As A Result

Summary: In Chapter 8 of "They Say I Say," Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein explains the importance of connecting sentences and paragraphs. Both Graff and Birkenstein focus on the four main points to connect sentences and paragraphs, by using transitional terms, pointing words, set key terms and phrases, and repetition of words. Following the “do it yourself” principle as mentioned will prevent the disconnection and make the writing flow.

Response: I agree with Graff and Berkenstein because by using the four main points, it can keep connection with the sentence and keep the readers attention. With repetition of words and transitional terms, both of these two main points could improve writing. By repeating words, their is previous connection shown and using transitional terms gives a better view of the sentence or paragraph being written.

2B or Not 2B

Summary:

In the article “2B or Not 2B,” David Crystal claims that using text will not destroy are language. Crystal introduces a quote from John Humphry arguing against texting. “I h8 txt msgs: How texting is wrecking our language”.  Although Crystal explains that texting is another way of communicating and will not damage our way of speaking. Humphry argues that I may damage our way of language, but Crystal claims texting maybe a means of improvement to our communicating skills. “In texting what we are seeing, in a small way, is language in evolution.”

Response:

I don’t agree with David Crystal’s claim in the article “2B or Not 2B.” I disagree with the fact that texting will improve our communications because saying abbreviations out loud wouldn’t be a clear message in person. Crystal also brings up John Sutherland who dislikes texting saying “bleak, bald, sad shorthand. Drab shrinktalk … Linguistically it’s all pig’s ear … it masks dyslexia, poor spelling and mental laziness. Texting is penmanship for illiterates.”

Two Years Are Better Than Four

Summary:
In the article " Two Years Are Better Than Four," Liz Addison explains her own view of how college is important and how it gives oppurtunities of self discovery. Her belief is that college should be acknowledged. " For those who find it necessary to go to two-year college."  Addison claims that community college is a place to begin their journey and grow. Which Addison says, "I believe the community college system to be one of America's uniquely great institutions."

Response:
I agree with Addison's claim that community college matters. As a student attending to community college it helps, because it gives a variety of options to explore and see what career is suited for students. Many who comes to community college come for many reasons: Students could have various of reasons, like financial problems, a high school dropout, or just decided to finish their classes for a certificate. No matter the reason, going to community college gives hope for a new opportunity.

TIB Rough Draft

I Believe in the Ethics of the Criminal Justice Sys.

            Growing up in an environment of where there’s high activity of crime, my father would always informs me about the law. It begins with watching my father and his career as a police officer. I never was really interested in the field of criminal justice, but throughout my whole life it slowly began to grow on me. Every time I see my father, it reminds me that the law is what holds balance and safety for others. I would go back and always look at my father, because he’s inspired me to pursue my career in the criminal justice system.

            As the years pass by, my knowledge of the justice system began to expand. Slowly I started to understand why society was becoming harsher with the law. Despite the efforts being shown to change society, the system began to break down. For if the crime rate wasn’t high, then my perspectives on how I see things wouldn’t have changed. Yet even with a different view, I still seek if the system isn’t broken or still functional.

During a tragic violent event on the news, I had a one on one discussion with my father. My father being an officer, began to share his experiences with me. His explanation of the hardships about the law was very complicated; for when there was a decision of moral judgment, the law and his own choices would conflicted. My father’s experience, has taught me that it isn’t just the judgment of the law but also the judgment of the officer enforcing the law. The conversation was interesting, it showed that the law can be taken to matters of another person’s hand.

Is the justice system still reliable? Every time I look through my books, whether it’s about the ten amendments, penal codes, or Miranda rights. I’ve learned that all of the subject have one thing in common, the common bond is that they represent to protect and serve the citizens. California Criminal Codes taught me the ten amendments and that every citizens have their rights. California Penal Codes showed that with each new criminal activities, a code is used to designate the action of the crime. With the Miranda Rights being spoken from an officer; citizens are placed under arrest but is cited their rights from an officer.

My first encounter to how I ethically viewed the Criminal justice system was in my high school years. Back then I wouldn’t know what ethics was, but having time to grown I learned. I saw an officer telling a homeless man to leave campus, not knowing the situation I confronted the officer. I saw from the perspective that the man was just looking for loose change or food. But the officer explained that it was only to protect the school from any harm. It became an ethical dilemma, yet I agreed that the officer was right. By the end of the whole situation I felt morally wrong but only understood that I followed the rules.

Knowing the right and wrong of things, it felt very conflicting on how I saw the law. Not knowing much at the time, I began to research. Wasn’t until that day when I discussed with my father about another incident, I understood. Being a person who wants to learn about the law, one has to truly understand the decisions. Choices made by the law should be followed, yet in our abilities we should always consider what is truly right and wrong.