Due to the Tennis courts re-opening, my grandmother and I thought it would be a fun idea to go and practice our tennis skills up at the courts. We enjoyed having the opportunity to play at the courts and had a really great time being outside in the beautiful weather.
This is my 5-Pin World Bowling Championship. I worked really hard to build and set up this fun course and enjoyed participating in a friendly game with my relatives. We named our bowling competition the Bowen Bowlathon!
Paragraph Section – Grammar Video Project
Through completing this project, I believe I have accomplished gaining a well-rounded knowledge of these grammatical concepts: The Oxford Comma, Parallel Structure, Semi-Colon, and Colon. I know can confidently say that I can define, properly use, and identify the incorrect use of these concepts in a sentence structure. This project was an incredible educational experience for me as it challenged me every step of the way. My knowledge of grammar was put to the test, creativity to brainstorm a theme, and my ability to work successfully with a partner. I am happy to say that I believe my critical thinking, creative, and communication skills improved throughout the course of this project. I am so proud of the dedication and hard work both me and my partner put into this project. We have tried to create a learning tool for those curious to learn about these grammar concepts while keeping the video interesting and visually appealing. I believe we have succeeded in our goal and I can’t wait to show our learning through this video, to the class.
The Oxford Comma :
The Oxford Comma is the last comma in a sentence that includes a list with three or more terms. It also provides a pause to clarify that the last two terms are not connected. The oxford comma is known as being quite controversial as some writers believe that there is no need for the oxford comma when you can just rephrase your writing, while other writers believe it is essential. Example Sentence #1: “Mrs. Weasley gave out gifts to her kids, Hermione, and Harry.” With the Oxford comma, you can clearly tell who Mrs. Weasley is giving out gifts to, which is her many kids (Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny), as well as their friends Harry and Hermione. Without the Oxford comma, it would seem like Harry and Hermione are her kids. Some writers believe there is no need for the oxford comma when you can just rephrase your writing. Example Sentence #2 (Rephrased Writing): “Mrs. Weasley gave out gifts to Hermione, Harry and her kids.” Without using the Oxford Comma, you must rearrange your sentence, in order for the context to make sense to the reader. This is shown in the example above, where you are making it very clear that Mrs. Weasley is giving gifts to her kids, as well as Ron and Hermione. Both sentences are correct, yet one doesn’t use the oxford comma, which is why some people believe we don’t need to use it at all. Even though the piece of punctuation makes sure that there are no misunderstandings in your sentences that contain lists with three or more terms.
The Parallel Structure:
The parallel structure ensures that the grammatical form used all throughout your writing is alike or “parallel”. The components of your sentences that have similar functions should have a similar construction, which means that you are consistent with your grammatical form all throughout your writing. Example sentence #1: “I like riding my broomstick and catching the snitch.” In this example, we are still comparing the two elements, which are the broomstick and the snitch. The verbs, which are riding and catching, are both gerunds, which are in the same form, (in the present tense). Therefore, this sentence has parallelism. Example sentence #2: “After Harry finished off Voldemort, he ate a piece of cake to celebrate.” In this example, the two actions presented in the sentence are related. This creates a clear connection that is easy to understand. Therefore, this sentence has parallelism.
The Semi-Colon :
The semi-colon is commonly used to connect two closely related independent clauses. Semi-colons can replace conjunction, shorten a sentence, and bring more variety to your writing. Semi-colons are known to be stronger than a comma, but less final than a period. Example Sentence #1: “Fred and George are very silly; they like to trick me.” In this example sentence, the semi-colon is performing its function by properly connecting the two related independent clauses together. These clauses are similar to each other as they both refer to the topic of the sentence (Fred and George’s behavior). Example Sentence #2: “Harry, Ron, and Hermione met when they were young; they are all now grown up with their own children.” In this example, the semi-colon is in between the two clauses, representing the connection the two subjects share to the readers. If these two clauses were separated by a period, it would be seen as grammatically correct. Though using a semi- colon in a sentence like this, where the two independent clauses have a linking topic, shows variety, fluidly, and a sense of connection in your writing.
