Support at least TWO of the articles below or argue against them in only ONE short paragraph. Remember to write your first and last names.
1. "Etiquette for a Wired World" p. 370 in your textbook by September 10, 2007.
2. "Facebook" p. 374 by September 17.
3. "Peer Meidation" p. 386 by October 1.
4. "The Great University Cheating Scandal" p. 391 by October 8.
98 comments:
Kevin King COMM 200 XA
It is really the governments loss by banning facebook, as it is an avialiable resource that is not being taken advantage of. Just the basic idea of an interconnected workplace in which employees can communicate vital information to one another will improve on the efficiency of the service's being offered. Not to mention the time and money that will be saved as a result. If anything, the use of facebook would improve overall customer satisfaction as well as employee satisfaction. Being in a culture of vast technological wealth, people today expect quick and effective solutions to their problems, and facebook would increase the rate in which the government could respond to a client, therefore making both sides
happy.
Yvonne Bristow COMM 200 YC
Etiquette for a Wired World
I completely agree with the author of this article because society today has convinced us that we not only desire but depend on a constant source of technological communication. I think we often abuse the convenience of email, msn or cell-phones when we can very easily make the choice to actually have face to face conversations. We put ourselves in situations where were always available in almost an addictive way, because we live in a day and age where we can. When we make the choice to talk over a phone rather than the person directly in front of us it shows that in modern times things like eye-contact, touch and real expressions aren’t as important as they used to be. Anyone can type “lol” in a text message or over the computer but it’s not the same hearing, seeing and feeling that same expression.
I agree with the author of "Etiquette for a Wired World". I think these days people seem to have no respect towards one another when it comes to communication through electrons. The sad part about this is that I think most people don't realize that they're doing anything wrong when they take days to email a person back, don't answer the phone and put them on hold. Like the auther I don't like being put on call-waiting and I usually hang up on a person if they put me on hold.
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Heather Bielby Comm 200 (YC)
I personally love the convenience of today’s technology, but I do have to agree with the author that sometimes people do not use discretion when using it. One thing that really irritates me is when people talk very loudly on their cell phones in public. There have been many times I have been on the bus and it seems that people are practically yelling into their phones. Not everyone around you needs to, or wants to, know about what you did yesterday or the latest gossip you heard. I do understand that sometimes calls are important to take and that the bus can be noisy, but if you are going to use your phone while in public please remember to be courteous and keep the volume down.
Michelle Neeb COMM 200 YC
Etiquette for a Wired World
I completely agree with the author’s opinion in the article “Etiquette for a Wired World” when he mentions how rude it is to answer a phone call when you are in the middle of a conversation with someone right in front of you. The person right in front of you should be your number one priority as they have taken the time and energy to go out of their way to find you. It is a lot easier to just pick up the phone or to e-mail someone then it is to schedule a meeting. In the future when having a conversation with a friend, teacher, parent or sibling please don’t cut them off to take a call it’s outright rude.
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Iryna Koval
Etiquette for a Wired World
I absolutely agree with the author of this article.We are too dependent on technology these days. E-mail, cell phones, pagers, Msn, and the list goes on, all influence our life on daily basis. Trying to call a company ... you better have a touch tone phone because everything is automated nowadays, press 1,press 2, press 3. You call a doctors office and you get "Please Hold". You are meeting a friend for lunch and in the middle of lunch the phone rings and they say "sorry i need to get this". We as a society need to get back that simple etiquette of turning off cell phones in class and when interacting with people, there is no reason why you cant live without a phone for 1/2 an hour while talking to a client or a friend, also let go of the internet and talk to people face to face, you find out much more about them in person rather then on the phone or in a chat room.
Attila Alszegi
Comm200-XA
Facebook
Secrecy and control of the government is undeniable of it’s importance, but the government has to realize that in order to save money and to create better inter-ministry co-operation and public service, it must consider adopting some of today’s high tech communicating tools, such as the Facebook. It is true that it can be distracting, but I agree with the author’s suggestion of the government creating it’s own, where both customers and employees could find what they require for their business or personal needs. Facebook is very inexpensive, easy to use, and also it keeps infinite amount of information which is accessible to all. The government could save vast amounts of money, time and frustration by hiring such media. Also in today’s world information is required to be transferred by the second as our technological wealth is growing correspondingly to that. Facebook could make employees happier, which would result with happier costumers and eventually a more efficient and better government.
Angela Englander, Comm 200 YC
I am writing about facebook.
I agree with the article that facebook should be used by the government. If the people don't want others to contact them they should put a code name instead of their real name. This allows secrecy while still being able to contact each other. There is no reason for the government to dictate who the people can and cannot talk to, there is also no way for the government to know if the people go on others computers and use names that they don't tell anyone about.
Darren Bachan
Comm200-XA
Facebook
The article written by David Eaves claims that Facebook is a tool in which public servants can use to essentially make things easier for them such as connecting with other colleagues, but how did they manage to exchange ideas and any work before Facebook existed? It's understandable that Facebook can be viewed as a distraction, however if it really helps in making employees' work more efficient then implementing a government type version is a great idea. Other tools already exist like Facebook and since the computer codes are already written it makes the process much easier. In the end I agree with the government where access to Facebook should be banned but I happen to also agree with the author where he says the government could hire it. A government version of Facebook would be inexpensive and ultimately ideal for employees who wish to connect with those in similar networks.
Sharmini Emmanuek COMM 200 XA
I believe the government is right for banning facebook because of the fact people do take advantage of being able to use such a reliable resource. Even though using emails, msn, and facebook would save so much time from meetings, people don’t use it to their convenience. They waste time for unnecessary use, for example, msn, when one should be in class taking notes they can be on msn chatting away. Another reason facebook should be banned is because by posting ideas and company information people allowing the public to view it. In the article, “Facebook” written by David Eaves, I agree with the government for banning facebook.
Colin Braun COMM 200 XA
Facebook is a distraction, that is why it is banned. Employees maybe able to connect with other coworkers, but they can also connect with everyone else. Thus it can be easily be abused. Also just because it could possibly be a cheap and quick solution doesn't mean its the best. Using facebook also assumes that every government employee is knowledgable with computers and would be able to operate facebook and this is not true. Finally facebook is not professional or looks professional. For example using msn for work would not be appropriate way to communicate and either would facebook. Facebook does not belong in the workplace, government or not.
Lauren Holman COMM 200 XA
I am writing about the article titled "Facebook" by David Eaves.
I agree with the author on his views of facebook. It is an outlet of communication that is not being used to its fullest capacities. Facebook would allow colleagues of the government to communicate vital information between one another. Although Facebook has been labeled as a distraction because people can not only talk to their colleagues, but to other people as well. The Government needs to realize that for a little expense, they could have their own version of facebook that would allow for quick and easy communication between colleagues and not other people. Today's world is so technologically advanced that people insist on quick and thorough information. The government does not know what it is missing out on by banning facebook.
Brian Lim COMM 200 XA
Facebook
David Eaves
I agree with the author David Eaves about implementing facebook into government ministires. It would provide many different opportunities allowing public servants to list their interests, current area of work, past experiences, contact information and current status in a wide online network. This will allow other public-service employees to get to know one another and communicate with each other as well. Also, by creating a goverment facebook it would cheap and efficient. Creating a online database of all goverment service employees without spending large sums of money. With facebook implemented it will increase the strength of communication by keeping people updated and well informed. Facebook assets outweight the liabilities therefore I feel it would be a postive step in the goverment system.
