There are places to go to find arguments! You are looking for arguments about a particular issue, so you know at the first door and ask, what kind of a think is it?(definition) At the second door, you inquire, what can I compare this thing to?(comparison) Upon arriving at the third door, you ponder, what is it's relationship to other things? (relationship). knocking on the fourth door, you ask, in what circumstance(s) does this think exist (circumstances)? And at the fifth door, you question, do outsiders have anything to say about this thing (testimony)?
For an extra 2 points, tell your favorite knock knock joke. No repeats.
At the first door of the invention process, I asked myself what exactly I was going to write about. What are accents? What makes them unique? Is there a such thing as "unaccented" English? These are the questions I asked when I found myself knocking on the first door. Through some digging around, and using some of my own knowledge, I was able to find the answers to these questions at the first door. It's easy to see that accents are variations of language that are unique to a certain area, and that unique dialects often accompany these accents (y'all, for example, which accompanied the Southern accent). Again, digging around and plunging the depths of my brain for what I know gave me what I needed before moving on to the second door. At the second door, I basically found myself comparing different accents and their accompanying dialects. I first looked at the differences between the four accents I plan to write about, which are the Northeastern accents of New York and New England, the midwestern vowel shift, the southern accent, and the Pittsburgh accent (which I will affectionately refer to as Pittsburghese). This took me back to second grade phonics class, as I found myself looking at phonics charts. To me, it makes sense to do this. One word I found myself comparing was the word "roof." While New Yorkers and New Englanders often say roof the same way we do, Midwesterners and some Pittsburghers say it as if it were pronounced "rüff" as if it rhymes with "woof." Some Southerners even pronounce it like this, while other Southerners pronounce it as if it were spelled with an "-ou" in the middle. Then some Southerners say it the same way we do. That little factoid right there brings me to the third door. Could the variations in Southern dialect be related to where in the South people are? Could it be that the Southerners who say "roof" like a Midwesterner live in Kentucky, Missouri, or Kansas, each of which being states that lie on the border of the two regions? Maybe. It'll take some digging around to establish these relationships, but that's where my thoughts have taken me. Knocking on the fourth door, I found myself pondering the relationship between ancestry and accents. While this sounds like I'm still at the third door, I am not. This is indeed circumstance. Do people in the south only say "roof" the midwestern way if they have Midwesterners in their lineages? As I type this, I'm beginning to think about the Cajuns in Louisiana, who all have French ancestry and speak in a way that could almost be considered a form of French Creole. But do only true Cajuns speak this way? These are the kinds of things I am now asking myself, which brings me to the fifth door. The fifth door, which involves seeing what others have to say about the topics at hand, is where further digging around will take place. Does anyone find accents do be a detriment to the English language? That's what I aim to find out.
ReplyDeleteJoke time:
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Al.
Al who?
Al sock you one if you don't open this door.
Jarret, by what you wrote, it definitely seems as if you took your time in researching and pondering over the topic that you chose. You have also already connected each aspect within invention, which will definitely lay the foundation for a successful paper. As a side note, my favorite part of this was probably your discussion of the topic of circumstance, specifically the history/lineage of certain groups of people and how this may affect the way in which they speak.
DeleteJarret, I think you chose a topic that suits you pretty well. It’s obvious that you took the time in order to make sure you knew your stuff here. Also I really like how your research process seemed to be an adventure, as you jumped from source to source in the search for information. Good job!
DeleteIt’s clear you took your time researching, I still don’t know about half of the accents you mentioned. You really know what you’re talking about, you know what you’re doing. The sheer number and variety of sources you clearly have is making me look back and find a few more for my topic.
DeleteFrom what you wrote, it’s clear that you took your time in this. It expresses your entire argument and makes it incredibly clear.
DeleteWhile researching my topic of emoji usage and its impact on communication, the use of the five topics of invention were helpful in laying the foundation for what will become my argument. Beginning with the topic of definition, I pondered over where they were originated and why. From a bit of research, I discovered that these were developed in Japan by a man who was inspired by the use of universal signs/symbols used to deliver the same message to different people. I then proceeded to find the etymology of the word. “E,” in Japanese, represents picture, and “moji” represents letter or character, so in other words, a symbol used for expression.
