Reflective– Gymrat

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Gymrat

Core Value 1. My work demonstrates that I used a variety of social and interactive practices that involve recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development.

I demonstrated core value 1 in my definition rewrite. I demonstrated perseverance and openness in my ideas and developed into better thoughts by taking into account all the feedback I got. With that, I also recognized what I needed to fix in my writing and saw that I tend to use a lot of unnecessary words to get straight to the point. I did revisions and took in all the feedback I got to improve my writing. I did reflect upon my writing to make sure the revisions made better sense than what I had written. I read from a writer’s and reader’s point of view to see the different tones of the person influencing and the person being influenced. As always I am open to new ideas because no writing is a perfect copy, it is just a better draft. 

defintion rewrite– gymrat

Core Value 2. My work demonstrates that I read critically and that I placed texts into conversation with one another to create meaning by synthesizing ideas from various discourse communities. 

I demonstrated core value 2 in my causal argument. In this essay, I learned how to set my point across using my sources. I read through them critically, analyzed them, put the information together, and explained how and why adolescents are ruining their self-image with social media rather than helping. I saw each of the arguments and blocked every possible exit by exploring issues and questions. With this, I took on the challenge to make all my sources flow together and be formed. Having all of my ideas come together and be communicated visually so that readers can understand and be influenced by my point of view. Having different ideas with my argument created a better representation for the reader to be influenced. 

causal rewrite — gymrat

Core Value 3. My work demonstrates that I rhetorically analyzed the purpose, audience, and contexts of my own writing and other texts and visual arguments.

I demonstrated core value 3 through my visual argument. Throughout my visual argument, I learned to identify different parts of my visual argument by interpreting what the author showed. While analyzing the video I used the visuals to come up with my interpretations and get an idea of what to say to my audience. Create sharp arguments within my visual argument by telling the story on the screen and interpreting it the way looks as precise as possible to the point I was trying to make. The rhetorical part of the assignment was to understand the video from a deeper perspective and explain the video. The whole assignment was to be interpreted and fully descriptive from my perspective, influencing and explaining my view of others. 

Visual Rewrite- Gymrat

Core Value 4: My work demonstrates that I have met the expectations of academic writing by locating, evaluating, and incorporating illustrations and evidence to support my own ideas and interpretations.

I demonstrated core value 4 through my stone money essay. Throughout the essay, I looked through and evaluated multiple sources and interpreted them to the best of my ability. Identifying different approaches and connecting it all in the end with how value is based on anything that people place it on. Using all the sources as well to interpret the idea of Stone Money. Having different sources like podcasts and articles helped out the idea of stone money. The reading of stone money was not hard it was more having a deeper understanding. Understanding it in the way that it is supposed to be interpreted rather than just reading to read and listening to listen helps connect all the sources. Throughout the essay, I used in-text citations to explain my idea further. 

Stone Money Essay –Gymrat27

Core Value 5. My work demonstrates that I respect my ethical responsibility to represent complex ideas fairly and to the sources of my information with appropriate citations. 

I demonstrated core value 5 through my definition rewrite. With this being my first essay I had to reorganize and fix everything. I showed this throughout my whole writing. I had to fix my alignments, citations, and the way I was quoting/paraphrasing. I was not doing any of this properly and through feedback and learned to structure everything differently. Plagiarism is not something I ever had a concern about, but I did forget to paraphrase so I had to learn to write the way needed. I did understand that the concept was for every one of my essays not just one. With that, I learned to apply this in all of them and abide by those rules. Learning to research at a deeper level of setting the point rather than beating around the bush also helps the whole writing in general. 

defintion rewrite– gymrat
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Causal Rewrite – Toetio

Posted on April 19, 2024 by toetio

Gestures in The Hands of Interpreters

While the use of hand gestures as a substitute for verbal language in the case of a language barrier is indisputable and well documented one might assume that hand gestures are only necessary in the initial stages of contact and that as contact is prolonged more people will learn each other’s language and act as interpreters. 

To a certain extent this is true. In the same study on cultural competency in Malaysia and Thailand, researchers found that visitors to Thailand from groups that had frequent contact with the Thai language had an easier time navigating the local healthcare system, in part because many of them knew the language.

Familiarity with the health system was attributed to length of stay and existing social networks. With the exception of new arrivals, the Rohingya were perceived to have greater system familiarity and better language ability than other groups such as the Chin… Familiarity with the health system was attributed to length of stay and existing social networks. With the exception of new arrivals, the Rohingya were perceived to have greater system familiarity and better language ability than other groups such as the Chin.

Despite this, hand gestures are still employed in these hospital’s because interpreters aren’t always present. “Doctors had several ways of mitigating language barriers with migrant workers, ranging from use of Google translate to sign language or gestures to try and bridge the language gap.”  This is because interpreters are difficult to train.  It takes more than just knowing another language to be an interpreter, it is a skill that requires understanding of how both cultures communicate, and in the case of medical interpreters it requires knowledge of context specific vocabulary related to a very information dense field, that being medical care. While contact between cultures tends to make more people multilingual, this pool of informal or ad-hoc interpreters cannot be relied on for a variety of reasons, the article “How Language Barriers Impact Patient Care: A Commentary.”, describes these issues well. 

An untrained interpreter, also known as an ad hoc interpreter, may include a family member(s), housekeeper(s), or secretary. Timmins (2002,p. 89) mentioned, “.. .ad hoc interpreters can lead to inaccurate communication and ethical breaches.” Ethical dilemmas that arise with the assistance of ad hoc interpreters include role conflicts and patient confidentiality. A patient may use their child as an interpreter adding a tremendous amount of stress to all involved in the conversation, especially when the content is sensitive and disrupts the family relationship.

Referring back to the study on migrant healthcare in Thailand, the study reported that there were attempts to learn the other language.

Just one doctor in Malaysia mentioned learning migrant languages in order to communicate (MD-1). While in Thailand, short courses for health workers were provided by Provincial Health Office, MOPH, teaching basic communication in Burmese related to health issues and cultural differences. However, there were concerns about time constraints to attend courses. Burmese accents were difficult for doctors to pick up because of different accents among ethnic groups in Myanmar.

This demonstrates the difficulty of training interpreters. It should be noted that in the case of hospitals, where precise communication between doctor and patient could mean the difference between life and death, Hand gestures, while useful, are not an adequate replacement for interpreters.

It is also important to keep in mind that in most cases it is not just two cultures interacting as is the case in countries like South Africa where eleven official languages are spoken, the previously cited article states that “a single interpreter will not be able to comply with the 11 official languages and foreign languages
additionally encountered.”

I believe this hints to one of the reasons why interpreters don’t replace hand gestures, the longer two cultures are in contact with one another, the more they interact. While this does mean people have more opportunities to learn each other’s language and become interpreters, the number of interpreters rarely becomes large enough to meet the demand.

Another reason why interpreters don’t replace hand gestures is that hand gestures are a remarkably useful tool for them. It is well documented that hand gestures can be used to greatly improve the clarity of speech, both in normal speech and interpreted speech. They are useful aids when describing things, and they have even been found to help the gesturer.

Jennifer Gerwing and Shuangyu Li’s paper “Body-oriented gestures as a practitioner’s window into interpreted communication” describes research into doctor patient communication over a language barrier.  The research conducted focused on how hand gestures were used to increase the quality of communication, they found that

Gestures served an important semiotic function: On average, 70% of the doctors’ and patients’ gestures provided information not conveyed in speech. When interpreters repeated the primary participants’ body-oriented gestures, they were highly likely to accompany the gesture with speech that retained the overall utterance meaning. Conversely, when interpreters did not repeat the gesture, their speech tended to lack that information as well.

