Annotated Bibliography first portion

Annotated Bibliography

Armour, Stephanie. “Buying your first home in 5 steps.”
USA Today (04/26/2010)

This article in the USA Today will help in the paper buy using the statements that the people are saying about home buying for first time homebuyers. There is a great quote from one of them saying, “I tell people there are no stupid questions. Ask anything you don’t understand”. Also the steps they point out for people to take when they are interested in buying a home. This source breaks it down into simple steps and some of the other sources go into more depth on the subject. The suggestions throughout the article will help in writing of this paper.


Bray, Ilona, Schroeder, Alayna & Stewart, Marcia “Nolo’s Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home.”

This book has all the information I was looking for in this research paper. It has the perfect flow to it discussing the different options for first time homebuyers. Talking over reasons it is good to own a home, along with the steps of buying a home. There are several parts of this book that I will use in the research paper. All the different resources available for people in both websites and forms that the book provides. The book also does good job talking over all the different loan options available and points out the pros and cons of each type of loans available. Something else that I was thinking of using is when talking over the home inspectors portion of my paper all the hints that the book provided for finding a good inspector. Along with the details on the forms that this book provided. Another resource this book will provide is steps of building your team of professionals when buying a home.


Anderson, Thomas M. “Home Buying for Begginers.”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance May 2010 Vol. 64 issues 5, p78-79

The article started off useless for my paper. There is a part in the first half for a resource of a website that an agent used to narrow down search for homes. The second part of the article Clinch the Deal was of more help with both steps before you make an offer, and then the contingencies that you should have when you buy a home. I plan to use the saying you can negotiate almost anything in my paper with some areas the author points out could be negotiated.

Sykes, Tanisha A, Curry, Sheree R. “Buying Your First Home?”
Black Enterprise August 2007 Vol. 38 issue 1, p76-82

What a great article helping to discuss the process of buying a home. The pointers that they give are top notch. Thinking of using several parts of this article in my paper. The two reasons that home ownership is important. The pointers of making disputes on your credit report, and how the agencies have only 30 days to respond or must be removed from your credit report. Along with if you are paying off any bills in collection attempt to settle at 50% of the total. Throughout this article like the other book have great resources on websites that you can use during the buying process.

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

Logical Fallacies assignment

In the clip that we watched with John Stewart, and the so called expert many fallacies was pointed out to us. It was a funny clip as it was meant to be, and one that points out how fallacies take place in our everyday media and publications. There was more then just three fallacies taking place in this clip. I will focus on the top three that was evident several times during the clip.

First one is hasty generalization fallacy in making several statements about the illegal aliens, Mexicans, and Irish people. The comment of “all illegal aliens have tuberculosis and leprosy” is an example. There is no proff that this is true and is commenting that they all are. Along with the so called expert making hasty generalization so was the other authority figures. Making statements like all are in gangs, here to find trouble, murderers, rapists and on and on they went.

Second fallacy to point out is the appeal to authority one. From the start the so called expert was bringing in figures of authority calling them Dr. or Professors of their trades. Using what they say and stating it must be true because you heard it on television. Even John Stewart was guilty of this showing the clip from 60 minutes and making the statement, so there that was 60 minutes what do you have to say to that. Then at the end making the long list of comments from the experts on the situation and expanding on them with people like Albert Einstein to give more validation to his point.

Third fallacy is the appeal to pity was also brought into the argument. When the expert stated “can’t deny that murderous Irish immigrants were killing our children” he was playing on pity for the children being killed in the video. The video did a great job at pointing out fallacies in the argument they were having.

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Editorial Assignment rough draft

Editorial Paper Rough 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, and pay tribute to what we have done so far from the shuttle program. Like many things it is time for a new era in our space programs within NASA is in that new era.

During the reading of the article stated that was 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 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. points this out for us.

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. He makes a comment in the article “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 travels. The issue is not in stopping the shuttle program but in not expanding our programs and plans to do more. 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 into their other plans.

In the article editorial: NASA must inspire post-shuttle generations the author states “NASA will fail to inspire tomorrow’s engineers, scientists and test pilots.” is not true. The move from NASA shuttle program is only going to heat up the private sector that is full of engineers, scientists and test pilots to be the first to reach the needs of our nation in space. With the companies being able to charge other people and nations for the use of their space vehicles that drives more innovation in this industry. The private sector being driven with incentives is 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 is 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 more. 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!!

NASA does not need to inspire the private sector in space travels. If there was no red tape on the space programs for the private sector there would be no need to inspire. 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 let the companies show you in the near future when they deliver on what they have been asked to do and NASA completes their missions of deep space travels the world will be amazed.

So ending the space shuttle program is not all bad. While the progam did bring many good things to our nation as stated in the article from The Dallas Morning News. We are ready to embark on a new era in space travel and I for one am looking forward to what that brings.

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