Monday, March 23, 2009
Journal Entry
I finally did it! I spent all day yesterday writing my 1st draft analytical essay on Human and Sex Trafficking. Then today I had a friend proofread it for me. She made a few suggestions.... I took all suggestions made into consideration and then wrote my final draft. I am happy with the outcome on it. Hopefully I didn't cross the line into this essay being a persuasive paper. That was hard to do on this topic. I felt it was a very fine line that was being walked. We'll see what my instructor, Sylvia says in class about it. Hopefully she thinks it is good.
Analytical Essay - Human and Sex Trafficking
Human and Sex Trafficking
Drugs can be bought and sold once, while a human being can be bought and sold over and over again. Human Trafficking, which is the “parent” topic to sex trafficking, is the modern day practice of slavery. In more detail, Human Trafficking is defined as a criminal activity in which people are recruited, harbored, transported, bought or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery (Wiktionary.org). Human Trafficking is every person’s issue, for it affects many lives worldwide. With the help of specialized organizations and awareness to the public, we can end this modern day slavery.
“Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, generating billions of dollars in profits at the expense of victimizing millions of people around the world. It is the second largest organized crime today. Sex trafficking is one of the most lucrative sectors regarding the illegal trade of people. Sex trafficking includes prostitution, pornography, bride trafficking, and the commercial sexual abuse of children” (Polaris Project).
In 2005, the U.S. government estimated that approximately 600,000-800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year (Zarrin T. Caldwell). In the most recent studies, it is estimated that approximately 2.5 million people throughout the world at any given time are being trafficked (UNODC). Mostly women and young girls are victims of this modern day slavery. They are being forced into prostitution or otherwise being exploited sexually. Around the world, 50 to 60 percent of the children trafficked into sex slavery are under the age of 16. 25 percent of all child sex tourists around the world are U.S. citizens (Oprah.com). The United States of America is the #1 country of destination for trafficked victims. The largest number of people trafficked into the U.S. come from East Asia and the Pacific. (The next highest numbers of people come from Latin America, Europe and Eurasia (U.S. Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, State, Labor, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. 2004).
The first time I heard about Human Trafficking was actually when watching a movie on Lifetime Movie Network titled Human Trafficking. The movie was an insight for me into this issue. I, like so many people in the world today, had no idea of this modern day slavery world that is out there. The scary part is that most of the time this takes place right before our eyes. Sex trafficking of woman and girls can go “unnoticed” so to speak from the authorities because it is easily disguised as street prostitution. Sex Trafficking can also be found in underground systems like brothels. After I first heard of this issue, I was completely appalled at the fact that this is taking place all over the world today.
Woman and children are being tricked into becoming human slaves. Traffickers are using different physical and psychological means to get their victims to do as they wish. Victims are threatened, their families are threatened, and/ or they are coerced, abducted or forced into it. Some different examples of luring techniques are a promise of a good job in another country, a marriage that is false turns into a bondage situation, being sold into the sex trade by parents or significant others or being kidnapped by traffickers. Victims are also “prepared” by their captors in many different ways. Some examples of these methods are starvation, confinement, beatings, rape, forced drug use and threats of shaming the victims by revealing their activities to loved ones.
In watching the movie Human Trafficking and in my research on this topic, I learned that the physical and psychological damage to these victims is unbelievable. These victims have physical risks and injuries such as drug and alcohol addictions, broken bones, burns, genital tears, memory loss, forced abortions, STDs and other diseases, such as, hepatitis, malaria and pneumonia. The psychological trauma can almost be worst than the physical damage. Victims have disorders such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, acute anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Also, they have tremendous amounts of fear, distrust, self-hatred and suicidal thoughts (Department of Health and Human Services).
In conclusion, I’d like to say that I could never imagine being forced into this type of a life style. I do not know how one can go on living after being exposed to this. There is so much physical and psychological trauma. My heart goes out to all the victims of this horrific world of human trafficking. I am thankful for the non-profit organizations and government agencies out there who are fighting to stop and help treat the victims of this modern day slavery. Organizations such as Polaris Project and Make Way Partners are fighting against Human Trafficking and aiming for a world without slavery. There are such government agencies such as United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that are also fighting the war on Human Trafficking. Without committed organizations like these, this epidemic would be far worse then it currently is today.
References
Caldewell, Zarrin T. OneWorld US. April 8, 2005 Human Trafficking 101
Department of Health and Human Services Sex Trafficking Fact Sheet
En.Wiktionary.org.