The Colon:
A Colon is used to introduce a single component or several elements that explain or add detail to the sentence that came prior to the colon. The colon is most used to introduce things on a list, an item, or in a quote. Example Sentence #1: Albus Dumbledore once gave Harry some wise advice: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” This example is a correct use of the colon because the complete sentence in the example, is being used to introduce a quotation, so in this case, you use a colon between the two clauses. You do this because the colon directs the readers to the number of elements that follows while explaining (going into detail) about the context that is before the colon. In this example, the elements after the colon explain what Albus Dumbledore told Harry. Maybe Albus Dumbledore should have told harry to use the comma correctly instead. Example Sentence #2: “For Hermione’s potion class she brought multiple items: her quill, spell books, and wand.” In this example, the colon is properly doing its job by introducing the series of elements (Hermione brought to class) and explaining/adding detail to the sentence that came prior to the colon. The colon in this sentence is properly directing the reader to the information, (list) that follows.
#5 Test Questions
1. Hermione’s favorite subject is Arithmancy, she practices her skills on the divination of numbers. How can we grammatically fix the punctuation used in this sentence?
Answer: Hermione’s favorite subject is Arithmancy; she practices her skills in the divination of numbers. In this sentence use a semi-colon instead of a comma in between the two clauses.
2. For dinner, the Weasley’s had: chicken-and-ham pie, bacon sandwiches, and roast potatoes. How is the colon in this sentence being grammatically misused? how can we fix this sentence?
Answer: The Weasley’s had lots to eat for dinner: chicken-and-ham pie, bacon sandwiches, and roast potatoes. When using a colon, the crucial rule to remember is that the piece of punctuation always has to go after a complete sentence.
3. Should we use a colon or a semi-colon in this sentence structure? “Harry, Ron, and Hermione met when they were young ___ they are all now grown up with their own children.”
a. Colon
b. Semi-Colon
Answer: b. Semi-Colon
We use a semi-colon because the sentence is not in a list format and does not include two complete sentences. In this sentence, there are two related independent clauses that can be connected together by a semi-colon.
4. An Oxford Comma can be used in a sentence to make sure there is no misunderstandings shown in the context. What terms would you put the oxford comma between in this question? Question: Harry Potter loves his parents, Hedwig and Ginny.
Answer: You place the Oxford Comma right after Hedwig. Harry Potter loves his parents, Hedwig, and Ginny. By using the Oxford Comma correctly, you show that Hedwig and Ginny are not Harry’s parents, but instead that he loves them all separately.
5. Is this example shown an incorrect use of parallel structure in a sentence structure? “Draco likes picking on Harry, joking with his friends, and to tell his father about his ”
a. True
b. False
Answer: b. False
This sentence is an incorrect example of parallel structure since the word “tell” in this sentence is in an infinitive form, while the rest of the sentence is shown to be in a present participle form. Therefore, this sentence does not have parallelism.
My Interview with Janet Gibson
Occupation: Accountant
The link of the company’s website that Janet works for:
https://www.bowenislandproperties.ca/
Community Connection: A close friend of my Grandmother’s
Here is a photo of me and Janet.
Why are you passionate about your job?
I find it challenging and the wide variety of tasks involved makes it extremely interesting. There is also a lot of satisfaction derived from it as is a useful and necessary function of the business world.
What advice would you pass on to someone interested?
If someone was interested in becoming an accountant, I would recommend they take an entry-level course at a post-secondary institution to make sure that they enjoy the work before they commit themselves to the CPA course.
Would you be open to further contact from Riverside students and if so, how can someone contact you?
I would be more than happy to have a student from Riverside contact me. I can be contacted via my work number – (604)947-0099 extension 102. I work for a company called Bowen Island Properties Ltd.
What obstacles have you faced to get where you are today?
