03-25 19:00:52 UTC

What makes a source worthy of being included in my fantasy league is how relevant it is to my topic and how many questions the source is able to answer for me in my writing or research. When looking for a source you should be looking at the date it was published to make sure that it is relevant, look at the authors background to make sure that they are credible and have background knowledge on the topic at hand, and lastly; a good source should be easy to fact check and rely upon.

Ivana Amoako - What is a fantasy league source

2024-03-25 19:01:51 UTC

Frank

2024-03-25 19:03:22 UTC

Wirth, Christa. Memories of Belonging : Descendants of Italian Migrants to the United States, 1884-Present. Brill, 2015.

Summary: This is a collection of interviews and accounts given by Italian Americans in the Massachusetts area with the express purpose of telling their life stories and giving an insight on their experiences. Particularly, the book follows migrant workers and outlines their network of both community and economic safety and shows experiences and the potential culture that may have sprouted up in its place.

Credibility: This book was written by Christa Writh, a professor of history at the University of Agder, in the department of Religion, Philosophy and History. She received her dissertation at the University of Zurich and was a postdoctoral teaching fellow at Harvard University.

Analysis: Gaining insight into the lives of Italian immigrants and how they may think, act, live, and create a culture for themselves is important for giving a backdrop to paper. This also speaks on much of the struggles immigration and uprooting of life comes with.

Jack dancause

2024-03-26 03:14:02 UTC

After watching the library video I have learned how to use the search key and find specific topics that I am trying to look for with ways to do that. I also learned how to find ways around the library data base and the uses that it can provide so I can find the exact thing that I am looking for, along with the library able to contact other library’s for books, but also they can have other libraries answer my questions when they cannot answer them at the time I need help.

Aaliyah J- One Drafted Annotated Bibliography

ajulue — 2024-03-26 16:57:20 UTC

Citation

Chander, Rakesh, et al. "Addressing the mental health concerns of migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: An experiential account." International Journal of Social Psychiatry, vol. 67, no. 7, 2020, pp. 826-829.

Summary

In the article, the authors assess the mental health concerns of migrant workers in India during the global pandemic of COVID-19. In West India, most citizens are vulnerable, forcing them to migrate annually for employment opportunities. With the restrictions to contain the spread of the virus, the migrant workers faced harsh economic times, further exacerbating the negative impacts on their mental health. In the study conducted in Bengaluru city, the authors provide an account of the experiences of mental health professionals dealing with the psychosocial distress faced by the migrants. A visit to migrant camps revealed that the migrants were satisfied with the "prompt arrangement of residence for shelter with a regular supply of food and water” (827). The authors concluded that despite the interventions, the majority of the migrant workers were still in distress because of uncertainty in the future, resulting in an unprecedented pandemic.

Credibility

The article is credible because the authors are professionals in the mental health field and have written numerous articles on the topic. Rakesh Chander is a psychiatrist by profession. Chander is a graduate of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India. Presently, Chander is at the United States (US) Department of Correctional Services, where he treats patients with mental health problems resulting from alcohol addiction. As a psychiatrist, Chander has extensive knowledge of mental health, having written various articles on mental health and psychology. The other authors who have also contributed to the article are professionals in the mental health field. The article was published in 2020, which means it is current and presents the most up-to-date information on mental health.

Analysis

The source is helpful because it provides relevant information on mental health—the article helps understand why mental health problems are prevalent among vulnerable communities. The source presented the concerns of the migrant workers after the interventions. Most workers were still distressed because of uncertainty about the future. The source provides insight into the fact that mental health interventions should be long-term to meet the needs of vulnerable groups in society effectively.

Henny- One drafted annotated bibliography

2024-03-26 21:15:45 UTC

Citation

"More states extend health coverage to immigrants even as issue inflames." December 29,2023 by Phil Galewitz

Summary-

The author is talking about the health care coverage in the United States for immigrants, because it is one of the biggest issues not talked about he takes into consideration. He basically states how the president needs to change the law and make exceptions for those immigrants who come here for better health and cant even get better because if you don't have health insurance you can't get help unless you wanna pay for it. He also stated that in 2025 maybe there will be programs at least for children so that they can have the ability to have some type of help since immigrants don't have anything. Other people are fighting for it as well.