ReplyDeleteAt the topic of comparison, I came to the idea that emojis are actually quite similar to hieroglyphics, as they are both set of symbols that do not use phonetics. In this way, emojis are not similar, in either type or degree, to our alphabet and system of language. While both can be used a way to express oneself, emojis are rather ambiguous and limit expression, whereas our current system of language allows for a higher form of expression, and is more capable of transformation compared to emojis, as has been demonstrated throughout history. This led me to the development of language, and how the cultures of the Greek and the Phoenicians (who adopted a language based on phonetics) had a much more advanced culture compared to the Egyptians, which I hope to further explore.
At this point, I came to the topic of relationship. It seemed difficult to imagine what could possibly encourage anyone to want to use emojis as a primary way of expression. Their ambiguity leaves much room for interpretation from the point of view of the receiver, therefore not allowing for a transmission of thoughts, emotions, or ideas, nor the level at which they are felt or believed. Oftentimes, no meaning, no true thoughts or feelings lie behind the emojis, but are rather a mindless click on a screen. Through pondering over these thoughts, I came to a conclusion. In a fast-paced society that tends to value efficiency over development and expression (and, to be honest, almost anything else), we seem to be willing give up true expression for a set of pictures designed to take the place of what words can do more effectively.
While at the topic of circumstance, I found a few interesting occurrences that have seemed to make the use of a pictorial language more probable. Both Moby Dick and Alice in Wonderland have been completely translated into emojis. The Library of Congress requested a “translated” version of the former, which I personally feel has shown the wide acceptance of this new form of what has been deemed a new language. Because of this acceptance, I feel that many find emojis to be beneficial to society.
Finally, on the topic of testimony, there is, what I consider, an alarming statistic, which states that 72 percent of those aged 18 to 25 find it easier and prefer to express themselves using emojis. Also, a study conducted by Jennifer Fane, who studies early childhood education, shows that, while asking students what they thought different emojis represented, many debate the meaning of emojis, which shows that they are interpreted differently by many, and because of this, should not be considered a true form of expression or communication, which I plan to argue for within my research paper.
Favorite joke:
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you!
Isaac, I really like the topic as you chose, as it brings a lot more meaning to the use of something that we use mindlessly. You can tell that you really did your research here and I expect a great argument paper from you!
DeleteAfter reading your blog, it seems like you really know just exactly what you want to argue, which is great. Also, it appears that you have been doing a lot of research pertaining to your topic. It definitely seems like you have all the material you need in order to write a great paper.
DeleteIt seems you really know what you’re researching. I had no idea “emoji” was derived from Japanese. You’re bringing a level of seriousness to something I would otherwise use without much thought.
DeleteThe use of the invention process can be extremely useful when researching an argument. When looking in the first door of invention I ask myself questions about my topic of the language of football. Questions such as: What is football? Where did it originate? After explaining these questions and much others like it. I go to the second door. At the second door, I ask myself, what can I compare this to? Well we are talking about football’s language right? This can easily be compared to the language of anyone else. Football’s language can be compared to the language of a doctor, the language of a politician, and practically anything else! So, after door number two comes door number three, relationship. At door number three you explain why football’s language can be compared. You would use multiple examples and lots of research. This is where the real meat of the research comes into play. Next up is door number four, circumstance. While door number three is the why, door number four is the where. This is where examples of the language of football would be provided. Lastly, we had door number five, testimony. Door number five is where everyone’s favorite part of an argument comes into play, the controversy. In this door, I would provide multiple examples of what seems to be wrong with football’s language. This would be things such as the constant beating that players take, or the protests that some players take part in during the national anthem. After providing the examples, that’s when I would add in some opinions. Things such as the opinion of the public, the opinion of the players, and of course the opinion of myself. After this, all of the doors would be visited, and the argument would be finished!
ReplyDeleteKnock knock joke:
Knock knock,
Who’s there?
Interrupting cow.
Interrupting cow (MOO!) who?
It appears to me that you know your information. This is a great topic because you already know so much and football, and you really enjoy playing this sport which makes you have much more knowledge than most people. I am excited to see how you explain the language of football. You definitely have some great ideas too!
DeleteI think you did a good job selecting questions for each door, and were very clear in explaining how each question relates to the topic, and I'm interested to see how you include all of this into your paper.