When I decided to become an accountant, I was in my 40’s. I was married and had two young children so the biggest obstacle for me was finding the time to study for the courses I needed to take. I was enrolled in the Certified General Accountants program, and it took five years to obtain one’s certification so it was not only time consuming but it was a five-year commitment. Each year was more difficult which meant more and more time needed for studying which meant there was very little time for any kind of recreation.
What type of education plan do you need to acquire this kind of job and continue to succeed in your work?
A person can be considered an accountant if they perform the full cycle of bookkeeping as well as preparing year-end financial statements for their clients. Up until approximately two years ago, there were several programs that provided an accountancy designation. There were two organizations – Certified General Accountants and Certified Management Accountants. One could also take a Bachelor of Commerce at university with a major in accountancy. Each method gave you a different designation. Now, the three programs have combined to give the one designation – CPA – Certified Public Accountant. It is a five-year program. Once you have received your designation, you must take a certain amount of courses each year through the CPA program to keep current with the changes to various aspects of the field, for example, any changes to the taxation act that would impact your client’s tax filings.
In your personal opinion, what are the crucial qualities or characteristics required for an individual to become an accountant?
Crucial qualities required for an individual to become an accountant are as follows:
My Self Reflection after the Interview
Who did you interview? Include their roles and responsibilities?
I interviewed my Grandmother’s friend Janet Gibson. She has practiced in the field of accounting for the past 30 years at Bowen Properties. Bowen Properties supplies Real Estate options for those who wish to acquire properties located all around beautiful Bown island. She plays a fundamental role to aid the business rate of her company; her responsibilities include, providing finical statements for her company, full-cycle bookkeeping, and cash flow production. These duties require setting up how much money comes in and out of the company and how much money is required for different projects the company wishes to carry out.
Here is a photo of Janet that I took when she came over for the interview.
Why did you choose this individual to interview?
I chose to interview Janet Gibson because I very much admire her dedication to performing her career and carrying out her accounting duties to the very best of her abilities. Because of her dedication, hard work, and driven attitude, her skill level in accounting is extensive and she is extremely good at her work. When Janet first decided she was going to start on the education path to become an accountant, she found herself faced with many obstacles that challenged her every step of the way. During the time Janet began her courses, the area where she lived still supported the status norm that the job of a woman was to tend to the household and complete tasks such as; cooking, cleaning, and looking after the children. Jan faced oppression and conflict for her brave decision and she found it hard to find the time to complete her courses as at the time, she had two young children. But she was determined to continue on her path and achieve her goal. The two causes that she held close to heart at the time, which kept her strong when she was faced with challenges, was to support her family and continue her passion for mathematics and equations. In the end, she completed her goal of becoming a certified accountant and was hired by the company that she has continued to work for the last 30 years (Bowen Properties). I deeply admire the abundance of bravery and resilience Jan possessed while she was on the path to becoming an accountant. She will often offer me help with my math work; she is wonderful at explaining to me how to solve equations, problem-solving, and she is incredibly intelligent. Jan inspires me to never give up on my dreams and to always try my best in everything I do.
What did you learn from this interview and how did that connect to your passions/interests?
I learned from this interview the requirements and responsibilities for pursuing the career of an Accountant. This interview allowed me to learn a profound amount of useful information from Janet about the requirements, qualities, roles, mindset, lifestyle, and education plan for working in the Accountant field. Before this interview, I had lightly considered the career option of accounting and following in the steps of Jan. After reflecting on this interview though, the extensive knowledge I have gathered about accountants including; the everyday challenges/advantages they have and the require attributes Accountants possess, I can say with confidence that I’ve been inspired. So, I’ve begun to seriously consider one day becoming an accountant. Janet suggested that I research information about accountants. I took her suggestion into consideration and began to research. From researched information, I learned I can start taking courses and participating in volunteer opportunities for accounting right now. This interview gave me a sense of clarity of my attributes and skills and how these could help me chose a suitable career that I’m deeply passionate about.