Credibility-

Phil Galewitz Phil Galewitz, Senior Correspondent, covers Medicaid, Medicare, long-term care, hospitals, and various state health issues. He has covered the health beat for more than two decades. He is a former board member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Usefulness-

This source is useful because we need people like this author to talk about immigrants, show the care for them. We need to help each other and immigrants come here for help so yes I think immigrants should have some type of health coverage, and health care should help people in need.

Jack Dancause

2024-03-27 03:53:31 UTC

The artifact I am choosing is artifact 1. The reason why I am choosing this is because of the pain you can imagine this woman put mothers through from her children dying in front of her just because they are Native American. This is also depicting a woman in a light that might not seem great due to what it is about, but it is also the first woman depicted in a statue we had made to be celebrated.

Jack Dancause

2024-03-27 04:02:28 UTC

The reason why I believe he gave his life to protect the artifacts that he died for, was due to the reason of that being his entire life that is what he loved and studied for 40 years. Through this he then never told and kept what he loved and studied from getting into the wrong hands and never seen again.

I believe if you care about something so much at some point you will need to sacrifice something if you truly believe in what you are doing in this case it was his life, but people sacrifice their life all the time for change for something they believe in, but in this case it is their culture and their beliefs they are keeping protected.

Laina Brown

2024-03-31 03:00:57 UTC

My mother, Soumia is a perfect example of heritages of change, showing how immigrating to America from Morocco can leave aspects of your culture behind. My mother had to speak in a new language resulting in losing her fluency in prior languages, started cooking less Moroccan dishes, and dressing differently in order to assimilate society around her. When immigrating to a new country many immigrants lose parts of culture from their homeland.

Jack

2024-04-01 16:14:00 UTC

The use of music with students is used to relax and calm students for the work it also is a way for students to focus. Through this when also playing music they can also find a sense of belonging and can also help with the students thoughts. Learning from music you can feel a sense of belonging no matter what due to people just making music together and not caring about anything else.

Darren

2024-04-01 16:54:29 UTC

Citation: Granberry, Phillip; Martins, Victor Luis; and Borges, Michelle, "The Growing Latino Population of Massachusetts: A Demographic and Economic Portrait" (2023). Gastón Institute Publications. 307.

Summary: This article discusses the economic statuses that many Hispanic families experience across massachusetts. The article was very broad, since it covers a plethora of topics regarding the hispanic population throughout massachusetts. Ethno-Racial Percentages were provided for specific measurements as to how large a portion of Massachusetts consists of hispanics, and additionally covers how these percentages came to be and how they affect the hispanic residents who live there today.

Credibility: Philip Granberry is a well known professor who specializes on economics, and has worked at Umass Boston for the past 22 years. Victor Luis Martins is a data analyst at Umass Boston who has had experience working in multiple fields, such as quantitative programming, accounting and finance, stata, as well as business administration to name a few. Michelle Borges is a graduate of Umass Boston having received her masters degree in economics, and is also a data analyst. All three of these authors have specialized in either some form of data analysis or economics, which both directly relate to the topic of the article they have written.

Fantasy League Analysis: I think this source is a great inclusion to my topic, since the authors of this article went into incredible detail as to how immigration within hispanic communities affects residents in modern time. The article was very informative and clear as to what my topic is presenting, and gave me a lot of info to work with in helping me understand what direction I want to go in.

Henny

2024-04-01 17:34:40 UTC

Some states open opportunities for immigrants who are in need of healthcare. Immigrants who come here for a better life need healthcare. Some states are against giving the immigrants help but others are letting them get the help that they need. By opening opportunities it will help immigrants with their health and help to get what they need without being declined by others.

Darren S.

2024-04-01 17:57:07 UTC

Considering my family's history on my mothers side, there is a fair amount of struggles that they had to encounter in order to live the lives they live today. To better put this into perspective, my grandmother was a native Puerto Rican, and a child of 15. She was raised to farm life, and the environment she lived in was completely different than that of the one she lives in now. As a result of a most of my family moving to America, my grandmother was forced to learn a new language and get accustomed to a culture that was not of her own. It was as a result of these efforts that I exist today, and I have her to thank for her bravery.