This perfectly demonstrates the usefulness of hand gestures and how they are excellent tools for interpreters.

Hand gestures have also been shown to have positive effects on the speaker. Robert M. Krauss’s paper Why Do We Gesture When We Speak? presents research on these positive effects

A lexical gesture’s duration is closely related to how long it takes the speaker to access its lexical affiliate… If lexical gestures facilitate lexical retrieval, preventing speakers from gesturing should make lexical retrieval more difficult…It seems clear that gesturing facilitates the production of fluent speech by affecting the ease or difficulty of retrieving words from lexical memory.

I would go further to suggest that if gestures are a useful tool in lexical retrieval, then that means they would be immensely useful in learning and speaking another language, thus making them an even more useful tool for interpreters.

References

Gerwing, J., & Li, S. (2019, May 26). Body-oriented gestures as a practitioner’s window into interpreted communication. Social Science & Medicine. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953619303107

Hewes, G. W. (1974, April 4). GESTURE LANGUAGE IN CULTURE CONTACT. Gallaudet University Press. https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.rowan.edu/stable/pdf/26203092.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A96a64e3c92470323313aebe843658f0e&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&origin=&initiator=search-results&acceptTC=1

Pocock, N. S., Chan, Z., Loganathan, T., Suphanchaimat, R., Kosiyaporn, H., Allotey, P., Chan, W.-K., & Tan, D. (2020, April 6). Moving towards culturally competent health systems for migrants? applying systems thinking in a qualitative study in Malaysia and Thailand. PLOS ONE. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0231154

Galvano, F. Beyond Borders: An In-depth Analysis of Cultural Variances in
Non-Verbal Communication Through Gestures and Hands https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francesco-Galvano/publication/377396770_Beyond_Borders_An_In-depth_Analysis_of_Cultural_Variances_in_Non-Verbal_Communication_Through_Gestures_and_Hands/links/65a41c3dc77ed94047784212/Beyond-Borders-An-In-depth-Analysis-of-Cultural-Variances-in-Non-Verbal-Communication-Through-Gestures-and-Hands.pdf

King, W. S. (1949). Hand gestures. Western Folklore, 8(3), 263–264. https://doi.org/10.2307/1497931

Stevenson, F. (2014, March 19). Achieving visibility? Use of non-verbal communication in interactions between patients and pharmacists who do not share a common language. Wiley Online Library. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.12102

Aboul-Enein, F. H., & Ahmed, F. (2006, September 1). How Language Barriers Impact Patient Care: A Commentary. Journal of Cultural Diversity. https://web-p-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.rowan.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=8&sid=8273a53f-394d-4303-b068-c171102b122b%40redis

Vuuren, C. J. van, Dyk, B. van, & Mokoena, P. L. (2021, October 12). Overcoming communication barriers in a multicultural radiography setting. Health SA Gesondheid. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/hsa/article/view/215925

Corballis, M. C. (1999). The Gestural Origins of Language: Human language may have evolved from manual gestures, which survive today as a “behavioral fossil” coupled to speech. American Scientist, 87(2), 138–145. http://www.jstor.org/stable/27857812

Krauss, R. M. (1998). Why Do We Gesture When We Speak? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 7(2), 54–60. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20182502

Krout, M. H. (1939). Understanding Human Gestures. The Scientific Monthly, 49(2), 167–172. http://www.jstor.org/stable/17039

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Reflective-Username

Posted on April 19, 2024 by username1132005

Core Value 1. My work demonstrates that I used a variety of social and interactive practices that involve recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development.

I demonstrated core value 1 through my Rebuttal Argument Rewrite. I demonstrated perseverance and hard work through my multiple revisions, and the usage of multiple different sources, per rewrite. I did a mass amount of research for this short argument, and took in all of the feedback that was provided to me so that I could make this argument the best that it could be. I was the most interactive with my professor with this argument, and took the time to make sure that I was completing this assignment properly and getting all the criteria down. My research during this assignment is where I truly demonstrated the core value one. I discovered new information, and developed an entirely new argument compared to my first draft.  I was open to new ideas through my research and was open to new ideas that I was given through feedback. The blog was extremely helpful because of how I could look at example pieces from prior years that Prof. Hodges at times provided, alongside what my classmates were posting. It was very interactive and helpful for me because I am not the best at being creative with my papers and coming up with new ideas. 

Core Value 2. My work demonstrates that I read critically, and that I placed texts into conversation with one another to create meaning by synthesizing ideas from various discourse communities. 

I demonstrated Core Value 2 through my Causal Argument Rewrite. Through this argument, I showed how I can read sources critically, and put together information to explain causes as to why homeless with dogs get more donations than without a dog. I read multiple articles and sources and saw the information on my topic, and put together an argument that was backed up by the sources. I saw how each source came together explaining how dogs can bring emotional and physical benefits to their owner, and used that information to add onto my argument. Each source that I researched all had similar points, so I knew that my arguments were strong. Reading critically and taking in what these sources had to offer all while combining different ideas was how I hit this core value. 

Core Value 3. My work demonstrates that I rhetorically analyzed the purpose, audience, and contexts of my own writing and other texts and visual arguments.

I demonstrated Core Value 3 through my Visual Rewrite. My visual rewrite made me analyze a video, and see the illustrations leading me to explain what I was seeing and explain the sight. I used the video showing multiple table settings to explain rhetorically how the goal of this video was to explain how people are all coming together to achieve a goal. I was explaining why there were multiple table settings, and what the video was trying to explain visually. There can be multiple points of view to the video, but I tried to just focus on the important aspects of the video and explain those parts. My goal was to get the main point across to the audience, all while explaining what I saw in the video to show what the filmmakers goal was. 

Core Value 4: My work demonstrates that I have met the expectations of academic writing by locating, evaluating, and incorporating illustrations and evidence to support my own ideas and interpretations.

I demonstrated Core Value 4 through my Stone Money assignment. Through this assignment I showed how I could evaluate multiple sources, being podcasts and articles, and create my own interpretations based off of those sources. Through these sources, I explained the concept of stone money in Yap, and how that could connect with today’s society in terms of inflation and how people save and spend money. I was able to use these multiple sources and still understand each point of view, and explain the concept of stone money, and how money has evolved into today’s day and age. The podcast was very helpful for this assignment because I was able to listen in and focus on what they were explaining rather than reading an article, which I also did, but I understood the concept more through the podcast.  

Core Value 5. My work demonstrates that I respect my ethical responsibility to represent complex ideas fairly and to the sources of my information with appropriate citation. I demonstrated Core Value 5 through my Definition Argument Rewrite. How I demonstrated Core Value 5 was through my proper citations. At first, I was not citing properly and was adding the citation at the end of my quote. Due to feedback I learned that it was not the proper citation and to change it. That went for all of my arguments because I had been doing the same citation that was incorrect, but I changed them all to correct them. I practiced academic integrity by citing all of my quotes and not stealing others’ work. Some sources were not as academically coded compared to others which I took note to and moved onto other sources that were more scholarly. It is important to use scholarly sources so that the information is true that you are gathering and so you can get the strongest evidence possible to persuade your audience. In the Definition Argument I made sure to persuade my audience through my quotes and evidence, that homeless with dogs got more donations than without. The proper cited quotes gave the audience a clear understanding of my claim with evidence to support it.