How did you use media to demonstrate the aspects of the interview with which you connected and feel are important to showcase:
I decided to call Janet over the phone to ask her to do the interview. She happily agreed and said she was in the area and could stop by one day and do the interview with me in person. I recorded her answers on my laptop then inserted them on the blog. We didn’t exchange very many text messages but I have her number and the record of our phone call.
Here is the record of our first phone call, where I asked her if I could interview her. We discussed when and where we were going to meet. We decided on my house at 4:00.
These phone calls took place on the day we met. I told her the address of our house and how to get there.
Once she arrived we began the interview. Here is the document containing the notes I crafted from our interview:
Lastly down below is my text thanking Jan for her time and willingness to sit down with me and do an interview on her career field.
Opportunities that this Interview opened for me…
After I had finished the interview with Jan, I asked her how I could properly begin, setting out the career path and laying out the foundation of possibly one day pursuing the career of an accountant. She responded thoughtfully by telling me I could conduct research and find courses online or in secondary school that offers the teaching of necessary skills and abilities that accountants must acquire. I followed her advice and discovered that one day if I want to achieve becoming an Accountant one day I can start by taking courses in high school such as; Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, and Pre-Calculus in grade ten. I will keep these courses in mind when next filling out my course selection sheet.
Janet also gave me the opportunity to one day come and volunteer at the Bowen Properties Company. She said if I wished I could stay with her during summer this year. Each day I would accompany her to work and act in the position of a “personal assistant.” Jan explained she would happy to give me a tour of the company, show me the basic steps of bookkeeping and slowly advance to more difficult work, and perhaps one day allow me to assist her in completing portions of her work that I am able to complete. This is an amazing opportunity and I am so grateful for all the excellent possibilities this interview has provided me with. I will take Jan’s offer into consideration and maybe one day, with dedication, hard work, and perseverance I will achieve my goal of one day becoming an Accountant too.
Photo of Bowen Properties:
My Bibliography
“Bowen Island Properties.” Bowen Island Properties, www.bowenislandproperties.ca/.
Fairbanks, Lori. “Accountant vs. Bookkeeper: What Do They Do for a Business?” Business News Daily, Businessnewsdaily.com, 6 Sept. 2018, www.businessnewsdaily.com/15-accountant-bookkeeper-differences.html.
“How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Accounting.” Maryville Online, 22 May 2019, online.maryville.edu/blog/future-accounting/.
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Home – École Riverside Secondary School, www.sd43.bc.ca/school/riverside/Pages/default.aspx#/=.
“How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Accounting.” Maryville Online, 22 May 2019, online.maryville.edu/blog/future-accounting/.
“How To Become An Accountant: Chegg CareerMatch.” Job Preparation, www.careermatch.com/job-prep/career-insights/articles/how-to-become-an-accountant/.
Kohler, Mark J. “What to Look for When Hiring an Accountant.” Entrepreneur, 11 Mar. 2011, www.entrepreneur.com/article/219298.
Krause, Chelsea. “When Should You Hire A Small Business Accountant?” Merchant Maverick, 4 Feb. 2020, www.merchantmaverick.com/hire-accountant-small-business/.
Vida, Pura, and Pura Vida. “Women Empowerment: the Right Path If We Want a Better World ⋆ The Costa Rica News.” The Costa Rica News, 13 Jan. 2020, thecostaricanews.com/women-empowerment-the-right-path-if-we-want-a-better-world/.
WSDadmin, and TBIadmin. “Tourism Bowen Island.” Bowen Island, www.tourismbowenisland.com/.
Dear future Jaime,
We finally met again, after all this time. It’s me. I know you don’t know who I am, but I hope this letter will explain everything…
Right now, you’ve probably just found and opened this abandoned envelope. Its edges are creased with age and a sweet musky scent wafts into your nose. It’s been forgotten as days, months, and years have passed by. Before you found this hidden envelope, you probably were browsing through empty boxes, full of sweet memories from past days and childhood dreams. You smile as you reminisce on your vivid youth. But, little do you know as you scrummage through these old storage boxes, each containing handwritten worksheet and scribbly notes, one contains an aged envelope. An envelope that carries an important piece of your life.