DeleteThis topic is a great one for you seeing how important football is to you. I really think you’ve researched this well so far and great questions at each door. Nice job!
DeleteInvention can be brought upon by many different questions. Where did medical terminology our fists? Why was it created? How was it created? Why was there a need for certain terminology? After answering this first door I come upon the second door, comparison. What is like this? What terms compare to medical terms? Special language is compared in every speciality, through sports, work or hobbies. Any event can have special terminology that means something different to the normal English language. The next door is relationship. What can is be paired with? This involves a lot of research, it needs facts to pair medical terminology to other terms within the English dictionary. Like I’ve said before, medical terminology can be compared to almost any special event such as sports or work. The fourth door comes around with circumstance. Why does medical terminology exist? Why would someone create it? What is it’s purpose? Door four explains the what in the argument. What makes this terminology possible? Also accomplished with plenty of research, this door can be completed. The last door is testimony. What do other have to say? Do other people say anything? This involves opinion of other people including yourself. This is all about the argument. The essay would argue the importance of medical terminology and why it is important. All the other doors come in together to create a complete argument as to why medical terminology should be spread through common society. After all The doors are completed, the argument is complete and ready to be put into action!
ReplyDeleteJoke: Can a kangaroo jump higher than a house?
Of course, a house doesn’t jump at all.
Based on what you have here, it's very obvious that you have all your ducks in a row. You have a very set path that you are about to go down. The five doors of invention have served you well, and it's clear that you've given your topic much thought. Surely, your paper will be very interesting.
DeleteI can’t wait to know more about your topic as your paper develops! It’s a great fit for you and by your research and this blog you have clearly unlocked all the five doors of invention.
DeleteThe first door to come upon of the invention canon, requires me to thunk about the basic understanding of my topic. My topic is whether archaic texts should still be read in the classroom. To do so, I ask myself questions. What qualifies as an archaic text? Why is old literature already required in most schools? Are their benefits to reading these texts? My research has brought answers to my second and third question (I’m still working on my first one).I have found that most schools require this literature because it is full of lessons to be learned, and it has many sayings and words that are either still used today or have morphed into something more.The benefits of these texts are stimulated brain activity, reading Old English makes you think. This leads straight to my second door, how can I relate this to another subject. In the Catholic Church, the Mass and Scriptures are all translated, old literature. These Scriptures and sayings are sacred and useful in the faith. Now, I’m not saying Shakespeare is a religion, but could his writings reveal truth just like the Bible does. The third door is its relationship with other things. Similar to the benefits questions of old literature, I researched deeper into the brain activity while reading difficult literature. I am struggling to find credible resources, but I am still planning on using this relationship. Next, the fourth door is all about circumstance. This topic tends to exist in most classrooms. I plan on seeing if schools who use STEAM or Common Core are required to read more archaic texts at the high school level. The difference of these school qualifications are not too different, but there is a difference for some classes and requirements. Lastly, researching others opinions was the easiest part. I found a multitude of teachers who strongly agree or strongly disagree with requiring archaic texts. Also, I plan on using the statements of researchers who have done thr experiments of brain activity and reading. Overall, it has been a little difficult finding credible sources, but I’m still on track for the canon, invention.
ReplyDeleteKnock knock joke, in honor of the new Star Wars moving coming out:
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Yoda lady.
Yoda lady who?
Great job yodeling!
Maddie, it seems as if you have taken your time in researching the topic you chose. The questions that you asked at the topic of definition have led you down a variety of roads, ranging from brain stimulation to how archaic texts are used in different classrooms, which I personally feel will make for an interesting research paper!
DeleteI agree with Isaac when stating you have taken your time for research. I feel that research is a vey big part and you have done it very well. Your paper will be amazing because you have the structure set up perfectly, you just need to fill in content.
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ReplyDeleteI approach the first door, questions burning in my mind, I begin to ponder quietly to myself. What is hate speech? Is there a legal definition? Is it defined in the dictionary yet? I knock on the door, and I shout, “What is hate speech?” The door immediately opens and I am pulled in by Oxford English Dictionary and Snyder vs. Phelps, two cases of definition. Yes, the dictionary has defined hate speech, and no, there is no legal precedent for hate speech.