Spencer Cathcart XA
Implementing a government run "facebook" style website would be beneficial in many ways, but
would just be impossible and very unlikely to ever be able to function. Technology and communication is growing rapidly and taking some of our privacy with it. Perhaps people need a privatized social profile page to escape our already publicized lives. A government run facebook for the intention of public service would be acceptable, but if it were anymore it would be considered too controlling of our lives.
Angela Kourebis
COMM 200 YC
The article "Facebook" by David Eaves, supports the use of Facebook by the government. By having this source at hand it would be extremely beneficial to government officials because they can easily communicate with one another. The idea of forming a special government Facebook is also a good solution because it would allow them to discuss any issues in privacy. Allowing the government to access a Facebook account would improve the work place in many ways. Not only by making communication less time consuming (meetings) but also making work a lot more easier to complete.
Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System
Heather Bielby Comm 200 YC
I am in support of peer mediation in schools as an alternative to the Criminal Justice System. After reading the article I realized, along with all the other points mentioned, one needs to remember what is in the best interest of the young person involved. If a conflict occurred on school property that would otherwise result in a minor offence/conviction, it would be in the best interest of the student to deal with it internally. In some cases, pursuing criminal charges might make the individual feel as the article says, like a “bad” child or a “trouble maker”. This could greatly affect their outlook on the justice system and their future. Ultimately the goal is not to punish the young person for minor offences committed on school property, but to rehabilitate/reintegrate the student back into school and society. In conclusion I support peer mediation as an effective alternative to have students deal with various situations.
Facebook
COMM 200 XA
I have to say I disagree with the public service banning facebook. As it says in paragraph 5 "Facebook is not a distration, it's an opportunity." It's an opportunity for the government to improve their online directories, satisfy their employees, customers and even to save time and money. Sure 60 years ago, people would discuss business over coffee, lunch and face to face however this is 60 years later, bigger and better things are invented - it's called Facebook. It makes life easier.
Natalie Castro COMM 200 XA
I agree with the author David Eaves about Facebook because the world is becoming more technology based. It is a faster and easier way and by the government creating their own it would be a better way to get things done. Instead of wasting their times in meetings they could use facebook as a way to connect and share ideas with colleagues. It is also great because they can speak to eachother in private while in meetings you can not do that because there are so much more people. Everything now these days is done on the computer so why not take advantage of it and use Facebook to discuss their problems and solutions.
Elisabeth Tomona COMM 200 XA
I believe that the government has the right idea banning Facebook; however, I disagree that there should be a government-run version. Facebook is time consuming; you can spend countless hours browsing while wasting payroll dollars and achieving no productiveness. When hired to do a job you are paid to do that job but if you are going to spend your time on Facebook rather than on your work you might as well stay home. I agree with the ending of the third paragraph because 9 out of 10 meetings are a waste of time; however, Facebook is also a complete waste of time. If I had a company and my employees were all on Facebook, what would I be getting from it? There is the odd chance that you might come across something useful, such as a new contact which could lead to better things, but at what cost? It is really a judgment call, but the way I see it, Facebook is not appropriate for government employees. Companies have researchers hired to do the kind of stuff the author is implying, but for the office group it is not appropriate and not their job, so they should not do it. The government is responsible for putting the tax payers' money towards something useful and the example given in paragraph 4 (2 people working on the same thing) makes me wonder why those 2 projects would not be known in the first place. Why would the project organizer not know that the projects are redundant and get the people together him/herself? It seems to me they are wasting money on 2 projects that are the same thing. Also, I strongly disagree with my tax dollars going towards people clicking around on Facebook. In paragraph 8 the author argues that Facebook will give employees the chance to connect and get to know people like they used to. Again, I do not agree with this. Facebook dehumanizes the socializing process; instead of socializing over lunch or coffee people are using Facebook. You can’t build a whole lot of trust with online relationships. Basically, too much information is as bad as none at all. Facebook is massive; the chances of finding someone useful are slim and employees end up getting no work done at the end of the day. I think Facebook is great for your personal life, but during work it is completely inappropriate.
Kayla Clark COMM 200 XA
Facebook
I think that because the world today is so advanced in technology that having a version of facebook ran by the government would be an easier way to contact people and spreading information. David Eaves said "implementing such a project would be cheap and simple." So why not, I think if they can come up with a way to actually use this idea, then go for it. Also if people like using facebook, and they are going to allow it, people might get things done faster by using it to pass information and contact people rather than e-mail.
Amanda Massarotto COMM 200 XA
I strongly disagree with David Eaves opinion on hiring facebook for a government run facebook. Yes, it would be a cheap and simple alternative to communicating with colleagues, however, at the same time it will create a distraction. Facebook is used worldwide by teens and even adults and it seems that the popularity of facebook is growing among our society and societies around the world. Facebook is a major distraction that substitutes time being spent well with wasted time. Being employed in government offices, its employees must stay professional. Would facebook be a professional alternative to communicate with collegues or save the walk or drive for an interview or meeting at another location? Yes it would save gas and energy, however, it wouldn't reflect professionlism of actually attending a meeting or interview in person. It seems that our society has lost the traditional behaviour of working. Facebook serves no positive advantage. If facebook is used to tag friends, post personal information and post pictures and write on walls, how does that reflect business mannerism? I disagree with the article and highly suggest that facebook should NOT become a government runned activity!
Alyssa
Comm200XA
Facebook
I don't totally agree with David Eaves thoughts on Facebook being a good thing for the government to use to stay in touch with each other at work. I believe that sure Facebook is great to keep in touch with people that maybe you haven't seen in a long while or, people you might not have a chance to see often because they live far away or whatever. I think that it would be great if the office could keep in touch about work related things via Facebook, but I think in a way it seems sort of unprofessional to me, going back to the other essay we read related to this, it would be nice to interact with people at work on a face to face basis. I agree its quick and easy to post on someones wall but I think verbal communication goes a lot further than just posting on someones online wall. There is emotion and it is much easier to get the idea of what someone means when you hear it from them.
Diane Macedo COMM 200 XA
I strongly disagree with the article discussing facebook. I believe that facebook is not a complete waste of time for people in a business. Many people don't have any way of communicating their ideas towards the business with people from the same company because of the ban of facebook. I think that facebook is a great opportunity for people to communicate. Not only does it cost nothing, but it gets people sharing ideas and could possibly benefit the company. The idea of setting up a different facebook for the government is a great idea if they're so concerned about people wasting their time on facebook while at work. Yes facebook can be a distractio in some ways but its also a great advantage for companies. Not only for them but for their customers too. I believe facebook is a great tool for communication!
Joy Chuang
COMM 200 XA
I think that Facebook is the greatest website because not only does it save money but it saves time. It is efficient to contact anyone in the work force. Facebook is easy to use and I don't see why the government would ban Facebook. Having Facebook demonstrates how one is up to date with all the technology in the world. Furthermore, I believe that Facebook is a great way to communicate with the society and workplace in a fast and easy way.
Greta Zajdel COMM 200XA
I am writting in response to the article "Facebook" by David Eaves.
I agree with the author, that facebook can be a distraction to employees but it can be a valuable tool as well. As technology is quickly changing, employees can find new and exciting ways to connect with each other. Facebook can give employees a chance to connect with other employees within a company, to know what is going on. As David suggested in his article, that companys should invest in an inexpensive "facebook" just for their company to avoid any unnessary distractions.
"Facebook"
Response By: Sarah Wood COMM 200 YC
To create a facebook only for government; which the writer is refering to would be great. It would be a good to communicate; in this case your MP or MPP. I used facebook to get in touch with old friends and meet new people it helped. It would have the government to get to know each other, and for the public to be able to get an understanding with perhaps what is happening in Ontario or in Canada altogether. It can also help the public get to know the MP's as a person because their interests and likes are listed. I would probably also be easier to get in contact with them. I therefore, completely agree with this writer because it is good for the government to know others and who they work with,for the public to keep getting updates and also help to get to know your MP as a person and not as just a Member of Parliment. Making facebook a great resource for the government.