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Causal Argument – Toetio

Posted on April 19, 2024 by toetio

While the use of hand gestures in first contact as a means of communication is fascinating, one might assume that after prolonged contact between two groups of people, hand gestures would be replaced by interpreters, or people simply learning the other language.  To a certain extent this is true.  In a study on cultural competency in Malaysia and Thailand, researchers found that people from groups that had frequent contact with the Thai language had an easier time navigating healthcare, in part because many of them knew the language. “Familiarity with the health system was attributed to length of stay and existing social networks. With the exception of new arrivals, the Rohingya were perceived to have greater system familiarity and better language ability than other groups such as the Chin.” Despite this, hand gestures are still employed in these hospital’s when interpreters aren’t present. “Doctors had several ways of mitigating language barriers with migrant workers, ranging from use of Google translate to sign language or gestures to try and bridge the language gap.”  It should be noted that in the case of hospitals, where precise communication between doctor and patient could mean the difference between life and death, Hand gestures, while useful, are not an adequate replacement for interpreters. 

There are a couple of reasons why hand gestures are still employed even after lengthy contact between two cultures.  One of these reasons is that the longer two cultures are in contact with one another, the volume of their interactions tends to go up, while this does mean people have more opportunities to learn each other’s language and become interpreters, the number of interpreters rarely becomes large enough to meet the demand.  Another reason why Interpreters don’t replace hand gestures is that hand gestures are remarkably useful even when an interpreter is present.  In other words, they don’t get replaced by interpreters, they simply became a useful tool for them.  Jennifer Gerwing and Shuangyu Li’s paper “Body-oriented gestures as a practitioner’s window into interpreted communication” describes research into doctor patient communication over a language barrier.  The research conducted focused on how hand gestures were used to increase the quality of communication, they found that “Gestures served an important semiotic function: On average, 70% of the doctors’ and patients’ gestures provided information not conveyed in speech. When interpreters repeated the primary participants’ body-oriented gestures, they were highly likely to accompany the gesture with speech that retained the overall utterance meaning. Conversely, when interpreters did not repeat the gesture, their speech tended to lack that information as well.”  This perfectly demonstrates the usefulness of hand gestures and how they are excellent tools for interpreters.

Pocock, Nicola Suyin, et al. “Moving towards Culturally Competent Health Systems for Migrants? Applying Systems Thinking in a Qualitative Study in Malaysia and Thailand.” PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, 6 Apr. 2020, journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0231154.


Gerwing, Jennifer, and Shuangyu Li. “Body-Oriented Gestures as a Practitioner’s Window into Interpreted Communication.” Social Science & Medicine, Pergamon, 26 May 2019, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953619303107.

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Reflective—temporal

Posted on April 19, 2024 by temporal111

Core Value 1. My work demonstrates that I used a variety of social and interactive practices that involve recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development.

My thesis statement for this semesters research paper was changed and abstracted throughout my process of writing. even before I had submitted a formal thesis, I had to go through numerous completely different ideas, such as veganism, the causes of one’s talent, and the essence of knowledge itself. eventually I decided on the origin of curse words as my topic, how it almost always stems from elitism. However, as I did more research, I realized that to explain it better, I needed to abstract the topic even more, to the overall idea of repressiveness through the banning and forcing of certain language, usually by the ruling class. Through the process of writing my paper, I went through many different stages of thought that lead me to a deeper understanding of the topic at hand.

research paper

Core Value 2. My work demonstrates that I read critically, and that I placed texts into conversation with one another to create meaning by synthesizing ideas from various discourse communities. 

Because of the abstractness of my essay, I had to reference wide variety of sources to fully explain my topic. This meant that I had to carefully read through and understand each one, because there often was not overlap between the topics, forcing me to read each on critically, whilst also connecting these various topics abstractly, and thus continuing their conversations. not only did I read through articles, but I also watched a 27 minute interview with Noam Chomsky, about the concept of language, which I had to analyze closely in order to get an idea of how a language changes and forms over time. through understanding Chomsky’s take on language, I was able to synthesize new ideas from his research and continue the discussion.

rebuttal argument

Core Value 3. My work demonstrates that I rhetorically analyzed the purpose, audience, and contexts of my own writing and other texts and visual arguments.

In my topic of oppressive language, I reference medieval historical cases, and there are cases going back to ancient time, and yet is also relevant today. Due to this, I was able to take the historical anecdotes, and fit them into the context of today, like how people oppressing language now is the same idea as controlled language back then. for example, I took a form of language oppression from now a days, deadnaming, and related it to previous historical context. its purpose is also very clear; to enlighten the reader- to help them realize the illegitimacy of the authority that bans certain language time. my audience is simply the common people; anyone who has fallen victim to the forced language habits of the ruling class

definition rewrite

Core Value 4: My work demonstrates that I have met the expectations of academic writing by locating, evaluating, and incorporating illustrations and evidence to support my own ideas and interpretations.

In my stone money assignment, I demonstrated an understanding of different nuances and perspectives of the topic at hand because of how I analyzed the situation. rather than give a cookie-cutter answer, I took the idea of understanding that the object of money itself does not have meaning as trivial and went on to explain more simple and elegant idea on the matter of what money is. As for the evidence provided, I went straight to the source and referenced a German review of prices and production from 1932, the time that I was referring to, which certainly qualifies as valid evidence. The topic of the stone money was clearly a preexisting conversation, as it was based off of a podcast we were assigned, and I believe that added a great deal to said preexisting conversation.

stone money

Core Value 5. My work demonstrates that I respect my ethical responsibility to represent complex ideas fairly and to the sources of my information with appropriate citation. 

I think that through me heavily researching numerous sources about the idea of language, including the revolutionary Chomsky, I have not misrepresented anything about language that would leave readers to misinterpret what certain authors were trying to convey, as well as come to false conclusions about language based on my thesis of oppressive language. In my definition essay, I clearly define everything in which needs to be defined for such purposes. I also consistently cite relevant sources for said purposes, such as Sam Louie, on the topic of having to change to an Americanized name, or once again, Chomsky, on linguistic topics, for he is an extremely relevant source of information for that topic. I think that I have demonstrated writing ethics through citing these relevant sources, because then, the reader is not misinformed with something that could have come from a less qualified source.

definition essay

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Annotated Bibliography — Holistic25

Posted on April 18, 2024 by holistic25
  1. Bader, W. (2010). Toxic bedrooms: Your guide to a safe night’s sleep SCB Distributors.

Background: This book discusses a variety of petrochemicals that appear in the bedroom, widely unknown to the average consumer who purchases products with synthetic materials. The petrochemical assault mainly focuses on mattresses, and the sheets consumers line their mattress with. The author, Walter Bader, goes into great depths of a mattress – its covering fabric, paddings, supporting core, and different types of foundation pieces. He condemns the modern mattress industry as memory foam sales continue to excel, but points to reasons why the standard needs to change. Bader draws from an abundance of sources, such as his own findings regarding mattress emissions, individual blood samples of individuals exposed to petroleum-based products after they sleep, and other outside academic studies.

Bader points to other toxic pathways, like the paint on our walls and the dust beneath our mattresses that increases the abundance of petrochemicals in our bedrooms.

Heavily relying on scientific terms, Bader spends a great deal of pages defining endless amounts of unknown petrochemicals that lurk in our bedroom, and their known health consequences. Through these definition claims, Bader illuminates the most frequent infiltrators. By reading this book, his audience understands what to look for when mattress shopping. He highlights the gold standard certification, the GOTS certification, to remind his audience that a restful and healthy sleep is attainable.

The final part of the book provides a discussion on the politics of the petrochemical industry, and public health initiatives, reviewing the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good comes in the form of private companies seeking third party testing more frequently for assurance that many of the known carcinogens no longer exist in common bedroom products.