Your hand reaches down to the very bottom of the box, and you felt a course seal graze your fingers. Tucked away from the outside world you find a letter, covered by piles of crumpled paper. Knowing you better than anyone else, I know you’re intrigued. Staring down at the crinkled paper in your hand, curiosity twinkling in your ocean blue eyes. You eagerly bring the envelope up into the light and then carefully peel the stubborn seal open. Your desperate to know what’s inside this neglected envelope. What part of yourself has been hidden away for the past few years.
Reaching inside you find a neatly folded white sheet of paper. Unfolding it slowly, your eyes scan over the typed print in fascination. Reading through this now, your curiosity is probably eating away at you, your restless to know who this is from. Well, this letter is no ordinary old assignment or essay. This letter is a part of you. This letter is from someone you used to be. This is a letter from your grade nine self.
You’ve probably forgotten all about me. As long days of high school have risen with the glowing sun and set with the sweeping dusk. Some of these days I’m sure were the most enjoyable days of your life. Days where excitement coursed through your veins, joy fluttered in your heart, and an undeniably bright smile lights up your face. You understood what happiness truly was on those days. While other days brought darkness to your warm light. You felt as if you wanted; no, needed to run away from everything. Hide from the cruel world. Your spirit was broken, heart crushed, and you felt as if you were watching everything crumbling down.
I hope through high school you’ve experienced both of these kinds of days and instead of cowering from your hardships, you learned over time to live for the good days and learn from the bad. Leaving the busy corridors of our high school days behind, I want you to understand that we are never truly ready for new beginnings. Stepping into the great unknown. And that’s okay. The future is so vast and uncertain. We can’t predict exactly how our life is going to end up. So, all we can do is live each day to the fullest and learn to not fear what we can’t control. Because through my life so far I have learned that the best things in life are the things we least expect.
You completed the journey from going to a silly, unconfident, curious, and unsure teenager, and transforming into a confident, sophisticated, and strong young adult ready to face the world. The pathway to finding yourself was probably a thrilling but difficult one. I’m sure you faced trials and tribulations, but I know deep down in my heart that you got through it all. You climbed mountains and then reached the top with a cheerful smile on your face. When something felt impossible, you never gave up. You came back stronger than ever before. I know you did.
So far, I’ve enjoyed the beginning of high school, but I find at the beginning of every new adventure, it can be very difficult to begin again. New experiences can change your whole outlook on life. When you’re so used to the same routine, classes, friends, and activities, you can’t imagine your life without the things that you hold onto dearly. The constants in our life.
It feels like your swimming aimlessly in the beautiful ocean, looking around, staring in awe at the beautiful scenery around you. Everything seems so thrilling and beautiful. But as you travel deeper into the horizon, craving more, you finally lookup to discover the safety of the shore, the only thing that tugged you to reality, is out of sight. All you can see is a body of unknown deep blue. At that very moment, you panic, realizing that everything around you is different and there is nothing you can do to change it back. As you continue to drift away, you feel so isolated. Alone. Lost. Do you remember that feeling? I do.
Change is terrifying, but I believe that change is something that we all need. Everyone wants to stay in their comfort zone. Its secure, predictable, safe. But change is an amazing part of life. It helps us learn who we are and grow into the person we hope to be. I hope that our high school life was full of new experiences and change. I might not be ready to accept change now, but one day I know I will. I have so many unanswered questions for you, I don’t even know where to start.
First of all, what does it feel like to be in love and have someone love you back unconditionally? I asked our mom what being in love felt like. She told me one day I would know for myself. I want to be in love so badly. I want to be vulnerable and open enough to tell someone I love them and for them to say it back. Our mom said that being in love is the best feeling in the world. That you feel as if you’re overflowing with happiness. Your heart gallops furiously and there is a slow-burning fire in your soul. You feel like you would do anything…or be anything for that person. Is that what love feels like to you? Is it as spectacular as people say?