Liam

2024-04-01 18:23:21 UTC

NSC-131 Protests at temporary migrant shelters across the Massachusetts area. With discriminatory signs saying things such as: “Invaders go home” and “Keep New England White.” These signs are not directly aimed at the immigrants but more of a message to gain traction on social media and news companies. NSC-131 posts pictures of themselves on their website and social media platforms, some of which gain tens of thousands of views. Using these photos of the signs and protests it is a good research point to dive into what NSC-131's motives and missions are.

Trinity Hansen

2024-04-01 18:53:59 UTC

Native American culture is starting to slip away, but reminders of what once was can be found in the Maine area especially surrounding Upper Chain Lake (T4 ND Handcook Country). Over the summer of 20203, I was able to visit the campgrounds that surround this lake. Once inhabited by the Passamaquoddy Tribe the land surrounding Upper Chain Lake is now part of a trust granted to many Maine natives in the hope of giving back the culture that was taken away from them. As the history of Native American culture is integrated back into schools in Maine, I think it's important for people from all the states in New England to become familiar as well.

Sean

2024-04-01 19:01:56 UTC

Interview Topic 1: Mental Health Amongst Veterans

Angle: Artifacts Story/Perspective

My first artifact will be an interview of me asking veterans from the Fitchburg/Leominster/Gardner area for their perspective on veterans' mental health after serving. It’s crucial to utilize this unique perspective because it provides us with a personal in-depth look into how mental health affects everyday veterans from our local area. Mental health is a struggle for all kinds of veterans regardless of where they live, which is why there are organizations like the VA that supply offices such as the Fitchburg VA clinic. The VA or Veterans Affairs is a government branch tasked with providing veterans with the necessary resources to live a comfortable life after serving. Throughout this interview, it will be important for me to ask their perspective on the VA and what it has done/is doing to help veterans locally and nationally. All of these veterans regardless of the lives they lived after serving have been affected by the benefits/lack thereof in their day-to-day. It is important to note all battles with mental health are different and though everyone may have different mental health issues, every veteran should have an accessible resource to help with mental health. Veterans also can inform us about what has caused or affected the change in their mental health to give us more first-person knowledge on why veterans struggle with it. While the VA has a clear purpose after the interview we can decide how well it is doing in our local communities by seeing its effects on the members. The official VA government website states “If you’re struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. All VA healthcare facilities offer same-day help. You may qualify even without enrolling in VA health care.”. Note an extensive list of mental health issues are listed to have help offered yet, we still see only a decrease in the condition of veterans’ mental health conditions over the years. We must find out why that is whether it is the VA’s lack of benefits, lack of accessibility, or if it is a choice of the veterans to not seek their help. Poor mental health among veterans is contributing to many veterans living challenged lives, whether it leads to poverty and homelessness, job and food insecurity, difficulties in society, and even living tormented by the tragedies they had to enure when serving their country.

Destiny C Draft

2024-04-01 21:39:03 UTC

My first Artifact will be the Martin Luther King and Corretta Scott king statue

at Boston common this sculpture is a symbol of love, unity, and fighting against racism.

And since I'm doing my proposal on BLM I feel like this is a good representation . The statue is

called the embrace its represent the love of Mr and Mrs king and the power of black love.

But it really represents Black love itself, and how black is beautiful. It diminishes racism. This is a beautiful

representation of BLM and how we need to work everyday to defeat racism, prejudice and more.

Jaden M

2024-04-06 01:46:38 UTC

Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts and Possessions serves as an early example of the spread of false information, and we can see similarities between the book and modern-day news outlets. These news outlets may not be convincing people to believe in witchcraft, but they sometimes take advantage of our cognitive heuristics when it comes to feeding us information that can be biased. During the Salem witch trials, many people of Salem didn’t question Cotton Mathers’ findings and convictions. Similar things are happening today, as people tend to passively listen to the news and expect it to be all trustworthy information. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case. Take for example something that happened recently during a Trump rally, where Trump said that immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country”. This is language that can be very dangerous if it falls on unquestioning ears. Trump never backed this claim up with anything, but he is proclaiming that he will start the largest deportation program in US history if he is elected (Gibson). We can see Trump doing things similarly to Mathers and the other witch hunters. They say things to scare the public and then proclaim to go to extreme lengths to quell their fears.

