Feeling too lazy for school? You’re not the only one!
Colleges in California, and perhaps the rest of the United States, have failed to successfully motivate students to perform to their full potential according to Dr. Roxana Marachi, an educational psychologist.
“When students get a tangible reward, like good grades or a top spot in a class, it actually makes them less motivated,” says Marachi.
The college system is based on grades and students are rewarded and valued by rank. This is not the way to motivate students to succeed.
Marachi, San Jose State’s assistant professor of the college of education, led a workshop for teachers and staff about how to better motivate students. The session took place at San Jose State in the Instructional Resource Center room 101 on March 3 at 1:00 p.m.
It was a smaller classroom that seemed to be at full capacity with only 12 participants there. The seating was meeting room styled with everyone in a circle, a setting that encourages equality between teachers and students.
The basis of the meeting focused on healthy learning versus unhealthy learning. Marachi explained that, Behaviorism, one of the oldest learning theories, actually has nothing to do with learning.
For students, grades become the prize at the end. Students learn to work solely for a reward. This works for a short period of time, but is detrimental to their work ethic in the long run.
SJSU e-Campus blackboard.com administrator, Mark Adams said that the top performers in their field “spent an enormous amount of time in practice; they also enjoyed practice.”
The best way to learn is to learn for the sake of learning, and not to pass the class.
Marachi reminded us that it is the teachers responsibility to make the subject matter seem interesting and useful to the students. Engineering professor, Jacob Tsao, Ph.D., brought up a discussion on what student, Justin Riray, likes to call, “the cemetery syndrome,” in which the entire class seems dead. Tsao said that on a regular basis, he would ask the class a question and not a single hand would raise.
By incorporating students’ personal knowledge with the learning material, it comforts and invites students to learn and accept school.
The function of schools, according to reproduction theorists, is to reproduce the ideology of dominant groups by passing down knowledge and wisdom. In order to consume long-term information, students should feel comfortable and accepted.
Marachi explained the expectancy - value theory of motivation. Multiply what the learner expects to learn by how much he values the material to calculate their motivation level.
“This is a multiplicative model, it is not additive,” Marachi said.
“If one of them is zero, then they are all zero,” she concluded.
It was discussed that if a student believes they will do well, but is not at all interested in the subject, or visa versa, then they will have zero motivation.
Constable Todd Chadwick of the Miramichi Police Force wrote an article on how parents can communicate better with their teens. You will find that much of the advice given can be used by teachers in a classroom as well.
"Spending relaxed time with teens sets the scene for communication, but it is usually not enough. Parents also need to learn how to be good questioners to get conversations started. To do this it is important to know something about what is happening in their lives," said Chadwick.
Students are more able to learn in an environment where they are comfortable and have a relaxed connection with their teachers.
It is healthy for teachers to spend a good amount of time getting to know students and just having normal conversation about their lives. Educators will always be more capable of successful teaching if they have developed a bond with students that goes beyond just teaching.
Chadwick continues, "Another aspect of the listening process is avoiding actions that block communication. Primary among these actions is interrupting. Even if you are sure you know what the teen is talking about and have a brilliant answer for the problem, do not interrupt. Teens hate this and will not continue the conversation."
Many times, teachers will interrupt students and try to finish their answers or stop students when their response
Cutting students off mid-response usually drastically decreases their will to speak up in class, added to the fact that it takes a lot of courage for most students to even raise their hand in class. To disrespect students while they are speaking by interrupting them does no good for their learning experience.
Educational psychologist, James Sanders says that beliefs about educational psychology from half a century ago put education in danger by being based upon the notion that there are only either true or false ideas. On the contrary, educational psychology is more about rationalizing.
There is more to learning than correct and incorrect ideas. Students need to learn how to think critically instead of creating clones of their teachers’ lectures and photo copying pages of books into their minds.
American students are all taught to work hard to get good grades so they can get a good job. What happened to learning? Oh yea, doing anything to become successful took its place.
Many teachers teach facts. They teach by the books.
Dennis Hungridge, M.A., a human resources workforce planning manager reminded people how the U.S. has built itself on opposite values from the rest of the world.
“The cultural myth of the United States is working hard; not education,” claimed Hungridge.
While Europe and most of Asia founded their worth on knowledge and learning in order to succeed, the United States has founded it’s values on working hard.
Since society has taught this generation to work for short term goals, they have developed short term motivation. People give up to easily. Failing just one class could completely hinder a student’s full potential, because they are likely label themselves a failure from then on.
Marachi advised that students have to learn to love school for the sake of increasing our knowledge and preparing themselves for life using the tools offered to us by teachers. People also need to be optimistic about difficult trials and failures.
Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.
Jordan once observed, “I’ve failed over and over again in my life.”
“That is why I succeed.”
-Justin Riray, SJSU Journalism Major
(Sidebar)
Educational Theories and What Works Best for Students
Behaviorism (Incentive Theory):
Rewards and punishments can be used to condition a person.
People are motivated to obtain pleasant consequences and to avoid unpleasant ones.
This is when people are motivated by external factors such as money or good grades.
Instead of being intrinsically motivated, in which they enjoy doing a task and find it satisfying in itself.
For example, in favor of Behaviorism, a student will try hard in school in order to be rewarded with good grades or praise.
Whereas, students who are intrinsically motivated just do well in school because they enjoy learning and achieving.
Behaviorism, which was once viewed as the best way to teach, is actually a very wrong teaching system.
By relying on rewarding or punishing students, teachers would actually diminish their self-efficiency and inner motivation.
Expectancy and Value Theory:
Expectancy X Value = Motivation Level.
The learning ability of a student on a certain subject relies on what, and how much they expect to learn multiplied by how much they value the information or skill they are being taught.
For instance, if a student loves music and is confident that she will learn a lot in a piano class, then she will do well.
Where as a student who doesn’t really care much for English class nor does he think he can do well, will do very poorly in an English class.
This works for students who are interested in a subject and have a high self-expectancy.
Teachers must do their best to make students feel like the class material is exciting and important to their lives.
As far as expectancy, teachers must also provide students with clear opportunities for success and communicate a climate of support for learning.
Achievement Goal Theories - Mastery goal vs. Performance goal:
The Mastery Achievement Goal Theory focuses on improvement and understanding. Intelligence is viewed as changeable and mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and perfect things.
The Performance Achievement Goal Theory focuses on ability and ranking relative to others.
The climate is more competitive, rather than improvement of oneself. The students are outcome oriented and view intelligence as fixed. Ex. All the smart kids always get A’s, but not me, I’m not that smart.
Mistakes are viewed as failures.
The Mastery Goal approach is good for average students. They will feel more comfortable making mistakes and speaking up in class, and actually try to learn the material that is difficult to them because they are focused on learning.
Therefore, they are not stressed out about getting an A, they just want to do their best.
The Performance Goal approach works great for the higher-tier students.
The “A” students will thrive in a performance goal climate.
They work hard in order to get A’s and be at the top of the class.
If they feel like they are awarded with good grades and ranked highly then they will be more motivated to learn.
The secret for a teachers to help motivate their students is to know them individually.
Teachers must know the strengths, weaknesses, and motives within each student, like a coach knows his players.
Of course, for the bigger classes, it would be hard for a teacher to remember every single student.
In order for most students to be successful in a class, they must feel like the information is relevant to their lives and they must feel supported by their instructor.
Broadcast Script:
Anchor lead-in:
Feeling too lazy for school?
You’re not the only one!
Justin Riray reports from an Educational Psychology workshop at San Jose State.
Live:
COLLEGES IN CALIFORNIA HAVE PROBLEMS SUCCESSFULLY MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO PERFORM TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL ACCORDING TO DOCTOR ROXANA MARACHI.
THE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST SAYS WHEN STUDENTS GET A TANGIBLE REWARD LIKE GOOD GRADES, IT ACTUALLY MAKES THEM LESS MOTIVATED.
TEACHERS SHOULD FOCUS ON HELPING STUDENTS TO VALUE THE INFORMATION THEY ARE LEARNING INSTEAD OF VALUING THEIR CLASS RANK AND GOOD GRADES.
BY BASING SUCCESS ON MATERIAL RESULTS RATHER THAN IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING AND OVERALL KNOWLEDGE, STUDENTS LIMIT THEMSELVES AS LEARNERS.
SCHOOL SHOULD BE ABOUT PREPARING PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS IN LIFE, NOT TEACHING THEM HOW TO ACHIEVE GOOD GRADES.
FROM SAN JOSE, JUSTIN RIRAY, UPDATE NEWS.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Individual Blog Post #4: Vis-Com Day Photojounalist
Dai Sugano: Passionate about Pictures
By Justin Riray
When a person has a hobby that they are passionate about, they will end up doing it until four or five in the morning.
“Editing until 4 a.m., you’re in that mode--like writing a love letter to your girlfriend. You might wake up in the morning and think, ‘Oh s**t! I wrote that!?’ It’s crazy like that.” -Dai Sugano
For the San Jose State Vis-Com day, Dai Sugano, a photo journalist with the San Jose Mercury News spoke to students about how he turned his passion into a career.
In DBH 133 at 10 a.m. on April 23rd, Sugano spoke about his journey as a photographer and gave students the privilege of watching his photo and video slideshows as he provided behind-the-scenes commentary.
He began as a street photographer, someone who uses a still shot camera to capture people, places, and things in their usual element. He made mundane scenes into beautiful pictures. Of these photos were a dog with his tongue out, a person walking out into the light from a dark alley, and a woman in a red dress, walking on the sidewalk. His ability to make aesthetics out of buildings and streets is amazing.
He explained that the reason many people yield from trying their passion as a professional job is because they are used to just being on their own and having no one to criticize them.
Sugano made the entire room nod in realization and laugh at the same time when he said, “We feel… we don’t want to suck.”
Sugano added, “You are doing it because you like to do it. It is the key to success.”
By Justin Riray
When a person has a hobby that they are passionate about, they will end up doing it until four or five in the morning.
“Editing until 4 a.m., you’re in that mode--like writing a love letter to your girlfriend. You might wake up in the morning and think, ‘Oh s**t! I wrote that!?’ It’s crazy like that.” -Dai Sugano
For the San Jose State Vis-Com day, Dai Sugano, a photo journalist with the San Jose Mercury News spoke to students about how he turned his passion into a career.
In DBH 133 at 10 a.m. on April 23rd, Sugano spoke about his journey as a photographer and gave students the privilege of watching his photo and video slideshows as he provided behind-the-scenes commentary.
He began as a street photographer, someone who uses a still shot camera to capture people, places, and things in their usual element. He made mundane scenes into beautiful pictures. Of these photos were a dog with his tongue out, a person walking out into the light from a dark alley, and a woman in a red dress, walking on the sidewalk. His ability to make aesthetics out of buildings and streets is amazing.
He explained that the reason many people yield from trying their passion as a professional job is because they are used to just being on their own and having no one to criticize them.
Sugano made the entire room nod in realization and laugh at the same time when he said, “We feel… we don’t want to suck.”
Sugano added, “You are doing it because you like to do it. It is the key to success.”
Monday, May 4, 2009
Individual Blog Post #3: The Trouble with...
The Trouble with Sex in Relationships
By Justin Riray
Why is it that the sex can turn the perfect woman into Jekyll and Hyde?
It seems to me that the majority of relationships between a man and woman, or even, girl and boy, by today’s standards, start off flawlessly.