Oprah.com UNICEF. U.S. Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, State, Labor, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development 2004
Polaris Project. Polarisproject.org
UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC eNewsletter March 22, 2009 UNODC launches Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking
Drugs can be bought and sold once, while a human being can be bought and sold over and over again. Human Trafficking, which is the “parent” topic to sex trafficking, is the modern day practice of slavery. In more detail, Human Trafficking is defined as a criminal activity in which people are recruited, harbored, transported, bought or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery (Wiktionary.org). Human Trafficking is every person’s issue, for it affects many lives worldwide. With the help of specialized organizations and awareness to the public, we can end this modern day slavery.
“Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, generating billions of dollars in profits at the expense of victimizing millions of people around the world. It is the second largest organized crime today. Sex trafficking is one of the most lucrative sectors regarding the illegal trade of people. Sex trafficking includes prostitution, pornography, bride trafficking, and the commercial sexual abuse of children” (Polaris Project).
In 2005, the U.S. government estimated that approximately 600,000-800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year (Zarrin T. Caldwell). In the most recent studies, it is estimated that approximately 2.5 million people throughout the world at any given time are being trafficked (UNODC). Mostly women and young girls are victims of this modern day slavery. They are being forced into prostitution or otherwise being exploited sexually. Around the world, 50 to 60 percent of the children trafficked into sex slavery are under the age of 16. 25 percent of all child sex tourists around the world are U.S. citizens (Oprah.com). The United States of America is the #1 country of destination for trafficked victims. The largest number of people trafficked into the U.S. come from East Asia and the Pacific. (The next highest numbers of people come from Latin America, Europe and Eurasia (U.S. Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, State, Labor, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. 2004).
The first time I heard about Human Trafficking was actually when watching a movie on Lifetime Movie Network titled Human Trafficking. The movie was an insight for me into this issue. I, like so many people in the world today, had no idea of this modern day slavery world that is out there. The scary part is that most of the time this takes place right before our eyes. Sex trafficking of woman and girls can go “unnoticed” so to speak from the authorities because it is easily disguised as street prostitution. Sex Trafficking can also be found in underground systems like brothels. After I first heard of this issue, I was completely appalled at the fact that this is taking place all over the world today.
Woman and children are being tricked into becoming human slaves. Traffickers are using different physical and psychological means to get their victims to do as they wish. Victims are threatened, their families are threatened, and/ or they are coerced, abducted or forced into it. Some different examples of luring techniques are a promise of a good job in another country, a marriage that is false turns into a bondage situation, being sold into the sex trade by parents or significant others or being kidnapped by traffickers. Victims are also “prepared” by their captors in many different ways. Some examples of these methods are starvation, confinement, beatings, rape, forced drug use and threats of shaming the victims by revealing their activities to loved ones.
In watching the movie Human Trafficking and in my research on this topic, I learned that the physical and psychological damage to these victims is unbelievable. These victims have physical risks and injuries such as drug and alcohol addictions, broken bones, burns, genital tears, memory loss, forced abortions, STDs and other diseases, such as, hepatitis, malaria and pneumonia. The psychological trauma can almost be worst than the physical damage. Victims have disorders such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, acute anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Also, they have tremendous amounts of fear, distrust, self-hatred and suicidal thoughts (Department of Health and Human Services).
In conclusion, I’d like to say that I could never imagine being forced into this type of a life style. I do not know how one can go on living after being exposed to this. There is so much physical and psychological trauma. My heart goes out to all the victims of this horrific world of human trafficking. I am thankful for the non-profit organizations and government agencies out there who are fighting to stop and help treat the victims of this modern day slavery. Organizations such as Polaris Project and Make Way Partners are fighting against Human Trafficking and aiming for a world without slavery. There are such government agencies such as United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that are also fighting the war on Human Trafficking. Without committed organizations like these, this epidemic would be far worse then it currently is today.
References
Caldewell, Zarrin T. OneWorld US. April 8, 2005 Human Trafficking 101
Department of Health and Human Services Sex Trafficking Fact Sheet
En.Wiktionary.org.
Oprah.com UNICEF. U.S. Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, State, Labor, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development 2004
Polaris Project. Polarisproject.org
UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC eNewsletter March 22, 2009 UNODC launches Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Journal Entry
Well, spring break is almost over and I need to get my analytical essay completed. Over the break I have done some research on my topic. I need to do a little more research before I can start drafting my essay. I hope I can put it together in a proper essay format.
Chapter 16 - Definition - Exercise
“The College Writer” - Chapter 16 Definition - Exercise
Understanding Dementia - Pages 235 - 237 - Reading for Better Writing:
1. Describe how the writer introduces the topic, and explain why the introduction is or is not effective.
The author introduces the topic by using a monologue from a personal experience of hers. I think this essay was started in a very effective way because it lets you into the disease itself. It makes you feel a personal experience of the disease.