Aaliyah J

ajulue — 2024-04-07 01:28:00 UTC

Efforts have been made to revive marginalized cultural legacies, with literature highlighting museums' role in promoting anti-racism by representing marginalized voices (Kisha, Heritage of Change). The proposed exhibition aims to challenge dominant narratives, particularly regarding Black people, promoting inclusivity and equity aligned with broader social justice pursuits (Kisha, Heritage of Change). Examples like the life-size Greek artifact "Life Imitates Art" demonstrate how museums can challenge prejudices and amplify marginalized voices (Bernal). The exhibit is seen as a means to break stereotypes and contribute to societal cohesion, resonating strongly with ALFA members (Yancey, 153). Ultimately, it represents a way for museums to engage in anti-racist activity and foster a more inclusive society, sparking critical dialogue and raising awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage for societal healing and transformation.

Ivana Amoako

2024-04-07 22:26:25 UTC

Citation;

Claire Cain Miller,Sarah Kliff, and Larry Buchanan, “Childbirth is deadlier for Black families even when they’re rich, expansive study finds” (2023) The New York Times produced by Larry Buchanon and Shannon Lin.

Summary;

The article discusses the astounding fact that most people assume that the richest mothers baby will survive and this is a fact; but this is a fact that is void when the mother is Black. Research has repeatedly shown that Black mothers and babies have the worst childbirth outcomes in the United States. But what makes this study different is that it analyzes this fact not only using race but also income and socioeconomic standing. A study like this shun’s all doubt from people who may argue that Black mothers dying from childbirth is an isolated incident. The article also states that babies born to the richest 20 percent of families are the least healthy. They are more likely to be born premature and at a low birth weight, two key risk factors for medical complications early in life. This is because their mothers are more likely to be older and to have twins. But even with these early risk factors, these babies are the most likely to survive both their first month and first year of life. Rich and poor mothers are equally likely to have high-risk pregnancies, since high risk pregnancies don’t discriminate; but the poor mothers were three times as likely to die — even within the same hospitals.

Credibility;

Claire Cain Miller is a correspondent for the New York Times she often writes about gender, families, the future of the workforce and about the American healthcare system. She’s most interested in uncovering the ways it falls short for patients; she's worked as a journalist for her entire professional career starting at Washington University in St. Louis.

Analysis;

This article is useful because it highlights the fact that the infant mortality rate for Black mothers is parallel to the infant mortality rate for white mothers even when money is not a factor. This article highlights the fact that it is a racial and bias issue rather than a money issue.

Destiny C

2024-04-07 22:41:05 UTC

What impact do you feel you've made being apart of Alfa?

Would you recommend Alfa to a border audience outside of fitchburgstate?

Sean

2024-04-07 23:29:54 UTC

What is the biggest impact ALFA has had on your life and your local community? What is your favorite thing you have learned since joining ALFA?

Diana

2024-04-08 00:39:01 UTC

What is one thing that you have learnt in this program that "blew your mind"?
Are there any challenges that you face while being in this program?

Angel V

2024-04-08 12:30:13 UTC

Summary: The Article speaks on the latin growth in Massachusetts starting from 1980 to the 2000s, it speaks extensively about the census latin growth from the spans of 2000 through 2010. After that they briefly speak about the projected population growth of the latinx ethnicity group from 2010 to 2035 while also expressing the projected annual increases during that time period.

Credibility: Both are great together and equally as good apart. Phillip Granberry is a mad with a very complete resume studying for Ph.D at, University of Massachusetts Boston M.S. University of Massachusetts Boston, Theological Studies, St. Meinrad School of Theology M.A. St. Meinrad School of Theology, with St. Meinrad College topping off the extensive and impressive resume. Alongside Phillip Granberry we have Trevor Mattos was the Senior Research Manager at Boston Indicators from 2018 through 2022, where his work focused on race and ethnicity, economic development, gender and immigration. Before joining Boston Indicators, he worked as a Research Associate at The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Public Policy Center at UMass Dartmouth. Trevor holds a Master's degree in Applied Economics from UMass Boston and a Master's degree in Public Policy from UMass Dartmouth. (Trevor Mattos | Boston Indicators)

Fantasy League Analysis:

My fantasy league analysis is quite good speaking on the fact that they have a good background with multiple good backgrounds with quality achievements that showcase not just them but also there hard work, ethics, and great showmanship.