Shazia Ramji
COMM 200 YC
Facebook
I think that that the orginal purposes of facebook have been totally distroyed. In the article it suggests that the government only should use it. Excuse me, for as long as its public, everyone will be using it. Facebook has broken down the social professionalism we as a society have developed. It has become a tool to what pople hope as communication but but now the problem has become over comunication. It has become an invasion of privacy and now many still wonder their lives without it.
Michelle Neeb
COMM 200 YC
Facebook
Since reading David Eaves article titled “Facebook” I have not been able to decide if I agree or disagree with banning Facebook from all public service bureaucracies. I agree with David’s opinion about Facebook because the world as we know it is becoming more technology dependent. It would be a lot easier to get a hold of a client or another employee over Facebook then it would be to call and wait to speak to that person over the phone. I also disagree with David’s opinion because if there was a Facebook for only certain people to belong to and to share private information on I think that more people would try to hack into the system just for to find out what these government officials are keeping from us.
Chris Gregoriou Yc
I profoundly agree with the article in question mainly because Facebook has already proven to be an efficient networking tool in a nonprofessional social environment. I believe that the author’s strongest point is made when he relates the potential professional functionality of Facebook with the separate but closely knit communities of government buildings that existed more than half a century ago. The use of Facebook in a professional environment would provide a ‘stoa’ like environment for co-workers to exchange ideas and differing business philosophies.
I profoundly agree with the article in question mainly because Facebook has already proven to be an efficient networking tool in a nonprofessional social environment. I believe that the author’s strongest point is made when he relates the potential professional functionality of Facebook with the separate but closely knit communities of government buildings that existed more than half a century ago. The use of Facebook in a professional environment would provide a ‘stoa’ like environment for co-workers to exchange ideas and differing business philosophies.
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David Eaves
Reggie Rodriguez
COMM 200 YC
I strongly agree that the government bans Facebook and has actually taken the step to completely banning government employees from using this network. Though this network has its value as a social networking website, it does not actually value work and the job ethic and environment. I would like to call this more a shortcut for people with many flaws. Flaws being the leak of information, system or network hacking and just the fact that your personal information is visible to any accesible variable. I believe that if the government is able to use their current information system, they have no use for a governmaent oriented Facebook base. Yes, it would be much more easier and inexpensive to switch to a Facebook type system, but so would a simple system update to their current government network. Technology is becoming much more advanced, true, and it is a time and work saver, but but technology in the end does not add any value to work.
Rebecca Gaudenzi
COMM 200 YC
"Facebook"
Surely we all heard the expression "Robots Soon to Replace The Human Workforce", but Facebook? A government-run Facebook would definitely go against 'their' secure and controlled world. This just might be a bad idea when we consider things such as presentations. Will it all be handeld over a wesite where you can virtually headbutt your pal or send your loved ones a virtual hug or flowers? I disagree with the idea of running a government-type profile on Facebook, although it would be good for the general poplulation to know where ridings stand and how our community and politicians can back up certain proposals. We are all striving for something different in this highly competitive technological world. And when it come to creativity and originality, that im sure all will agree when I say: the goverment is clearly lacking, then why give it an unprofessional 'easy-to-use' way of proposing ideas. What ever happened to those face-to-face 'boring' meetings and presentations where a group of offcials can sum up ideas with one another and making sure no one is left out and 'nothing' is left out. Facebook cannot be the reason we vote for the next prime minister or mayor of the city. A profile will not make me change my mind and/or view points about the government but more curious about speculation and other glitches that cannot possibly be solved behind a computer screen in the comfort of your own home. Can it be possible for us to get something good out of this as the public when we already seem to be getting false information and hidden truths behind our TV consules? Sure great for 'them' and easy for sure, but has anyone ever thought about us as the general public?!
Yvonne Bristow COMM 200 YC
The Great University Cheating Scandal
This article is shocking because it makes you think how society is affected by this documented lack of innovative in students. If students are cheating and not properly learning the material through university or college than what type of people are they going to be as workers within a community? I think sources like the internet have greatly affected the increase in students cheating because now to get an essay or assignment, all you have to do is type it in a search engine to get a list of completed work. I believe there are always pressures as a student to succeed and excel but cheating is not just a shortcut within a course; it’s a shortcut in life. If you’re studying to go into a certain profession you should always want to have the best education and extensive knowledge in that area, by cheating on a test or assignment the only person who loses is yourself.
Angela Englander
Comm 200 YC
I think thats it's awful that people are cheating to get through school. Each day these people come in and out of our lives and they have the potential to make us or break us. I don't feel good at all about the idea that I could have surgery by a doctor that doesn't know what he/she is doing or deal with a lawyer that does illegal things. That would not be good at all.
On the other note what can we do? We can't do anything about people cheating. Do we even know who is cheating and who isn't?
A possible solution to this problem would be to have an exam at each work place the person must pass to get the job but the employment rate would drastically drop and our economy would fall apart.
The final decision is left in the hands of the students and they must do what they think is right.
Katherine Dennahower COMM 200 YC
Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System
I strongly agree with the author of this article because school DOES have a major impact on today's youth. It is important for them to learn how to manage conflict amoung themselves and their peers. Peer mediation groups should become essential in school's because it not only helps to resolve conflict but can bring the students closer together. Someone in their group might be able to relate, just when the student thought they were all alone. The Criminal Justice System will benefit from these groups because the costs are significantly reduced (compared to an offender being put in jail). Today's offenders have a brighter future - thanks to a couple of students, teachers and law enforcers.
Kevin King COMM 200 XA
The peer mediation system is truly an effective way to control youth crime in our schools and streets. This system would prove to be even more effective if students that were caught committing a crime or indecent act were not only talked to about the incident or suspended, but if they were required to write a report or complete questions on why what they did was wrong and how this act effects the people around them. Mediating students could have an opportunity to teach the convicted student why what they did was wrong and how they can improve themselves in the future. This would allow for those students that are gaining new feelings of self-confidence and self-knowledge to further acquire teaching skills and more advanced mentoring skills. This approach would not only be of benefit to the mediating student, but to the punished student as well as they will have learned from their peers that what they did is wrong, and can lead them down a dark path in the future.
I strongly feel that the peer mediation system that was implemented very effective. It gives the convicted student that second chance to succeed and not be labeled as a “criminal” or “delinquent” they may otherwise have never received. Instead of automatically being charged and pushed aside until the justice system has time to deal with them, the mediation occurs immediately. It is wonderful how the convicted student is given the opportunity to interact with someone more their age, whom may be easier to relate to. Through the peer mediation, they are given then opportunity to reflect on their actions, see how what they did was wrong and make positive changes in their lives. Positive changes results in an increase in self esteem, which therefore decreases the likelihood that the criminal behavior will re-occur. It is both a positive learning and growing experience for both the mediator and the young offender. The young offender can take comfort in knowing they can confide in someone and their words and actions will not be used against them. They are now given the chance to be steered in the right direction instead of kicked into the wrong.
"Peer Mediation" Amanda Gardiner Comm200 YC
I believe that having the peer mediation system in the schools is a very positive and enlightening experience for children. The article states the peer mediators are between the ages of 12- 17, and in this time many individuals do a lot of individual and spiritual exploration to discover who and what they want to be. I think that it is important for many youth to be exposed to the seemingly innocent yet illegal crimes that are being commited by their class mates. I believe that it is important for youth to discover what different types of individuals have been exposed to throughout their life as well as to attempt to understand one another without judgement or a label. The peer mediation program is also important for students and youth to be able to bond together as well as creat a common or similar understanding of eachother, and of eachothers differences.