They love each other more than life itself. They always want to be together. They spend way too much time, money, and energy together.
Everything plays out just like a fairytale.
Then it happens. Sex.
All of a sudden, women get mad about everything.
I admit I am exaggerating, but not that much.
I have heard that a chemical is released into women’s brains over the course of time. The more sex they have with a man, the more they fall in love.
Guys don’t get that chemical.
This is the science behind why most guys can have sex without feelings, but only a small percentage of women can.
When women begin to fall in love they become more possessive and obsessive.
First the women get angry about how their boyfriend talks to or hang around with other girls, even if the girls have been their close friends for many years.
Then the girls say that the guys don’t give them enough time and that they spend too much time with their friends, or family, or they work or go to school too much.
So the relationship that was made in heaven begins to go up in flames.
Both the man and woman become stressed at each other and fight or argue more than weekly.
I just wish that sex wouldn’t change relationships, because sex is great, but the emotional consequences aren’t.
By Justin Riray
Why is it that the sex can turn the perfect woman into Jekyll and Hyde?
It seems to me that the majority of relationships between a man and woman, or even, girl and boy, by today’s standards, start off flawlessly.
They love each other more than life itself. They always want to be together. They spend way too much time, money, and energy together.
Everything plays out just like a fairytale.
Then it happens. Sex.
All of a sudden, women get mad about everything.
I admit I am exaggerating, but not that much.
I have heard that a chemical is released into women’s brains over the course of time. The more sex they have with a man, the more they fall in love.
Guys don’t get that chemical.
This is the science behind why most guys can have sex without feelings, but only a small percentage of women can.
When women begin to fall in love they become more possessive and obsessive.
First the women get angry about how their boyfriend talks to or hang around with other girls, even if the girls have been their close friends for many years.
Then the girls say that the guys don’t give them enough time and that they spend too much time with their friends, or family, or they work or go to school too much.
So the relationship that was made in heaven begins to go up in flames.
Both the man and woman become stressed at each other and fight or argue more than weekly.
I just wish that sex wouldn’t change relationships, because sex is great, but the emotional consequences aren’t.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Journal 6 - Fish out of Water: Black Baptist Church
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #6 - Fish Out of Water (350-500 words)
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 536
Being a tall skinny Asian guy in the middle of a building full of black people, I felt slightly awkward.
I attended the Sunday service of a black Baptist church, Emmanuel Baptist Church in north San Jose this weekend.
To get the most out of the experience, I decided to sit in the front-middle section of the church.
The church had the usual service layout. They sang songs, prayed, collected money, and had a speaker deliver a message about how to incorporate God into our everyday lives. Though, the flavor of the entire mass was full of warmth and soul.
But, before all the music and excitement, I felt out of place. I mean, I’m used to being around black people and Baptists, but they didn’t know that.
I wasn’t nervous at all, until I parked my car and saw that I was most likely the only non-black person there. Though, there were a couple Latino people in attendance.
I could feel everyone staring at me. It wasn’t in a bad way, but in a curious way, like, “Is that kid lost?”
As I walked in, almost the entire choir up at the altar constantly took glances at me and one another.
It’s funny that, the night before as I was planning my outfit for church, I thought to myself, “Hmm, I think I’ll wear purple. That is a good color for a Sunday mass at a black church.”
I thought myself a bit racist, but to my surprise the entire choir was wearing purple.
The choir and band combination was brilliant. I haven’t heard such uplifting music in a long time.
There were kids younger than me who sang like angels with more soul than I thought God could fit in one building.
One boy, who looked no older than 19, led the choir in an amazing piece of music. When his solo came on, he could hit notes Beyonce would sing, and did it with ease and spirit.
Despite being a different race, at least we shared somewhat of the same beliefs and morals.
They must have been happy to see me come to their church. Most churches love seeing newcomers attend their services and gatherings.
At one point in the middle of the ceremony, a reverend asked all the visitors to stand up as the church welcomed them. Before I stood up, most of the people were already looking at me.
It felt great as I looked around and saw tons of smiling faces. They were real smiles, not the forced kind.
They even had a portion of the service where everyone got to get up and greet one another. A bunch of very nice people gave me a great handshake, a welcoming smile, and thanked me for coming to their church.
Although it looked like I was completely out of place, by the end of church, I felt very much a part of them.
As I walked out, passed peopled talking and hugging, I thought to myself, “How could there be such an exciting church and why was I raised in a boring Catholic church? No fair.”
My “Fish out of Water” assignment turned out to be nothing of that sort.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #6 - Fish Out of Water (350-500 words)
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 536
Purple-shirted Soulful Singers and Smiling Strangers
Being a tall skinny Asian guy in the middle of a building full of black people, I felt slightly awkward.
I attended the Sunday service of a black Baptist church, Emmanuel Baptist Church in north San Jose this weekend.
To get the most out of the experience, I decided to sit in the front-middle section of the church.
The church had the usual service layout. They sang songs, prayed, collected money, and had a speaker deliver a message about how to incorporate God into our everyday lives. Though, the flavor of the entire mass was full of warmth and soul.
But, before all the music and excitement, I felt out of place. I mean, I’m used to being around black people and Baptists, but they didn’t know that.
I wasn’t nervous at all, until I parked my car and saw that I was most likely the only non-black person there. Though, there were a couple Latino people in attendance.
I could feel everyone staring at me. It wasn’t in a bad way, but in a curious way, like, “Is that kid lost?”
As I walked in, almost the entire choir up at the altar constantly took glances at me and one another.
It’s funny that, the night before as I was planning my outfit for church, I thought to myself, “Hmm, I think I’ll wear purple. That is a good color for a Sunday mass at a black church.”
I thought myself a bit racist, but to my surprise the entire choir was wearing purple.
The choir and band combination was brilliant. I haven’t heard such uplifting music in a long time.
There were kids younger than me who sang like angels with more soul than I thought God could fit in one building.
One boy, who looked no older than 19, led the choir in an amazing piece of music. When his solo came on, he could hit notes Beyonce would sing, and did it with ease and spirit.
Despite being a different race, at least we shared somewhat of the same beliefs and morals.
They must have been happy to see me come to their church. Most churches love seeing newcomers attend their services and gatherings.
At one point in the middle of the ceremony, a reverend asked all the visitors to stand up as the church welcomed them. Before I stood up, most of the people were already looking at me.
It felt great as I looked around and saw tons of smiling faces. They were real smiles, not the forced kind.
They even had a portion of the service where everyone got to get up and greet one another. A bunch of very nice people gave me a great handshake, a welcoming smile, and thanked me for coming to their church.
Although it looked like I was completely out of place, by the end of church, I felt very much a part of them.
As I walked out, passed peopled talking and hugging, I thought to myself, “How could there be such an exciting church and why was I raised in a boring Catholic church? No fair.”
My “Fish out of Water” assignment turned out to be nothing of that sort.
Ad Redirect: Skyy Vodka
My Skyy Vodka ad can be redirected to the middle to upper-class, ages 45 to 60.
I would lower the brightness and sharpness of the color.
Instead of "Go natural," it would read "Feel young again."
Instead of two mouths, I would have a young looking middle aged couple smiling at each other, in a flirtatious way.
I would place the ad in US News and World Report.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Scholarly journal article summary #2
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Scholarly Research Summary 2
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 250
Student’ Resistance in the Classroom
Bracha Alpert
Beit Barl College, Israel
There has always been a subtle resistance among students in upper middle-class high school classrooms who work toward achieving academic success.
This attitude of resistance and compliance is seen as being influenced by a teaching approach that attributes superiority to academic school knowledge and that promotes a recitation style of classroom interaction.
This study was done on three high school English classes in which two of the three had students that showed resistance toward learning, while the third class was actively participating in the classroom.
Low-key participation was almost natural form of student behavior for the third room.
By incorporating students’ personal knowledge with the learning material, it comforts and invites students to learn and accept school.
The function of schools, according to reproduction theorists, is to reproduce the ideology of dominant groups by passing down knowledge and wisdom. In order to consume long-term information, students should feel comfortable and accepted.
The gap between instruction that attributes superiority to intellectual knowledge and the students’ adolescent world was reflected in the students’ interviews with the researcher.
One student reported that her teacher “shouldn’t be so much of a teacher.”
She felt that the teacher didn’t develop a genuine relationship with the students; it was all business and the teacher took too strong of an authoritative stance.
Making more room for personal expression and responsive classroom interaction combined with subject matter is key to bridging the gap between students and school.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Scholarly Research Summary 2
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 250
Student’ Resistance in the Classroom
Bracha Alpert
Beit Barl College, Israel
There has always been a subtle resistance among students in upper middle-class high school classrooms who work toward achieving academic success.
This attitude of resistance and compliance is seen as being influenced by a teaching approach that attributes superiority to academic school knowledge and that promotes a recitation style of classroom interaction.
This study was done on three high school English classes in which two of the three had students that showed resistance toward learning, while the third class was actively participating in the classroom.
Low-key participation was almost natural form of student behavior for the third room.
By incorporating students’ personal knowledge with the learning material, it comforts and invites students to learn and accept school.
The function of schools, according to reproduction theorists, is to reproduce the ideology of dominant groups by passing down knowledge and wisdom. In order to consume long-term information, students should feel comfortable and accepted.
The gap between instruction that attributes superiority to intellectual knowledge and the students’ adolescent world was reflected in the students’ interviews with the researcher.
One student reported that her teacher “shouldn’t be so much of a teacher.”
She felt that the teacher didn’t develop a genuine relationship with the students; it was all business and the teacher took too strong of an authoritative stance.
Making more room for personal expression and responsive classroom interaction combined with subject matter is key to bridging the gap between students and school.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Journal #7 - Targeting Audiences
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #7 - Targeting Audiences
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 326
This Vans full-page ad is going after 13 to 25-year-olds. Their occupation is anything that doesn't require them to dress up every day, although occupation doesn't seem to be an indicator of whether or not someone likes vans. Their household income is anywhere from $20,000 a to $120,000 a year and their education level would be anything above fifth grade. Marital status would be either, but most likely single, because they are focusing on the younger crowd. They are shoe-heads who think they have a unique, funky style, but are really just following the mainstream trend.
The ads key message lies in the imagery of the shoes and the repeated logos. It attracts a less involved audience because it doesn't require much thought to understand the ad. It is very simple and practical, especially for what it is advertising: shoes. People look at shoes and if they look nice, then they buy them. So, all Vans has to do is present what their shoes looks like; goal accomplished.
This Skyy Vodka ad is directed to, obviously, people who drink alcoholic beverages, or people who will in the near future. They are marketing towards partiers. Their age range is most likely from 16 to 40 years old. They would have a medium regard for education because the very uneducated will normally go for 40s or six-packs while the highly educated probably don't go to drinking parties as much. They would be middle-class to upper-class, economically. Singles who are ready to mingle will find this appealing.
The ad immediately makes me think of a penis with two girls sucking on one ball each; this was probably the response the company wanted my subconscious to create. It is directed at an alcoholically and overly social audience. The words "GO NATURAL" could be a sexual innuendo of sorts. Either way, like the Vans ad, this one presents much more attractive imagery than textual advertising.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #7 - Targeting Audiences
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 326
This Vans full-page ad is going after 13 to 25-year-olds. Their occupation is anything that doesn't require them to dress up every day, although occupation doesn't seem to be an indicator of whether or not someone likes vans. Their household income is anywhere from $20,000 a to $120,000 a year and their education level would be anything above fifth grade. Marital status would be either, but most likely single, because they are focusing on the younger crowd. They are shoe-heads who think they have a unique, funky style, but are really just following the mainstream trend.