Though with love I realize comes heartbreak. This might sound awful, but I want to experience heartbreak. I feel as if heartbreak is inevitable in our lives, no matter how much we fight and run from love to avoid getting our hearts broken. We all need to rely on, care and trust others to make it through each day. We all need love. But sometimes trusting someone can mean that they have the power to hurt you and let you down, and that can be a horrible feeling. With all this said though, I don’t fear heartbreak because it makes us stronger. It tells us to keep fighting. I hope you can still say the same.
I wish you the best as you step away from the carefree sanctuary of childhood and into the unsheltered world of adulthood, I want you to remember that life is what you make it. With that in mind don’t fear change but embrace it, to be confident in who you are, take risks, do what makes you happy, smile at strangers, tell the person that you love, that you love them back, and don’t stop fear from chasing your dreams. I’m going to make sure I enjoy the rest of secondary school, I promise. But you must promise me that you’ll be brave, You’ll be true to yourself, and you will be happy.
I believe in you.
From your biggest supporter and devoted self:
Jaime Le Roy
Questions I needed to research to conduct information on Hydropower:
Information I collected from reliable sources to find full answers to my questions:
How does Hydropower generate renewable and useful energy:
Hydropower is powered by hydroelectricity, which is produced through a fascinating process first beginning at the water cycle, which provides water in the form of rainfall and runoff from snow. The supply of water from the rain and snow accumulates in bodies of water such as; lakes, rivers, streams, and then proceeds to flow to dams that were built downstream. The water then is guided by a funnel through the dam, into a powerhouse. The force of the water than turns a big wheel known as a turbine. The turbine when in motion turns a shaft which is in charge of rotating a collection of magnets past copper coils (type of conductor), in a generator to then successfully create electricity. After the cycle is complete the water goes back to the river or body of water it came from. From the powerhouse near the dam, transmission lines are used to carry the new electricity to communities and homes.
What are the positive and negative effects of Hydropower on our environment:
List of pros for using Hydropower to produce electricity:
List of cons for using Hydropower to produce electricity:
The history of fundamental Hydropower technology:
The first set of technology that was used to utilize falling water and produce hydroelectricity goes back over 2,000 years ago, when Greeks created water wheels in order to grind grain. It wasn’t until the Middle Ages that this technology (Water Wheels) was spread throughout Europe. Hydroelectricity was also crucial during the Industrial Revolution, at the beginning of the 1800’s as it supplied mechanical power for machine and textile manufactures. The most crucial time for advancement of hydropower was in 1831, when Michael Faraday invented the first electric generator. This developed the base for us to research and gain knowledge on generating reliable electricity with hydropower near half a century later. The very first hydroelectric power plant was created in Applewood, Wisconsin in 1882. Since then the use of Hydropower and building of reservoirs increased, especially during the 19th century. Becoming one of the most world’s successful renewable energy source. The construction of Hydropower reservoirs and its ability to generate new renewable energy to provide electricity to communities and home has impacted the way we use and utilize renewable energy sources because the success and benefits of Hydropower has sparked new ideas and change for a clean, green world. Since Hydropower has worked so well as a reliable energy source, it has inspired the planning and development of more devices to create reliable electricity without using harmful machines and ways (fossil fuels, fracking) to forcefully extract power out of the earth.
How do Hydropower systems and dams impact climate change in our world?
Hydropower is the reason for 70% of our entire world’s renewable energy generation quantity. Hydropower is an incredible renewable energy source that reduces climate change, but it can also have harmful effects on wildlife and our environment. For example, Hydropower replaces the use of burning fossil fuels for electricity, which in turn contributes to preventing the use of greenhouse gas from being burnt and emitted into our atmosphere. Hydropower is a resourceful and intelligent way to generate electricity without releasing greenhouse gases into our atmosphere which sufficiently aids the climate change cause. While on the other hand Hydropower plants are most likely affecting the altering rainfall patterns which causes the flow of rivers to reduce. The construction of Hydropower, does also come with environmental consequences. Including the cutting down of trees (deforestation), which therefore means that those trees aren’t there to take in the carbon dioxide from the air. Marine life is also impacted as the marine ecosystem suffers from the changes in water temperature and the reduction of the rivers flow. The marine animals fall out of their daily cycles and have trouble finding sources of food.