Ulyses Cadiz COMM 200 YC
According to the article, peer mediation has both its advantage and disadvantages. It wasn't clear but what sounds like one of the disadvantages of it is that it only involves people in the school system. This prevents other minor offenders that is not involved in the school system in getting help. With all that being said, Peer mediation is a good program. The program uses a medium where they can interact face to face with minor offenders versus just putting them in the system. This affects both the mediator and the offender in their own personal growth, which i turn they can use to improve their own selves.
Denise Bona
Comm 200 YC
"Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System"
-June Maresca
Do something wrong and you'll be punished but do something good and you will be rewarded-the classic case of conditioning. During my childhood that was the usual method of discipline that my parents would use on me and my siblings. Though this method is quite successful at teaching someone right from wrong, according to societal standards, it is not the best method at rehabilitating an individual. Convicting a person after they commit a crime (minor or major), sending him/her through the justice system, and then keeping him/her confined for a certain period of time will not necessarily motivate them to be a so-called "better person". I support the idea of implementing peer-mediation programs/positive peer counselling into schools because it send students the message that they can not only define their own futures but can also successfully assist each other along the way. Between the ages of 12-17 years old, an individual can stray while trying to create an identity for him/herself. By allowing students to work together these young adults can find someone to relate to with a similar perspective, with similar expectations, and just as high hopes. Under the right circumstances and with proper leaders, peer mediation can prove to be a very successful and beneficial alternative for the future generations to come.
Marianne Caroleo COMM 200 YC
Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System
Creating a peer mediation it is helping many young people stay out of the system. By allowing a young offender, who have committed an appropriate offense, to participate in a peer mediation group, rather than putting them into the formal justice system, it is giving them a second chance. Instead of shunning the young offenders off, they are given the chance to talk to people Rather then punishment they are rehabilitated into the community, and therefore they will be less likely to re-offend. If the community deals with Young offenders in a smart way now, they are more likely to stop the trend of crimes. The peer mediation program is a smart solution to stopping youth crimes.
Jesse Zunti
COMM200 YC
Peer Mediation seems like it could be a useful tool for youth involved in conflict with the law, however it will most likely teach the students who are having conflicts that they can get away with minor offenses, Similar to the lack of respect for the court system. There needs to be mediation between peer mediation and the court systems, something that is stern, yet forgiving. I myself who knew many people growing up who had been charged under both the Young Offenders Act and the later revamped Youth Criminal Justice Act, have seen first hand that the court system does nothing to prevent any further criminal acts by these youth. When you commit a crime, and if you are caught, you will probably be arrested and charged, but more than 50% of the time you will not be taken into custody, and will be released to go with a Section 9 "Promise to Appear". Even when the criminal act being committed is of a more serious nature, a youth will be arrested, charged, taken into custody until the morning for a bail hearing, in which they will be released often into the custody of their parents. This system teaches nothing, and a lesser system will only do the same. A good system to deal with youth involved with the law should have a "cause-effect" like foundation. In which anyone who is caught breaking the law should have immediate consequences.
Marianne Caroleo COMM 200 YC
The Great University Cheating Scandal
Cheating in colleges and universities has risen, but at the same time, so has all the punishments and prevention methods to stop them. In every university class, the students are warned of the punishments that will follow if they are caught cheating or plagiarized. Most classes have started having random assigned testing, using programs like turnitin.com. When you walk into a major exam, no one can wear a hat, and there are people walking everywhere checking on people.
This article talks in depth of people cheating in post secondary school and then in later life, but they do not talk about the cheating that goes on in high school. When people are cheating in high school, they are getting the grades that get them into the post secondary school. When these people get to post secondary, they realize that they can not handle the work load and go back to the tried and true response of cheating to get their good grades. Although looking into university cheating is very important, if they can not stop the cheating that goes on before they get to university, then what is the point?
Testing.
Amanda Massarotto COMM 200 XA
As a previous peer mediator, I experienced hands on training that was effective and safe to further execute on potential students. Peer mediation is a fascinating and healthy practice that saves students from behaving in a criminal manner. Peer mediation reaches out to troubled students by giving them comfort and somewhere to turn to when in doubt or in possible trouble. It has been a positive doing by implementing peer mediation in all schools. It has decreased some criminal acts by students and it also allows students to change spiritually and it allows them to grow from being troubled to responsible. Peer mediation creates a positive outcome to all its target students. It creates a better youth.
Angela Englander
Comm200 YC
Although there are good parts of peer mediation many of us over look the negative aspects; Is peer mediation really an effective punishment for a crime? If a person is acting out for attention then peer mediation will further the behavior as they get positive attention from their peers for commiting an offense. If a person get to sit down with a group of their friends after killing someone and talk about their feelings a person would want to kill again because the behavior is rewarded. On the other hand if a person is sent to jail and gets therapy in jail the person will learn how to better deal with their feelings and show them that there are punishments for behaviors tat aren't socially acceptable.
Rebecca Gaudenzi
COMM 200 YC
The Great University Cheating Scandal
"Cover your papers everyone"! That's something you think you would hear last in grade school. Sadly its a huge issue for university and college students now a days. Question is, is this all being implemented as well as it was in grade school? I think not. Studies set out show us that our doctors cheat, our laywers cheat (not a surprise), and our teachers cheat! A scary thought indeed and surely enough they got away with it. Why we ask? Well, clearly it puts the proffesors' teaching techniques to question and maybe this is why all is passed by with a light slap on the wrists. The misconduct doesn't always result in the consequences that 'should' follow. These students notice that all that is happeneing here is the deduction of marks, and at least this does not make the student look stupid. Therefore, we nbotice the same students to cheat once and succeed will definitely give it a second go and have some marks get shaven off instead of a much harsher strict way of applying rules and regultions of the university and/or college to 'their' academic records. We always hear about the pentalties one will recieve if considering plagarism and yet they are never being implemented. Its sad to read that behaviours such as this rise and are rising beyond the university and college level. We will notice those who cheat and get away with it are simply going to take that skill and apply it to thier advantage in the workforce. Another sad note, that McGill university in the heart of Montreal is pretty much the only university that will check these sort of issues through a database in which the students test results will be put to the comparison of others and this is good becasue it gives us a realistic point of view as to what may happen if caught cheating. Now a days, a simple word of scare won't do it anymore and therefore we must implement the idea of factual ways that this behaviour can and will be caught!
Angela Kourebis
COMM 200 xa
"The Great University Cheating Scandal"
It seems that students today will go to great lengths for good grades, even if it means cheating. In the article they mention that students who cheat in school are more likely to cheat in the work place. I find this argument to be very true because not only are these people not learning anything but they are going to cheat their way to getting a good job. Once in the field these people will possess no morals toward what they are doing and won't take their job seriously. It is easy to see that dishonesty will play a huge factor in the way they will act in the field because that is how they got there in the first place. It won't matter to them if they are dishonest to their employers, patients, customers or even coworkers as long as they reap the benefits. In the end the only people that will suffer will be the ones who went to these students for their professional help. I strongly agree with the article, companies should take more precautions before hiring students then ever before.
Natalie Castro
COMM 200 XA
I agree that peer mediation is very useful for youth today. In the article it is true that once a youth is called "the bad kid" they have to live up to their label. Some youth also like the feeling because they think being the bad kid proves that they are cool. Peer mediation guides those youth by counselling and teaches them to manage conflict the right way. I also think there should be more peer mediation groups, not only in school but maybe in community centres too.