The ads key message lies in the imagery of the shoes and the repeated logos. It attracts a less involved audience because it doesn't require much thought to understand the ad. It is very simple and practical, especially for what it is advertising: shoes. People look at shoes and if they look nice, then they buy them. So, all Vans has to do is present what their shoes looks like; goal accomplished.
This Skyy Vodka ad is directed to, obviously, people who drink alcoholic beverages, or people who will in the near future. They are marketing towards partiers. Their age range is most likely from 16 to 40 years old. They would have a medium regard for education because the very uneducated will normally go for 40s or six-packs while the highly educated probably don't go to drinking parties as much. They would be middle-class to upper-class, economically. Singles who are ready to mingle will find this appealing.
The ad immediately makes me think of a penis with two girls sucking on one ball each; this was probably the response the company wanted my subconscious to create. It is directed at an alcoholically and overly social audience. The words "GO NATURAL" could be a sexual innuendo of sorts. Either way, like the Vans ad, this one presents much more attractive imagery than textual advertising.
Monday, April 20, 2009
STD Press Release
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
STD Press Release
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count:
For Immediate Release
KILL DATE: May 31, 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 20, 2009) - San Jose State University is expanding testing hours for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Health service director, Ellen Jones, said the college is launching an aggressive information program about STDs and how to prevent their spread.
The program includes lectures in the dorms by health service personnel, an hour-long movie available to professors to show in class, and the distribution of pamphlets about STDs and their symptoms.
According to the health service report, the number of STDs reported in the four years prior to the latest results was 20.
The latest university health service report discussed STDs: genital herpes, body lice, venereal diseases, and Chlamydia, which is a bacterial parasite that usually produces no symptoms but can lead to sterilization in women if left untreated.
Jones said: “There are some students on this campus who didn’t even know the [names] of their sexual partners.”
The university is doing its best to keep students safe; do your part by being checked regularly.
STD tests on campus are free of charge and the results are confidential.
According to the report, City College, in San Jose, has recorded 100 STD cases on campus since the beginning of its school year.
Contact: Justin Riray
San Jose State Journalism Student
925-818-8936
What: Prevention of an STD breakout
Where: San Jose State University and City College
When: 2008 to 2009 school year
Who: College students attending the two schools
Why: To keep students safe and prevent the spread of STDs, especially on campus.
How: Information program on STDs and their prevention.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
STD Press Release
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count:
For Immediate Release
KILL DATE: May 31, 2009
Contact: Justin Riray
San Jose State Journalism Student
925-818-8936
San Jose State Journalism Student
925-818-8936
SJSU HEALTH SERVICES - STD PREVENTION PROGRAM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 20, 2009) - San Jose State University is expanding testing hours for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Health service director, Ellen Jones, said the college is launching an aggressive information program about STDs and how to prevent their spread.
The program includes lectures in the dorms by health service personnel, an hour-long movie available to professors to show in class, and the distribution of pamphlets about STDs and their symptoms.
According to the health service report, the number of STDs reported in the four years prior to the latest results was 20.
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The on-campus report, so far this year, has 50 reported cases near the end of the fall ‘08 semester and could reach 100 by the end of the school year.The latest university health service report discussed STDs: genital herpes, body lice, venereal diseases, and Chlamydia, which is a bacterial parasite that usually produces no symptoms but can lead to sterilization in women if left untreated.
Jones said: “There are some students on this campus who didn’t even know the [names] of their sexual partners.”
The university is doing its best to keep students safe; do your part by being checked regularly.
STD tests on campus are free of charge and the results are confidential.
According to the report, City College, in San Jose, has recorded 100 STD cases on campus since the beginning of its school year.
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Fact Sheet
Contact: Justin Riray
San Jose State Journalism Student
925-818-8936
What: Prevention of an STD breakout
Where: San Jose State University and City College
When: 2008 to 2009 school year
Who: College students attending the two schools
Why: To keep students safe and prevent the spread of STDs, especially on campus.
How: Information program on STDs and their prevention.
STD News Story
Word Count: 209
San Jose State students may be unaware that they have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Chlamydia is a bacterial parasite that usually produces no symptoms, making it almost impossible to find without being checked. The disease can lead to sterilization in women if left untreated.
Other STDs such as herpes, body lice, and venereal diseases have been found on campus.
SJSU’s rate of new STD cases is increasing. In the four years previous to 2009, there were only 20 reported STD cases on campus. This semester has already filed 50 cases, that could become 100 by the end of the school year.
Ellen Jones, the health service doctor says, “There are some students on this campus who didn’t even know the name of their sexual partners.”
This STD outbreak has the college launching an aggressive information program about STDs and how to prevent their spread.
Jones says that the school is expanding its hours for STD testing from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday. The tests are free and the results are confidential.
The program also includes lectures in dorms by health service personnel, an hour-long movie for professors to show in class.
According to the report, City College has recorded 100 cases on campus this year.
Campus STD Breakout
San Jose State students may be unaware that they have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Chlamydia is a bacterial parasite that usually produces no symptoms, making it almost impossible to find without being checked. The disease can lead to sterilization in women if left untreated.
Other STDs such as herpes, body lice, and venereal diseases have been found on campus.
SJSU’s rate of new STD cases is increasing. In the four years previous to 2009, there were only 20 reported STD cases on campus. This semester has already filed 50 cases, that could become 100 by the end of the school year.
Ellen Jones, the health service doctor says, “There are some students on this campus who didn’t even know the name of their sexual partners.”
This STD outbreak has the college launching an aggressive information program about STDs and how to prevent their spread.
Jones says that the school is expanding its hours for STD testing from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday. The tests are free and the results are confidential.
The program also includes lectures in dorms by health service personnel, an hour-long movie for professors to show in class.
According to the report, City College has recorded 100 cases on campus this year.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Scholarly journal article summary #1
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Scholarly journal article summary #1
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 273
A recent criticism psychology and educational psychology claims that these disciplines face an epistemological dilemma. Analytic knowledge theories of educational psychology are necessary truths.
Royce said that there were three ways to classify the way we gain knowledge: personal experience, rationalizing, and metaphors. All knowledge gained can be classified under these three epistemologies, which are methods of acquiring knowledge. Subject could be almost completely under one method, or could be an equal balance of more than one.
Professor James T. Sanders of the University of Western Ontario does not completely agree with Royce, but wants to use Royce’s idea as a device form explaining some issues about the relationship of psychology to education.
The most common stereotype of educational psychology is mostly made up of empiricism, which is the belief that facts are gathered from experience or experiment.
The characterization of educational psychology bring preemptively empirical fact-gathering is connected with a stereotyped view about how psychology does, or should, contribute to education. This is why teachers, basically, teach students only facts.
Egan taught that certain claims can be reduced to logical, analytic truths by substituting synonymous phrases for one another. He points out that if we say we believe that more intelligent people learn faster than less intelligent people; the claim is plainly analytic. The claim can be seen as true if we concur that by “intelligence,” we mean, “the speed of learning.”
Educational psychology beliefs from half a century ago put education in danger by being based upon either true or false ideas. On the contrary, educational psychology is more about rationalizing. There is more to learning than correct and incorrect ideas.
Educational Psychology, James T. Sanders
http://www.jstor.org.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/stable/pdfplus/1495352.pdf
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Scholarly journal article summary #1
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 273
Educational Psychology
A recent criticism psychology and educational psychology claims that these disciplines face an epistemological dilemma. Analytic knowledge theories of educational psychology are necessary truths.
Royce said that there were three ways to classify the way we gain knowledge: personal experience, rationalizing, and metaphors. All knowledge gained can be classified under these three epistemologies, which are methods of acquiring knowledge. Subject could be almost completely under one method, or could be an equal balance of more than one.
Professor James T. Sanders of the University of Western Ontario does not completely agree with Royce, but wants to use Royce’s idea as a device form explaining some issues about the relationship of psychology to education.
The most common stereotype of educational psychology is mostly made up of empiricism, which is the belief that facts are gathered from experience or experiment.
The characterization of educational psychology bring preemptively empirical fact-gathering is connected with a stereotyped view about how psychology does, or should, contribute to education. This is why teachers, basically, teach students only facts.
Egan taught that certain claims can be reduced to logical, analytic truths by substituting synonymous phrases for one another. He points out that if we say we believe that more intelligent people learn faster than less intelligent people; the claim is plainly analytic. The claim can be seen as true if we concur that by “intelligence,” we mean, “the speed of learning.”
Educational psychology beliefs from half a century ago put education in danger by being based upon either true or false ideas. On the contrary, educational psychology is more about rationalizing. There is more to learning than correct and incorrect ideas.
Educational Psychology, James T. Sanders
http://www.jstor.org.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/stable/pdfplus/1495352.pdf
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Japanese Internment Vignette Descriptions
The first vignette I chose is the bus they are all loaded into before arriving at the internment camp.I can feel the pain of losing everything and the anxiety of being shipped to a prison town like a filthy criminal. Its so stuffy; they must be suffocating from each other's breath. Everyone has that same gut wrenching feeling. They are angry at the world, or they are at peace in accepting their unfair fate. No matter what will happen they find some consolation in being together, like sharing the death of a loved one, except no one has died ... yet. Why is this happening? They search their consciousness for the answer, but realize it does them no good.
The second scene I picked is the one where the tower guard looks down upon the families in the camp.There is an unspoken bond of compassion between the guard and the family. He doesn't want to be there. He is just doing is job. The family doesn't want to cause any problems. What else can a slave, threatened by death do? The guard hopes the best for the family, yet all he can do is watch ... he knows this is what he is meant to do ... nothing but watch, and shoot to kill. Hopefully not. The family looks up at him, thankful that he does not mock or hurt them. Both sides feel very alone despite the shared experience. They are on opposite sides. Neither of them lose their humanness.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
EXTRA CREDIT: Journal 5 - Drinking Coffee Elsewhere
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal Writing #5 - Drinking Coffee Elsewhere
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 242
I love Packer’s technique. It is so personal; I just got sucked into the book. Honestly, I hate reading, but the way she wrote out the descriptions and emotions of her characters, especially, Dina, gave me that Cannery Row feel.
She exposes the flaws of humanity through the weaknesses of her characters. The settings are very cliché; a ghetto neighborhood, an elite college university--and she blends offset characters into the picture flawlessly.
The metaphors she uses to describe Dina’s battle with her feelings about being attracted to boys and girls add an artsy element to the book.
The way all the stories either link, or share common themes, like in James Joyce’s Dubliners, makes the book one big learning experience. By reading just a few chapters from Coffee, I have evolved my mindset on people in our American society.
I researched the author and found that she grew up in the Bay Area and is a graduate of Yale. Interestingly enough, that is the university that Dina attends. It makes me wonder if she bases most of these characters’ hardships on ones that she has experienced herself; which would explain why she is so damn good at developing her stories.
Packer has helped me realize that people love reading these Chicken Soup for the Soul type anecdotes. It is the fine description of the characters in the story that get you interested and addicted.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal Writing #5 - Drinking Coffee Elsewhere
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 242
A Slice of Life in Drinking Coffee Elsewhere
I love Packer’s technique. It is so personal; I just got sucked into the book. Honestly, I hate reading, but the way she wrote out the descriptions and emotions of her characters, especially, Dina, gave me that Cannery Row feel.
