https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j WRD 110 Ongoing Research Archive en-us 2023-09-01 14:15:13 UTC 2023-10-23 04:51:27 UTC hello@padlet.com connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2690797654 Notice: Speed limit is 45 mph on Lexus Way
Problem: Feels like it should be faster, almost no cars when I drive on it
Question: How is 45 going to be safer than 55 when there is almost no traffic on that road? 
Stake: I could get pulled over for speeding because I don't realize that, even though 55 feels like the speed limit, 45 is actually the speed limit.]]> 2023-09-08 14:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2690797654 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2690816031 Notice: The school Chromebooks' quality is questionable at best.
Problem: Sometimes when I try to do my school work, my Chromebook starts bugging out and I get frustrated and stop doing my work.
Question: Is forcing students who have their own laptops to use the school Chromebooks really beneficial?
Stake: I'm starting to fall behind in some of my classes.]]> 2023-09-08 14:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2690816031 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2690823575 Notice: A water bottle at the Gas Station near Great Crossing costs 89 cents.
Problem: For the same amount of water, a name brand water bottle such as Dasani or Aquafina can cost almost twice as much.
Question: Why are companies charging so much money for a basic necessity?
Stake: Low income parents have to worry about providing for their children, and expensive water isn't helping.]]> 2023-09-08 14:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2690823575 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692587780 Notice: Everywhere I go, there are always people on their phone.
Problem: People are addicted to their phones.
Question: Why are people always on their phones? How can we get people to put their phone down?
Stake: Since people are almost always on their phones, they use it as shield from social interaction. It can also affect mental health.]]> 2023-09-11 00:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692587780 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692598026 Notice: Schools don't teach necessary information about living after high school.
Problem: High school graduates are thrusted into the real world unprepared.
Question: Why don't schools teach necessary knowledge such as paying taxes? How are graduates expected to learn this information?
Stake: Graduates feeling stressed and overwhelmed, unprepared for life after high school.]]> 2023-09-11 01:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692598026 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692622580 Notice: Most clubs at Great Crossing that I want to do are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Problem: I can't do all of the clubs I want to do.
Question: How can the school help schedule clubs better to fit students' schedules?
Stake: I'm missing out on opportunities because of scheduling issues within the school.]]> 2023-09-11 01:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692622580 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692642576 Notice: Homework is a tool that is often utilized by teachers throughout Scott County.
Problem: I find myself having to cancel plans or saying no to plans to complete these tedious tasks. 
Question: How does homework benefit students? Would its removal cause more problems?
Stake: Homework can cause stress and hurt students' social lives.]]> 2023-09-11 01:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692642576 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692674390 Notice: Freshman make up almost half of the Great Crossing School.
Problem: Many people quit band after freshman year, changing the dynamic of how the band functions.
Question: Why are students quitting band after one year? What can be done to prevent this?
Stake: Because there are so many freshman, the band can't play super complicated music, making the program worse.]]> 2023-09-11 01:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692674390 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692699443 Notice: There aren't any quality Italian restaurants in Georgetown.
Problem: My family loves Italian food, but we have to go to Lexington or farther to eat it.
Question: Why have previous Italian restaurants been unsuccessful? How can locals support local businesses more?
Stake: Spending extra time and money on gas. Supporting local businesses. ]]> 2023-09-11 02:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692699443 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692699864 Notice: There isn't a lot of entertainment for teenagers in Georgetown.
Problem: If I want to do something with friends, I usually have to go outside of Georgetown.
Question: Why hasn't there been any movement to provide teenagers with entertainment?
