The Art of Expression
Tattoos and body piercings have been an issue for many years; whether it is trying to get a job, or even make friends. Everyone has different opinions on why or why not people should have tattoos or body piercings. Some people think they are harmful to your body, some people think that they are not right because they are not natural, and some people think they are just a way to express who they are. No one should be judged just because they have a nose piercing or a scorpion tattoo. They are both a form of expression.
Many businesses watch out for people with tattoos or piercings, often questioning their background, personality, and ability. When people think of tattoos and piercings, they usually think of troubled teens, bikers, punk rockers, or people associated with drugs. The truth is, anyone and everyone get tattoos and piercings. The little old lady down the road might have a butterfly on her ankle, or the family doctor might have a barbed wire armband tattoo. Just because someone has a tattoo or piercing does not mean they are a bad person.
Some people do not think you should ruin your body, but what is the difference between having a tattoo that is permanent or getting plastic surgery? Many people would say plastic surgery is better just because it is less noticeable. The truth is, plastic surgery can be harmful to your body and it also can give a reason for people to judge you, just like tattoos and piercings. Today’s society would rather change their appearance to look “perfect” like today’s celebrities, rather than be themselves, and have their own look.
Tattoos and piercings are not for everyone. If someone does not think highly of tattoos or body piercings, then they should not get them, but those people should not judge others who think differently. Getting a job or making friends should not be based on appearance. Everyone is different, and it should be admired that people express who they are through appearance.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Persuassive Paper
The Art of Expression
Tattoos and body piercings have been an issue for many years; whether it is trying to get a job, or even make friends. Everyone has different opinions on why or why not people should have tattoos or body piercings. Some people think they are harmful to your body, some people think that they are not right because they are not natural, and some people think they are just a way to express who they are. No one should be judged just because they have a nose piercing or a scorpion tattoo. They are both a form of expression.
Many businesses watch out for people with tattoos or piercings, often questioning their background, personality, and ability. When people think of tattoos and piercings, they usually think of troubled teens, bikers, punk rockers, or people associated with drugs. The truth is, anyone and everyone get tattoos and piercings. The little old lady down the road might have a butterfly on her ankle, or the family doctor might have a barbed wire armband tattoo. Just because someone has a tattoo or piercing does not mean they are a bad person.
Some people do not think you should ruin your body, but what is the difference between having a tattoo that is permanent or getting plastic surgery? Many people would say plastic surgery is better just because it is less noticeable. The truth is, plastic surgery can be harmful to your body and it also can give a reason for people to judge you, just like tattoos and piercings. Today’s society would rather change their appearance to look “perfect” like today’s celebrities, rather than be themselves, and have their own look.
Tattoos and piercings are not for everyone. If someone does not think highly of tattoos or body piercings, then they should not get them, but those people should not judge others who think differently. Getting a job or making friends should not be based on appearance. Everyone is different, and it should be admired that people express who they are through appearance.
Tattoos and body piercings have been an issue for many years; whether it is trying to get a job, or even make friends. Everyone has different opinions on why or why not people should have tattoos or body piercings. Some people think they are harmful to your body, some people think that they are not right because they are not natural, and some people think they are just a way to express who they are. No one should be judged just because they have a nose piercing or a scorpion tattoo. They are both a form of expression.
Many businesses watch out for people with tattoos or piercings, often questioning their background, personality, and ability. When people think of tattoos and piercings, they usually think of troubled teens, bikers, punk rockers, or people associated with drugs. The truth is, anyone and everyone get tattoos and piercings. The little old lady down the road might have a butterfly on her ankle, or the family doctor might have a barbed wire armband tattoo. Just because someone has a tattoo or piercing does not mean they are a bad person.
Some people do not think you should ruin your body, but what is the difference between having a tattoo that is permanent or getting plastic surgery? Many people would say plastic surgery is better just because it is less noticeable. The truth is, plastic surgery can be harmful to your body and it also can give a reason for people to judge you, just like tattoos and piercings. Today’s society would rather change their appearance to look “perfect” like today’s celebrities, rather than be themselves, and have their own look.
Tattoos and piercings are not for everyone. If someone does not think highly of tattoos or body piercings, then they should not get them, but those people should not judge others who think differently. Getting a job or making friends should not be based on appearance. Everyone is different, and it should be admired that people express who they are through appearance.