ReplyDeleteI walk towards the second door, thinking. What can hate speech be compared to? As I knock on the second door, I ask,”Is hate speech like free speech?” I am welcomed by thousands of posts filled with people arguing whether it is the case. Half say that hate speech is freedom of speech, there is no distinction between the two, and the other half say that freedom of speech and hate speech are entirely separate, they are completely incomparable. I take a quick detour from the path and check the United States Bill of Rights, to see which side is true. I look for the exact words of the First Amendment, and it tells me that the former is true, free speech protects hate speech.
As I walk towards the third door, I see burned across the top in large letters, “Relationship.” I think, what could hate speech be affecting? I knock on the door, and ask the other side, “How does hate speech affect people?” I am met with an even larger debate than before, one side shouting that words cannot hurt people, the other side shouting that words scar deeper than a physical attack ever could. Statistics about suicide rates and mental health are tossed around, but none of it seems to be proving anything. I take a step back and ask another question, “How does hate speech affect jobs?” I am met with specific examples, politicians and actors who gave hateful remarks having their careers ruined, minorities being turned down by small businesses, and twelve court cases detailing how people say hate speech affected them.
I walk towards the fourth door, more questions on my mind, and I knock on this door, asking, “Where can I find hate speech?” The door opens, and I am met with an unusual answer. “You can find it anywhere there are white people, they are abominations,” the Daily Star tells me. This answer gives me pause, is that answer not hate speech? That is exactly what Oxford said constituted hate speech only a few minutes before. I keep digging, and it seems the majority of hate speech issues arise in large cities, and appear more frequently in areas near political struggles, such as in Washington DC.
I walk towards the final door, still somewhat confused by the whole concept. Knocking on the door, I ask, “What does the president have to say about hate speech?” I am met with two separate testimonies, one by former President Barack Obama, and another by President Trump. Obama tells the press that hate speech has run rampant, and we need to do something about it right now. Trump tells the press that hate speech is abhorrent, but it is within their rights. A connection begins to show, one that I had not noticed before. Could the hate speech argument be a debate between liberalists and conservatives? I run back to all of the websites, court cases, and books I had found on the subject, and realized that yes, it is a conflict between the two major political ideologies: most liberalists supported outlawing hate speech as a punishable offense, while conservatives argued that doing so would be unconstitutional, as freedom of speech applies to all speech, not just the ones we all agree to like.
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
Your father.
My father who?
This is your father, open the door, why all the questions?
Dom, you did a great job discussing the topic of invention. By the answers to your questions, it seems like you did a lot of good research. I also like how you added the debate between the liberalists and conservatives. Great job!
DeleteYou've sure knocked on all the doors, as it's very obvious that the pieces of your paper must me coming together nicely in your head already. And that's the purpose of invention, right? You've used it to your advantage, and your paper will surely be a success.
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ReplyDeleteWhen we were first assigned this paper, I was not completely sure about what topic I wanted to focus on. At first, I was going to argue if the all people in the United States should be required to speak English. I was not completely sure if this was something I would be able to write about for five pages. Thankfully with the help of Mrs. Messineo, she helped me think of the idea about writing about if doctors should have better bedside manners and also the importance of bedside manners. I really enjoy this topic because it pertains to what I want to do in the future. At the first door, I decided I wanted to figure out the importance of bedside manners, and how they can have an effect on a patient. While arriving at the second door, I decided I wanted to compare the bedside manners of nurses versus doctors. Sometimes, doctors do not treat patients as nicely as a nurse would. People believe this is because doctors have so many patients, and they just want to keep moving on with their day so they do not like to sugarcoat anything they tell their patients. Therefore, I would like to do some research in order to see just how it can vary between the two. Once I arrive at the third door, I wondered what exactly I could compare my topic to. I decided I wanted to have compare the the impact of good bedside manners and the impact of bad bedside manners and the effect on the patient. While knocking at the fourth door, I came to the conclusion that every single day patients are not treated as well as they should be by doctors. This can be super upsetting for a patient especially if they spend a great amount of their time being in a hospital. Finally, at the fifth door, I had to really think about if outsiders had a different opinion. I think some people believe that the manners of a doctor do not really make a difference. I believe only people who have never had to really spend much time in the hospital think this. However, people who have had to constantly be at the hospital believe that doctors really should be extremely nice to their patients. Overall, I want to just see how important bedside manners can actually be, and if they can alter the patients healing.