How I used it: Although the book provided an extension to more than mattresses and bedding alone, a large part of the book still proved itself as useful. Testimonials from households that bought memory foam mattresses, experiencing symptoms relating to their skin or respiratory tract, found its way into my paper. The extensive definition claims inspired a load of discussion points in my definition/categorical argument. Also, the studies in Toxic Bedrooms that proved petrochemicals to be the culprit for many ill health consequences built the foundation for my causal argument. This book served as the most useful source to my paper because of the defining of unheard of chemicals and the scientific studies included in the book.

2) Petrochemical | industrial, manufacturing & energy applications | britannica. Retrieved Apr 14, 2024, from https://www.britannica.com/science/petrochemical

Background: This article provided an overview of the term petrochemical, and ensuing umbrella terms that fit under the category of petrochemical. This article did not take any sort of stand or look into consequences of petrochemicals, rather define and briefly describe some of the by-products of petrochemicals. As well, the article talked about the chemistry of petrochemicals. For instance, petrochemicals primarily consist of hydrocarbons. ‘Petrochemical feedstocks’ were classified into three groups: olefins, aromatics, and synthesis gas.

How I used it: Although short, the article served as useful. The parameters of the world petrochemical and specific classifications helped give my argument direction, drawing the line in the sand as to how to use the term. The article helped me understand petrochemicals surface in countless amounts of commercial products and get talked about as anything derived from petroleum or natural gas.

3) Boor, B. E., Järnström, H., Novoselac, A., & Xu, Y. (2014). Infant exposure to emissions of volatile organic compounds from crib mattresses. Environmental Science & Technology, 48(6), 3541-3549. doi:10.1021/es405625q


Background: This study looked at a specific target population, infants, and measured their TVOC concentrations in crib mattresses composed of polyurethane foam compared to the general concentrations of air in the room. Because infants spend the majority of their time sleeping, the study wanted to understand the connection between VOC’s in polyurethane foam and whether these concentrations sampled reflected the amount in the infants system. The findings discussed how infant cribs lined with polyurethane foam provide statistically significant higher levels of VOC’s compared to emissions of air in the room.

How I used it: As I learned about in my research, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) appeared as a problematic toxin found in petroleum products. Focusing on the specific population of infants, I sought to understand how infants respond to cribs with VOC’s. This study furthered my understanding of just how easily VOC’s find their way into everyday products the general public regard as safe. The conclusion led me to believe that our most susceptible population to respiratory problems, infants, due to the lack of formation of major organs, deserve closer attention to what they sleep in and on.

4) Doost, A. (2021). Texas families warn of possible bed-in-the-box mattress risks; class action lawsuit


Background: This article recaps a class action lawsuit filed by attorney Lloyd Cueto and the Environmental Litigation Group, representing 200 people covering all 50 states in the U.S. against the mattress company Zinus. Many symptoms ensued upon opening a mattress product from Zinus, including itchy skin and trouble breathing. The attribution to the ill health consequences of the mattress came from the component of fiberglass. This component supposedly provides strength and fire-resistant qualities but proved to be harmful to health. The company, Zinus, released statements defending their product, ultimately blaming their customers for opening the outer shell (i.e. the cover). Because of the damage the fiberglass had on these plaintiffs’ homes, an average of $15,000 was spent per family to remove the fiberglass.


How I used it: This source allowed me the opportunity to develop my rebuttal argument. The class action lawsuit filed eventually led this mattress company to make statements, which allowed me the opportunity to put on a pinata and swing away. The feedback I received on my rebuttal argument flagged me for not having a worthy opponent. This source provided me with the fuel I needed to attack the worthy opponent. Regarding the claims as weak, I argued the malfeasance of the manufacturing process behind Zinus’ mattress, arguing no sleep product deserves the addition of fiberglass because of its harmful effects.

5) Gibson, K. Amazon’s bestselling mattress is a health hazard, lawsuit claims – CBS news. Retrieved Apr 14, 2024, from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-zinus-mattress-fiberglass-health-hazard-lawsuit/


Background: This article, published by CBS News, reports on a best selling mattress product, the ‘Green Tea’ mattress by the company Zinus. The article makes a bold claim in its opening sentence, regarding this popular product as a ‘health hazard’ .This claim set the stage for the serious consequences that ensued from its customers. Customers suffered wounds resulting in scars, and a loss in tens of thousands of dollars in fiberglass removal from the household.

Demonizing fiberglass as the problem to its product, the focal point of the lawsuit, the article talks about the origin of fiberglass and what it consists of. The article references quote(s) from spokespeople of the company Zinus, proving the shortcomings of the product that dominates the market.

How I used it: This article reported on the same class action lawsuit as source four (KXAN), but it provided details its counterpart did not. Specifically, it referenced a particular family having to pay $20,000 in damages for their daughter for a $400 mattress. In essence, the article spoke of the class action lawsuit in a more critical manner, referencing injury costs and putting the product into perspective – that is, the product sells for approximately $310 on Amazon and possesses 4.4/5.0 stars. This practical application demonstrated the public opinion regarding the Green Tea mattress by Zinus. Another couple suffered a loss of tens of thousands of dollars in property damage because of Zinus’ product. This article added more fuel to my argument in its reference to the gargantuan monetary losses these families suffered all because of a mattress product.

6) Scialla, M. (2016). It could take centuries for EPA to test all the unregulated chemicals under a new landmark bill. Retrieved Apr 14, 2024, from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/it-could-take-centuries-for-epa-to-test-all-the-unregulated-chemicals-under-a-new-landmark-bill

Background: This PBS commentary allowed insight into the ineffectual petrochemical testing standards of the EPA. The rate in which petrochemicals undergo the vetting process seems like an eternity enabling a seven year review of a minimum of 20 petrochemicals at a time, allowing another five year period for industry to adapt to new regulations the EPA puts forth regarding the amount of usage of that particular petrochemical, if any at all.

The article not only talked about the undemanding vetting process of the EPA, but the general scope of how prevalent petrochemicals have become in our modern environment. They have climbed at rates not seen before. From a legislative standpoint, the article talked about the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, playing on the notion that it was altered only 40 years later.

How I used it: This article allowed me insight into the mechanisms of petrochemical testing and regulators involved in the process. The tone of this article passed on dissatisfaction, which carried over into my research paper. The more research I accumulated, the greater the sense of urgency I felt toward eliminating petrochemical usage in common commercial products. This article allowed me to point the finger at a trusted regulatory agency, the EPA, expressing my disgust for their relaxed manner as the world becomes sicker because of the increased petrochemical concentrations.

7) Siebers, R. W., & Crane, J. (2011). Does bedding affect the airway and allergy?: International journal of occupational & environmental medicine. International Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2(2), 65-75. Retrieved from https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=59652038&site=ehost-live

Background: This body of literature gathered a multitude of cross sectional and longitudinal studies, providing a review and drawing conclusions. The researchers identified asthma as a problem of concern in children, increasing at abnormal rates. The authors purported that a reason may be due to our bedding, and found evidence that synthetic bedding increases the incidence of wheezing in subjects exposed to synthetic bedding in their sleep. Just as noteworthy, the researchers found that a natural material, such as feather, provided a protective effect against respiratory complications.

How I used it: A critical source for my causal argument, this academic research review provided causal evidence toward the frequency at which synthetic bedding promotes respiratory problems compared to natural feather bedding. This source established credibility in my argument, being able to point to cross sectional and longitudinal studies that spoke about synthetic bedding affecting breathing pathways, resulting in poor health consequences. This source proved especially helpful because it specifically looked at respiratory health and bedding, a subject matter hard to come by in the academic literature.