Name: Sarah Wood
Class: COMM 200 YC
"The Great University Cheating Scandal"
I must say that most of the points the author had made did make clear sense. But, there were a few things I disagree with what the author said. When we were in High School, we copied notes off an overhead or got sheets of paper from teachers. Barely taking notes and being able to summarize. How come that was never said to be cheating or plagiarizing? Sure teachers did talk about plagiarizing and cheating and what would happen if we did do that stuff. However, you never really did see what would happen. Perhaps that is the problem. Why though is it a problem? It’s all because our teachers did the work for us; they took the notes and told us to copy it. Therefore, once we hit College or University, it was all a shock to us, to see we had to make it ourselves. Therefore, of course people would compare notes it was helping those who perhaps missed something. Why is helping out others with notes considered cheating? When in the end, all it is just some little thing with us helping. I’m not saying having power point is a horrible idea and we should be getting rid of PowerPoint. I am trying to say that, this scandal has gone too far and that there must be action and students must get some understanding and actually see the consequences so maybe some will smarten up. Also that they don’t really understand it quite yet and are still learning. It is a slow process to learn how to summarize and get use to lectures without handy dandy handouts. Cheating is cheating and in my opinion is someone who looks at someone elses paper or forgets to cite something or does not use their own word. But I do not think that looking at someone’s notes is considered cheating, its only another kind gesture to try and help a student who might be struggling, it does not necessarily mean that we will be cheaters the rest of our lives. Yes, people must learn stuff themselves, but if you don’t get something you ask questions, you talk to someone who does understand it.
Denise Bona
COMM 200YC
"The Great University Scandal"
This article argues that universities need to get tougher on their cheating and plagiarism policies. This may be true, or is it? Do universities really need to create an even greater deterrent for cheaters by creating harsher penalties? Well, although I do acknowledge the severity of the situation, I do not necessarily agree with the notion that the complete onus lies strictly on our universities' hands. Overflowing with students, class sizes range in the hundreds, teachers are swamped with multitudes of paperwork to mark and student competition runs high. There ARE so many reasons why people cheat and still get away with it. Rather than placing the blame on these schools (serving to be our scapegoat), a more manageable and communal plan of action needs to be reinforced. Starting from elementary all through to high school, before students attend postsecondary, the idea of cheating as being unacceptable needs to be strongly conveyed. IN addition to this, students must be taught the essential skills and given the proper resources to successfully and confidently complete assignments, comprehend educational material, retain information, and excel in tests and exams. So much focus is there on the end product-getting good grades and an upstanding academic position-that we have fogotten all about the integral process-building skills, learning, and evolving into both a well rounded professional as well as an educated specialist. To overcome this feat all levels of education must work together in conjunction with students and the families of students. Rather than enforcing a bandaid solution full of punishments, we need to heal the problem through more education, support, and direction.
Darren McHugh YC There is no question that cheating at post secondary Institutions is occuring.The authors of the great university cheating scandal documented many studies and experts who undersand this issue.On more than one occasion this year I have had people looking at my paper during a test.The article is right on when they write that cheaters just don't want to put in the work.Whatever the answer is to preventing cheating students have to believe that if they do there going to get caught.
Denise Bona
COMM 200YC
"Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System"
Originally, I agreed with the concept of peer mediation but after revisiting the article, have come to realize that there are a few cracks in the method. Although empowering for mediators, peer mediation may not necessarily help minor offenders because the mediators/leaders may not be adequately trained in this field. Yes, they do go through training but is it enough for them to successfully assist another young individual in beginning a transformation to leading a crimeless life? In helping an individual to change his/her behaviour, a complex and multi-faceted method must be implemented. This method targets the cognitive, behavioural, and emotional aspects of the individual, therefore enabling them to make an all-around adjustment to his/her life. Secondly, the "reason" for the unruly behaviour may not necessarily be found only in the offender or only in the school environment. Another student or maybe a parent (another factor), outside of the reach of the mediation group, may be instigating the deviant behaviour. Considering this multi-factor influence, peer mediation alone may not prove to be as successful as one would hope.
Heather Bielby COMM200 YC
After discussing this article in class I have changed my view and do not agree with peer mediation in schools as an alternative to the criminal justice system.
Behaviours that usually happen on school property, such as bullying or stealing, can be dealt with and possibly solved through peer mediation, but if an offence is serious enough to fall under the umbrella of the criminal justice system chances are it is not going to happen on school property. Though if it does, chances are that the police will be called in to deal with it anyways, regardless of whether there is a peer mediator program set up at the particular school or not.
Another thing to think about is that some kids might misuse the peer mediation programs. When children or youth know that if they do something worthy of a criminal charge on school property it will be dealt with internally by a peer mediator and there will be no lasting criminal charges or record, what is deterring them from participating in such activities?
In some cases it would be better if charges were laid and arrests made. This might be more effective than a school just giving out “slaps on the wrists’ through peer mediation.
As i stated in my first response, i do think that peer mentoring has its disadvantages. For one, the offenders it affects are the ones that are only in the school system. This leaves out majority of who offends with the reason that this majority offend because they are not in school in the first place. Also, as stated in the article, the mediator can be quite unprofessional at times. This may affect on how they deal with clients. As a youth myself, i wouldn't cross out the possibility that this 'mediators' may be judgmental towards clients and feel like an authority figure. Lastly, as stated in the discussion in class, there wasn't any mention that the client have grown. There was only the point of growth for the mediator. If that is the case, the purpose of the program is totally devoid.
There is no question that cheating at post secondary institutions is occuring.The authors of the great university cheating scandal documented many studies and experts who understand this issue.On more than one occasion this year I've experienced students cheating of my tests.I Believe the main reason for cheating is because people just don't want to put in the effort.The only way to stop cheating is if students believe there is a high probability they are going to get caught.
"The Great University Cheating Scandal"
Reggie Rodriguez
COMM 200 YC
This editorial quarrels that universtites must reinforce their strategies on
plagiarism and cheating. The article quotes "Bad bridge-building, like a bad education, compromises a public trust." To me this citation has a deeper meaning. I feel that it relates to the quotation of "Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he will eat forever." An education opens up opportunities for people. It gives students the experience and the confidence that they will be able to use in many life situations. Education gives students opportunities to express themselves and to learn about other people and their ideas. Having the knowledge obtained in school often gives people confidence later in life when they are dealing with the public. It can give a person confidence in the way that they view their abilities later in life. Cheating and plagiarism defeats this whole purpose of being able to properly open oppurtunities the right way. The article suggests that if we as a public community continue to turn a blind eye to this dilemma, we will unexpectedly obtain a band of improper educated persons working professional careers. If we really think about it, why do students cheat or plagiarise? I beleiev that parents often pressure their children to get good grades. If their child doesn't reach a certain level of expectation, the parents may reprimand, punish or ground their child. So the kids may have to cheat to reach their parents' expectations. There may be other cases being, students neglecting their homework or being lazy to study for a test. In some cases they are too busy or forgot to do the work. So to avoid doing the work involved and to not let anyone know they goofed off, they will copy someone else's homework or plagiarise articles over the internet. I believe we already have the utensils to facilitate our trials to prevent cheating and plagiarism. Instead of focusing on coming up with more tools to punish cheaters, we should mend the problem. Students should strive for the better of themselves by obtaining a fair education and have a sense direction when entering a proffession.
