Classification and Division pg 375

The perfect bookstore for me would divide its books on which ones to read depending on what mood I am in or where I will read them. For example one section would be labeled "On The Beach," which would include all of my favorite relaxation reads like the Twilight series, Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants, and To Kill A Mockingbird. Another addiction I have would be all of the fashion and gossip magazines especially in waiting rooms for dentist or doctor's offices so this would be labeled "Waiting Room Reads." I always need to have a dictionary or thesaurus handy when writing a paper or while reading in case I come across a word I do not know, so the section with all of those books pertaining to a dictionary or thesaurus would be in the "Paper Helpers" section. Books that I love to read before I go to bed would be the girly, romance novels like anything by Danielle Steele. These books would be in the "Bedtime Stories" section.

The Tipping Point

A strength of The Tipping Point, at least to me would have to be the use of examples, especially while explaining "The Sticky Factor." Using examples that I am familiar with in any type of writing, allows me to take in more information and understand it on a personal level, therefore making learning much more manageable and less stressful. By thoroughly explaining how the popular show Sesame Street has the "sticky factor", helped me choose all different sorts of objects that can be considered "sticky".

A weakness of The Tipping Point is its dry mood. I understand this book is not exactly an entertainment read, it is more of an informative view which for me can be difficult to sit down and read page for page without getting distracted. There is not exactly a story line, plot, or climax which tends to make me lose interest quickly.

Goals For Future Papers

A goal that I have for my next paper would be to choose and utilize more meaningful and powerful words in my sentence to really get my point across. I really want to be able to show my audience what I am trying to say rather than just by telling them. In my first multi-draft paper, I noticed I had many marks for diction, so the next paper I really want to focus on my word choice and making my sentences stronger. Another goal I need to remember is more of a common sense issue; I need to remember to give my sources credit! After a couple quotes, I forgot to put which source it was from, either from the book or the articles I chose for reference. I can achieve these goals by really taking in what my peers say about my paper and also accepting constructive criticism, using it to my advantage. I can also go to J-105 and have them review my paper and offer me tips on order to improve anything.

Sticky Technology

Although I think Gladwell's example really hit the idea of "sticky"with Sesame Street right on the nose, I am going to give it a shot. A piece of technology that has become sticky over the past decade would have to be cellphones. About ten years ago, only a few people had cell phones either for work or strictly for emergencies. Nowadays, it seems really strange if someone does not have one. The cellphone has expanded nationwide and to many different companies competing with each other to buy their product. A cellphone now has the ability to text, receive and send emails, play music, and so much more. The stickiness factor of cellphones seems to have taken over the world. It serves as different ways of communication, which people depend on everyday: whether it be a parent trying to reach their child, or a conference call with an important company, cellphones have proven to be one of the most widespread and dependable inventions. 

Bias

The news broadcast I chose was about bedbugs and how they are not only disgusting, but extremely hazardous to one's health. In the middle of the broadcast, a woman was interviewed and showed signs of pure disgust with her hand movements, frustrated facial expressions, and concernedtone of voice. This really caught my attention because she came off a little frightening, butalso just wanted to help the public, which reminded of a "Maven" kind of bias as mentioned by Malcolm Gladwell in The Tipping Point. The broadcaster was strictly informative,justrelaying factual information tothe viewer without showing any type of emotion, butthe woman being interviewed is where all the power lies in this broadcast. She leaves a lasting effect on the reader by telling her scary story and giving helpful hints to the viewer as to how to prevent them from suffering from bedbugs like she did. The broadcaster leaves little to no effect on the viewer, while the woman really leaves the real impression.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7023537n&tag=contentMain;contentBody

Fashion Trends

With me, fashion is a way of me expressing myself. My personality is generally laid back and a little old fashioned at times, so I tend to wear comfortable clothes that I feel myself in them. I keep up with the trends, but only buy and wear the clothes I like. I am always open to try on different types of styles to see if I can broaden my taste. I would not consider myself a trendsetter, because my style generally stays the same. I guess I could call myself not really a risk taker when it comes to fashion. I love looking through magazines to see all the different celebrities and what they are wearing and I usually really like their outfits, but it usually does not fit my style. I never stop buying a certain brand if it has gone "out of style." Style is a personality trait, so I tend to not change it very often.

Activities on Campus

I am a member of the Stockton volleyball team, so unfortunately that single activity has taken up most of my time. I would love to be more involved in all different varieties of activities, but with homework and the tough commitment with volleyball I find myself short on time very often. With only a few weeks left of volleyball season, I am definitely looking forward to becoming more involved with events around campus. I would love to attend one of the career fairs coming up, and I also cannot wait to go to some basketball games. Being a college athlete takes up most of my time and also a lot of energy with school work on top of it, so once I am out of season is when I will really get the chance to be involved.