8) Zwarensteyn, J. (2021). Toxic materials in foam mattresses? are we safe? – sleep advisor. Retrieved Apr 14, 2024, from https://www.sleepadvisor.org/toxic-materials-in-foam-mattresses/

Background: This post comes from Sleep Advisor, a foundation committed to providing unbiased and educational sleep research and offers practical suggestions to promote better sleep habits. This particular education session speaks on the toxicity of memory foam.

The article speaks upon a host of reasons why memory foam gets a bad reputation, due to its capacity to wreak havoc on the respiratory system, immune system, and more.

It gives a rundown on the history of memory foam, from its inception in 1991 to its main function. Created as shock absorbing material, the function served its purpose in providing an inexpensive, comfortable source to sit and lay on. However, the article highlights the ensuing health consequences that followed decades later. Unfortunately, this product hit the market and has been commercialized to a large extent, not withholding its health consequences to its users.

Similarly to Toxic Bedrooms by Walter Bader, the article mentions the most popular culprits in polyurethane products, such as diisocyanates and fiberglass, and how the lingering adverse health effects they have on humans.

Finally, the article keens in on an extensive list of symptoms associated with polyurethane foam, such as irritated skin, developmental issues, fatigue, and more.

How I used it: Most useful to me, the article recounted a 800 page report published by the EPA that denounced polyurethane foams and flame retardants. Its referral to this academic source allowed me to have ground to stand on, pointing out the petrochemical nightmare has been reported on extensively in the public health sector. Unfortunately, industry has loomed large, suppressing the monumental report performed by the EPA.

Also, I was able to further rely on another source that attributed a slew of adverse health symptoms to polyurethane foam. I digested this material as a guide to buying mattresses. Essentially, the cheapest polyurethane foam has been found to be the most toxic. The most effective mattresses that have the least amount of toxic emissions generally have appropriate certifications like GOTS and OKEO-TEX.

9) Association, A. L. (2023). Volatile organic compounds. Retrieved Feb 27, 2024, from https://www.lung.org/clean-air/indoor-air/indoor-air-pollutants/volatile-organic-compounds


Background: Coming from the American Lung Association’s website, this page took note of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). This source served as an extension of an infographic, educating its viewers on sources of volatile organic compounds, major organs they affect, and a few prevention tips.

How I Used it: I admired this source for its simplicity, taking a complex term and making a practical application out of it. Whereas a peer reviewed article would get into the mechanical pathways of volatile organic compounds, this source allows for simple digestibility of the concept. I understood key takeaways such as VOC’s primarily affecting the nervous system, kidneys, and liver. While also taking note of common forms of ingestion (indoor and outdoor), such as furniture, cosmetics, and dry-cleaned clothing. A few tips I took note of to limit the effects of a toxic indoor environment was performing daily tasks such as opening windows and hanging clothes outdoors instead of taking them to the dry cleaners.

10) Home – GOTS. Retrieved Feb 27, 2024, from https://global-standard.org/

Background: Home to the GOTS certification, this website provides its viewer with a host of links and resources. This website describes its vigorous and healthful standards, their labeling process and certified supplier database. In addition, the certification’s website provides resources containing newsletters, fact sheets, annual reports, and upcoming events.

How I Used it: Regarded as the ‘gold standard’ of certifications in the textile industry, this appeared quite often in my research sources. This website gave me insight into healthier textile sourcing practices, allowing me a better understanding of adequate alternatives to petroleum-based products. This certification source allowed me to dig my heels in the ground, encouraging the GOTS certification to be widely sought after when sourcing textile products. This certification ensures health and well-being. I was impressed by the website’s transparency, and their accessible certified supplier database.

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Bibliography – Toetio

Posted on April 18, 2024 by toetio

Moving towards culturally competent health systems for migrants? Applying systems thinking in a qualitative study in Malaysia and Thailand (Nicola Suyin Pocock, Zhie Chan, Tharani Loganathan, Rapeepong Suphanchaimat, Hathairat Kosiyaporn, Pascale Allotey, Wei-Kay Chan, David Tan

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0231154

This article describes a study done on hospitals in Malaysia and Thailand.  The study focuses on the challenges in treating migrant populations.

I used this article, and other articles on hospitals to provide examples of communication over  language barriers.  While I will still include this article in my bibliography I have found other articles that provide more evidence relevant to my topic.

GESTURE LANGUAGE IN CULTURE CONTACT

Author(s): Gordon W. Hewes

Source: Sign Language Studies , 1974 APRIL, No. 4 (1974 APRIL), pp. 1-34

Published by: Gallaudet University Press

: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26203092

This article is about hand gestures being used to bridge a language barrier.  The article makes the argument that humans have regularly used signs as a means of communication across a language barrier.  The article provides many examples, primarily coming from accounts of sailors and explorers as they came into contact with other peoples who spoke a different language.

The article provides some of the most direct evidence for my claim.  I cited this article several times in my essay to provide examples of people communicating through gestures in the absence of interpreters.

Hand gestures Author(s): William S. King Source: Western Folklore , Jul., 1949, Vol. 8, No. 3 (Jul., 1949), pp. 263-264 Published by: Western States Folklore Society Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1497931 

This article provides a list of commonly used hand gestures.

This was one of the first articles I found in my research, but it did not provide any relevant information, so it was not used.

Understanding Human Gestures Author(s): Maurice H. Krout Source: The Scientific Monthly , Aug., 1939, Vol. 49, No. 2 (Aug., 1939), pp. 167-172 Published by: American Association for the Advancement of Science Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/17039 

This article is about hand gestures and research into them.  This article is very old should be read with more skepticism

As already mentioned.  This article is very old and did not provide highly relevant information.  As my argument evolves, information from this article may find its way into my essay but the article’s age may prevent this.

The Different Benefits from Different Gestures in Understanding a Concept Author(s): Seokmin Kang, Gregory L. Hallman, Lisa K. Son and John B. Black Source: Journal of Science Education and Technology , DECEMBER 2013, Vol. 22, No. 6 (DECEMBER 2013), pp. 825-837 Published by: Springer Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/24019761 

This article is about the effects gestures have on learning and understanding a concept.

While this article is about a fascinating field of study I did not find much relevant information.  That my change upon rereading and it may find it’s way into my essay

Why Do We Gesture When We Speak? Author(s): Robert M. Krauss Source: Current Directions in Psychological Science , Apr., 1998, Vol. 7, No. 2 (Apr., 1998), pp. 54-60 Published by: Sage Publications, Inc. on behalf of Association for Psychological Science Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/20182502 

This article provides a detailed study on how gestures affect speaking.

While this article does not seem relevant to my argument that trade over a language barrier increases the use of hand gestures.  The amount of data present in the article may prove to be useful

Beyond Borders: An In-depth Analysis of Cultural Variances in Non-Verbal Communication Through Gestures and Hands Francesco Galvano https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francesco-Galvano/publication/377396770_Beyond_Borders_An_In-depth_Analysis_of_Cultural_Variances_in_Non-Verbal_Communication_Through_Gestures_and_Hands/links/65a41c3dc77ed94047784212/Beyond-Borders-An-In-depth-Analysis-of-Cultural-Variances-in-Non-Verbal-Communication-Through-Gestures-and-Hands.pdf 

This article is about how different cultures use hand gestures.

This article has the potential to provide plenty of useful information for my essay.

Body-oriented gestures as a practitioner’s window into interpreted communication

Author links open overlay panelJennifer Gerwing a, Shuangyu Li b

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953619303107

This article is about the use of hand gestures in a hospital setting, more specifically it is about how doctor’s and interpreter’s use hand gestures to communicate with patients.

One of the counter arguments to my claim is that interpreters would replace hand gestures.  The information in this article can be used to counter that claim with examples of the utility of hand gestures even when an interpreter is present.

