Letter Of Intent For Research Paper

The topic that I have chosen for my research paper is “All the things to consider when buying a home for the first time.” What I have decided to narrow in on is the process of home buying, and the steps you take when buying your first home.The outline of the paper would start with research on things one should do before starting the process of buying a home. Then move into the steps of buying a home. The plan is to narrow down the process into first areas of the process and then details about each area. An example of this would be for the steps before the process of buying a home, break it down into the planning stages. Then go into details on suggested steps one should take like learning about the different options of loans and interest rates.

I would like to buy a home sometime in the near future. What I would like to learn from this research paper is the steps of home buying. My current background on the subject is really nothing. I have only been renting, and have never had the opportunity or options to purchase a home. Learning about home buying is going to challenge me to do some more in depth research on the process before attempting to buy a home. Learning from others and professionals on this subject will provide me the knowledge needed to buy a home. Also how to do it wisely and not through impulse that could cause issues in the long run.

Some of the questions for this subject that I have are what is the proper things to do before you consider buying a home. Once you are prepared to purchase a home what things to look out for in finding good professionals to assist you like Realtors and a home inspector.What are the different types of loans to consider and the things to watch out for in the loan process. What are the steps of closing on a home. Getting answers to the questions I have really has me interested in this paper. I look forward to learning about home buying so when it is my time to buy I am ready and have the knowledge needed to do it the right things.

Logical Fallacies Assignment

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-november-8-2011/the-walking-debt

In the video above from the John Stewart Show the topic was about the economy and debt. He does a good job in pointing out the troubles that have come in the past from this former Governor of New Jersey. The fallacy that he used during this broadcast was allot of the straw man one. He used his prior statements and cut him down over and over again.  

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-november-8-2011/exclusive---bill-clinton-extended-interview-pt--3

In this video John Stewart is having an interview with Bill Clinton. It was interesting the different types of fallacies that even the former President was using. At one point they made Hasty Generalizations about corporations. Both him and John stated how they are not like people and have no rights also John took it a step further calling them like sociopaths. Then later in the interview the former President is talking about tax cuts for corporations to bring jobs back. He played the card of Appeal To Pity with making the statement about kids getting health care needs that are in poverty from his former policies that he had put in place. Trying to show the good that would come from a policy like what he had previously put into place.

Research topics and brainstorming

1. Advanced Hiking:

•   Equipment needed for more difficult hiking.
•   Preparation for hikes examples physical training, research of trails, packing items needed for hike, planning of trips, etc.
•   The different levels of trails what makes it more difficult?
•   Reading of topographical maps and a compass.
•   Learn survival skills in case something goes wrong.


2. Elk Hunting:

•   Find out details about Elk. Like what they eat, where they live in a certain area, signs they leave behind, prospect areas to hunt.
•   Tracking skills.
•   The anatomy differences of a male and female to identify them quickly when in the field.
•   Regulations of hunting Elk in the area you plan to hunt.
•   The equipment needed like type of gun, supplies needed for a elk hunt.
•  How to field dress an Elk.


3. Fly Fishing:

•   About the skills needed for fly-fishing like casting, tying of flies and other equipment.
•   Different types of equipment in fly rods, reels, line weight, etc.
•   Regulations on fly fishing in the area you plan to go.
•   The type of fish you plan to fish for what their habits are like, and when they are more active.
•   How to harvest the fish you catch.


4. Accounting:

•   What college courses are needed?
•   What jobs do accountants do.
•   What is the average pay for an accountant?
•   Skills needed to be an accountant.
•   What types of jobs could one get being an accountant.


5. Home Buying:

•   What steps are needed when buying a home
•   Best practices of people that have bought a home
•   What things to look out for when searching for a home and a good realtor
•   What home inspections are about.
•   Steps to closing on a home.

6. Pottery:


7. Cruise Trips:


8. Home Remodeling:

Editorial Final Draft

         The end to NASA space shuttle program is a positive move made by NASA and our nation. In the article posted by The Dallas Morning News Editorial: NASA must inspire post-shuttle generations the author is upset over the shuttle program coming to a stop. My take on this is one that it is not all bad with the program ending. What people do not see is how in the long run it was the right thing to do. There is several points to be made about the positive side of the NASA shuttle program coming to an end, I will point them out to you. It will help to really point out the positive behind the program ending. Like many things it is time for a new era in our space programs within NASA.

          While reading the article posted in The Dallas Morning News it ends with the quote from President John F. Kennedy spoken at Rice University in the summer of 1962. The quote stands true even today and was what started the exploration into space for the United States. President Kennedy says “The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of the nations can expect to stay behind.” That is so true now that the space exploration is starting to heat up there is plans from China to put something like a hotel called “Heavenly Palace” in outer space. They have a plan and are working on it now with great success so far. The article that covers this is posted in the Houston chronicle on October 7, 2011 article named  Editorial: Here’s a sputnick moment for the U.S..This points out how we need to stay the leader in space exploration and not give up that spot to any other nation.

In the article  Editorial: Here’s a sputnick moment for the U.S.  the author takes the stance of being worried about China showing more power in their space program then the United States. With us ending the shuttle program we are able to shift our focus on newer vehicles for space travel that will show the power of the U.S. space programs. The quote in the article will point out his fear of the shift in power to China. The author states “China’s recent success is a reminder to Americans that this nation shouldn’t be resigned to putting its space program in museums while other nations pursue the future.” What the author is getting at is he feels that we are falling behind the other nations in space travel. This helps support the thought that ending the shuttle program is a positive for us. Think of how more powerful would it be for NASA and this nation to be the first to the moon and mars? Having the private sector take care of the low orbit flights will give NASA more time and resources to put it into their other plans.

            In the article Editorial: NASA must inspire post-shuttle generations the author discusses about how the move to end the shuttle program will cause people to be less inspired. Here is what the author says “NASA will fail to inspire tomorrow’s engineers, scientists and test pilots.”. The move from NASA shuttle program is only going to heat up the private sector that are full of engineers, scientists and test pilots to be the first to reach the needs of our nation in space. The private sector being driven with incentives are going to inspire the engineers, scientists and test pilots of tomorrow when they see all the changes that will be coming in the near future. Already there are rockets from private sector that are coming out looking very cool that should strike some innovation for the future thinkers to be inspired from.

With the private sector focused on current space needs, NASA can put their resources and energy into other areas. The move to end the shuttle program and putting the funding into having private sector compete. To handle the space travels in and around the earth, will allow for our nation to focus on bigger projects like getting someone to Mars!! President George W. Bush called for the program to end in order to set attention squarely on deep-space travel. If and when that takes place we will have set another milestone in space travels and the exploration of space!!

There is many positives around the space shuttle program coming to an end. Another one is the nature of humans would kick in and with fair competition in the space travel market we would be inspired to push further and faster then the next person or company. What steps we have and are taking is going to pay off in the end. Let the companies show you what they have done in the near future when they deliver what they have been asked to do and NASA completes their missions of deep space travels. The world will be amazed.

Resources:
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20110707-editorial-nasa-must-inspire-post-shuttle-generations.ece

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/8634693/Private-space-race-heats-up-as-US-shuttle-retires.html

http://www.chron.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-Here-s-a-Sputnik-moment-for-the-U-S-2208468.php