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Free the Airwaves - 0 views

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  • kick-start a revolution in wireless technology,
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 08 Dec 08
       
      I think this is amazing. It is just another step towards becoming more technological. I think there is almost a limitless amount of stuff that can be done with technology and that I think is main focus for many in todays world.
  • This fall, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will decide whether to make this spectrum available for anyone to use.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 08 Dec 08
       
      I'm not sure exactly why this would not be made available. What are some of the downfalls of having this. Are there any?
  • will enable a new generation of innovation and competition from which consumers -- especially those to whom the white spaces could soon deliver high-speed online access -- should benefit tremendously
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      Alex Gutierrez on 08 Dec 08
       
      Isnt this what it is all about. Access would open up new arenas for improvements and innovation I think.
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  • free the airwaves now.
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      Alex Gutierrez on 08 Dec 08
       
      Here is a pretty good, clear and concise statement. We obviously know what the purpose of this article is.
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The World Wildlife Foundation... - 0 views

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  • they way they live
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      Alex Gutierrez on 27 Nov 08
       
      regarding the way
  • By not saving animals the human race is hurting itself. Once people figure out they are all here for each other is when things will really start to change.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 27 Nov 08
       
      I completely agree. That is awsome that you are all about conservation. I feel alot of the same thats cool.
  • It about being responsible for my actions.
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      Alex Gutierrez on 27 Nov 08
       
      100% true
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  • If I can’t kill it I shouldn’t eat it, so I’ve taken a stance on not eating beef or pork.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 27 Nov 08
       
      Dont really understand this here, maybe elaborate a little more here.
Ryan Meehan

Discussion: Your rhetorical life - 53 views

started by Ryan Meehan on 17 Nov 08 no follow-up yet
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    #7 Alex Gutierrez on 20 Nov 08
     
    I find myself using rhetoric all day every day. It is a part of life. Whether or not you want to do something that someone else doesn't necessarily want to do or your just trying to prove a point rhetoric plays into every aspect of life. I have thought about this discussion numerous times throughout the week and had many different examples I was going to discuss, but tonight I had a conversation with my dad that I want to use. I have a lot of school stuff going on, I want to go to medical school and classes are to say the least rigorous. This weekend is the first weekend of duck hunting season and it has been a family tradition to all go hunting this weekend. Well I cannot find the time to do that this year. My dad being a physician himself was explaining to me the dedication and hard work that it takes. Well I think that I have been doing that recently. He began with the facts. If you want to go to medical school you have to have at least an A or a B in organic chemistry. No matter how hard it is and unfair the grading is what matters is the final product of your grade. Those are the facts. So both ethos and logos were a part of our conversation. My dad being a doctor and going through the schooling has credibility in knowing what it takes. He understands the hard work and dedication that go hand in hand with medical school. That makes him credible. We also discussed the facts, the amount of time for me to get everything done leaves no time for duck hunting this weekend or the next and maybe even the next. In order to do well it takes a lot of time and that's all there is to it. So in that way we both used rhetoric in our dinner conversation, and we both met on common ground which is the purpose of rhetoric.
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Amanda Flores - 0 views

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  • (Dictionary.com)
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      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      I would maybe reword this sentance if you can. The words are kind of awkward.
  • He is the one who has to make all decisions for the American people.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      Think about elaborating alittle more in the opening paragraph. Maybe try with a clear thesis statement.
  • s may
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      try using "are" here.
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  • directly or indirectly
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      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      Give examples of each one here.
  • about how he knows how hard the war is on everyone, but knows we need to finish it and not back out so we don’t hurt us in the end.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      Kinf of awkward reading here. Maybe try to reword this sentance.
  • uch a personal feel to it. He was looking at the crowd the whole time,
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      very good evidence. Shows his passion.
  • tates many facts
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      maybe give a few of the facts here to back up statement.
  • Since he has fought in a war
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      good stuff here.
  • So by figuring out which politician makes the most convincing statements,
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      Which ways to we go about making this decision? Maybe elaborate a little more, and close the essay out a little stronger with examples. Other than that. Good Paper
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https://docs.google.com/a/mail.usf.edu/View?docid=dfnk558c_1hpcjzwcm&AuthEventSource=SSO - 0 views