Project Artifact 1

2024-04-08 12:48:14 UTC

I chose to talk about the Latin migration and my family ring that is passed down from female to female. The migration of Hispanics has played a crucial part in the shift in demographics as people relocate here in search of more promising futures, stable finances, and a greater standard of living that benefit them and the people they love. Personal items hold great meaning and provide a link between individuals and their heritage and roots during this time of moving. A family ring is such precious item that is handed down through the generations and is a physical reminder of ancestry. These rings are meaningful to the Latinx immigrants as they represent the bond and toughness in the face of migration challenges. The rings became a family jewel that goes beyond regular value and gets worn as a symbol of endurance and sense of hope for the future of our family.

Angel ALFA QUESTIONS

2024-04-08 12:54:56 UTC

Has then been a moment in time where you would've never considered joining this club?
Was this a program when yall were in university?

Angel V

2024-04-08 13:02:08 UTC

I chose to Latin immigration as a topic due to its ancestorial connection that ties back to my family roots and when they first moved here striving for better. I purposely handpicked this topic due to the many angles I can take and how i was angle my paper. I also plan on including my family ring that is in a box rn waiting for my sister to turn 18 so that she can officially wear it and carry on the legacy of what our hispanic family has built.

aneisha A

aadorno1_1 — 2024-04-08 16:52:59 UTC

I choose to write about the mental health of women entering the criminal justice field because i feel like this really connects to me. This is also a good topic to talk about because since i want to become a police officer i feel like i would see what to expect being a women on the field.

Trinity Hansen

2024-04-08 16:55:27 UTC

Was there any moment that you almost regretted joining ALFA you had to perceive through?
What experiences have you had that wouldn't have been possible without ALFA?

aneisha A questions

aadorno1_1 — 2024-04-08 16:56:48 UTC

what was some regret if you had any that you won't do again
If you never joined this program what would you have done differently

Henny- ALFA QUESTIONS

2024-04-08 17:33:13 UTC

In what ways does being apart of ALFA benefit you?
Do you have any repent of this program? Do you want to stop at a certain age?

Jack

2024-04-08 17:52:12 UTC

What makes a topic more interesting what do you look for in these topics that is good and ones you avoid.

How do life experiences effect what classes you choose to take for these classes and if because you said you do this you avoid it.

Aaliyah J

ajulue — 2024-04-08 17:57:20 UTC

Can you tell me about a recent success or accomplishment that you're proud of?
Are there any opportunities for volunteering or getting involved with ALFA beyond taking courses?

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-04-09 21:03:03 UTC

Extra Credit Opportunity: attend, write a response here, receive 10 points Activities extra credit

Our 15th annual Undergraduate Conference for Research and Creative Practice is next week, April, 18, in Hammond Hall from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Our annual Undergraduate Conference for Research and Creative Practice is being held in person this year in Hammond Hall. The conference is a public forum to enhance your skills, to share your work, to see the work of others in your field, and to give and receive valuable feedback. The conference is free to attend and open to the public. We're proud of the work our undergraduate community does and we know you will be too.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/pOjL50Rbjlf.

Instructions

aquitaine1980 — 2024-04-11 14:13:00 UTC

Extra Credit Opportunity: attend, write a response here, receive 10 points Activities extra credit

Generative AI and Misinformation TUESDAY, April 16 3:30-5pm in Hammond Hall G01B
Dr. Dren Gërguri (Fulbright Scholar, University of Prishtina) will be presenting an engaging and active session on generative AI and misinformation.
Dr. Gërguri's research focuses on misinformation, politics, and addressing false information narratives encountered on media platforms.
Participants are asked to bring their laptops for participation, as they will learn about the creation process and how to better prepare to address and engage misinformation they may encounter in this tumultuous and turbulent time.

Questions for ALFA mentors - Jaden Malagodi

2024-04-11 18:38:55 UTC

How much have you learned through ALFA that you would have never learned before?
When researching a topic, do you think visiting a significant location related to the topic can help a lot with your research?

Trinity Hansen

2024-04-18 21:34:24 UTC

This morning I attended the Undergraduate Conference and was surprised as to how much I learned. Every presentation board was very detailed and thoroughly researched. I especially liked how before you even entered Fitchburg State representatives part of the student government association were doing research of their own. They were determining factors of our university they thought separated it from other schools such as how close our community is and how we felt the school enhanced our career. Students were asked to put happy face stickers next to the categories they most felt represented our unique community.