Ulyses Cadiz COMM 200 YC
Great Cheating Scandal
It's only cheating if you are caught. The fact that someone is caught cheating means they have no business cheating. This statement might be sarcastic, but it just reflects how i feel about the article. I do not condone cheating, but the way that the article is written blasts students entirely and give only little attention to the teachers. Maybe students just lost their creativeness in cheating,causing more to get caught. Maybe the teachers are just more aware at current cheating schemes. Or maybe students are just more honest in our time. Maybe all of them are true, or maybe not But if the last statement was true, then maybe its because cheating has been a necessity for university. The teachers devise strategies to stop cheating like the said randomized multiple choice questionnaires, when in fact they should be going to the root of the problem. Why are the students feeling the need to cheat? In the article, it was said that teachers are afraid to expose cheaters due to how it will reflect on them. Maybe this is the case. If teachers teach the students properly, they wouldn't feel the need to cheat (exception of slackers and such). I would hate to think that more than 50 percent of university students are slackers especially if they are in a stressful program such as medicine and such. Maybe it's time to look at the system itself instead of pointing your fingers to the students just because they are easier targets.
"The Great University Cheating Scandal"
I feel angered by this entire article. On one side I do not want a doctor or dentist working on me who is not sure of what they are doing, however I feel that it may not be entirely their fault. Every person who speaks in this article contradicts themselves and I could go on for days with direct quotes on why this is true.
I will start with a quote from Christensen Hughes, who states "While instructors are required to report academic dishonesty some don't, they may underestimate the problem" . This shows that it is not all the students fault. I think that it starts at a young age. If someone is not told how wrong cheating is from the get go and it has never been reinforced or they have not been told of the extreme consequences then how can you blame them years later when it happens? It all starts with the teachers. They are the ones who are supposed to be responsible for monitoring assignments, and exams and making sure that cheating is not occurring. The definition of cheating from www.dictionary.com is "To act dishonestly; practice fraud. To violate rules deliberately," So if they are not reporting instances when this is happening when they are aware that it is happening is that not cheating in their job?
Everyone has to learn from someone and most people learn from following examples. It even states that only 20% of teachers actually took the student who was caught cheating and went to a higher authority. So then how can they expect students to stop cheating and obey the rules when the people who are SUPPOSED to be making the rules are not following them? It is a vicious circle.
All of the people in the article are complaining and worried about the morals and ethics of a cheating student and how it will have an effect on that students work ethic and morals in the future. So do something about it? Don't slap a student on the wrist or take away marks. Start by reporting them, kick them out of school and don't offer a second chance. How else can this issue be made clear on just how serious it is if nothing is being done to prevent cheating. I don't think that just telling students how bad it is is enough. Teach them at a young age and reinforce it, guide them, show the, report them. I was once told that the apple does not fall far from the tree.... Think about tha 75t% of the teachers in universities who are also cheating by not reporting their students and why their students may be continuing to cheat... Maybe all of these "associate directors of teaching" and "business professors" should all take a look in the mirror and question themselves. I mean the problem has to start somewhere....
"Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System"
I disagree with this program for several reasons. First of all being that only the mediators grew on the program not the offenders. It continued year after year with more mediators but it never really stated how the offenders ended up. It also used peer mediation as a scapegoat instead of fixing the system. I also don't think it's fair that this program is only offered to those that are in school. What about to those that are not? How is that beneficial to all? What happened to equal opportunities? If they want to implement something that will help either young offenders or potential young offenders then make sure it is available to everyone.
Chris Gregoriou YC
"The Great University Cheating Scandal"
I strongly agree with the points outlined in the article. There will be many conflicts in an abundance of job areas if cheating persits to be rampant. It is imperative that teachers do not turn a blind eye to students cheating and instead turn them in.In a grade 11 class eight students had the same 50 answers on a multiple choice exam. This right here displays some teachers either do not care or do not look for cheaters. It can be outright embarrassing for a student to be caught cheating, and consequently will teach them a great lesson. Teachers usually know students are cheating, and usually turn a blind eye and i have heard this straight from a teacher.Inforcing strict rules should curb cheating. Giving zeros, giving a failing mark in the course and also putting a mark in their permanent record. To insure that new employees have been working hard throughout their school years a test should be given to test their knowledge, related to the work expertise. We can all be safe that we are in the hands of educated people and not cheaters.
The Great Cheating Scandal
COMM 200 Amy Waseleski
The whole cheating thing in Universities, really should be pointed out on the people who do cheat and the teachers, because there really shouldn't be a reason to cheat. If the teachers taught the students right and actually explained everything and not just talked about it and read off their teachers manual or text book. Then the students should be able to consume the information given to them that's been taught to them. If nothing is making sense to them because its just being read and not explained, when it comes down to writing and exam or a test. They will cheat, they'll come up with various different cheating strategies.Also, there are the slackers and people who dont study at all and dont show up to class and manage there way through the year by cheating. Should be pointed out and handled with,it's the same thing but different reasons. They cheat because they don't understand and they cheat because they just don't care to show up to class. Reading that 50% of the students have cheated through universities, makes me wonder what kind of doctors, or engineers we have out in the world. Not all obviously cheat but how safe are we if these people go into these very important jobs and they've cheated their way through school?. If the teachers look the other way at cheater's then there is just something wrong, they should be turning in these students. After all we are the future and if we cheat our way how safe are we if we know nothing about our profession?
Comm200 YC
Peer mediation
Arguements about article:
-The writer argues that people senteced will get labelled as "bad kids" or "trouble makers" and eventually feel the need to live up to their label.
-However, being put in groups in school settings will also be noticed by others and gives them the same oppertunity of being labelled.
-Writer claims that peer mediation is a better option for othem to resolve conflicts rather then including the police.
-However, when police aren't invloved then the consequences for what the person did would decrease and the person may feel like they had gotten away with what they did. Therefore, peer mediation may not be the best way to insure that a person will learn from their mistakes.
Amanda Gardiner Comm 200 YC
Peer Mediation - Disagree
I find it hard to see a positive and influencial aspect of having peer mediation in schools between students who are getting in trouble, and students who are not.
Peer mediation should not be used in school, especially with children between the ages of 12-17. During this time in their lives they are discovering who they are, and if you have some students who are breaking the rules, or doing illegal school activities, they should not be influencing the students who are not. The students who demonstrate bad behavious should not be rewarded by bragging to their school mates.
Article against peer mediation model
I am not agree with peer mediation model, because it does not have the right influence it offers.
The reality is so different, because most of these young people come out from jail with more hardships and conflicts than before. There are a lot of them who can not manage the problems, therefore it affects the rest of their peers. It is a very negative situation in which young people is involved.
I do not think that any peer mediation model brings some positive outcome. First of all, it is necessary determining the nature of the conflict that many young people have in order to resolve it. In fact, this is a very challenging task, but it could be resolved if the real situations are uncovered. Unfortunately, many of these young people break the law regardless the punishment they will face.
In my personal opinion, one of the solutions could be knowing what really happened to these young people in the past, so it can come to a definition of the problem and then drawing a conclusion to determine the real reason of their wrong acts. There is not doubt that for example, most of these young people suffered lack of support from their parents, some of them grew up in an unpleasant environment surrounded by either one or two drunk parents, some others suffered domestic violence at home, and so on. Indeed, there is not a model to follow to bring a new life to a person who has been treated in such manner. It is not as easy as the author says when he states that with 30 hours training will change young offender's people behaviours.
It requires more meaningful and effective treatments to try to help these young people to reform their behaviour and style of life. At the same time, there is not time period in which they can be shaped. Definitely, peer mediation is not the best choice to work with young people in misconduct behaviour.
The great university cheating scandal
According with what has been posted in this artcle, I am strongly agree with the message that the authors and teachers have stated. My personal opinion about this theme is very strict, and as student I must have integrity, responsability, and mature at by all means.