She exposes the flaws of humanity through the weaknesses of her characters. The settings are very cliché; a ghetto neighborhood, an elite college university--and she blends offset characters into the picture flawlessly.
The metaphors she uses to describe Dina’s battle with her feelings about being attracted to boys and girls add an artsy element to the book.
The way all the stories either link, or share common themes, like in James Joyce’s Dubliners, makes the book one big learning experience. By reading just a few chapters from Coffee, I have evolved my mindset on people in our American society.
I researched the author and found that she grew up in the Bay Area and is a graduate of Yale. Interestingly enough, that is the university that Dina attends. It makes me wonder if she bases most of these characters’ hardships on ones that she has experienced herself; which would explain why she is so damn good at developing her stories.
Packer has helped me realize that people love reading these Chicken Soup for the Soul type anecdotes. It is the fine description of the characters in the story that get you interested and addicted.
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Way I see it
“Anyone who is capable of physical exercise should, in fact, exercise. There are so many ways that physical activity could better someone’s life. They will be more physically fit, they will look better, be more healthy, have more natural energy, and just feel better about themselves.”
“I wish religious fanatics wouldn’t be so rude to everyone that doesn’t agree with their philosophy. I am open to all theories of life and afterlife. It doesn’t bother me if someone holds a different opinion as long as they respect the world and the people on it. It seems that these hard-headed people are blind to the way the world works … it does not revolve around their experiences and thoughts.”
“I wish religious fanatics wouldn’t be so rude to everyone that doesn’t agree with their philosophy. I am open to all theories of life and afterlife. It doesn’t bother me if someone holds a different opinion as long as they respect the world and the people on it. It seems that these hard-headed people are blind to the way the world works … it does not revolve around their experiences and thoughts.”
Similes and Metaphors - original pieces
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Similes and Metaphors
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 58
Similes:
1) Dona Nichols is like a young Angelina Jolie.
2) My fastball pitch is like a smaller version of Ryu’s hadoken.
Metaphors:
1) Her heart was a broken machine in an arcade; she had been played too many times, and was often kicked when she took people’s money.
2) My member is a thigh of Chuck Norris.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Similes and Metaphors
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 58
Similes:
1) Dona Nichols is like a young Angelina Jolie.
2) My fastball pitch is like a smaller version of Ryu’s hadoken.
Metaphors:
1) Her heart was a broken machine in an arcade; she had been played too many times, and was often kicked when she took people’s money.
2) My member is a thigh of Chuck Norris.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Classmate Profile - Love found Rayna at the Perfect Time
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Classmate Profile
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 508
Love found Rayna at the Perfect Time
“I have never lost a fight...not yet anyways. There's always someone out there that can kick your ass. I have injured a couple [guys] but not technically beat them up.” Those are the words of the sweet and beautiful Rayna Barone.
The 22-year old student at San Jose State University had a rough time growing up, but has made the best out of her past obstacles.
“At one point in my life i was a very angry person because of certain events that occurred that were very devastating but i found peace in kick boxing,” Barone said about her coping method for her previous emotional state. “I did kick boxing for two years and stopped having so many confrontations with others in high school.”
Though she is new and refined, she hasn't lost all of her fire. “My friends love me because I'm really loyal and funny. I'm the sweetest person but if u get on my bad side...i have no problem whoopin' some ass and my friends think I'm crazy for it.”
“I have had a difficult life and because of that i had to grow up really quickly,” Barone mentioned. Despite all of her hardships, she is currently preparing for the beginning of her happy ending.
Her boyfriend, at the time, now fiancé, dated Barone for four years.
Rayna recounts the exciting event for us: “How he popped the question was very romantic.... We have an amazing dinner a the melting Pot downtown San Jose and then he took me to the boardwalk on the beach where he first told me he loved me, we drank champagne and when i wasn't looking he wrote will u marry me in the sand and got on one knee! Of course i said yes and we started crying.”
Most people criticize young marriages, but Barone feels that she has matured enough to take this important step in her life. “There was one point in time during my relationship that I doubted if I was doing the right thing and I made some mistakes but in the end it made me realize how great I had it and I could never picture myself being with anyone else for the rest of my life.”
Barone expresses full her faith in her new fiancé, “Not only is he my Fiancé but my best friend. So for someone to force their opinion on my life I would tell them they no nothing about me and i would feel no need to explain something that I know in my heart is right.”
Barone recalls what helped keep her head above water, “A lot of difficult times have been thrown my way since i was young and what keeps me motivated is my family, friends and hopes of the future. Adam is my rock, he keeps me strong and keeps me positive just when i think everything is falling apart. The things that devastate you in life are the things that make you stronger in the future.”
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Journal #3 - radio interview "youtube remixed"
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #3 - NPR Radio interview analysis
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 364
‘Remixing Youtube, one Video at a Time” - Melissa Block
All things Considered - March 16, 2009
Melissa Block knew about YouTube videos and how musicians record their performances or tutorials for the internet. She did research on Ophir Kutiel, a.k.a. Kutiman, pronounced and knew he was an Israeli musician and producer. The facts she stated were that he didn’t want to release his remix videos yet, but they were leaked by his friends and already have earned hundreds of thousands of views as well as the original videos pieces getting thousands of hits.
She asked pretty normal questions about his you tube producer stardom. She asked how he came up with the idea and implemented it. There were questions about how he feels about the videos and how it has changed his outlook on his own music. The questions weren’t very intimate or personal, they were all about his surface attributes.
She began asking him how it all started; and other general questions. It seemed like she already had all of the questions set, but it flowed very well. She asked a couple of follow up questions, but they were more like fun and comfortable interjectional type of questions.
There was one inadequate answer in which Ophir completely fumbled his words, especially since his English is pretty basic, and his reply didn’t really directly relate to the question. She just went on to the next question like nothing weird occurred - an acceptable recovery, but if she really cared then she would have asked him to clear it up.
The relationship was strictly business, except the fact that Melissa might have been a fan of Kutiman’s work. They had no personal relationship. If they did, you couldn’t tell by the interview.
This interview didn’t teach me much except maybe to always speak loud and annunciate clearly whenever you are on either side of an interview; for the sake of the other person and the sake of the listeners. This just wasn’t much of a learning experience - nothing else I didn’t already know. I’m not saying I’m a good interviewer, but I do know my interviewing textbook facts by heart.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #3 - NPR Radio interview analysis
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 364
‘Remixing Youtube, one Video at a Time” - Melissa Block
All things Considered - March 16, 2009
Melissa Block knew about YouTube videos and how musicians record their performances or tutorials for the internet. She did research on Ophir Kutiel, a.k.a. Kutiman, pronounced and knew he was an Israeli musician and producer. The facts she stated were that he didn’t want to release his remix videos yet, but they were leaked by his friends and already have earned hundreds of thousands of views as well as the original videos pieces getting thousands of hits.
She asked pretty normal questions about his you tube producer stardom. She asked how he came up with the idea and implemented it. There were questions about how he feels about the videos and how it has changed his outlook on his own music. The questions weren’t very intimate or personal, they were all about his surface attributes.
She began asking him how it all started; and other general questions. It seemed like she already had all of the questions set, but it flowed very well. She asked a couple of follow up questions, but they were more like fun and comfortable interjectional type of questions.
There was one inadequate answer in which Ophir completely fumbled his words, especially since his English is pretty basic, and his reply didn’t really directly relate to the question. She just went on to the next question like nothing weird occurred - an acceptable recovery, but if she really cared then she would have asked him to clear it up.
The relationship was strictly business, except the fact that Melissa might have been a fan of Kutiman’s work. They had no personal relationship. If they did, you couldn’t tell by the interview.
This interview didn’t teach me much except maybe to always speak loud and annunciate clearly whenever you are on either side of an interview; for the sake of the other person and the sake of the listeners. This just wasn’t much of a learning experience - nothing else I didn’t already know. I’m not saying I’m a good interviewer, but I do know my interviewing textbook facts by heart.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
IMHO #1 - Sex Ed for Second Graders
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
IMHO #1
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 476
Introducing: the 13-year-old father who looks like he’s only seven years old. Alfie Patten of Britain is said to be the father of newborn daughter, Maisie.
Parents and educators take ear to the national alert siren going off in their moral consciences. They feel moved to raise the white flag to reality and take precautionary measures in order to prevent anymore 13-year-olds taking on the title of mom or dad.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that "primary schools in Britain have decided to deliver sex education to children as young as seven after boy-father Alfie Patten's story emerged earlier this month."
It is ridiculous that they will start teaching sexual education to students as young as seven. Any teacher or parent who supports this action is letting fear overtake their logic.
I am sure that a very large amount of couples who first had sex knew what they were doing. By teaching seven-year-olds about sex, schools would be giving them the knowledge to do it - no pun intended.
Just because there are a few exceptions, or outliers, every now and then of young teens having babies does not mean that it will become the norm. Those who it does happen to are usually brought up in poverty or have dysfunctional households or abusive families.
Parents need to step up and teach their kids proper morals and values related to relationships and sex. By teaching it at school it just opens students up to discuss and even experiment the subject with each other, with their parents out of the picture.
I agree with teaching 12 and 13-year-olds about sex, STDs, and birth control. This is when they need to know how to be healthy and responsible about sexual contact. But introducing the subject five years early is ridiculous.
Can you imagine kids who, just a couple years ago, would say things like, “Daddy, why does my peepee look different than yours?” having a diagram of a properly labeled vagina shown in their second grade class? The response would be anything but useful wisdom.
Not only is it funny, but it is logically pointless. At that age it would be impossible to understand and apply the sex education they learn of to their innocent lives.
Parents should never worry about their elementary school kids becoming parents. If they do, they should take a step back and realize that they shouldn’t mold what they teach their kids on freak accidents.
As for Alfie, he is the exception and I’m sure his parents must have taken a parenting vacation over the course of their boy becoming a father.
Seven-year-olds to get sex education thanks to boy-father Alfie Patten
Alleged British 13-year-old father Alfie Patten’s paternity claim in doubt
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
IMHO #1
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 476
Why model Children’s Sex Education on Extremes?
Introducing: the 13-year-old father who looks like he’s only seven years old. Alfie Patten of Britain is said to be the father of newborn daughter, Maisie.
Parents and educators take ear to the national alert siren going off in their moral consciences. They feel moved to raise the white flag to reality and take precautionary measures in order to prevent anymore 13-year-olds taking on the title of mom or dad.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that "primary schools in Britain have decided to deliver sex education to children as young as seven after boy-father Alfie Patten's story emerged earlier this month."
It is ridiculous that they will start teaching sexual education to students as young as seven. Any teacher or parent who supports this action is letting fear overtake their logic.
I am sure that a very large amount of couples who first had sex knew what they were doing. By teaching seven-year-olds about sex, schools would be giving them the knowledge to do it - no pun intended.
Just because there are a few exceptions, or outliers, every now and then of young teens having babies does not mean that it will become the norm. Those who it does happen to are usually brought up in poverty or have dysfunctional households or abusive families.
Parents need to step up and teach their kids proper morals and values related to relationships and sex. By teaching it at school it just opens students up to discuss and even experiment the subject with each other, with their parents out of the picture.
I agree with teaching 12 and 13-year-olds about sex, STDs, and birth control. This is when they need to know how to be healthy and responsible about sexual contact. But introducing the subject five years early is ridiculous.