Stake: Saving gas money and having fun with friends. Teenagers having a voice.]]> 2023-09-11 02:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2692699864 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707856063 The plastic water bottle has been around for ages. It can be bought anywhere and can be taken anywhere. Its convenience along with its reusability and recyclability draws people in to use it. Brands use their name to convince consumers to buy their bottle over others. ]]> 2023-09-18 01:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707856063 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707863673 The type of phone you have can mean a lot to other people. Apple vs. Android has been a prominent debate throughout the world. Consumers are typically influenced by their peers to buy Iphones because it is seen as a high status symbol.]]> 2023-09-18 01:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707863673 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707871373 Instagram reels have a strong tendency to appeal to pathos. One example is a small business owner trying to tug at heart strings across the internet. They'll tell a sad backstory or explain how clicking the like button and sharing just one time can help them in a big way. Even just having "Small Family Business" can convince consumers to buy their product.]]> 2023-09-18 01:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707871373 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707879414 Clothing companies use their brand to sell more of their clothes. Especially in kids and teenagers, clothes are used as a status symbol. Brands like Under Armour or Nike rely on little kids thinking that because they wear their brand, they are automatically cooler than kids that don't wear name brand clothes.]]> 2023-09-18 01:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707879414 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707920554 Mattress companies use aurally appealing phrases to convince consumers to buy their mattresses. One such phrase is "Revolutionary sleep technology." This phrase can trick the consumer into thinking the mattress is better than it really is. Many sellers use phrases like "limited-time offers" and "special discounts" to create a sense of urgency for buying a mattress.]]> 2023-09-18 02:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707920554 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707947456 Menus tend to be overzealous in their word choices. A restaurant's main goal is to sell you expensive food. As a result, the most expensive items on a menu are advertised the most. Whether it's an overexaggerated picture of the dish, or an over the top description, menus make sure to convince you to spend more money than you were planning on.]]> 2023-09-18 02:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707947456 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707954646 Often times when I'm watching a Youtube video, the video will be sponsored by a company trying to sell their company. Companies use sponsorships to broaden their reach to different audiences. When my favorite Youtubers tell me to buy something, I am more inclined to buy it because I trust them more than a random spokesperson.]]> 2023-09-18 02:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707954646 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707976330 Car ads like to showoff their car's off-roading capabilities, even though most car owners will never use this feature. It tricks viewers into believing that buying that car will lead them to have a more adventurous lifestyle with no bounds. Freedom is a popular ideal in America, and there's nothing freer than driving off the path.]]> 2023-09-18 02:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2707976330 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2708018690 Travel agencies persuade consumers every year to go on vacation to an exotic place. They use beautiful imagery and appealing words that excite the viewer. They show people relaxing and smiling while enjoying exotic drinks to convince the viewer they want to go there. The same strategy is used by cruise companies.]]> 2023-09-18 03:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2708018690 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2708035047 Politicians use rhetoric in their speeches all the time. They'll use pathos to evoke strong emotions to gain support from the public, often sparking outrage. They use their achievements and experience to build their trustworthiness. They also use facts, logic and statistics to dismember their opponents argument in a debate.]]> 2023-09-18 03:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2708035047 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2727975668 Georgetown is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the state of Kentucky. Because of this, demand for housing in Georgetown is at an all time high. Supply, however, is not equal to demand. Wait lists for construction are building up, and houses are being built fast enough.]]> 2023-10-02 04:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2727975668 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748063444 Some cities in Kentucky have had problems with their drinking water. Citizens have gotten sick and are without a reliable source of water for certain periods of time.  Lead, which is poisonous, pipes are still in use in parts of Kentucky.]]> 2023-10-16 03:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748063444 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748079056 Water bills are really expensive in Kentucky, and sometimes, that water can be undrinkable. Even though it is undrinkable, Kentuckian residents are still forced to pay these expensive bills.]]> 2023-10-16 03:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748079056 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748858702 Sewage water seeps into the drinking water in multiple counties in Kentucky. This makes the water completely undrinkable, leaving many Kentuckians without a reliable source of water.]]> 2023-10-16 13:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748858702 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748869612 Forever chemicals are chemicals in everyday products such as food wrappers that have really strong bonds, making them hard to break down. These chemicals are leaking into drinking water in Kentucky counties, making it unsafe to drink.]]> 2023-10-16 13:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748869612 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748876766 Overgrowth of algae in Kentucky waterways causes rashes, breathing problems, and other sickness. This makes swimming in natural bodies of water dangerous.]]