2. Describe how the writer distinguishes the class (dementia) from the specific illness within that class. How are the illnesses within the class defined and explained?
The author tells the reader of the health problems that are considered to be known as the broad topic of dementia. These health problems include Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, arteriosclerosis, and hardening of the arteries. She then goes on to explain the symptoms that dementia and the outlined health problems can cause.
3. The writer extends her definition by focusing largely on the symptoms of the disease. Examine her strategies for doing so, and explain whether you find them effective.
The writer explains how dementia causes short-term and long-term memory loss, depression and behavioral changes such as anger or even schizophrenia. I think by the writer talking about all the symptoms it is very effective. It helps the reader to understand in more detail what the disease does to a person.
4. Review how the writer closes with an appeal to readers. Is the closing fitting? Why or why not?
I think the closing the writer chose is very fitting. She, being a person with personal experiences dealing with dementia has an understanding of ways that people can help. She does a nice job of wrapping up the essay with a main point that there is no cure for dementia, but people can help with providing love, kindness and patience.
Understanding Dementia - Pages 235 - 237 - Reading for Better Writing:
1. Describe how the writer introduces the topic, and explain why the introduction is or is not effective.
The author introduces the topic by using a monologue from a personal experience of hers. I think this essay was started in a very effective way because it lets you into the disease itself. It makes you feel a personal experience of the disease.
2. Describe how the writer distinguishes the class (dementia) from the specific illness within that class. How are the illnesses within the class defined and explained?
The author tells the reader of the health problems that are considered to be known as the broad topic of dementia. These health problems include Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, arteriosclerosis, and hardening of the arteries. She then goes on to explain the symptoms that dementia and the outlined health problems can cause.
3. The writer extends her definition by focusing largely on the symptoms of the disease. Examine her strategies for doing so, and explain whether you find them effective.
The writer explains how dementia causes short-term and long-term memory loss, depression and behavioral changes such as anger or even schizophrenia. I think by the writer talking about all the symptoms it is very effective. It helps the reader to understand in more detail what the disease does to a person.
4. Review how the writer closes with an appeal to readers. Is the closing fitting? Why or why not?
I think the closing the writer chose is very fitting. She, being a person with personal experiences dealing with dementia has an understanding of ways that people can help. She does a nice job of wrapping up the essay with a main point that there is no cure for dementia, but people can help with providing love, kindness and patience.
Chapter 16 - Definition - Summary
“The College Writer” - Chapter 16 Definition - Summary
This chapter is all about how to write an essay on a word. I never knew that you could write an entire essay on just one word, so this chapter was interesting to read. In reading Understanding Dementia, I got a clear picture of how to outline and write an essay to better help a reader understand a word. When writing an essay on a definition of a word, it can help to bring in personal experience like the author did in Understanding Dementia. I think personal experience adds a deeper level of understanding to the reader. I also learned and believe that bringing in etymology, expert research, statistics, and supporting details help the reader to understand the word/ definition of a word better. I think when writing this type of an essay, it is extremely important that the essay is written clearly. You want to make sure whatever you are trying to write about, that the reader completely understands that meaning when they are done reading your essay.
This chapter is all about how to write an essay on a word. I never knew that you could write an entire essay on just one word, so this chapter was interesting to read. In reading Understanding Dementia, I got a clear picture of how to outline and write an essay to better help a reader understand a word. When writing an essay on a definition of a word, it can help to bring in personal experience like the author did in Understanding Dementia. I think personal experience adds a deeper level of understanding to the reader. I also learned and believe that bringing in etymology, expert research, statistics, and supporting details help the reader to understand the word/ definition of a word better. I think when writing this type of an essay, it is extremely important that the essay is written clearly. You want to make sure whatever you are trying to write about, that the reader completely understands that meaning when they are done reading your essay.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Journal Entry
I think I now know what topic I am going to write about for my Analytical Essay. I think I should start my research soon on the topic itself as well as the different styles of essay writing. I think so far the notes I jotted down on my essay structure are a good start. I will probably spend most of spring break working on this essay. Hopefully it turns out good.
Chapter 15 - Process Writing Exercise
Chapter 15 - Process Writing - Exercise
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Pages 222-223 - Reading for Better Writing:
1. The writer uses an analogy to describe the process of how hair grows. List the elements of the analogy, along with corresponding elements of the process. Then explain why the analogy is or is not effective.