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  • McCain uses little factual information and a great deal of hypothetical situations in order to persuade his audience.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      try to stay away from point of views here. Or if he uses hypothetical situations what are they?
  • Again, there is no factual basis to support the Senator’s claims.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      Factual information is not necesarilly pertinent here because the war is not over. Maybe use something like history has shown as an example that this will not happen or something along those lines.
  • “We won’t have sufficient resources to finish the job in Afghanistan until we reduce our commitment to Iraq.”
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      This seems also to me like an opinion. What authority does the chairman have. Why would this statement be more credible than the statements and experiences that McCain has had. Maybe give a little more detail in explaining this here.
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  • Obama used factual information in order to defend himself against the claims of the McCain campaign.
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      Alex Gutierrez on 07 Nov 08
       
      What are some of these factual informations and where do they come from.
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myliblog: Uncle Bobby's Wedding - 0 views

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  • I have been assured that you have received and viewed our relevant policies: the Library Bill of Rights, the Freedom to Read, Free Access to Libraries for Minors, the Freedom to View, and our Reconsideration Policy
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 29 Oct 08
       
      Jamie describes the rules and regulations of public libraries here. He is building his case with firm evidence that will help the woman understand his decision.
  • You directed me to the SarahBrannen.com site, which I also reviewed. I got a copy of “Uncle Bobby's Wedding” today, and read it.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 29 Oct 08
       
      He shows that he is making his own decisions, and researching the topic. Jamie wants to understand why there is an issue and gain supportive evidence why he makes the decision that he does.
  • First, I think you're right that the purpose of the book is to show a central event, the wedding of two male characters, as no big thing. The emotional center of the story, of course, is Chloe's fear that she's losing a favorite uncle to another relationship. That fear, I think, is real enough to be an issue for a lot of young children.
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      Alex Gutierrez on 29 Oct 08
       
      In making a constructive argument for a position, the sympathy of the woman is needed. Obviously she thinks strongly about her opinion, and swaying her mind is not going to be easy. Clarifying the situation in a non assertive manner is a step forward in making his case.
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  • His thesis is that both the purpose and power of children's literature is to help young people begin to make sense of the world.
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      Alex Gutierrez on 29 Oct 08
       
      Making sense of the world is not an easy thing. Intorducing children to very real circumstances when they are young gives them an advantage in dealing with issues that will undoubtedly face them in their lifetime. I dont think it is how long someone can sugar coat that shapes personal opinions, but experience and informed decision making.
  • They constitute a barrier to discovery and use. The books there – and some very fine ones -- just got lost. In the second case, I believe that every book in the children's area, particularly in the area where usually the parent is reading the book aloud, involves parental guidance.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 29 Oct 08
       
      Censorship has long been banned and for good reason. Everyone wants freedom of speech for themself, but not necesarily for others. Parents are there to give guidence, and support. Not to censor their childrens lives and introduce them to a non-existent world.
  • In short, most of the books we have are designed not to interfere with parents' notions of how to raise their children, but to support them.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 29 Oct 08
       
      Why else would children books be used. They are stories that most times use fantasy and fiction to teach a lesson.
Ryan Meehan

Peer Review Project One Thread - 148 views

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started by Ryan Meehan on 12 Oct 08 no follow-up yet
Ryan Meehan

Public Writing Assignment #1 - 80 views

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started by Ryan Meehan on 29 Sep 08 no follow-up yet
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    #4 Alex Gutierrez on 01 Oct 08
     
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq96kbU_0Sw
    my user name is afgutier84
    This is an issue of people making comments and forming opinions on something that they have no idea about. This is something that for some reason really annoys me, and I find this video the perfect example.
    Ryan Meehan wrote:
    > In the space below, please do your best to direct me and your classmates to your public comment. In many cases, comments you leave on a web site can be directly linked to. If this is not possible, please provide a link to the page and the handle/screenname you are using so your comment is easy to find.
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  • But the domain has shifted many times in subsequent ages.
  • Even when rhetors do not intend to persuade outright, still they must be concerned with their credibility; with what their audiences already know and needs to know; with how their audiences are likely to feel about the subject; with how to begin, how to end, how to arrange the middle -- all these and more, to earn the greatest possible cooperation from their readers.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 20 Sep 08
       