Persuasive Paper Sources Sited
Sources Sited
Jennifer Harper. "Beware the art on your sleeve :Employers can judge tattoos, body piercings. " Washington Times [Washington, D.C.] 7 Feb. 2008,A.3. ProQuest Newsstand. ProQuest. MHS Library, Marshall, MN. 19 May. 2008 http://www.proquest.com/
Morford. "Inking of the flesh is the mark of evolution :[FINAL Edition]. " San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco, Calif.] 25 Oct. 2006,E.5. ProQuest Newsstand. ProQuest. MHS Library, Marshall, MN. 19 May. 2008 http://www.proquest.com/
"Yahoo Answers." Yahoo. Aug. 2007. 19 May 2008.
Jennifer Harper. "Beware the art on your sleeve :Employers can judge tattoos, body piercings. " Washington Times [Washington, D.C.] 7 Feb. 2008,A.3. ProQuest Newsstand. ProQuest. MHS Library, Marshall, MN. 19 May. 2008 http://www.proquest.com/
Morford. "Inking of the flesh is the mark of evolution :[FINAL Edition]. " San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco, Calif.] 25 Oct. 2006,E.5. ProQuest Newsstand. ProQuest. MHS Library, Marshall, MN. 19 May. 2008 http://www.proquest.com/
"Yahoo Answers." Yahoo. Aug. 2007. 19 May 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
Cause and Effect
Eating disorders are big problem in today's society. The magazines and T.V. shows have a huge impact on how people think they should look. Everyone has the same view of a what a "perfect body" should look like, which is skinny, tan, strong, and white teeth. The truth is, there is no "perfect body"; everyone is different.
This disease of people having to look like celebrities has infected millions of people. It has caused them develope eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Instead of making a person look thinner and more beautiful, these disorders can make cause a person to become very ill. The effect of bulimia can cause rotting of the teeth from vomit. These disorders can also cause death. None of these results are worth throwing who you are away. If someone isn't happy with what they look like, they should exercise more frequently or maybe even go on a diet. They shouldn't hurt their bodies or ruin their health.
No one is perfect and no matter how much a person tries, they will never be perfect. The media has a major impact on how people view things, but eating disorders should never be the answer to a problem dealing with how one looks.
This disease of people having to look like celebrities has infected millions of people. It has caused them develope eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Instead of making a person look thinner and more beautiful, these disorders can make cause a person to become very ill. The effect of bulimia can cause rotting of the teeth from vomit. These disorders can also cause death. None of these results are worth throwing who you are away. If someone isn't happy with what they look like, they should exercise more frequently or maybe even go on a diet. They shouldn't hurt their bodies or ruin their health.
No one is perfect and no matter how much a person tries, they will never be perfect. The media has a major impact on how people view things, but eating disorders should never be the answer to a problem dealing with how one looks.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is not just basic thinking or questions you ask yourself. When you are critically thinking, you are bringing many factors into the situation that you wouldn't usually consider. You evaluate information to come to some sort of conclusion.
Where you want to live, for example is something that you would have to think about in advance. You would probably have to do some critical thinking about where you were going to live instead of just picking a random place. You would have several factors to consider such as, how much money you were willing to spend, how big of house you would want, how many people are going to be living in the house, what kind of atmosphere do you want your family to be around, what kind of weather to you enjoy, ect. So instead of just deciding to live somewhere because that's where you want to work or go to school at, you should always look deeper into the situation.
People should always look outside the box and think of situations they would have to face.
Critical thinking is something evertyone should do when making an important decision in life.
Where you want to live, for example is something that you would have to think about in advance. You would probably have to do some critical thinking about where you were going to live instead of just picking a random place. You would have several factors to consider such as, how much money you were willing to spend, how big of house you would want, how many people are going to be living in the house, what kind of atmosphere do you want your family to be around, what kind of weather to you enjoy, ect. So instead of just deciding to live somewhere because that's where you want to work or go to school at, you should always look deeper into the situation.
People should always look outside the box and think of situations they would have to face.
Critical thinking is something evertyone should do when making an important decision in life.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
On Thinking
"According to Kant, thinking is, 'talking with oneself...hence also inwardly listening.'"