It is true that students who cheat in college are more likely to cheat as professionals in their jobs. In contrary of those students who are eager to learn putting a lot of effort on their commitment. Personally, I consider that sometimes whoever has a diploma, does not mean that that person knows what is it for. Therefore, I am strongly agree with Corey when he states that some of the students get a diploma but the education.
Indeed, cheating is an unethical act at any instance. Thus, whoever is caught in this wrong action must be excluded from college. I think that teachers are there to teach us, and at the same time to manage some bad habits that can be controlled.
Obviously, is not good what the surveys results have shown about students cheating in college, because it can cause lost of credibility of any institution. There are a few questions that come out from my mind. What could happen in the future if cheaters keep rising up?
What could happen if these people are hired for a high positions in the most known guvernamental or private institutions?
Hopefully, we are the most population willing to learn and do things right but cheating.
Ingrid Tabi COMM200-YC
The Moral Delimma of the Great University Cheating Scandal
According to Cathy Gulli and some of her colleagues, a recent University of Guelph study has discovered that more than half the student body in Canada is cheating it way through school. Cheating has reached crisis proportions. Of Canadian students 5.3%, 70% in the US according to some US students, admit to cheating in one way or another. In the US survery, 44% of professors said that they had not reported a student caught cheating. Character and integrity just doesn't seem to matter. It is of great concern to me the lack of integrity among students.
Connie Burke
COMM 200 SC
I absolutely agree with the author of Etiquette for a wired world. Todays society is completly emersed in the tecnology of communication, to the point where it is rude at times. Its all around us with cell phones, email, text msgs, and all other forms of communication through tecnology. With the convience of cell phones it is easy to avoid meeting with a person, when it may indeed be an important part of taking to the person all togther. With all of these so called advancments we are loosing all aspects of human emotion and one on one time, that we used to find so important.
Attila Alszegi
COMM200 XA
The article written on peer mediation is a completely waste of space on a paper. Its is nothing more than the writer’s own opinion of the topic. He fails to give any hard facts to support his argument. He states that the peer mediation works, but we never actually hear any of the students opinion on the topic that participated in those classes. The writer of this essay should have done perhaps a survey on the students and state some facts from there on the essay, or give opinions and results of other professionals in the field to back up his results.
"Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System"
I have to disagree with this article. By having a "system" there, they are not solving any problems. The kids get in trouble, get lectured about it and then go do it again. Kids do not listen to others that are telling them what to do, they listen and watch other kids. What they do is cool. I was a peer mediator for a grade 10 english class and they didn't listen to older students. We tried to help them with their personal life as well as school work and nothing happened. They are stuck in their own ways until they want a change or something better.
Jess Crowe comm 200 xa
Comm 200XA
Peer Mediation
The article on peer mediation has many weak areas. The author suggests to the reader many convincing points but fails to thoroughly back up her points. June Maresca the author informs the reader about youths that commit crimes, and we are lead to believe she is talking about serious crimes, we later read that she is simply talking about crimes committed on school grounds. Small crimes such as bullying. I believe that the author is trying to compare apples and oranges. I think that in no form what so ever, that bullying and stealing a car are both needs for peer mediation. The author also neglects to tell us the results of her findings. I especially find the last paragraph of the essay very dishearting, when the author says "For at least one student in the Emery Porject, participation as a mediator has led to real personal growth..." This "proof" firstly is only one person out of possibly hundreds, and it is talking about the mediators themselves that receive this person growth not the young offender.
COMM200XA
Natalie Castro
The article Peer Mediation by June Maresca is very weak because it lacks great proof. The author goes on about her findings on the porject that peer mediation works but she does not have any valid proof that it works. At the end of the her article she finally talks about one person but it is not enough to support her statements made about her findings. The article would have been better if she had more support of others who actually changed while going through peer mediation. The only person she talks about in the end of the article is simply not enough to encourage the readers that it peer mediation actually does work.
Colin Braun
Comm 200 xa
The author of Peer Mediation left a lot of holes throughout the essay. One of the major holes is that she did not identify what actually constituted peer mediation and what she did describe for crimes that need peer mediation did not even need police involvement in the first place. The way she presented the argument it appeared that peer mediation was a way of removing kids from the justice system, when really it doesn't do anything of the sort, its for minor school yard bullies.
Comm 200 YC
Alice Currie
In regards to the discussion of peer mediation rather than criminal charges, I must agree with
the writer wholeheartedly. I especially prefer the confidentiality agreed upon by all parties involved, because without it peer mediation would be completely ineffective. The risk of voicing incriminating evidence to a large group of people is just insensible without the assurance of
confidentiality. Many would say there is not enough evidence that peer mediation is an effective way to punish youth for their actions. If talking is the penalty, what would stop youth from committing
unruly behaviour? In answer to this, I ask if there is any true evidence that harsher penalties in
our justice system actually act as a crime deterrent? The promise of harsh punishment does not lead to absolute compliance. There has always been crime and there will always be crime. Perhaps it is time to adjust our criminal justice system and start accepting new methods in an attempt to make a real difference.
The article on peer mediation lacks
evidence and information. In any argument, a writer leaves out information that could be detrimental to her case. Evidence that Maresca adopts this "covering up" style in her article was near the conclusion where she states that one of her peer mediators benefited in the long run by this program. She left out the most important part of peer mediation, the student in trouble. More of a follow up is needed on the results of peer mediation before it can be named an effective tool for youth criminal justice.
Comm YC
Alice Currie
The article on cheating brings to light the availability and accessibility of information which is intended, or not intended, for the use of cheaters. The Internet is by far the simplest way any student can find information. It is up to the students integrity to decide whether or not to use the information in an ethical manner. It only takes a few minutes to make the proper footnotes or endnotes to give the true author his/her credit. The article was alarming, especially the statistics on cheating in medical, dental and engineering professions. These careers require no room for error and it's apparent that a large percentage do not know all of the required material.
Mahvash Farasat
COMM 200 XA
Etiquete for a weird world
I totally agree with this article. especially the part where the author talks about the use of call waiting. "its like glancing over your shoulder at a cocktail party in case there's someone more interesting than you to talk with." I truly despise it when I call someone and they put me on hold just to talk to a second caller on the other line. its absolutely outrageous because I am the 1st one to call you and I am taking out few mins of my precious time to see how you have been? etc.it feels like you are being ignored and that other person is more important than you are. thats why one sould be more courtoeus and considerate of others when using this call waiting feature.
Mahvash Farasat
COMM200 XA
PEER MEDIATION
at 1st it seemes so perfect but after reading it 2 or 3 times, this article turns out to be very weak in supporting this peer counseling thing. why? this is because it only provides one with peer mediators' personal growth, NOT the young offenders themselves.also peer mediation is a school-based program where it only helps kids with what they are doing in school, not outside of the school. Who knows what they are up to even when they are taking part in such counselling sessions?!!or what if his whole thing is not influncing them at all; because the article doesnt show any improvements in the young offenders.therefore a criminal, be it a kid or an adult, should be intorduced to the justice system, so he/she understands the consequneces of committing a crime in future. for this, we must work towards making our criminal justice system better, so it doesnt lead such a troubled child astray instead it brings him on track.
COMM 200 SC
Connie Burke
The article written on peer mediation lacking hard evidence. it seems to go around in circles and never really give any evidence that proves it does or does not work. its just a bunch of opinions jammed together that all seem somewhat convincing, but when you dig a little deep you realize they are just that, opinions. i think the idea of peer mediation is just to loose and vague and will not work.
Sterling D'Sa
Comm200-SC
Appearence: Its Social Meaning p.407
I totally agree with the authour because it is true, clothes make the person who they are. In institutions, auhtority figures take away the privalege of individualism taht is why they make all the inmates wear the same thing; look the same way. The clothes a person wears defines who that person is or who they want to be. Also the clothes people wear might not only be for individualism but to fit in with a peer group.