The Gestural Origins of Language: Human language may have evolved from manual gestures, which survive today as a “behavioral fossil” coupled to speech Author(s): Michael C. Corballis Source: American Scientist , MARCH-APRIL 1999, Vol. 87, No. 2 (MARCH-APRIL 1999), pp. 138-145 Published by: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27857812 

This article investigates the idea that verbal language evolved from gesture language.

This article was a fascinating read, however I did not find it particularly relevant to my claim.  This article is concerned with the ultimate origin of verbal language and it links that origin to gestures.  My claim is not about the origin of hand gestures, it is simply that trade over a language barrier increases their use.  That being said this article does provide good examples of the surprising effectiveness of gestural communication

Do Gestures Communicate? A Review

Adam Kendon

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1207/s15327973rlsi2703_2

The functional origins of speech-related hand gestures

Author links open overlay panelIan Q. Whishaw, Lori-Ann R. Sacrey, Scott G. Travis, Gita Gholamrezaei, Jenni M. Karl

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166432810003888

Dentist-patient communication in the multilingual dental setting

C. Goldsmith, L. Slack-Smith, G. Davies

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1834-7819.2005.tb00366.x

Title

HOW LANGUAGE BARRIERS IMPACT PATIENT CARE: A COMMENTARY.

Authors

Aboul-Enein, Faisal H.; Ahmed, Fatemeh

https://openurl.ebsco.com/EPDB%3Agcd%3A14%3A10778414/detailv2?sid=ebsco%3Aplink%3Ascholar&id=ebsco%3Agcd%3A22273394&crl=c

Achieving visibility? Use of non-verbal communication in interactions between patients and pharmacists who do not share a common language

Fiona Stevenson

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.12102

Overcoming communication barriers in a multicultural radiography setting

Cherise Janse van Vuuren

ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3371-781X

Barbara van Dyk

ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9498-9726

Padidi L. Mokoena

ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1303-1469

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/hsa/article/view/215925

Communication Challenges Faced by Spanish-Speaking Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: a Qualitative Study

Published: 30 September 2021

Savithri Nageswaran, Margaret B. Ellis & Mark S. Beveridge 

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-021-01161-x

Perspectives of Nurses on Patients With Limited English Proficiency and Their Call Light Use

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2333393616637764

Bridging language barriers in multilingual care encounters

Gunilla Jansson EMAIL logo

From the journal Multilingua

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/multi-2014-0009/html

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Improving English Language Acquisition for Preliterate and Nonliterate Adult African Refugees

Thandi S. Tshabangu-Soko &Rosemary M. Caronhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15562948.2011.616812

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Summaries—breakingbad

Posted on April 18, 2024 by BreakingBad45

References

“Adverse Effects.” Adverse Effects | Youth.Gov, youth.gov/youth-topics/preventing-gang-involvement/adverse-effects. Accessed 14 Apr. 2024. 

This website was assisting me in my research because it ge=ave me great insight on the child mind of a non gentrified society. The source goes on to tell me the future consequences of not following in the direction of education in an urban neighborhood. They provide examples as well as statistics on the assignment. One takeaway as well was how they displayed a students impact on society if they were not able to succeed.

Domestic violence: Recent trends in New York. (n.d.-b). https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/domestic-violence-recent-trends-10-23.pdf 

This article was able to display the current trends and potential risks of domestic abuse on families. I thought this was very helpful because they talk about the Childs mind and motivations as I think this goes hand in hand with education as they mention the children being harmed. This website was more fact based with many facts being placed around the website. I would then use those facts to back up my statements and place in the argument.

Do poor housing conditions affect educational attainment? : An analysis of the impact of poor housing conditions on educational achievement, a study based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (n.d.). https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/handle/10822/553803&nbsp

This article was valuable to me because I used it to explain my argument better. The part of the argument I was bringing up was about the homes of these students re usually in poorer not as finical areas, and this article touches on that. It goes into detail on why students will not feel the need to go to school, because they think there will be no success out of it. I think it is really important to cover this because financial stability carries a big impact on education and it does not get talked about enough.

Golden, V., Campanile, C., Brown, H., & McCarthy, C. (2024, April 9). Long-awaited report on Future Control of NYC schools released – and it just calls for more studying. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2024/04/09/us-news/long-awaited-report-on-future-control-of-nyc-schools-released-and-it-just-calls-for-more-studying/ 

This article I think is very important in my debate because it covers how the New York schools systems seem to not truly care for there students. Because of the amount of children not going to school as well as covid holding children back on education for 2 years. It has become truly difficult for many students to learn. In this article it goes onto say the board of education they have in New York says the only way for our schools to do better is “more studying” which I think shows that teachers and school systems are willing to put the blame on the students instead of themselves.

Hunger in NYC. City Harvest. (2023, August 14). https://www.cityharvest.org/hunger-in-nyc/ 

This article talks about the serious food dilemma many children are facing in New York City. This article has statistics about how many children are starving everyday and have issues showering as well as giving facts on the child homeless population. Many of these kids attending these urban schools are being help back because they are hungry and don’t want to go to school if they are not being fed. My take was that if schools offered more lunches to students and maybe even better quality lunches it would assist on children coming back to school once again.

Marrone, C., & Bullimore, M. A. (n.d.). A Case Study of Secondary School Leaders’ Perceptions of Attendance Policies and Procedures Used to Increase Attendance. https://doi.org/10.32469/10355/66143 

This article covered by a Rowan University student covers the Bronx and there trouble having children coming in to learn. It goes on to mention that many children in these areas are abused being starved or being bullied out of school making many huge issues in the area. The principal in the article thought that there is no possible way that their society can better themselves unless the help of all abiding citizens in the community.

Nieuwenhuis, J., Kleinepier, T., & van Ham, M. (2021, May). The role of exposure to neighborhood and school poverty in understanding educational attainment. Journal of youth and adolescence. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8043918/#:~:text=The%20results%20indicate%20that%20enduring,stronger%20impact%20than%20later%20exposure 

This article mentions the power of education and the true effects or private and public schooling in New York. They go on to say that many children in the private schools may have troubled lives, however they are able to maintain a routine of discipline in order to succeed. Many of the children in these poorer areas are not facing the same thing in fact, a lot of the education is dramatically different, with the private schools giving better quality learning. The article mentions many public schools in the area believe many of the teachers do not care to teach their students and therefore also taking the passion and motivation for the children.

Urban schools: Executive summary. (n.d.). https://nces.ed.gov/pubs/web/96184ex.asp#:~:text=would%20have%20predicted.  Accessed 14 Apr. 2024

This article by the National Center of Statistics brings up this idea that many children that are born into poorer areas and deal with more abuse have a harder time moving forward and having a good life. I personally agreed with a lot they were mentioning as they talked a lot on the students perception if they were placed in a a red with no hope. The article goes on to say children who see an easier way out of there hole will do anything to get out of it. That part I agree with but many children that aren’t going to school are doing more harmful things in order to survive.

Wormald, J. (2023, June 13). Inner-city schools solving the problems of inner-city architecture. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/1001794/inner-city-schools-solving-the-problems-of-inner-city-architecture 

The next article covers the broader idea of education and the effects it has on inner city children. The article carries many interviews and perspectives as well as facts to bring up that many of the children in these inner city schools will refuse education because of the poor living environments and maybe even the parents that do not take care for them. It talks about how many different things are to blame for the decline of education, but it would take significant help from the community in order to fix the already very serious issue. Without the help of all communities it will never truly fix itself.