Destiny c

2024-04-21 21:47:51 UTC

I thought Kai Fays presentation was eye opening

I never thought about how you can look at an item

and just come up with a story about it. so its definitely showing a bigger sense

to things. And that everything has a deeper story to it.

Henny

2024-04-22 01:49:23 UTC

Kai Fays presentation was very engaging and it was like a puzzle, you had to put things together in order to figure out the problem or story. In life you go through things that you have to figure out and you can make a story out of anything.

Ivana Amoako Draft

2024-04-22 14:09:45 UTC

The artifact that I have chosen to discuss is the Jim Crow museum; I took a virtual tour of the museum and noticed that not only were black people portrayed in a negative light; But a specific emphasis was placed on black women. Who were portrayed as subhuman with exaggerated features. The same attitude that was applied to the making of these racist images is the same imagery that is often applied to Black women when giving birth or in situations of extreme pain. The black women portrayed in these racist images were portrayed as dramatic and as caricatures of your every day african-American person. The racist imagery found throughout the jim crow museum perfectly embodies the mindset surrounding black women that has survived through the ages just on a lesser scale.Not only do you have black women portrayed in a negative light but you also have black children portrayed as insignificant beings who somehow mean less than a white child would. In the Jim Crow museum there are multiple depictions of caricatures of Black children with the word beware on them or even one image where a Black baby is drinking ink instead of formula from his bottle. The intentional negative depiction Of african American women and children reinforces negative stereotypes that are often fatal when dealing with law enforcement or in this case childbirth.

Ivana Amoako ALFA questions

2024-04-22 14:18:53 UTC

1.) What is the most insightful thing that you have read or learned from an ALFA course?

2.)Has there ever been a time that you have joined an Alfa course and have strongly disliked it?

Ivana Amoako ALFA questions

2024-04-22 14:19:19 UTC

1.) What is the most insightful thing that you have read or learned from an ALFA course?

2.)Has there ever been a time that you have joined an Alfa course and have strongly disliked it?

Ivana Amoako Kai Fay Presentation

2024-04-22 14:24:02 UTC

I thought that Kai fay's presentation was very interesting not only was it like a puzzle but it was also cool how every group had a different meaning or view on what was provided in the box. I also liked how Kai pointed out that even in archaeology; when archaeologists don't know something they often say that it is a ritual item but if we show it to someone else it could be a piece of art or even a hair pin. This shows that we all have different ideas and views and that there is no one "correct" way to look at things.

aneisha-Kai Fray

aadorno1_1 — 2024-04-22 14:54:06 UTC

Kai Fray presentation was really like a puzzle that you had to figure out and every one had to put it together. This was engaging because the way everyone was telling the story of every object was interesting.

Trinity Hansen

2024-04-22 16:46:20 UTC

Kai Fays presentation got me thinking about how different everyone in our class is. I liked how we all had similar ideas in the box but interpreted them in different ways. Although every group had a different museum I still thought in was interesting to see what different creative roots every group took.

Jaden M - Reflection

2024-04-22 17:19:51 UTC

I thought having to come up with a story behind these items based on limited context was a good exercise to showcase how we all interpret things differently and how having a good amount of context is necessary to lead people to the same conclusion as you.

Jack Dancause

2024-04-22 17:54:19 UTC

I thought that having a story to tell with your items were very interesting and that most of it is made from what you think and that with that you need to tell what is and is not real and you threw in there.

Liam

2024-04-22 17:54:21 UTC

I enjoyed Kai’s presentation. Its nice to do an activity that demonstrates the importance of perspective. I had a fun time getting to see what different ideas and perspectives people had on each items even though every group had the same items.

angel

2024-04-22 18:13:11 UTC

The presentation held a lot of good things such as seeing things in a different light and point of view. Being able to see the story from one point of view and switching it is a great thing.

Laina Brown

2024-04-22 18:30:06 UTC

I enjoyed this this speaker and the activities we did, because it forced us to look as things from different perspective. We also had to use our imaginations to think of stories.