Can you imagine kids who, just a couple years ago, would say things like, “Daddy, why does my peepee look different than yours?” having a diagram of a properly labeled vagina shown in their second grade class? The response would be anything but useful wisdom.
Not only is it funny, but it is logically pointless. At that age it would be impossible to understand and apply the sex education they learn of to their innocent lives.
Parents should never worry about their elementary school kids becoming parents. If they do, they should take a step back and realize that they shouldn’t mold what they teach their kids on freak accidents.
As for Alfie, he is the exception and I’m sure his parents must have taken a parenting vacation over the course of their boy becoming a father.
Seven-year-olds to get sex education thanks to boy-father Alfie Patten
Alleged British 13-year-old father Alfie Patten’s paternity claim in doubt
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Mystery Character: ???? ?????
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Mystery Character
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 99
He is one of the most creative writers his age. He is short and somewhat thin and has been made fun of for wearing girl pants and eyeliner. He is many girls’ dream guy, though the amount of fans he has may be equal to the amount of haters he has.
He is the front man of his ridiculously successful band, but is not the lead singer. He named his newborn son after an area in New York and the main character of The Jungle Book. He does spinning jumps while he plays his red and black, signature bass.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Mystery Character
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 99
He is one of the most creative writers his age. He is short and somewhat thin and has been made fun of for wearing girl pants and eyeliner. He is many girls’ dream guy, though the amount of fans he has may be equal to the amount of haters he has.
He is the front man of his ridiculously successful band, but is not the lead singer. He named his newborn son after an area in New York and the main character of The Jungle Book. He does spinning jumps while he plays his red and black, signature bass.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
EXTRA CREDIT: Copy edit the World 3
"We have the right to refuse serve anyone," should be, "We have the right to refuse SERVICE to anyone," or, "We have the right to refuse TO SERVE anyone."
" ... can be adjusted upon requested," should be, "... can be adjusted upon REQUEST"I got both of those from the menu of the "3 Bros. from China" restaurant in Pleasant Hill.
This is from my Cases in Communications book by Zelezny.The sentence reads: Respondent publishes American Opinion, a monthly outlet for the views of the John Birth Society.
This is a GFE: It should be "the John Birch Society"
This is from one of my sister's high school text books. I can get the name of it if you would like me to, but she's in school right now and isn't texting me back.The sentence, show in two consistent pictures, is: Your purpose to kill me.
That isn't a complete sentence. It should say: Your purpose is to kill me.
It says " ... student that is majoring in broadcast journalism who shown ... "It should say " ... who has shown ... "
My next three corrections come from this book.
IEE should be IIE for the Institute of International Education.
From Edward R. Murrow..., there should be commas before and after the word "officially" and it should read: Although, officially, its assistant director ...
This is also from Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism by Bob Edwards. It should be written as: Alger Hiss'
Hapiness should read: Happiness. Plus, I have no idea why all those words are capitalized. I found this in a newspaper back home in Pittsburg. It was probably the Contra Costa Times classifieds.
This one is from Cases in Communication Law by Zelezny. "Hays" is actually supposed to be "Hayes."
This is from Mass Media Law, by Pember. "Nonconfidential" should be "Non-confidential," according to the AP style book.
The bottom of the 1st picture and the top of the second picture: "Names not commonly before the public not should not be reduced to acronyms solely to save a few words."It should say "Names not commonly known before the public..."
Didn't get to take a picture of it, but in the "One and Done for SJSU" sports article in the Wednesday March 11th, 2009 issue of the Spartan Daily there was a GFE!
Under the picture it named "Chastity Shavers" but in the scoring chart it read: "C. Shaver"
So, I am not sure which one is wrong, but one of them is!
On Prof. McCune’s blog Mike commented:
“Just passing by.Btw, you website have great content!”
The main correction is to change “you website have great content” to “your website has great content”
If you want to be picky, there needs to be a space between “by.” and “Btw”
And if you want to be even more picky, spell btw out as “by the way,” but this is a casual comment on the internet, so “btw” seems acceptable.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Journal #2 - Media Audiences
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #2 - Media Audiences
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 615
The most ubiquitous news is about President Obama’s budget plans for the United States. It is all over the news on the radio, television, newspaper, and, especially, the internet.
This story was discussed for about four to four and a half minutes on the radio. President Obama, himself was quoted, along with North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr and the House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
The radio coverage of the story has a very similar reporter voice over and source sound bite pattern to that of the news coverage. It sounds like the radio station was trying to set up live interview in the listeners minds between the radio news host and the quoted sources. She would warm up a subject and let the sound bite speak for itself, just like news TV broadcasting does.
The package lasted approximately four and a half minutes on Fox News on TV. Congressman Mike Pence was not quoted, but was interviewed, live, by the anchor in a type of split-screen conversation. I wasn’t sure whether to Pence this as a quoted source or a reporter, because he does not work for the news company, yet he explains his answers somewhat like he is a co-anchor for the story.
The main detail I remember is that it seemed more personal than reading about it through the newspaper. Also, they played video clips of President Obama in the background which added to the prominence of the story. The details are always more exciting and memorable if seen on TV, but if you’re reading the paper, you are allowed to read and absorb the information at your own pace and even read it over.
The news paper article in the Mercury was approximately 18 column inches long minus the headlines. Two sources, tax officials and The White House, were quoted in the story. There is only one article that directly relates to Obama’s handling of the budget. There are no photos or graphs for the story in the newspaper.
Though the main headline for the paper is “Obama: Hike taxes on rich,” is in bold font right under the nameplate and a sub-heading that says “His 10-year budget plan seeks health care money,” precedes the article, there is no photo or graph accompanying the article. In fact, the paper placed a picture of a solar-powered car for a story about a man who makes them and is going for a world record.
Usnews.com uploaded their online article on Friday. The most prominent detail I noticed about the online issue is that it actually quoted newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, and a couple other American newspapers. The article was 619 words in length.
It is much more like print than broadcast coverage. There is no real personality or human emotion to the article. It seems very subjective; most likely because there is more feeling present if you are watching and listening to a person talk as opposed to reading words off of a computer screen. But, it is not much different from print coverage except the fact that the paragraphs are at least twice as long in the internet article.
Overall, the stories were similar. The main difference is how personal the media felt. TV and radio seem more interactive and demand more of your sensory attention, so by default, they were more intriguing and informative. The newspaper is a nice way to get an entire story in one sitting and having the ability to reread any piece of information you didn’t catch the first time. As far as convenience goes, the internet takes the cake with a plethora of articles on a single subject available at anytime.
Sources of my stories:
radio
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101234106
TV
Fox News Channel
newspaper
http://sanjosemercurynews.ca.newsmemory.com/ee/sanjosemercurynews/default.php?pSetup=sanjosemercurynews
web
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/bulletin/bulletin_090227.htm
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #2 - Media Audiences
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 615
The most ubiquitous news is about President Obama’s budget plans for the United States. It is all over the news on the radio, television, newspaper, and, especially, the internet.
This story was discussed for about four to four and a half minutes on the radio. President Obama, himself was quoted, along with North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr and the House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
The radio coverage of the story has a very similar reporter voice over and source sound bite pattern to that of the news coverage. It sounds like the radio station was trying to set up live interview in the listeners minds between the radio news host and the quoted sources. She would warm up a subject and let the sound bite speak for itself, just like news TV broadcasting does.
The package lasted approximately four and a half minutes on Fox News on TV. Congressman Mike Pence was not quoted, but was interviewed, live, by the anchor in a type of split-screen conversation. I wasn’t sure whether to Pence this as a quoted source or a reporter, because he does not work for the news company, yet he explains his answers somewhat like he is a co-anchor for the story.
The main detail I remember is that it seemed more personal than reading about it through the newspaper. Also, they played video clips of President Obama in the background which added to the prominence of the story. The details are always more exciting and memorable if seen on TV, but if you’re reading the paper, you are allowed to read and absorb the information at your own pace and even read it over.
The news paper article in the Mercury was approximately 18 column inches long minus the headlines. Two sources, tax officials and The White House, were quoted in the story. There is only one article that directly relates to Obama’s handling of the budget. There are no photos or graphs for the story in the newspaper.
Though the main headline for the paper is “Obama: Hike taxes on rich,” is in bold font right under the nameplate and a sub-heading that says “His 10-year budget plan seeks health care money,” precedes the article, there is no photo or graph accompanying the article. In fact, the paper placed a picture of a solar-powered car for a story about a man who makes them and is going for a world record.
Usnews.com uploaded their online article on Friday. The most prominent detail I noticed about the online issue is that it actually quoted newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, and a couple other American newspapers. The article was 619 words in length.
It is much more like print than broadcast coverage. There is no real personality or human emotion to the article. It seems very subjective; most likely because there is more feeling present if you are watching and listening to a person talk as opposed to reading words off of a computer screen. But, it is not much different from print coverage except the fact that the paragraphs are at least twice as long in the internet article.
Overall, the stories were similar. The main difference is how personal the media felt. TV and radio seem more interactive and demand more of your sensory attention, so by default, they were more intriguing and informative. The newspaper is a nice way to get an entire story in one sitting and having the ability to reread any piece of information you didn’t catch the first time. As far as convenience goes, the internet takes the cake with a plethora of articles on a single subject available at anytime.
Sources of my stories:
radio
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101234106
TV
Fox News Channel
newspaper
http://sanjosemercurynews.ca.newsmemory.com/ee/sanjosemercurynews/default.php?pSetup=sanjosemercurynews
web
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/bulletin/bulletin_090227.htm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
EXTRA CREDIT: Library Scavenger Hunt - N/A damn
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Library Scavenger Hunt
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: Total 1,073 - 348 (the questions) = 725
1. What type of system is used to organize the books in the MLK library? Briefly describe how it works.
The library uses the Dewey Decimal system and the SJSU section uses the Library of Congress system. The Dewey Decimal system organizes the library books on shelves in a specific and repeatable order that makes it easy to find; it also uses call numbers that usually includes what section of the library they are in. The Library of Congress system links us to the government and hundreds of other libraries in the country. All of their books aren’t physically present at the MLK library, but if a student needs a book or other piece of media we can search all the other databases and have one sent to this library within three business days, free of charge.
2. What's in the "Browsing Library" on the first floor?
It contains newer books, other print media, electronic media, both educational and entertainment media.
3. What types of electronic databases are available in the MLK Library?
There is the San Jose State University articles and databases and the San Jose Public Library articles and databases. There are sections of groups of websites or articles for certain majors such as humanities or technology. You can search by alphabetical order topics.
4. How do you access the electronic databases?
You log onto www.sjlibrary.org with your student ID number or library code and your PIN. If you do not have a library card and PIN yet, then you can register on the first floor at the service desk.
5. How many different newspapers are available in the MLK Library? List 10 dailies.
Mercury News (SJ), San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Fresno Bee, The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Los Angeles Times, and The Dispatch.
6. Give the title and call numbers of a video, DVD and CD.
“Talking about Sex” - KIT VIDEO 649.65
“Wild Chronicles” - DVD 591.7
“Infinity on High” - CD ROCK Fall (no real call number)
7. Find a reference book, give the title and call number, and briefly describe the type of information found in this book.
The Dorling Kindersley world reference Atlas - 912 Dorling. The book contains world locations and information about many places. It helps with geographic studies and cultural demographics.
8. Go to a different aisle in the reference section. Give the title, call number and type of information found in another reference book.