> 2023-10-16 14:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748876766 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748882302 There are lots of bacteria and other germs in Kentucky waterways. The high amounts of bacteria makes swimming in these bodies dangerous because it makes you sick.]]> 2023-10-16 14:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2748882302 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758030036 Georgetown caters too much towards Toyota. The only real job opportunities are through Toyota, making the majority of the population Toyota workers. This pretty much means if you don't work at Toyota in Georgetown, then you work a minimum wage job.]]> 2023-10-22 21:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758030036 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758030707 There aren't any places to hang out or take pictures. The majority of Georgetown is work buildings or places where you can't really hang out.]]> 2023-10-22 21:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758030707 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758031601 There aren't a lot of food options. There are too many chicken restaurants and a lot of fast foods in general. There should be more sit-down restaurants.]]> 2023-10-22 21:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758031601 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758032328 As Georgetown grows, the city government needs to cater to its citizens. There is a lack of public transportation and walking infrastructure that should be remedied.]]> 2023-10-22 21:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758032328 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758033391 There is only one waste water facility in Georgetown. The city needs more as it is rapidly growing to accommodate its size.]]> 2023-10-22 21:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758033391 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758052450 Kentucky ranks as one of the unhealthiest states in the country. This can be attributed to environmental connections.]]> 2023-10-22 22:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758052450 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758053363 Kentucky has a medium income of around 35,000 dollars, making it an extremely poor state.]]> 2023-10-22 22:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758053363 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758054455 Only 36% of Kentucky residents are college educated. The school system in Kentucky is clearly lacking in preparing its students for college.]]> 2023-10-22 22:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758054455 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758088333 Because of Georgetown's rapid growth and need for expansion, there are less and less spaces for wildlife. ]]> 2023-10-22 23:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758088333 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758314345 Eastern Kentucky recently had huge problems with flooding. Many homes were destroyed and some lives were lost.]]> 2023-10-23 02:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758314345 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758363646 Substance abuse is an ongoing epidemic in Kentucky. More and more citizens are becoming addicted and there needs to be more reformation.]]> 2023-10-23 03:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758363646 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758367231 Around 95% of Kentucky citizens have access to clean drinking water. While this number is really high, it should be 100% since water is a basic necessity. ]]> 2023-10-23 03:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758367231 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758369405 The average age of a water treatment plant is 40 years old. This means that they are outdated and could have problems resulting from their old age.]]> 2023-10-23 03:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758369405 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758372411 Only 20% of the state's water utility workforce is under 35 years old and more than 33% of the workforce plan to retire in the next 6 years. This could mean a lack of utility workers in the coming years.]]> 2023-10-23 03:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758372411 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758375328 Invasive species in Kentucky's waterways disrupts the flow of nature. They can be harmful to the water, and therefore harmful to humans when they drink water.]]> 2023-10-23 03:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758375328 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758378406 Coal mining is prominent in Kentucky, but it is also harmful. It can contaminate the waterways, making it undrinkable.]]> 2023-10-23 03:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758378406 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758412781 Some places in Kentucky don't have the funding to improve their water systems. As a result, their water quality is poorer, making a direct correlation between the economy and water quality.]]> 2023-10-23 04:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758412781 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758430851 Kentucky's tap water is hard water, meaning it has a lot of minerals in it. This can leave spots on dishes when you clean with it and irritate your skin when taking a shower.]]> 2023-10-23 04:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758430851 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758432853 Hard water can damage your home's plumbing system. When the minerals heat up, they bind together and create blockages, causing problems like leaks.]]> 2023-10-23 04:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758432853 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758435829 Kentucky has lost 80% of its historic wetlands. This has increased nutrient pollution among the land.]]> 2023-10-23 04:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758435829 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758442452 Citizens have to worry constantly about whether the water is safe to use or not. The officials aren't fast enough, and can't get the warning out quick enough every time to prevent citizens from using the water.]]> 2023-10-23 04:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758442452 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758444585 Water is sometimes shutdown in Kentucky counties because of contamination. This leaves people without water for days sometimes.]]> 2023-10-23 04:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758444585 connorfitzgerald1 https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758446157 Some of the pipes being used in the water system are over 100 years old and have a life expectancy of 75 years.]]> 2023-10-23 04:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/connorfitzgerald1/4uzxwo2b6hc7bz8j/wish/2758446157