Schwartz, P. (2023, September 18). What’s the real reason so many urban schools fail?? Medium. https://leafacademy.medium.com/the-real-reason-urban-schools-fail-7afde29c22bc#:~:text=Since%20public%20schools%20are%20funded,household%20to%20fund%20their%20schools. 

This article explains in detail why many inner city schools tend to be shut down or fall apart. I used this info in my argument because it shows the serious severe outcomes if education isn’t fixed in time. They talk about how communities as well as the parents create a big influence on the children and depending how much care they give them , it can change their life. Another takeaway from this article was how they pointed at the teachers as many of these teachers do not care for learning nor the students with truly stuck to me the most as I was typing my essay.

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Bibliography—SNOWMAN

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Snowman10

1)Your 2024 Guide to Solar Panels For Car Roofs – solarpowersystems.org

Background: AUTHOR JED HILTON

 the current state and future potential of cars with solar panels, highlighting their integration into the automotive industry amidst the shift towards clean energy solutions. It outlines the technology behind solar panels on car roofs, their limitations, practicality issues, cost considerations, and alternative solutions for powering vehicles.

How I Intend to Use It:

 A foundational resource for understanding the complexities and challenges associated with integrating solar panels into cars. By analyzing the specifics and future potential outlined in the text, I aim to formulate a hypothesis regarding the viability and effectiveness of solar-powered cars in addressing energy and environmental concerns. Additionally, I intend to explore alternative solutions proposed in the text, such as utilizing home solar panels to power vehicles, to assess their feasibility and comparative advantages. This analysis will provide valuable insights into the potential impact of solar technology on the automotive industry and sustainable transportation initiatives.

2)Hyundai’s new electric car has a solar panel roof and can charge other EVs | TechRadar

Background: AUTHOR JOHN MCCANN

The automotive industry continues to embrace innovations in electric vehicle (EV) technology, with Hyundai introducing its latest electric car featuring a solar panel roof. This development underscores the growing interest in sustainable transportation solutions and highlights the integration of renewable energy sources into automotive design.

How I Intend to Use It:

This news article will serve as a valuable resource for understanding the latest advancements in electric vehicle technology, particularly in relation to solar-powered cars. By examining Hyundai’s new electric car with a solar panel roof, I aim to explore the practical implications and potential benefits of integrating solar energy into automotive design. Additionally, I intend to investigate the capability of the vehicle to charge other EVs, assessing its impact on charging infrastructure and collaborative efforts within the electric vehicle ecosystem. This analysis will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation and the role of solar technology in shaping the future of the automotive industry.

3):Why Don’t Electric Cars Have Solar Panels on the Roof? (avasolar.com)

Background: AUTHOR K MILLER

The integration of solar panels into electric vehicles has been a topic of interest and debate for many years. While solar power presents a promising avenue for reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and mitigating environmental impact, electric cars have yet to widely adopt this technology. Despite advancements in solar panel efficiency and decreasing costs, the question remains: why don’t electric cars have solar panels on the roof?

How I Intend to Use It:

This article will serve as a foundational resource for exploring the reasons behind the absence of solar panels on electric cars. By analyzing the arguments and insights presented in the text, I aim to formulate a hypothesis regarding the challenges and limitations hindering the widespread adoption of solar-powered vehicles. Additionally, I intend to investigate potential solutions and alternative technologies proposed in the article to address the current barriers to integrating solar panels into electric cars.

4)Can I Install Solar Panels On My Car Roof? | Solatech Advisor

Background: AUTHOR SOLARTECHADVISOR

Solar energy has become increasingly popular as a clean and renewable energy source, utilized in various applications such as rooftops, road signs, and playground equipment. One intriguing question that arises is whether solar panels can be installed on the roof of vehicles, particularly cars, to harness solar power while on the move.

How I Intend to Use It:

In exploring the feasibility of installing solar panels on car roofs, I intend to delve into the technical and practical aspects of this potential solution. Utilizing the information provided in the article “Can I Install Solar Panels on My Car Roof?” as a foundational resource, I aim to understand the considerations and challenges associated with implementing solar panels on vehicles. This investigation will enable me to formulate a hypothesis regarding the viability and effectiveness of utilizing solar energy for powering vehicles.

5)Top 9 Electric Vehicles with Solar Roof – Energy Theory

Background: OLIVIA BOLT


The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) with solar roofs represents a significant advancement in sustainable transportation technology. With the global push towards reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change, the automotive industry is increasingly focusing on developing alternative energy solutions for vehicles. Solar-powered EVs offer a promising avenue for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating the environmental impact of transportation.

How I Intend to Use It:
This study aims to analyze the top electric vehicles equipped with solar roofs and evaluate their performance, features, and potential impact on the automotive market. By examining the specifications and unique attributes of each vehicle, we seek to understand the practicality and feasibility of integrating solar technology into EVs. Additionally, we aim to assess the market trends and consumer preferences driving the adoption of solar-powered vehicles.

6)Why Doesn’t Every Electric Car Have Solar Panels? (forbes.com)

Background: AUTHOR WILLIAM ROBERSON

Solar energy has become increasingly popular as a clean and renewable energy source, utilized in various applications such as rooftops, road signs, and playground equipment. One intriguing question that arises is whether solar panels can be installed on the roof of vehicles, particularly cars, to harness solar power while on the move.

How I Intend to Use It:

I plan to read the article “Why Doesn’t Every Electric Car Have Solar Panels?” to understand why solar panels aren’t on every electric car. By studying the reasons and challenges mentioned in the article, I aim to learn more about the obstacles to implementing solar panels on vehicles. This knowledge will help me form opinions on the feasibility and effectiveness of using solar power for cars.

7)How Electric Cars With Solar Panels Are Changing the Game (familyhandyman.com)

Background: BOB LACIVITA

The incorporation of solar panels into electric vehicles (EVs) has attracted interest as a possible means of augmenting their sustainability and diminishing dependence on conventional charging techniques. The idea of solar-powered vehicles that can charge themselves has grown more and more attractive with the rise of the electric car revolution. Widespread adoption has been hampered by issues like the limited surface area of vehicles for solar power generation.

How I Intend to Use It:

The article “How Electric Cars With Solar Panels Are Changing the Game,” I hope to learn more about the state of solar-powered EVs today and comprehend the advantages, disadvantages, and technological advancements related to this creative strategy. I will be able to assess the integration’s viability and possible effects with the aid of this investigation.

8)Top 10 Different Types of Solar Transportation Technologies (solarpowernerd.com)

Background: AUTHOR hediu (all lower case)

Through the ability to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impact, solar transportation technologies present a viable path towards sustainable and environmentally conscious mobility. Technological developments have led to the emergence of a multitude of solar-powered modes of transportation on land, on trains, in water, and even in the air. These developments not only solve environmental issues but also open the door to practical and affordable transportation options.

How I intend to use it:

“Top 10 Different Types Of Solar Transportation Technologies,” My objective is to explore the multifaceted field of solar transportation and comprehend the scientific advancements propelling this industry forward. I aim to learn more about the potential of solar energy to transform the transportation sector by looking at the various kinds of solar-powered vehicles and their uses. This analysis will assist me in assessing the benefits, difficulties, and potential applications of solar-powered transportation technologies.

9)Solar Energy and Sustainable Transportation: Promoting Clean Mobility – ManagEnergy.tv

Background: AUTHOR HANS

With the increasing demand for sustainable modes of transport worldwide, solar energy integration into the transport system has become a viable way to lower carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. The development of solar-powered automobiles and solar charging station technology is a big step in the direction of cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

How I intend to use it:

I want to go deeper into the relationship between solar energy and clean mobility in light of Hans’ insightful essays on the subject. Through an analysis of Hans’ observations and a review of relevant literature, including “Solar Energy and Sustainable Transportation: Promoting Clean Mobility,” I aim to comprehend the benefits for the environment, advances in technology, and difficulties involved in using solar energy into transportation systems. I will be able to assess how solar-powered cars and charging infrastructure can contribute to a more sustainable transportation ecosystem with the help of my research.