I agree with this quote because whenever I am alone or bored, I find myself thinking about things that I usually wouldn't say aloud. I believe thinking is a form of talking to yourself. You ask yourself questions, and give yourself answers.
I think when you're with people and your mind is wondering, you are thinking about things you wouldn't usually say aloud, and when you're by yourself you are usually talking to yourself about anything. If you were with a group of friends and you didn't like one of your friends outfits, you probably wouldn't say it to everyone; you would say it to your self, or think it. If you were alone, and you were thinking about what you were going to do the next day, you might have a conversation with yourself, asking yourself questions like, 'Who am I going to hang out with?' or 'Where are we going to go?' , and then answering yourself.
So i strongly agree with this quote because I have personally experienced "talking with oneself".
I agree with this quote because whenever I am alone or bored, I find myself thinking about things that I usually wouldn't say aloud. I believe thinking is a form of talking to yourself. You ask yourself questions, and give yourself answers.
I think when you're with people and your mind is wondering, you are thinking about things you wouldn't usually say aloud, and when you're by yourself you are usually talking to yourself about anything. If you were with a group of friends and you didn't like one of your friends outfits, you probably wouldn't say it to everyone; you would say it to your self, or think it. If you were alone, and you were thinking about what you were going to do the next day, you might have a conversation with yourself, asking yourself questions like, 'Who am I going to hang out with?' or 'Where are we going to go?' , and then answering yourself.
So i strongly agree with this quote because I have personally experienced "talking with oneself".
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
References
References
Gibbs, N. (2003). "Reading between the lies: A young reporter who stole and made up stories, forces the New York Times to take stock".
Hoff, B. "The Crooked Tree".
Ludwig, M. D. (2004). "Look out for more Blairs"
Puka, B. (2005). "Student Cheating: As Serious an Academic Integrity Problem as Faculty Administration Business as Usual?".
Gibbs, N. (2003). "Reading between the lies: A young reporter who stole and made up stories, forces the New York Times to take stock".
Hoff, B. "The Crooked Tree".
Ludwig, M. D. (2004). "Look out for more Blairs"
Puka, B. (2005). "Student Cheating: As Serious an Academic Integrity Problem as Faculty Administration Business as Usual?".
Excellence paper
Jennifer Buchholz
Grammar for College
30 April 2008
d E X r C E e L L a E N m C E s
Excellence is the prior tool to achievement. Without excellence there is no balance, there is no better for worse. The scale gives one the grade, while the heart gives the excellence. Cheating on homework and tests gives one a good grade but not a good heart, settling for little gives one a life but not the dream, and facing the lies but not the truth can make one incomplete. Is it how one feels about themselves or what other people trust them as? If there is something missing it is not excellence. To be truthful, there is excellence. In my views excellence is to do of ones highest ability, and then there is perfection, which to be truthful, does not exist.
There is a pressure within me that holds me back from writing this paper because I’m scared of not achieving excellence. Then I remember that excellence is not perfection; it is achieving a goal at your highest ability. If I do the best I can to write this paper and only receive a B, then I have reached excellence. People lie and cheat to try and bring themselves closer to excellence, but the truth is, it only hurts them in the end.
One can not be perfect but can face their goals, their fears, and their problems. That is where excellence comes in, your achievement of your highest ability. The dream of all people is to reach excellence. So next time you see the answers across from you, don’t cheat on that test, don’t settle for what you have, make your dream come true, and don’t live a lie, it only digs you into a deeper hole. Does one have to reach perfection? No, but I feel life is more complete with dreams and excellence.
Grammar for College
30 April 2008
d E X r C E e L L a E N m C E s
Excellence is the prior tool to achievement. Without excellence there is no balance, there is no better for worse. The scale gives one the grade, while the heart gives the excellence. Cheating on homework and tests gives one a good grade but not a good heart, settling for little gives one a life but not the dream, and facing the lies but not the truth can make one incomplete. Is it how one feels about themselves or what other people trust them as? If there is something missing it is not excellence. To be truthful, there is excellence. In my views excellence is to do of ones highest ability, and then there is perfection, which to be truthful, does not exist.
There is a pressure within me that holds me back from writing this paper because I’m scared of not achieving excellence. Then I remember that excellence is not perfection; it is achieving a goal at your highest ability. If I do the best I can to write this paper and only receive a B, then I have reached excellence. People lie and cheat to try and bring themselves closer to excellence, but the truth is, it only hurts them in the end.