      I think that this is looking at rhetoric from one perspective, however I think that rhetoric can also be used as a good thing. Helping people make the right decisions, not necesarilly a "trick with mirrors"
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  • In fact, rhetoric is manifest in all animal life and existed long before the evolution of human beings.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 20 Sep 08
       
      This is a good observation applying the notion of rhetoric not only to humans but to all living things. Wolves for example have a very strict hierarchy that is strictly regulated. The leaders in these poeitions utilize body language and strength, along with experience. Which is all a part of rhetoric.
  • Also, Westerners want their writing (not in all genres, but in exposition and argument) to drive forward, from beginning to end, in a linear fashion.
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      Alex Gutierrez on 26 Sep 08
       
      American's are very to the point when looking at accomplishing goals. Sometimes a little bit to much and it hurts us. However this also why we are number 1. Rhetoric is definitely a clutural aspect as it fluctuates. Rhetoric really is devided into many different ways, depending on who is trying to be convinced. Rhetoric is constantly changing and must be in order to be used effectively.
  • But all of us function as rhetoricians
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 26 Sep 08
       
      This is a great example. Teachers are people that we look up to, and expect to understand the topic at hand. We put our faith in their history, and knowledge in that specific topic to help us understand better.
  • In fact, we would do well to think of most of our communication as rhetoric, as a series of decisions and strategies for earning the cooperation of our audience.
    • Alex Gutierrez
      Alex Gutierrez on 26 Sep 08
       
      This is exactly what rhetoric is compacted in one sentance. Very good brief description I think.
  • Alex Gutierrez on 19 Sep 08
     
    Rhetoric has been around for thousands of years, and the reason why is because it evovles to better suit the times. It is almost a fundamental ellemant of what rhetoric is. What possibly would have persuaded someone thousands of years ago possibly would interest us today. The way we speak and persuade has changed, and that is a part of the evolution of rhetoric.
  • Alex Gutierrez on 19 Sep 08
     
    Even when rhetors do not intend to persuade outright, still they must be concerned with their credibility; with what their audiences already know and needs to know; with how their audiences are likely to feel about the subject; with how to begin, how to end, how to arrange the middle -- all these and more, to earn the greatest possible cooperation from their readers.
  • Alex Gutierrez on 19 Sep 08
     
    Rhetoric, like most things has a formula, an equation that if performed correctly achieves the goal of persuasion and credibility.
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Mathews Inc - Bows and Archery Accessories - 0 views

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  • Alex Gutierrez on 13 Sep 08
     
    this gives the consumer a good idea of the new product and innovations that are in for th ebow
  • Alex Gutierrez on 13 Sep 08
     
    A good use of pathos here, trying to gain the audiences attention.
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Mathews Inc - Bows and Archery Accessories - 0 views

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    this is a good video I believe illustrates a good example of pathos
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What are you good at? - 0 views

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  • talking
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      Alex Gutierrez on 28 Aug 08
       
      Talking is one of my favorite things to do. However, it can also be one of my least favorite when the person is not interesting. Striking up an inteligent, interesting, and witty conversation can really be quite pleasurable. I like talking because you meet alot of very interesting people that many times have something worth saying. For instance; I was in the airport about a month ago on my way back from Yellowstone and Glacier National Park just kiling time; when I found myself in a great conversation. The man I talked to was older with a son beginning college this semester, just so happened they were going to be around Yellowstone on one last pre-college family vacation. Of course this immediately warranted some talking. I found myself telling them the few places they absolutely could not miss, along with some that respectfully could be. This, believe it or not, brought alot of joy to me. I knew that they were also, like me, going to experience a moment that really cannot be fully explained through talking alone. Something you really "had to see to believe!" Now that I am home, I realize that I learned so many interesting and wonderful things that really should be talked about. On the flip side, talking can really be annoying and quite unpleasurable. When discussing things that are really your own business like grades, yet everyone and their grandmother has to know. At times when you are in a hurry and need to be somewhere, but you feel bad just turning away from a conversation that many times you don't feel to be very pleasurable. So talking most times is fun, but can also be boring and drawn out. So if you have something to talk about spit it out, and let it be heard.
  • Alex Gutierrez on 28 Aug 08
     
    I know how to analyze situations. This is just a test to make sure I can figure this thing out properly.
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