“The World Book Encyclopedia” - J REF 031 World. There is a ton of information in here. Anything from astronauts to the inventors of the yo-yo.
9. Find a DVD, CD, newspaper and book in a foreign language. Give the title and call number for each.
“Li Xiaolong bo sha mi jue” - CHI VCD 796.8153
“Les contes d’Hoffmann” - CD OPERA Offenbac
“Chungang Ilbo (The Korea Daily) - no call number
School to Work: Alianzas para un Futoro Major - L 1.2:SCH 6/4 SPAN
10. List five magazines available the MLK Library.
Time, People, Sports Illustrated, Access, National Geopgraphic
11. Locate a scholarly article on John Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.
PS3537.T3234 Z7143x 2003, “Consilience and ecological vision in the works of John Steinbeck by Kathleen Margaret Hicks.
12. Locate a book about Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.
YA 813.52 STEINBEC, John Steinbeck: a twentieth-century life by Milton Meltzer.
13. Go to the California Room and find a book on farm labor. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 331.8813 CHAVEZ, Chavez and the Farm Workers by Ronald B. Taylor.
14. Also in the California room, find a book on San Jose. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 979.474, San Jose and the 1906 Earthquake by Sarah Roberts.
15. Find a book on California minorities. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 305.809, Peoples of Color in the American West by Sucheng Chan.
16. What's in the Cultural Heritage Center collections?
Historic and informative books and other educational media about Africa, Asia, and Southern America.
17. List three things you'll find in the Center for Beethoven Studies.
Books about Beethoven, educational books for aspiring pianists and composers, and beautiful antique pianos.
18. Go to the sixth floor and find a book in the psychology section. Give the call number, title and author.
BF31 lR53 2009, Psychology; the Key Concepts by Graham Richards.
19. Go to the seventh floor and find a book in the political science section. Give the call number, title and author.
JK276 .F73 2009, The Political Science Toolbox by Hassler and Wilcox
20. Find a book in the history section. Give the call number, title and author.
D 103.2:W 57 “Through Winds of Change, a History of the Memphis District” by U.S.
21. What is the difference between a journal and a magazine?
A magazine is a popular periodical that people read for leisure enjoyment or leisure intake of knowledge while a journal is used to describe a scholarly periodical or collection of articles that is written by experts. Journal articles tend to br longer and have extensive citations to additional research.
22. List five mass comm (journalism/PR/adv.) journals available in the MLK Library.
Advertising Agency, Adweek, Mediaweek, Public Relations Quarterly, Frontline 21.
23. How many art installations are there in the library. Briefly describe your favorite one.
There are 33 (though the website only boasts 30) art installations in the library. My personal favorite has always been the Martin Luther King Jr. section. Since it was named after him, I instinctively checked it out the first time I ever visited the library last year. There is all kinds of paintings and pictures of him. It’s just nice to be surrounded by my favorite U.S. civil rights hero. A lot of people may think that MLK only helped the desegregation of blacks and whites, but without him, I’m not too sure if Asians would have been able to integrate into our county as easily as we did. My favorite piece is the cover of the Time magazine that features the portrait of Dr. King; he looks proud and determined. I think the way they portrayed him represents his positive and socially innovative attitude that he is remembered for.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Library Scavenger Hunt
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: Total 1,073 - 348 (the questions) = 725
1. What type of system is used to organize the books in the MLK library? Briefly describe how it works.
The library uses the Dewey Decimal system and the SJSU section uses the Library of Congress system. The Dewey Decimal system organizes the library books on shelves in a specific and repeatable order that makes it easy to find; it also uses call numbers that usually includes what section of the library they are in. The Library of Congress system links us to the government and hundreds of other libraries in the country. All of their books aren’t physically present at the MLK library, but if a student needs a book or other piece of media we can search all the other databases and have one sent to this library within three business days, free of charge.
2. What's in the "Browsing Library" on the first floor?
It contains newer books, other print media, electronic media, both educational and entertainment media.
3. What types of electronic databases are available in the MLK Library?
There is the San Jose State University articles and databases and the San Jose Public Library articles and databases. There are sections of groups of websites or articles for certain majors such as humanities or technology. You can search by alphabetical order topics.
4. How do you access the electronic databases?
You log onto www.sjlibrary.org with your student ID number or library code and your PIN. If you do not have a library card and PIN yet, then you can register on the first floor at the service desk.
5. How many different newspapers are available in the MLK Library? List 10 dailies.
Mercury News (SJ), San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Fresno Bee, The New York Times, The Financial Times, the Los Angeles Times, and The Dispatch.
6. Give the title and call numbers of a video, DVD and CD.
“Talking about Sex” - KIT VIDEO 649.65
“Wild Chronicles” - DVD 591.7
“Infinity on High” - CD ROCK Fall (no real call number)
7. Find a reference book, give the title and call number, and briefly describe the type of information found in this book.
The Dorling Kindersley world reference Atlas - 912 Dorling. The book contains world locations and information about many places. It helps with geographic studies and cultural demographics.
8. Go to a different aisle in the reference section. Give the title, call number and type of information found in another reference book.
“The World Book Encyclopedia” - J REF 031 World. There is a ton of information in here. Anything from astronauts to the inventors of the yo-yo.
9. Find a DVD, CD, newspaper and book in a foreign language. Give the title and call number for each.
“Li Xiaolong bo sha mi jue” - CHI VCD 796.8153
“Les contes d’Hoffmann” - CD OPERA Offenbac
“Chungang Ilbo (The Korea Daily) - no call number
School to Work: Alianzas para un Futoro Major - L 1.2:SCH 6/4 SPAN
10. List five magazines available the MLK Library.
Time, People, Sports Illustrated, Access, National Geopgraphic
11. Locate a scholarly article on John Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.
PS3537.T3234 Z7143x 2003, “Consilience and ecological vision in the works of John Steinbeck by Kathleen Margaret Hicks.
12. Locate a book about Steinbeck. Give the call number, title and author.
YA 813.52 STEINBEC, John Steinbeck: a twentieth-century life by Milton Meltzer.
13. Go to the California Room and find a book on farm labor. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 331.8813 CHAVEZ, Chavez and the Farm Workers by Ronald B. Taylor.
14. Also in the California room, find a book on San Jose. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 979.474, San Jose and the 1906 Earthquake by Sarah Roberts.
15. Find a book on California minorities. Give the call number, title and author.
REF CAL 305.809, Peoples of Color in the American West by Sucheng Chan.
16. What's in the Cultural Heritage Center collections?
Historic and informative books and other educational media about Africa, Asia, and Southern America.
17. List three things you'll find in the Center for Beethoven Studies.
Books about Beethoven, educational books for aspiring pianists and composers, and beautiful antique pianos.
18. Go to the sixth floor and find a book in the psychology section. Give the call number, title and author.
BF31 lR53 2009, Psychology; the Key Concepts by Graham Richards.
19. Go to the seventh floor and find a book in the political science section. Give the call number, title and author.
JK276 .F73 2009, The Political Science Toolbox by Hassler and Wilcox
20. Find a book in the history section. Give the call number, title and author.
D 103.2:W 57 “Through Winds of Change, a History of the Memphis District” by U.S.
21. What is the difference between a journal and a magazine?
A magazine is a popular periodical that people read for leisure enjoyment or leisure intake of knowledge while a journal is used to describe a scholarly periodical or collection of articles that is written by experts. Journal articles tend to br longer and have extensive citations to additional research.
22. List five mass comm (journalism/PR/adv.) journals available in the MLK Library.
Advertising Agency, Adweek, Mediaweek, Public Relations Quarterly, Frontline 21.
23. How many art installations are there in the library. Briefly describe your favorite one.
There are 33 (though the website only boasts 30) art installations in the library. My personal favorite has always been the Martin Luther King Jr. section. Since it was named after him, I instinctively checked it out the first time I ever visited the library last year. There is all kinds of paintings and pictures of him. It’s just nice to be surrounded by my favorite U.S. civil rights hero. A lot of people may think that MLK only helped the desegregation of blacks and whites, but without him, I’m not too sure if Asians would have been able to integrate into our county as easily as we did. My favorite piece is the cover of the Time magazine that features the portrait of Dr. King; he looks proud and determined. I think the way they portrayed him represents his positive and socially innovative attitude that he is remembered for.
Blind Computer Tech - Pitch Letter
Justin Riray
2/25/09
Mcom 100w MW 1:30 p.m.
Writing Pitch Letters
Word Count: 253
Dear Editor:
In one of the most boring subjects American society has to offer I found a diamond in the rough. A computer troubleshooting technician who works for Packard Bell can fix almost any computer malfunction or help customers fix them over the phone. He is blind -- sightless since childhood.
It is almost impossible to imagine trying to use a computer without being able to see what you’re doing. Doug Rose, 34, from Thousand Oaks Calif., is a self-taught electronics wizard. He uses special Braille equipment to operate his computer and a voice recognition system to tell him what is on the screen.
In addition to memorizing information that helps him diagnose problems, Rose uses his other senses to identify things. He often discusses certain sounds that a PC makes when helping troubled customers, usually correctly diagnosing the problem.
It is simply amazing and beautiful that a man who is blind has dedicated himself to guiding fully capable people through fixing their electronic devices. It almost seems backwards. He is so talented that the company forwards Rose the customer calls that most of the other technicians have a hard time diagnosing and fixing. Most callers never learn that he is blind.
I have researched the topic and plan to interview Rose and his colleagues to gain first-hand opinions and facts about him. Please let me know if you are interested in this article; I’d be more than happy to write it.
Sincerely,
Justin Riray – San Jose State, Journalism Major
2/25/09
Mcom 100w MW 1:30 p.m.
Writing Pitch Letters
Word Count: 253
Dear Editor:
In one of the most boring subjects American society has to offer I found a diamond in the rough. A computer troubleshooting technician who works for Packard Bell can fix almost any computer malfunction or help customers fix them over the phone. He is blind -- sightless since childhood.
It is almost impossible to imagine trying to use a computer without being able to see what you’re doing. Doug Rose, 34, from Thousand Oaks Calif., is a self-taught electronics wizard. He uses special Braille equipment to operate his computer and a voice recognition system to tell him what is on the screen.
In addition to memorizing information that helps him diagnose problems, Rose uses his other senses to identify things. He often discusses certain sounds that a PC makes when helping troubled customers, usually correctly diagnosing the problem.
It is simply amazing and beautiful that a man who is blind has dedicated himself to guiding fully capable people through fixing their electronic devices. It almost seems backwards. He is so talented that the company forwards Rose the customer calls that most of the other technicians have a hard time diagnosing and fixing. Most callers never learn that he is blind.
I have researched the topic and plan to interview Rose and his colleagues to gain first-hand opinions and facts about him. Please let me know if you are interested in this article; I’d be more than happy to write it.
Sincerely,
Justin Riray – San Jose State, Journalism Major
Monday, February 23, 2009
Beer Truck
Justin Riray
2/23/09
Mcom 100w – MW 1:30 p.m.
Beer Truck
Word Count: 127
Traffic came to a complete standstill on the Bay Bridge eastbound deck due to a beer truck that caught on fire around 1 p.m. on Monday.
For 45 minutes, drivers were stranded before firefighters put out the flames a little after 2 p.m., though the incident clogged the flow of many Bay Area freeways.
California Highway Patrol Officer Shawn Chase said that the driver of the refrigerator truck carrying Coors beer and didn’t notice that a tire blew out and kept driving. Sparks from the metal rim scraping the road ignited the fire.