One can not be perfect but can face their goals, their fears, and their problems. That is where excellence comes in, your achievement of your highest ability. The dream of all people is to reach excellence. So next time you see the answers across from you, don’t cheat on that test, don’t settle for what you have, make your dream come true, and don’t live a lie, it only digs you into a deeper hole. Does one have to reach perfection? No, but I feel life is more complete with dreams and excellence.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Education Essay
Jennifer Buchholz
Grammar for College
April 21, 2008
What is Education?
Grammar for College
April 21, 2008
What is Education?
When I was told to write an essay on education, the first thing I thought of was school. After watching the movie The Dead Poet Society, my thoughts on education were more extensive. I had never thought about my parents as my teachers or giving credit to my out of school activities, my job, my friends, or the law for the material that I had learned out of school. When I hear the word education, my mind begins to think about how I grew up.
Your parents are your first teachers. They teach you right from wrong, how to tie your shoe, how to ride a bike, how to be polite, and how to drive a car. Your parents can also teach you bad habits. In the movie The Dead Poet Society, one of the characters’ father prevented him from doing what he loved, and made him go to school to be a doctor. The father wouldn’t let his son be in any extracurricular activities, or let him learn anything on his own.
Your friends are also a huge impact on your life. They teach you important life lessons such as trust and you can learn the easy way from their mistakes and their successes. They are usually the ones that affect your decisions the most. By having well educated and polite friends, you are most likely to learn positive habits from them.
The law is also very crucial in the world of education, if you did not know the law you could get into a lot of trouble, it educates you to stay out of trouble and be safe. If you disobey the law, you will soon learn your lesson to never do it again. For example, if someone drove under the influence, and accidentally hit a pedestrian and killed them, you would hope that people would learn from that to never drink and drive, or be more aware of your surroundings when you’re driving.
I think extracurricular activities also can teach you things. When I played volleyball, I learned about teamwork and respect. When I was in cheerleading I learned about hard work and responsibility. I learnt that what I say and do can, and will, affect other people.
Learn from your mistakes, that is exactly what my dad said when I worked for him at the pallet shop. Education at work is a realistic as it gets. It is about being responsible, organized, and in control of what you are doing. That is something I never really learned in school and I am thankful for being able to educate myself.
Education is everywhere. You learn from the simplest experiences. In the article The Hidden Teacher, just by seeing a spider and a web, the narrator thinks of the world and all of its creatures. He learned that “we were creatures of many different dimensions”. Another article I read called Two Ways of Seeing the River, taught me that not everyone is the same, they see things different, and even though you are sitting in the same classroom with someone, you might learn something faster or see something totally different that how you do.
Now what is education to you? Something you learn at school, or something that is everywhere in your life? Start giving credit to your parents and friends, because they play a major role in who you are. Who you became is because of education.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Personal Statement
My interest in art started when I was as young as four years old. It has always been a passion of mine. I've always enjoyed being creative and designing art projects for my friends and family. As I became older and got into high school, I had the opportunity to take art classes. I took Drawing 1 and 2, Design, Sculpture, Web Design, Graphic Art, Painting, and Photography. I plan to attend South Dakota State University to proceed with my studies in visual art. I hope to get a major in Graphic Design or maybe even education so I can one day become an art teacher.
In the process of taking Graphic Art at my school, I realized then, that I want to be a graphic design artist. I recently designed a logo for The Battle of the Bands, and I am currently designing posters and banners for “Buckle Up Week” at my high school. I used to volunteer at the local art center here in Marshall, MN. I have also been featured in several art shows around town.
I am creative, responsible, independent, open-minded, and have great artistic abilities. I would greatly appreciate if you would give me the opportunity to work for your company so I can someday be a full-time graphic design artist.
In the process of taking Graphic Art at my school, I realized then, that I want to be a graphic design artist. I recently designed a logo for The Battle of the Bands, and I am currently designing posters and banners for “Buckle Up Week” at my high school. I used to volunteer at the local art center here in Marshall, MN. I have also been featured in several art shows around town.
I am creative, responsible, independent, open-minded, and have great artistic abilities. I would greatly appreciate if you would give me the opportunity to work for your company so I can someday be a full-time graphic design artist.