Darren Simmons

2024-04-22 18:32:35 UTC

I enjoyed how interactive and informative Kai's message was. He was able to articulate himself well, and introduced different methods of thinking to us in a way that really challenged the way most of us do traditionally. Perspective can vary from person to person, and I think it's good to take into consideration how this affects one's understanding of information.

Aaliayh Julue

ajulue — 2024-04-28 19:42:55 UTC

I had a blast with this speaker and the activities we engaged in! It really challenged us to see things from fresh angles and sparked our imaginations as we crafted stories together as a group.

Darren - Using the Library

2024-04-30 15:56:32 UTC

I had never really used a library database before, so doing this for the first time was a new experience for me, and it was one that I found helpful since it makes finding information a bit easier since it serves as another resource to help gather my thoughts.

Darren - Questions for ALFA mentors #2

2024-04-30 16:00:37 UTC

What was the most impactful experience that you've encountered as a result of being apart of the ALFA program?
If there was one thing that you could tell someone who was interested in joining the ALFA program, what would you say?

Diana

2024-05-03 16:04:35 UTC

Kai Fay really made me use my brain in class. We had to figure out a meaning of three objects. It was like a puzzle but I couldn't figure it out

Diana

2024-05-03 16:06:36 UTC

a home away from home
How can a narrow a broad idea? For example, immigrants in the United States and also talk about children of immigrants.

Liam

2024-05-03 18:23:26 UTC

I would like to get some background info on a personal level for one of the mentors and what drove them to join AFLA
What have they enjoyed while sitting in on our class and has there been anything that has interested them.

Destiny C

2024-05-05 22:31:57 UTC

Equality bringing people of all kinds together.

How do you think I could dig deeper into my topic? what

could I add? what could I get rid of?

Laina Brown

2024-05-06 02:36:38 UTC

You lose culture through immigration.

What was the most compelling thing you learned from reading our artifact profiles.

Jaden M

2024-05-06 05:35:58 UTC

Powerful people today are using manipulation strategies seen in the US as early as the Salem witch trials to marginalize and harm minorities.

Is my idea too narrow or not narrow enough? Are there any examples of manipulation at a large scale that you can think of from recently that I could research?

Sean Moon

2024-05-06 15:36:06 UTC

Millions of veterans are struggling with the return to civillian life. There are a variety of indiviual issues and struggles but within this essay we are lookihg into the systemic and wide scale challanges that cause these issues.

What issues have you noticed veterans as a whole or individuals you know ? It is important to identify what it is the public is knowlegable on.

Trinity Hansen

2024-05-06 17:26:41 UTC

In upstate Maine remains of the Passamaquoddy native American tribe can be seen through their land and legacy. I wanted to learn more about these people after having a personal experience with the land they once inhabited. Family bonds are strong, and the Passamaquoddy tribe is a beautiful example of this.

Should I have looked into more than just one tribe and expanded to all of Maine or even the rest of new England?

Henny

2024-05-06 17:30:37 UTC

Healthcare purpose for those who are undocumented.

what else is a good title to pull the readers attention?
what other way can I talk about healthcare towards immigrants instead of insurance?

Jack dancause

2024-05-06 17:42:25 UTC

through this experience what was your biggest take away and ways of learning from these exhibitions

Description would be disabilities in the public school system. And how the school works with children along with the flaws in the system.

Liam

2024-05-06 17:44:32 UTC

I wrote an essay on a local neo nazi group based out of central Massachusetts called the National Social Club 131. Their “mission,” recruitment tactics and ways they achieve attention.

Do you think there may have been a better way to get a perspective from the group NSC-131 although they dont answer questions and interviews?

Sean Moon

2024-05-06 17:49:00 UTC

I intend to find my sources by first looking for a reliable source whether it is someone or someplace that has shown reliability and consistent information relevant to my topic.

Darren Final Class

2024-05-06 17:54:20 UTC

I talked about the significance of Hispanic culture within Massachusetts, and the hardships that many Hispanics face as a result of moving to a new location.

What is one common misconception that you've heard about Hispanics within Massachusetts?
Could I have been more direct? Was my work too vague and if so, what could I have done differently to really catch my audiences attention?