10)The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars – Tech Insights (eepower.com)

Background: AUTHOR CLEMENS

 The idea of solar-powered cars has drawn interest as a possible way to lessen relying on fossil fuels and address the environmental impact of transportation. With integrated solar panels, solar energy offers an appealing option for directly powering electric vehicles (EVs). Solar energy is plentiful and renewable. However, there are a number of logistical, financial, and technical obstacles that must be overcome before solar-powered vehicles can be used in normal traffic.

How I intend to use it:

Studying Kevin Clemens’ article “The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars” offers insightful information about the nuances of solar-powered automobiles. I want to learn more about the current status of solar-powered EV technology by analyzing the opportunities and constraints covered in the article. My evaluation of the viability, benefits, and drawbacks of incorporating solar panels into electric vehicles will be informed by this investigation. In addition, learning from the solar-powered vehicle development experiences of companies such as Lightyear, Sono Motors, and Aptera provides important insights into innovation and entrepreneurship in the sustainable transportation industry. I hope to gain some understanding of the opportunities and difficulties involved in commercializing solar-powered vehicles by examining their initiatives. Overall, this examination will contribute to my broader understanding of renewable energy applications in transportation and inform discussions on the potential role of solar-powered vehicles in mitigating climate change and advancing sustainable mobility.

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Bibliography-ravensfan

Posted on April 17, 2024 by ravensfan8

Source 1:

Thompson, J. (2023). Men’s general health. Men’s Health Network. https://menshealthnetwork.org/mens-general-health/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw6yuBhDrARIsACf94RVJwbix_PZru9pCoxQuvoUE9cK1L_Sc4cSLjyHl8zHiywMlgpsK3oAaAp3nEALw_wcB

Background: This goes extremely deep into why some men have shorter lives than women. Men tend to be unhealthy and often do not take care of themselves. Working out helps men get into a better head space. It can help men be more determined and want to achieve more. 

How I used it: I ended up not using this source because it did not further my writing in any way.

Source 2:

The health benefits of exercise. (n.d.). Siegeljcc.org. Retrieved April 17, 2024, from https://www.siegeljcc.org/blog/2022/01/24/fitness/the-health-benefits-of-exercise/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw6yuBhDrARIsACf94RVfxkOef7Re9OWXbnKX7fVv5lXoK1jJz4yYpHwc-5ngSR9XeQq6lq4aAtY2EALw_wcB

Background: Exercising is a huge part of a steady lifestyle. If you cultivate a healthy exercise routine then this will improve your mental health. Working out helps people that are depressed and have anxiety make it go away or help control it.

How I used it: I did not use this source because I did not talk about depression really in my paper.

Source 3:

Robinson, L., Segal, J., & Melinda Smith, M. A. (n.d.). The mental health benefits of exercise – Helpguide.org. Retrieved April 17, 2024, from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/the-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise.htm

Background: Working out multiple times a week is essential to having an organized lifestyle. It helps you have a structured schedule going from day to day. This helps you have a strong mindset because you understand what you will get done everyday. Exercising also gives you an enormous sense of well being. It can also relieve stress and you need to get something out of your head. 

How I used it: I intended on using this article to help convince my audience that working out multiple times a week helps you build a schedule. I used some information from this article not a whole ton just because it does not tell some things that needed to be added.

Source 4:

Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress. (2022, August 3). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469

Background: Exercising is a big stress reliever for people. It helps take whatever problem or thing you have to do off your mind. People work out to relieve stress because it is better than eating a bunch of junk food or being lazy. It is a great way to get things off your mind because you are working out for 45 minutes to an hour. It is also a healthy decision to make.

How I used it: I did not use this source in the final paper. Even though it had some good information it just did not fit the final write.

Source 5:

CDC. (2023, August 1). Benefits of physical activity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm

Background: There are many benefits of exercising. A big one is improving brain health and strength. Working out can strengthen your brain by making you focus on that one thing. It helps you stay determined in life. “Benefits include improved thinking or cognition for children 6 to 13 years of age and reduced short-term feelings of anxiety for adults.”

How I used it: I used this source to help show how exercising helps the brain help. This gave some examples that would help the reader understand my stance.

Source 6: Walden University. (2016, November 18). 5 mental benefits of exercise. Walden University. https://www.waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-psychology/resource/five-mental-benefits-of-exercise

Background: There are many studies that the University of Walden did that shows the benefits of exercise. That not only shows physical but mainly shows benefits of the brain when someone exercises. The main thing was Brain Boost which strengthens memory and boosts how fast you process.

How I used it: I used this in my rebuttal argument to show study and stats. This helped back up my points with researched facts.

Source 7:Pani, J., Marzi, C., Stensvold, D., Wisløff, U., Håberg, A. K., & Diciotti, S. (2022). Longitudinal study of the effect of a 5-year exercise intervention on structural brain complexity in older adults. A Generation 100 substudy. NeuroImage, 256(119226), 119226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2022.119226

Background: This shows Longitudinal study of the effect on exercise on the brain. How a couple of years can benefit the brain with brain health and brain processing. There are also a bunch of studies that back up their research.

How I used it: I used this in my rebuttal to help show the opposite side of the argument. This showed that the research I was using was backed up and was true. This also helped me show that the point I was making was accurate.

Source 8:How physical activity improves mental health. (2022, December 29). Community Health of Central Washington – Community Health of Central Washington; Community Health of Central Washington. https://www.chcw.org/behavioral-health-how-physical-activity-improves-mental-health/

Background: This shows the benefits of a little bit of exercise can do for the brain. It can help people with anxiety get rid of it by a little bit of exercise.

How I used it: I used it to help show how exercise can help people who deal with mental problems. For example, like anxiety, people who work out can reduce it.

 Source 9:Antunes, H. K. M., Santos, R. F., Cassilhas, R., Santos, R. V. T., Bueno, O. F. A., & Mello, M. T. de. (2006). Exercício físico e função cognitiva: uma revisão. Revista Brasileira de Medicina Do Esporte, 12(2), 108–114. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1517-86922006000200011

Background: There was a study done in Brazil that was people over the age of 50 and any age really that exercise benefits the brain in multiple ways. It gives many examples of how people benefit mentally from exercise and shows stats.

How I used it: This helped me out a lot because this was a source that they highly researched and I could trust. They have been doing this study for many years. I used this a lot in my beginning arguments to help back up my information.

Source 10:Arnsten, A., Mazure, C. M., & Sinha, R. (2012). This is Your Brain in Meltdown. Scientific American, 306(4), 48–53. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0412-48

Background: Benefits of exercise can not only help you physically but mentally. This source helps show the benefits of mental health when someone works out.

How I used it: I used this to give examples of the benefits and exercising that help the brain.

Source 11: The health benefits of exercise. (n.d.). Siegeljcc.org. Retrieved March 12, 2024, from https://www.siegeljcc.org/blog/2022/01/24/fitness/the-health-benefits-of-exercise/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw6yuBhDrARIsACf94RVfxkOef7Re9OWXbnKX7fVv5lXoK1jJz4yYpHwc-5ngSR9XeQq6lq4aAtY2EALw_wcB

Background: This source shows the ways exercise helps fight off disease.

How I used it: I scraped this source because it did not fit what I was talking about. It also did not make sense in my argument.

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