All westbound lanes and some of the eastbound lanes were reopened around 2 p.m., but the wreckage wasn’t cleared off the bridge until 5:52 p.m.
2/23/09
Mcom 100w – MW 1:30 p.m.
Beer Truck
Word Count: 127
Traffic came to a complete standstill on the Bay Bridge eastbound deck due to a beer truck that caught on fire around 1 p.m. on Monday.
For 45 minutes, drivers were stranded before firefighters put out the flames a little after 2 p.m., though the incident clogged the flow of many Bay Area freeways.
California Highway Patrol Officer Shawn Chase said that the driver of the refrigerator truck carrying Coors beer and didn’t notice that a tire blew out and kept driving. Sparks from the metal rim scraping the road ignited the fire.
All westbound lanes and some of the eastbound lanes were reopened around 2 p.m., but the wreckage wasn’t cleared off the bridge until 5:52 p.m.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Word of the Week #6: Cordon
Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #6
Word Count: 130
My Word: Cordon
Source: Prof. McCune’s assignment page - http://jmcweb.sjsu.edu/mccune/61/gaslinebreak.html
How it was used: The police have cordoned off all the surrounding streets, effectively shutting down a four-block area.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area. A cord of braid worn for ornament or as a fastening. A ribbon worn, usually, diagonally across the breast as a badge of knightly or honorary order. Verb. To surround or blockade with officers, vehicles, ribbons, and other objects.
My Sentence: The detective instructed the officers to cordon the entire house so that he could investigate the premise of the murder without any disturbance to the crime scene.
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #6
Word Count: 130
My Word: Cordon
Source: Prof. McCune’s assignment page - http://jmcweb.sjsu.edu/mccune/61/gaslinebreak.html
How it was used: The police have cordoned off all the surrounding streets, effectively shutting down a four-block area.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area. A cord of braid worn for ornament or as a fastening. A ribbon worn, usually, diagonally across the breast as a badge of knightly or honorary order. Verb. To surround or blockade with officers, vehicles, ribbons, and other objects.
My Sentence: The detective instructed the officers to cordon the entire house so that he could investigate the premise of the murder without any disturbance to the crime scene.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Copy Edit the World 2
Prof. McCune's News Story 2 assignment
1st paragraph: "...working on a sotry..."
It should say: "working on a story"
2nd paragraph: "...a couple of tourist..."
It should say: "a couple of tourists"
Top News assignment from Prof. McCune
4th Paragraph: "You ask to Sheryl Wolcott..."
It should say: "You ask Sheryl Wolcott"
Two Feature Leads - McCune
2nd to last paragraph: “‘In my 23 years on the job, I’ve seen a lot of thing set off a fire alarm…’”
It should be: “I’ve seen a lot of things set off a fire alarm”
1st paragraph: "...working on a sotry..."
It should say: "working on a story"
2nd paragraph: "...a couple of tourist..."
It should say: "a couple of tourists"
Top News assignment from Prof. McCune
4th Paragraph: "You ask to Sheryl Wolcott..."
It should say: "You ask Sheryl Wolcott"
Two Feature Leads - McCune
2nd to last paragraph: “‘In my 23 years on the job, I’ve seen a lot of thing set off a fire alarm…’”
It should be: “I’ve seen a lot of things set off a fire alarm”
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Word of the Week #5: Obloquy
Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #5
Word Count: 146
My Word: Obloquy
Source: pg. 12 of Cases in Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media Fifth Ed. by Zelezny
How it was used: While reckless assaults upon public men, and efforts to bring obloquy upon those who are endeavoring faithfully to discharge official duties, exert a baleful influence and deserve the severest condemnation in public opinion, it cannot be said this abuse is greater, and it is believed to be less, than that which...
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. Censure, blame, abusive language, discredit, or disgrace aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous people or the general public.
My Sentence: President Bush held up to a ton of obloquy about sending troops to Iraq, dealing with the budget, or even just usage of bad grammar during his presidency.
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #5
Word Count: 146
My Word: Obloquy
Source: pg. 12 of Cases in Communications Law: Liberties, Restraints, and the Modern Media Fifth Ed. by Zelezny
How it was used: While reckless assaults upon public men, and efforts to bring obloquy upon those who are endeavoring faithfully to discharge official duties, exert a baleful influence and deserve the severest condemnation in public opinion, it cannot be said this abuse is greater, and it is believed to be less, than that which...
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. Censure, blame, abusive language, discredit, or disgrace aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous people or the general public.
My Sentence: President Bush held up to a ton of obloquy about sending troops to Iraq, dealing with the budget, or even just usage of bad grammar during his presidency.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Telling Details: Light Rail
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Telling Details
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 160
I am sitting on the Santa Teresa light rail on a cold, rainy, gloomy afternoon on the way home from class at SJSU. It smells like musty people and damp clothing. The only warmth in the car is from the body heat from the cluster of people standing in in front of me and to my right side. I coughed and noticed my mouth tasted stale; that stagnant, dry saliva you get when you have a cold.
A dark haired teenage girl who is wearing a schoolgirl style sweater and skirt speaks loudly to a normal looking blonde girl with slight acne and straight hair, in a way that sounds like she’s trying too hard to sound interested. I wonder why the hell she is wearing a skirt in this weather, and a few seconds after I catch her confess, “I looked outside the window this morning and was like, oh it’s nice outside and now it’s all raining!”
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Telling Details
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 160
I am sitting on the Santa Teresa light rail on a cold, rainy, gloomy afternoon on the way home from class at SJSU. It smells like musty people and damp clothing. The only warmth in the car is from the body heat from the cluster of people standing in in front of me and to my right side. I coughed and noticed my mouth tasted stale; that stagnant, dry saliva you get when you have a cold.
A dark haired teenage girl who is wearing a schoolgirl style sweater and skirt speaks loudly to a normal looking blonde girl with slight acne and straight hair, in a way that sounds like she’s trying too hard to sound interested. I wonder why the hell she is wearing a skirt in this weather, and a few seconds after I catch her confess, “I looked outside the window this morning and was like, oh it’s nice outside and now it’s all raining!”
Friday, February 6, 2009
Copy Edit the World 1
Prof. Nichol’s School Notes page
It says: “Outside assignment: To be posted on your blog by 4:30 Wednesday, Feb. 8.”
It should say: “Outside assignment: To be posted on your blog by 4:30 Wednesday, Feb. 18.”
My second one is of Mrs. McCune's assignment jour61 website.
It reads "the boywas found," but should say "the boy was found."
And the second one is a picture of a menu in an Asian boba cafe called "Quickly" that reads "We made fresh Who care? We do!"
It should say "We make fresh! Who cares? We do!"
It says: “Outside assignment: To be posted on your blog by 4:30 Wednesday, Feb. 8.”
It should say: “Outside assignment: To be posted on your blog by 4:30 Wednesday, Feb. 18.”
My second one is of Mrs. McCune's assignment jour61 website.
It reads "the boywas found," but should say "the boy was found."
And the second one is a picture of a menu in an Asian boba cafe called "Quickly" that reads "We made fresh Who care? We do!"
It should say "We make fresh! Who cares? We do!"
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
My Favorite Writing: Build God, Then We'll Talk -PatD
Justin Riray
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #1 - My Favorite Writing
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 271 (excluding the lyrics)
Build God, Then We’ll Talk from the album “A Fever you Can’t Sweat Out” by Panic at the Disco (2005) Listen to the Song here
I have always loved Panic at the Disco’s musical style and content and delivery of the lyrics. They are from Vegas, so most of their early music was a rock-techno hybrid about burlesque settings and situations that are normally kept secret from those who should know about it.
This is the last track on their first album and I believe it epitomizes the entire CD. The lyrics cleverly use aesthetic literal phrases and well thought up analogies to describe the night a hooker was busted in the act. It’s great writing because the writer uses very descriptive language to paint the scene and situation for the listener or reader. A good writer’s job is to show, not tell, and Ryan did a great job with his choice of lyrics.
Not only does the song describe a rather risqué event, it also criticizes humanity and how it forces some people to stoop to a lower level just to make ends meet. And it pokes sarcasm at the unfaithfulness of men with high governmental power. The song expresses how rich guys can get away with cheating on their wives because since they have the money, they have the power to do whatever they want.
All these ideas collide in one song. The song is very catchy and becomes even more interesting when you pay close attention to the lyrics, and even closer attention to the double meanings they convey. The way they approach awkward subjects about the flaws of humanity in mainstream music is amazing.
Appealing only because they are just that un-appealing
Any practiced catholic would cross themselves upon entering.
The rooms have a hint of asbestos and maybe just a dash of formaldehyde,
And the habit of decomposing right before your very (lalalala) eyes.
Along with the people inside
What a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Inside, what a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Tonight tenants range from: a lawyer and a virgin
Accessorizing with a rosary tucked inside her lingerie
She's getting a job at the firm come Monday.
The Mrs. will stay with the cheating attorney
moonlighting aside, she really needs his money.
Oh, wonderful caricature of intimacy.
And not to mention, the constable, and his proposition, for that "virgin"
Yes, the one the lawyer met with on "strictly business"
as he said to the Mrs. Well, only hours before,
after he had left, she was fixing her face in a compact.
There was a terrible crash (There was a terrible crash)
Between her and the badge
She spilled her purse and her bag, and held a "purse" of a different kind.
Along with the people inside
What a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Inside, what a wonderful caricature of intimacy
There are no raindrops on roses and girls in white dresses.
It's sleeping with roaches and taking best guesses
At the shade of the sheets and before all the stains
And a few more of your least favorite things.
Raindrops on roses and girls in white dresses
It's sleeping with roaches and taking best guesses
At the shade of the sheets and before all the stains
And a few more of your least favorite things.
Inside, what a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Raindrops on roses and the girls in white dresses
And sleeping with the roaches and the taking best guesses
At the shade of the sheets and before all the stains
And a few more of your least favorite things.
Mass Com 100w - MW 1:30pm-2:45pm
Journal #1 - My Favorite Writing
Pakman7JR@hotmail.com
Word Count: 271 (excluding the lyrics)
Build God, Then We’ll Talk from the album “A Fever you Can’t Sweat Out” by Panic at the Disco (2005) Listen to the Song here
I have always loved Panic at the Disco’s musical style and content and delivery of the lyrics. They are from Vegas, so most of their early music was a rock-techno hybrid about burlesque settings and situations that are normally kept secret from those who should know about it.
This is the last track on their first album and I believe it epitomizes the entire CD. The lyrics cleverly use aesthetic literal phrases and well thought up analogies to describe the night a hooker was busted in the act. It’s great writing because the writer uses very descriptive language to paint the scene and situation for the listener or reader. A good writer’s job is to show, not tell, and Ryan did a great job with his choice of lyrics.
Not only does the song describe a rather risqué event, it also criticizes humanity and how it forces some people to stoop to a lower level just to make ends meet. And it pokes sarcasm at the unfaithfulness of men with high governmental power. The song expresses how rich guys can get away with cheating on their wives because since they have the money, they have the power to do whatever they want.
All these ideas collide in one song. The song is very catchy and becomes even more interesting when you pay close attention to the lyrics, and even closer attention to the double meanings they convey. The way they approach awkward subjects about the flaws of humanity in mainstream music is amazing.