Reliable Solutions for improving Hydropower Reservoirs and the quality of Dams:
In order to to improve the performance of Hydropower I believe that we should instead focus on improving the quality and decreasing the harmful effects of current Hydropower plants. I believe that we can take steps to improving hydroelectricity by following this steps I researched on and inserted my own thoughts and ideas into….
Information Fluency Reflection
What new or familiar digital tools did you try to use as you worked through this project?
For my project on “Hydropower” I used new and familiar digital tools such as reliable websites that I have found resourceful before like: World Book Student Online, Britannica, and National Geographic. I also experimented with some new websites such as: Water Power Canada, Gale Engage Learning, Web Library, Learn360, IEA Hydropower, and Google Scholar. I found this tools very informative and detailed.
What was the process you used to investigate the topic?
For my project I experimented using the Information Fluency procedure to investigate my topic…
ASK – completing a detailed list of critical thinking questions about what I’m wondering about my topic.
ACQUIRE – researching and obtaining detailed information from reliable digital sources
ANALYZE – organizing and sorting through the information making sure its factual and makes sense in the context.
APPLY – the information then should be realistically applied within the context of the initial purpose.
ASSESS – this is the last step of the information fluency project and involves communication about how this problem-solving process could have been more productive and effective.
I found that this comprehensive and detailed process worked extremely well as my research on my topic was more informative, factual and organized. I gained a lot of knowledge and understanding from this process on asking detailed questions, using reliable digital technology, gathering factual, true information, properly sorting/organizing your info, and assessing my thought process using my personal awareness and communication skills.
How did you verify and cite the information found?
I verified and cited the information I found by…
Step 1: I first determined the credibility of my information by recognizing the source. By researching the writer’s name or the organization that produced the information from the website. Is the organization well-known for being reliable? Is the author respected and non biased?
Step 2: I compared and contrasted the information given in the source with other reliable sources on the same topic. Doing this I can check my data and facts in a new source with trusted sources I know are dependable and trustworthy, school recommended and university sites.
Step 3: Read over all the information in the source to determine if the information is truly shown in a unbiased, factual, and reasonable way. I tried to look if the author/organization was biased in their information presented and see if they made broad claims or assumptions. Is the info is an opinion or fact.
I cited my information in bibliography format, using MLA style. I did this by going onto reliable sources such as BibMe and EasyBib that were recommended to me from my wise teachers last year. Using these dependable websites I can successfully create a great bibliography using the correct format and properly giving credit to the authors and organization of the websites.
How did the process of completing this project go? What could you have done better?
I believe that the process of completing this project went excellently. I gained an entirely new understanding of gathering good quality data and processing information from this structured process. I will now use this procedure in future projects to gather, sort, and cite, through information to get the best results and gain more factual knowledge about my topic. I believe that during this project I could have found more reliable sources to use. I found that I stuck to the cites I knew and felt the most secure with, instead of broadening my knowledge, and researching new sites that may have new data, studies, and research available. I also believe that I could have organized and sorted through my information better. During this project, I read through the website and than recorded notes in point form on my notepad, and than after I put those ideas into my own words and answered my questions with description and detail. I found though that since I had taken lots of notes, they were a little messy and jumbled and it made it very difficult to sort thorough and organize all my information into concise paragraphs. So, my goal for new projects I may have in the future is to be more organized with my info and have a planned out idea of how I want to sort out all my ideas and thought process. Until than I will continue to work on the analyzing phase of the solution fluency procedure.
Bibliography (MLA format)
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This is my group and I’s presentation on Air Ionizers (Air Fresheners) and how they are an application of Static Electricity. In our presentation we describe static electricity and its properties. We also go into depth about how Air Ionizers function and use Static Electricity to purify the air.
Air Ionizers Presentation – Jaime Le Roy