Analogies:
Field of grass - your skull
Two layers of soil - scalp (common skin)
First layer of clay - dermis
On top of that a layer of rich, black dirt - epidermis
100,000 little holes - follicles
Grass seed - papilla
Gardner comes along and cuts the grass - barber snips it
I think these analogies used in this short essay about hair/ hair loss are effective. I see how a field of grass is just like a head of hair. I really think the author did a great job using all the analogies he did in this essay.
2. The writer uses an illustration to show parts of a hair stem. Study the illustration and explain why it does or does no help clarify the message.
I think that that above image that was included in the essay by the author does give you a better visual and helps to clarify the story. I mean, I think the author did a fantastic job of giving the reader visualization of the message just in his analogies; but I think this illustration gave more to the essay.
3. Review the introduction to the essay, noting the author’s purpose for the writing. Then describe his voice and explain why it does or does not help his purpose.
I think the author’s introduction to the essay was a good way to lead into his purpose. He sets up his analogies right away. I thin his voice throughout the essay shows his knowledge of hair and his ability to relate that to a field of grass.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Pages 222-223 - Reading for Better Writing:
1. The writer uses an analogy to describe the process of how hair grows. List the elements of the analogy, along with corresponding elements of the process. Then explain why the analogy is or is not effective.
Analogies:
Field of grass - your skull
Two layers of soil - scalp (common skin)
First layer of clay - dermis
On top of that a layer of rich, black dirt - epidermis
100,000 little holes - follicles
Grass seed - papilla
Gardner comes along and cuts the grass - barber snips it
I think these analogies used in this short essay about hair/ hair loss are effective. I see how a field of grass is just like a head of hair. I really think the author did a great job using all the analogies he did in this essay.
2. The writer uses an illustration to show parts of a hair stem. Study the illustration and explain why it does or does no help clarify the message.
I think that that above image that was included in the essay by the author does give you a better visual and helps to clarify the story. I mean, I think the author did a fantastic job of giving the reader visualization of the message just in his analogies; but I think this illustration gave more to the essay.
3. Review the introduction to the essay, noting the author’s purpose for the writing. Then describe his voice and explain why it does or does not help his purpose.
I think the author’s introduction to the essay was a good way to lead into his purpose. He sets up his analogies right away. I thin his voice throughout the essay shows his knowledge of hair and his ability to relate that to a field of grass.
Chapter 15 - Process Writing Summary
Chapter 15 - Process Writing - Summary
This chapter teaches you about the writing of processes. There are three basic forms of writing about a process. You can write a description of a process, explain a process, or write instructions. Describing and explaining a process are normally written in an essay format, while instructions are in a numbered list format. In describing a process, you are telling the reader how something happens. In explaining a process, you are telling the reader how something is done. And in writing instructions, you are giving the reader a step-by-step of how to do something. In any of these writings you do, you need to make sure you are writing for all readers. So make sure that a person who knows nothing about the topic for which you are writing, can understand your essay or instructions. You also need to make sure when you are writing about a process, that you have smooth transitions between each step. You need to make sure to describe the process as a whole, explain any follow up activity and highlight any safety precautions. To test your writing, the best way to is to have a person who is unfamiliar with the process, go through it. That way you can see that you wrote it properly and with correct order in your steps.
This chapter teaches you about the writing of processes. There are three basic forms of writing about a process. You can write a description of a process, explain a process, or write instructions. Describing and explaining a process are normally written in an essay format, while instructions are in a numbered list format. In describing a process, you are telling the reader how something happens. In explaining a process, you are telling the reader how something is done. And in writing instructions, you are giving the reader a step-by-step of how to do something. In any of these writings you do, you need to make sure you are writing for all readers. So make sure that a person who knows nothing about the topic for which you are writing, can understand your essay or instructions. You also need to make sure when you are writing about a process, that you have smooth transitions between each step. You need to make sure to describe the process as a whole, explain any follow up activity and highlight any safety precautions. To test your writing, the best way to is to have a person who is unfamiliar with the process, go through it. That way you can see that you wrote it properly and with correct order in your steps.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Journal Entry
The more I read about the different types of analyical essays, the more nervous I become. I really am having a hard time of thinking of a topic I would like to write about. I feel like I don't even know where to begin. Hopefully a topic will soon come to me. I would like to start writing this essay sooner rather than later. Well haev to see what I come up with. Maybe I will ask my instructor Sylvia or some friends for some ideas.
Chapter 14 - Classification Exercise
Chapter 14 - Classification - Exercise
Three Family Cancers - Reading for Better Writing - Exercise Page 207:
1. The writer opens and closes the essay with a personal anecdote. Explain why this story does or does not strengthen the essay.