Jaden Malagodi

2024-05-07 01:48:57 UTC

I found my sources primarily by using Falcon Search. I downloaded the pdf or opened the file and read the article to scan for useful information about my chosen topic. After that, I looked into who the author was and research their credibility. I looked at some of that past things that they did and determined if it was worth using for me essay.

aneisha

aadorno1_1 — 2024-05-07 14:46:33 UTC

1.i am going to be taking about how mental health and disability affects people from getting a job.

one question I would have ask is what was something I could have done better .

Jaden M

2024-05-10 05:22:19 UTC

I have gotten better at knowing how to find and use good sources, as well as being able to cite them properly. My ability to hone in on a topic for multiple months at a time is also a new skill that I have learned. I will take all of these new skills with me to my future classes.

Darren - Final Reflection

2024-05-12 16:50:02 UTC

I think that as a writer, I learned how to incorporate better sources into my work in order to ensure that I am using credible information in whatever it is that I am doing. I also earned to take my time when gathering pieces to a whole, and to consider the different perspective of the people that I am writing to. It's also important to consider how we learned to focus on one aspect of our work at a time rather than trying to get everything together at once, so being able to ensure that each piece was solid was a huge help and improved the quality of my writing by alot.

Henny

2024-05-12 23:30:55 UTC

I have learned many new interesting topics, many different cultural ideas and subjects. I definitely got better at my writing skills, learning to site my work and adding more detail. I liked this class the most because it taught me different things and different topics that were very interesting.

Laina Brown

2024-05-13 05:55:55 UTC

I think I learned a lot about incorporating personal experiences into our writing. Like when we had to choose artifacts, I felt like those were more personal to us, and it made writing about them challenging but interesting.

Angel Viruet

2024-05-13 22:44:50 UTC

This class taught me that every story can be attack from a multitude of angles and can be guided into what you want to say from it. I believe that I improved on my journalistic writing. I will continue to tackle self-motivation and work harder as I go.

Destinys Reflection

2024-05-13 23:13:54 UTC

I feel I learned how to be a better writer Im able to put my own ideas into my writing. Ive always struggled with punctuation and grammar so I definitely think that's something I will continue to work on. But overall this course has made me enjoy writing

and me wanna dig deeper into my own roots.

Trinity Hansen

2024-05-14 00:32:53 UTC

During the duration of this course, I have learned so much about different cultures and have become more open-minded to so many topics that I otherwise was unaware of. I feel the area I improved the most was my ability to use punctuation and not have such a long sentence structure. Outside this class, I want to continue thinking about my writing from an outside perspective and expand my vocabulary.

Diana

2024-05-14 01:28:26 UTC

I have learnt a lot not culture heritage. I honestly never heard of that term before the class. I have improved in writing annotated bibliographies as well as my writing skills.

Liam

2024-05-14 03:58:20 UTC

I learned a great deal on a topic I probably would never have been educated on if it were not for this course. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to exercise writing about something that interested and learning techniques in order to do that. I found that the artifact process was super interesting and not something I have necessarily thought about in other writings. It is really neat to be able to separate out a topic like that and dive deeper into different topics that still pertain to your original topic, it just is a really way at educating yourself further.

aneisha.A reflection

aadorno1_1 — 2024-05-14 15:48:33 UTC

I feel like I have learned how to write better essay and make them stronger . what I have in proved on is making sure to stay on task and write more than I don't like to. what I will like to continue to work on in other course is doing my work on time and asking for help if I need it. I have accomplished this semester so far is being able to get up and go to class and pushing my self more

Ivana Amoako Reflection

2024-05-14 17:24:08 UTC

During the course of this class I feel like I have learned about grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. I also learned how to explore literary work's,theme's, and symbolism. I also learned more about the writing process like brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing. Some things I need to work more on is my communication skills through class discussions and posts.

Ivana Amoako

2024-05-14 17:25:56 UTC

My essay is going to be on the infant mortality rate in black women and how it is caused by racism and bias. Some questions that I have for the ALFA members is what they know on the topic and how they feel like it affects our communities.

Aaliyah J

2024-05-15 00:46:15 UTC

I find that discussing my writing with others, like the ALFA members and Professor Tracy, helps me gain valuable insights about my ideas. And how their feedbacks help me understand my writing that I hadn't considered, allowing me to deepen my analysis and strengthen my arguments.

Angel Viruet

2024-05-15 22:02:32 UTC

My essay is about the things that Latin child and even adults face during immigration and how can I express it more