Sterling D'Sa
Comm200-SC
Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spark p.401
I find that this article is about favoritisim of only the successful entreprneurs. The authour talks about Donald Trump and Martha Stuart but not people who have failed. The authors tries to explain that if you follow the rules that were stated than you should be successful but what happens if you do follow the rules but fail. I just feel that the author just wanted to show the good side of entrepreneurship whioch can be misleading for a couple of individuals.
Clothing is a symbol of ones self. Clothing appearance is to construct, conform, and modify identity. Cloths define a place, a role and a position in society. Social pressures reduce right to self-expression. Clothing doesn't reveal whole self, they conceal. Appearance norms are also gendered. Men and women wear different cloths. for example pockets in womans pants are smaller and decorated. Men's pockets are bigger and more practical. Underwear is also gendered. Men's is sturdy and plain while women's are fancy and decorative. Fashion declares role and class. Its is self definition.
Summaiyah Qureshi COMM 200-XA
Summary of "Appearance: Its Social Meaning"
The article “Appearance: Its Social Meaning” written by Lorne Tepperman states the loss of clothing indicates loss of identity and social status proving that “clothes make the man” (or woman). Clothes are used to create, validate and alter identities while defining our place, role and position in society so it affects what we reveal and conceal of our bodies. Appearance norms are gendered, for instance men’s underwear is plain while women’s underwear is decorative. Fashion declares a person’s gender, class, and ethnic origins.
Appearance: Its Social Meaning
Kayla Quimson COMM 200 - SC
I agree with the author because the article is supported well. "Society affects both what we reveal and conceal of our bodies" (Tepperman, 407), so we choose the clothes we wear because of influential choices. Not only do people make choices because they are influenced to, but because clothes are gender and culturally based as well. Depending on if you are a woman or man; you may buy clothes for gender based uses. Like with the pockets example, people may buy clothes for different purposes. Also, people may get certain types of clothes because they want to differ themselves from other cultures. Clothes can be placed under many categories and each category can represent different things, and because the author supported how clothing may have different ‘social meanings’ well, I agree with article.
Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spark
Kayla Quimson COMM 200 – SC
I do agree with the article and how these Ten Commandments will be useful guidelines to follow when becoming entrepreneurs; however, I think this article is lacking a sense of realism. All the examples show how entrepreneurs became successful after following the guiding principles, but this gives false hope for the entrepreneurs because the author did not provide any examples of people who have followed these commandments and failed. The article is also limited to only ten rules to follow and it somewhat limits the reader to believe that these are the only rules of becoming an entrepreneur. So, because the author fails to provide or suggest that there are other methods of becoming an entrepreneur, I think this article is not accurately supported. The article is written to “ignite the entrepreneurial spark” and so there are no reasons for providing negatives aspects of the entrepreneurial world which wrongly implies the entrepreneurial world is rather straightforward. The author does say that there will be obvious “disappointments and shattered illusions” (Newman 404), but fails to provide examples of this, and so provides the readers with no sense of practicality.
Kevin King COMM 200 XA
"Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spark"
The article "Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spark" offers the reader vital tips and advice in how to be a successful entrepreneur, but does offer the reader with any basic advice on how to start up a small business. If a person wishes to dive into the entrepreneurial field they must first learn the fundamental skills and knowledge that they will require as a foundation to further their business. The article is only really helpful to people that are already operating a business and wish to expand it. The reader is also given a false sense of convenience in the business through the story about Craig Dobbin. His story is a successful one and it makes the entrepreneurial profession seem easy. The reality is that it is not an easy profession and a lot of hard work goes into even simply starting up a small business.
Kevin King COMM 200 XA
"Appearance: It's Social Meaning"
The clothes that we were certainly does have an effect on how we are viewed as individuals and as a society as a whole. This is never more evident than in the school yard. Young children and teenagers are constantly bombarded with media messages on whats hot and whats not. By simply wearing a certain brand, a child is stating to their peers what type of person they are, and they are usually unaware of it. When a child wears a nike shirt to school, he/she is saying to the other children that they are cool, have money, and are athletic. They will subsiquently be identified as a member of a specific social 'click' in the playground. The same is true for a child that wears a Wal-Mart brand such as BUM equipment to school. They will automatically be viewed as poor, and not cool in the eyes of their peers, and will be excluded from social groups simply based on their choice of clothing.
Darren Bachan COMM 200 XA
Peer Mediation as an Alternative to the Criminal Justice System
I believe that the idea of Peer Mediation is great and ideal for young offenders. The program allows these youths to be taught how to not repeat their mistakes and gives them a second chance. If these youths were to be sentenced they would, for a long time, be criticized as "bad" and a "troublemaker" and peer mediation allows them to break free from this. Peer mediation is an opportunity for these youths to be, "able to see the world through the eyes of others", and if they are sentenced they won't get this chance. The author Maresca quoted the editors of Criminal Justice Under Stress where they said, "what the period of custody may well do is to turn the offender into a more sophisticated, confirmed and effective criminal," and this is true and what peer mediation is doing is preventing these youth offenders from turning crime into a profession.
Darren Bachan COMM 200 XA
Appearance: Its Social Meaning
The author, in my opinion, is correct where she states that clothing can define one's self and determine the role they play in society. Your clothing can act as a statement where let's say if you bought your clothes from Wal-Mart or Zellers you automatically have this image where you are poor and you can't afford the "good" stuff, and also if the brand isn't popular you are looked down upon. Clothing determines your social status and affialiates you with certain social groups. As for what influences the consumer? I'd say brand names plays a role, but in my opinion no one is going to check your tag so who cares.
Joy Chuang COMM 200 XA
The Great University Cheating Scandal
Why would anyone dare to think of cheating in University even though it could be hard and stressful, it is still not the answer to pass. Cheating in University is the answer to being kicked out of school and getting expelled. For anyone to even think of cheating must be incompetent of their skills or they did not make time to do their homework. There are many ways as to cheating. There is the MP3 or iPod way of cheating where you could either record yourself or have notes. Writing on yourself or looking it up on the internet on your phone or text messaging someone that has access to internet or a computer as well as a source of some sort to help you with whatever it is that you are cheating on. Whether it is a test or just an assignment.
The government banning Facebook is a bad idea because it is a great way for them to stay connected with the general public. Facebook allows you to share information with others and also find out things about other people. Technolegy changes every day and in order to be you must change with it. Fcaebook can be a very useful tool for any organization if they should choose to use it as such. It could be a way for people to find out about more about company, business or even a politician. It can also can also help you to find old friens and people family you haven't seen in a while. There are alot more reasons why the government shouldn't ban Facebook but these are a few very importanr reasons.
The authors of this of the artical The Great University Scandle brout up some very good points, like schools and professors not doing much about students cheating on test and assignments. They also backed up there agruments with alot of supporting facts. They made it very clear that they though universities should be do more to prevent cheating from happening. I think that they have the wright idea but they are going about it all wrong. Instead blaming the school and blatantly telling the professors that tehy aren't doing there jobs. They should working together to find out the source of the problem. If they should work together on it, they would find that this problem of dishonesty starts way before unversity. Some studies show this problem starts as early as elementary school. So I would to disagree with alot of what the authors of this artical has to say. I believe that a large part of the decision to start cheating has to do with the person are how they were raised.
Often we forget the little guy, the SMB, in our discussions of the comings and goings of the Internet marketing industry. Sure there are times like this when a report surfaces talking about their issues and concerns but, for the most part, we like to talk about big brands and how they do the Internet marketing thing well or not so well.
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