Build God, Then We’ll Talk from the album “A Fever you Can’t Sweat Out” by Panic at the Disco (2005)
It's these substandard motels on the (lalalalala) corner of 4th and Fremont Street.Appealing only because they are just that un-appealing
Any practiced catholic would cross themselves upon entering.
The rooms have a hint of asbestos and maybe just a dash of formaldehyde,
And the habit of decomposing right before your very (lalalala) eyes.
Along with the people inside
What a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Inside, what a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Tonight tenants range from: a lawyer and a virgin
Accessorizing with a rosary tucked inside her lingerie
She's getting a job at the firm come Monday.
The Mrs. will stay with the cheating attorney
moonlighting aside, she really needs his money.
Oh, wonderful caricature of intimacy.
And not to mention, the constable, and his proposition, for that "virgin"
Yes, the one the lawyer met with on "strictly business"
as he said to the Mrs. Well, only hours before,
after he had left, she was fixing her face in a compact.
There was a terrible crash (There was a terrible crash)
Between her and the badge
She spilled her purse and her bag, and held a "purse" of a different kind.
Along with the people inside
What a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Inside, what a wonderful caricature of intimacy
There are no raindrops on roses and girls in white dresses.
It's sleeping with roaches and taking best guesses
At the shade of the sheets and before all the stains
And a few more of your least favorite things.
Raindrops on roses and girls in white dresses
It's sleeping with roaches and taking best guesses
At the shade of the sheets and before all the stains
And a few more of your least favorite things.
Inside, what a wonderful caricature of intimacy
Raindrops on roses and the girls in white dresses
And sleeping with the roaches and the taking best guesses
At the shade of the sheets and before all the stains
And a few more of your least favorite things.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Word of the Week #4: Nuance
Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #4
Word Count: 98
My Word: Nuance
Source: page 12 of How to Write Television News by Kant
How it was used: There will be much more information on the nuances of constructing a VO (voice over) script in later chapters.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response. A very slight difference or variation in color or tone.
My Sentence: Even if most parents think rap all sounds the same, there are many nuances that this genre of music comes in.
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #4
Word Count: 98
My Word: Nuance
Source: page 12 of How to Write Television News by Kant
How it was used: There will be much more information on the nuances of constructing a VO (voice over) script in later chapters.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response. A very slight difference or variation in color or tone.
My Sentence: Even if most parents think rap all sounds the same, there are many nuances that this genre of music comes in.
Word of the Week #3: Caveat
Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #3
Word Count: 112
My Word: Caveat
Source: Dona Nichols’ “Edit the World” website
How it was used: Caveats: to get full credit, you must circle, highlight, or describe the error and correct it.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A warning or caution; admonition. A legal notice to a court of public officer to suspend a certain proceeding until the notified person is given a hearing.
My Sentence: After I broke my ankle during a basketball game I re-injured it by playing soccer the next week; I should have listened to the doctor’s caveats about not being athletically active for three months.
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #3
Word Count: 112
My Word: Caveat
Source: Dona Nichols’ “Edit the World” website
How it was used: Caveats: to get full credit, you must circle, highlight, or describe the error and correct it.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A warning or caution; admonition. A legal notice to a court of public officer to suspend a certain proceeding until the notified person is given a hearing.
My Sentence: After I broke my ankle during a basketball game I re-injured it by playing soccer the next week; I should have listened to the doctor’s caveats about not being athletically active for three months.
Word of the Week #2: Injunction
Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #2
Word Count: 148
My Word: Injunction
Source: page 7 of Mass Media Law by Pember and Calvert
How it was used: Individuals who can demonstrate that they are in peril or are about to suffer a serious irremediable wrong can usually gain legal writ such as an injunction or restraining order to stop someone from doing something.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act. An act or instance or enjoining. A command, order, admonition.
My Sentence: My friend, who is also a journalism major, was convicted for producing a periodical article that invaded the privacy of the subject and was punished by an injunction on his right to publish the periodical.
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #2
Word Count: 148
My Word: Injunction
Source: page 7 of Mass Media Law by Pember and Calvert
How it was used: Individuals who can demonstrate that they are in peril or are about to suffer a serious irremediable wrong can usually gain legal writ such as an injunction or restraining order to stop someone from doing something.
All definitions and part of speech: Noun. A judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act. An act or instance or enjoining. A command, order, admonition.
My Sentence: My friend, who is also a journalism major, was convicted for producing a periodical article that invaded the privacy of the subject and was punished by an injunction on his right to publish the periodical.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Word of the Week #1: Ramshackle
Justin Riray
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #1
Word Count: 107
My Word: ramshackle
Source: “Nearly Witches” by Panic at the Disco
How it was used:
Here I am,
Composing of burlesque,
Out of where they rest their heads,
Sulking in their splintered cradles,
And ramshackle hands
All definitions and part of speech: adj; loosely made or held together, rickety, shaky, so poorly constructed that disintegration is likely, falling to pieces, out of repair.
My Sentence: Before I went off to college I spent one more night in the ramshackle tree house my father built when I was but three feet tall; I was not sure if I’d make it to dawn without breaking the disintegrating wooden floor.
MassCom 100W - MW 1:30pm
Word #1
Word Count: 107
My Word: ramshackle
Source: “Nearly Witches” by Panic at the Disco
How it was used:
Here I am,
Composing of burlesque,
Out of where they rest their heads,
Sulking in their splintered cradles,
And ramshackle hands
All definitions and part of speech: adj; loosely made or held together, rickety, shaky, so poorly constructed that disintegration is likely, falling to pieces, out of repair.
My Sentence: Before I went off to college I spent one more night in the ramshackle tree house my father built when I was but three feet tall; I was not sure if I’d make it to dawn without breaking the disintegrating wooden floor.
An Intro to Me
I am Justin Riray, a JMC student in my 3rd year of college, 2nd semester here are SJSU. I am mostly Filipino, with a hint of Chinese and Spanish blood; however, if you mix Chinese and Spanish it just looks Filipino... so I look full Filipino. I am 5'11 and weigh in at a staggering 152 lbs. I am 2-0 in schoolyard fights and am the self-proclaimed best non-fighting fighter in the United States. Just Kidding.
I am a tall, dark, and handsome glass of man who enjoys long walks on the treadmill, candlelit brunches, and writing songs about people's birthmarks. I believe the way to make someone fall in love with you is learning how to order their favorite custom cake from Safeway. Just kidding again!
STOP HERE: read on if you care about who I really am, if not, here's a couple random fun facts before you go: I was the only Asian kid to make it past the first four cuts of my high school basketball team, but I got cut during the final cut. Sad. I was a Pokemon Card gym leader at three locations and used to make around $100 a day selling the cards to other students when I was in 6th grade; until I got Pokemon cards banned from my school because parents complained their kids used their lunch money to buy my cards. I tried out for American Idol this year and did not make it to Hollywood--but I did wink at the three lady judges and made them all blush. My metabolism is faster than the speed of light which is why even if I eat four meals a day and drink a protein shake four times a week, while working out three times a week, I have only gained fifteen pounds in the past two years. Okay, if you want, you can go now. =C
Honestly, I grew up in Pittsburg, California, a big, small town in the east bay. I attended Peter Pan Preschool in Oakland at the age of four. I went to St. Peter Martyr school in Pittsburg from kindergarten to 8th grade. I spent my four years of growing up at De La Salle High School in Concord. Diablo Valley college hosted my four semesters of G.E.D.s and I transferred to San Jose State in fall of 2008.
I have worked at the cafeteria of my high school for a year, at Diablo Lanes bowling center in Concord for two years, and have had seasonal jobs at Aeropostale and Elephant Bar. Currently, I am getting paid to do almost nothing as an interviewer recruiter hybrid for a market research company at the Oakridge mall in North San Jose.
I have always loved to play basketball and videogames. I have always liked creative writing. I used to compose music back in high school, now I only do occasionally. I can play basic drums, guitar, piano, and bass. I sing for my own leisure, though I am not good at all.
I previously lived with my dad, mom, little sister, and grandma in Pittsburg. Since college began, I live in San Jose off of Blossom Hill and Snell with a couple roommates I know from my hometown. I've been dating my beautiful girlfriend for two and a half years and still going well.
To learn about my personality and life during high school, feel free to check my adolescence, to learn about my college life, talk to me when you see me, to view a fraction of my creative outlet check out my life through video clips. Enjoy! Subscribe to my youtube account! It's the remedy to boredom!
I am a tall, dark, and handsome glass of man who enjoys long walks on the treadmill, candlelit brunches, and writing songs about people's birthmarks. I believe the way to make someone fall in love with you is learning how to order their favorite custom cake from Safeway. Just kidding again!
STOP HERE: read on if you care about who I really am, if not, here's a couple random fun facts before you go: I was the only Asian kid to make it past the first four cuts of my high school basketball team, but I got cut during the final cut. Sad. I was a Pokemon Card gym leader at three locations and used to make around $100 a day selling the cards to other students when I was in 6th grade; until I got Pokemon cards banned from my school because parents complained their kids used their lunch money to buy my cards. I tried out for American Idol this year and did not make it to Hollywood--but I did wink at the three lady judges and made them all blush. My metabolism is faster than the speed of light which is why even if I eat four meals a day and drink a protein shake four times a week, while working out three times a week, I have only gained fifteen pounds in the past two years. Okay, if you want, you can go now. =C
Honestly, I grew up in Pittsburg, California, a big, small town in the east bay. I attended Peter Pan Preschool in Oakland at the age of four. I went to St. Peter Martyr school in Pittsburg from kindergarten to 8th grade. I spent my four years of growing up at De La Salle High School in Concord. Diablo Valley college hosted my four semesters of G.E.D.s and I transferred to San Jose State in fall of 2008.
I have worked at the cafeteria of my high school for a year, at Diablo Lanes bowling center in Concord for two years, and have had seasonal jobs at Aeropostale and Elephant Bar. Currently, I am getting paid to do almost nothing as an interviewer recruiter hybrid for a market research company at the Oakridge mall in North San Jose.
I have always loved to play basketball and videogames. I have always liked creative writing. I used to compose music back in high school, now I only do occasionally. I can play basic drums, guitar, piano, and bass. I sing for my own leisure, though I am not good at all.
I previously lived with my dad, mom, little sister, and grandma in Pittsburg. Since college began, I live in San Jose off of Blossom Hill and Snell with a couple roommates I know from my hometown. I've been dating my beautiful girlfriend for two and a half years and still going well.
To learn about my personality and life during high school, feel free to check my adolescence, to learn about my college life, talk to me when you see me, to view a fraction of my creative outlet check out my life through video clips. Enjoy! Subscribe to my youtube account! It's the remedy to boredom!
First week of 100w
Good week to you all,
I am blogging from my class, during class. We just had our first pop current events quiz, my very first test of the semester and I got a 5 out of 10. Ouch. I missed questions such as, who is the president of SJSU or and what was the lead story in the Mercury news today. I feel the doom of this semester, already, in the first week of classes. Help me! Nichols is a cool teacher, I just gotta get used to the class... oh yea; I forgot to tell you, we have to get published before the end of the semester in order to pass. Great.
I am blogging from my class, during class. We just had our first pop current events quiz, my very first test of the semester and I got a 5 out of 10. Ouch. I missed questions such as, who is the president of SJSU or and what was the lead story in the Mercury news today. I feel the doom of this semester, already, in the first week of classes. Help me! Nichols is a cool teacher, I just gotta get used to the class... oh yea; I forgot to tell you, we have to get published before the end of the semester in order to pass. Great.
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