I think the author adding in her personal anecdote in the beginning and end of this essay does strengthen this essay. It adds a personal touch and another angle to the essay. She talks about her own personal experiences dealing with three types of cancer, informs the reader of facts on these three cancers, and gives some statistics as well. I think this was a well-rounded essay.
2. For each subgroup (type of cancer), the writer uses a grandparent as an example. Explain how her use of examples does or does not help clarify the subject.
I think the writer using a grandparent as an example for each type of cancer does help to clarify the subject. She states facts for each type as well as showing the reader how in her life these facts have played out. I think the examples of her grandparents make the reader more apart of the story. Reading these examples helps the reader to relate more and understand more the results of cancer.
3. Where in the essay does the writer compare and contrast different forms of cancer? Is the comparison and contrast effective? Why or why not?
In paragraph five the author gives a comparison and contrast of different types of cancer and how they can be exposed. Other than that, throughout her whole essay is an indirect comparison and contrast of different cancers. I don’t think her comparison and contrast was effective. I think this essay was more of describing three types of cancers. I did not feel a strong comparison and contrast while reading the essay.
4. Writing about a scientific topic like cancer nearly always requires technical terminology. Cite two such terms used in this essay, and explain how the writer clarifies each term’s meaning.
1. Carcinogens: The author says this is cancer-causing agents and classifies them into three groups: chemicals, radiation, and viruses.
2. Multiple Myeloma: The author says this is a type of cancer that is a malignant growth of cells in the bone marrow that makes holes in the skeleton.
Three Family Cancers - Reading for Better Writing - Exercise Page 207:
1. The writer opens and closes the essay with a personal anecdote. Explain why this story does or does not strengthen the essay.
I think the author adding in her personal anecdote in the beginning and end of this essay does strengthen this essay. It adds a personal touch and another angle to the essay. She talks about her own personal experiences dealing with three types of cancer, informs the reader of facts on these three cancers, and gives some statistics as well. I think this was a well-rounded essay.
2. For each subgroup (type of cancer), the writer uses a grandparent as an example. Explain how her use of examples does or does not help clarify the subject.
I think the writer using a grandparent as an example for each type of cancer does help to clarify the subject. She states facts for each type as well as showing the reader how in her life these facts have played out. I think the examples of her grandparents make the reader more apart of the story. Reading these examples helps the reader to relate more and understand more the results of cancer.
3. Where in the essay does the writer compare and contrast different forms of cancer? Is the comparison and contrast effective? Why or why not?
In paragraph five the author gives a comparison and contrast of different types of cancer and how they can be exposed. Other than that, throughout her whole essay is an indirect comparison and contrast of different cancers. I don’t think her comparison and contrast was effective. I think this essay was more of describing three types of cancers. I did not feel a strong comparison and contrast while reading the essay.
4. Writing about a scientific topic like cancer nearly always requires technical terminology. Cite two such terms used in this essay, and explain how the writer clarifies each term’s meaning.
1. Carcinogens: The author says this is cancer-causing agents and classifies them into three groups: chemicals, radiation, and viruses.
2. Multiple Myeloma: The author says this is a type of cancer that is a malignant growth of cells in the bone marrow that makes holes in the skeleton.
Chapter 14 - Classification Summary
Chapter 14 - Classification - Summary
This chapter teaches the reader how to write a classification essay. A classification essay is when you pick a topic like education, for example, and then you subdivide that topic into subgroups like learning styles and testing methods. In your first paragraph you state your topic, thesis and explain how you are going to subdivide the subject. The middle of your essay is where you want to develop your thesis and explain your subgroups in more detail. And then you want to have a conclusion that brings the subgroups back together. When writing a classification essay, you want to be sure that your essay is consistent and exclusive in when you subdivide your topic and you want to write in such a way that your reader will understand the essay as a whole. This type of essay will probably require some amount of research, so make sure to list your sources.
This chapter teaches the reader how to write a classification essay. A classification essay is when you pick a topic like education, for example, and then you subdivide that topic into subgroups like learning styles and testing methods. In your first paragraph you state your topic, thesis and explain how you are going to subdivide the subject. The middle of your essay is where you want to develop your thesis and explain your subgroups in more detail. And then you want to have a conclusion that brings the subgroups back together. When writing a classification essay, you want to be sure that your essay is consistent and exclusive in when you subdivide your topic and you want to write in such a way that your reader will understand the essay as a whole. This type of essay will probably require some amount of research, so make sure to list your sources.
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