Resume
Jennifer B. Buchholz
2183 County Road 67, Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 532-4353 jennbean_08@hotmail.com
Objective: Opportunity to be a successive graphic design artist
Education: Senior at Marshall High School, Marshall, Minnesota
(graduation June 2008) G.P.A.: 3.5
Activities Band and choir member during freshman through junior years
& Skills: Cheerleader freshman and sophomore years
Band staff freshman and sophomore years
Member of the Yellow Ribbon Club senior year
Member of the Marshall ACTS club freshman and sophomore years
Peer Helper senior year
Tutor for elementary students junior year
Member of the art club junior year
Work
Experience: Sales person at Van’s Soundroom
Sold products
Kept inventory
Cleaned
Helped customers
Designed advertisements
Dairy Queen
Marshall Aquatic Center
Was a guard for the skate park
Quality Pallets
Stacked boards
Cleaned
Baby-sit
For pay and also volunteer
Tutor
Met weekly with elementary student to help with school work
Volunteer
MAFAC (Marshall Area Fine Art Center)
Volunteer work
Helped customers
Sold products
Cover Letter
207 1st Street
Marshall, MN 56258
April 8, 2008
Mrs. Diane Buesing
Director of Graphic Design Department
Schwans
Marshall, MN 56258
Dear Mrs. Buesing:
I am enclosing my resume in response to your advertisement "Help Wanted", April 7, for a full time graphic artist. I am currently taking the photography and painting classes that are provided at my high school. In the past I have had Drawing I and II, Design, Sculpture, Web Design, and Graphic Art. I have the creativity and artistic skills to be able to design anything assigned to me. I am an independent person who has what it takes to come up with one-of-a-kind designs. I am very open minded and am willing to be flexible. I am planning on going to college for a major in visual arts. My art experiences in school have prepared me for the graphic art world.
I hope to see you for an interview sometime soon.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Buchholz
Marshall, MN 56258
April 8, 2008
Mrs. Diane Buesing
Director of Graphic Design Department
Schwans
Marshall, MN 56258
Dear Mrs. Buesing:
I am enclosing my resume in response to your advertisement "Help Wanted", April 7, for a full time graphic artist. I am currently taking the photography and painting classes that are provided at my high school. In the past I have had Drawing I and II, Design, Sculpture, Web Design, and Graphic Art. I have the creativity and artistic skills to be able to design anything assigned to me. I am an independent person who has what it takes to come up with one-of-a-kind designs. I am very open minded and am willing to be flexible. I am planning on going to college for a major in visual arts. My art experiences in school have prepared me for the graphic art world.
I hope to see you for an interview sometime soon.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Buchholz
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Page 96 Critical Thinking Questions
1. The difference in form and in content between the model resume and the model cover letter is that the model cover letter is just a breif summary of the model resume. The resume describes the person's background in detail, while the cover letter explains how the resume matches the needs of the place you are applying for.
2.The resume is divided into seven parts, writer's name and contact information, statement of objective, education, details about performance and programs outside of high school, activities and skills, work experience and volunteer roles, and references. The cover letter is devided into five parts, the heading including the date, inside address, salutation, body, and closing with signiture and typed name.
3. I think Thomas's stated objective on his resume is very clear and to the point. I think the objective part on a resume serves as what your goal is or what your applying for.
4. If i was the director of the day camp, I would invite Thomas in for an interview to discuss his qualifications for the job becuase in his resume and cover letter he mentions that he is a good leader, and works well with children. He also has a good education experience and has a lot of experience with the kind of things he will be dealing with at the camp, such as swimming and CPR.
2.The resume is divided into seven parts, writer's name and contact information, statement of objective, education, details about performance and programs outside of high school, activities and skills, work experience and volunteer roles, and references. The cover letter is devided into five parts, the heading including the date, inside address, salutation, body, and closing with signiture and typed name.
3. I think Thomas's stated objective on his resume is very clear and to the point. I think the objective part on a resume serves as what your goal is or what your applying for.
4. If i was the director of the day camp, I would invite Thomas in for an interview to discuss his qualifications for the job becuase in his resume and cover letter he mentions that he is a good leader, and works well with children. He also has a good education experience and has a lot of experience with the kind of things he will be dealing with at the camp, such as swimming and CPR.
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