ReplyDeleteKnock Knock Joke:
Knock Knock!
Who’s there?
Mae.
Mae who?
Mae be I’ll tell you or Mae be I won’t.
I truly love your final topic for the paper. I think it is awesome that it is something you want to do in a few years. You had a lot of great research points and it seemed like you took your time with the research to make sure everything was correct. Great job!
DeleteI also really like your topic, I think it's somewhat similar to mine. I liked your questions and talking points, and I'm interested to see how it turns out.
DeleteI’m excited to see how your paper develops. This is a great topic because it is very useful in today’s world. Also, I like how you are comparing it to the effects of the patient.
DeleteWhen you are having a hard time writing a paper, you should go back to the first cannon of rhetoric which is invention. There are five doors or topics of invention. They are definition, comparison, relationship, circumstance, and testimony. In my paper, I talk about censorship and safety online. I knock at the first door and ask myself a few questions. What is censorship? Essentially, censorship is blocking what people can say or see online. Can censorship be divided into simpler parts? What is it’s root word and the meaning of it? Censor means to look at the text and see if it is suitable for the public to see. These are just a few questions I could ask. I would record my findings and knock on the next door. I ask myself a few more questions. Can I compare censorship to anything? You can compare it to blocking something. Is censorship similar to something else? I have not found something like this in my research yet. Is more better? I have to find evidence to support both sides of the argument. So far, I see that more is better. Then I walk up to door three, knock, and ask a few more questions. If there is censorship online, what will be the consequence? People can get upset about censorship and claim it defies our First Amendment. What led to censorship? There were a lot of things that led to censorship, but I hav emotion found the first thing that led to it yet. After answering these questions I go to the fourth door and find answers to even more questions. Concerning censorship, what is possible and impossible? I suppose the answer to this would be there are somethings that cannot be blocked out. Finally, I get to the last door and ask a few more questions. What do people have to say about censorship? Some people think censorship is s great idea that can save people from al of the creeps out in the world, but others think it is bad. What laws are there concerning censorship? So far, I have only seen the First Amendment. Was the topic of censorship implemented before? Censorship is seen all over the web. The topic of invention can give great insight for those struggling to write a paper.
ReplyDeleteKnock knock.
Who’s there?
A broken pencil.
A broken pencil who?
Never mind, it’s pointless.
I liked how after you stated your questions, you gave back an anawer that explained the question very well. Also, I like your topic because censorship has been an issue on social media platforms recently, and everyone has their opinion on it. I’m excited to see your research.
DeleteYou really break down every aspect of your article which lets us know you have prepared yourself for the paper. Not only do you explain all the doors, but you compare them to your own specific paper.
DeleteAt the first door, I was faced with exactly how much is too much talking. At the second, I was faced with exactly what I could compare it too. I chose chewing with mouth open and other annoying behaviors. At the third I realized that I must find the scientific reasons for too much talking. At the fourth I learned when/where it happens. At the fifth I learned what experts have to say about it.
ReplyDeleteI’m not trying to be rude, but you obviously know that it needed to be longer than this. You mostly just reiterated the prompt without adding any substance to it. You can do better.
DeleteAt the first door, I asked myself questions about what I am going to specifically write about. What do physical therapists do? How does the use of positive reinforcement from them increase the patient’s recovery? If they do, when are they taught how so? If it is not taught everywhere, when should it be taught? I found some answers to these questions from the first door. The definition of physical therapy is “the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.” They use language not only by encouragement during workouts, but also through a common process of treatment by setting small goals along the way to their big goal, which obviously would vary from patient to patient. I am still researching on whether or not it is taught in college and how it is taught. Next I arrived at the second door, comparison. I think this would be similar to how great motivational speakers use language or how trainers do workouts with professional athletes. A good trainer or motivational speaker doesn’t just half-heartedly encourage you to chase your dreams or finish the last reps of your set. At the third door, I wondered about its relationship to other things. I would say lots of different groups of people use physical therapy for treatment, accident victims, athletes, members of the service who got injured in battle, really anybody could. And with the job field set to grow around 25%-30% or more over the next 10 years, it seems its only becoming more prevalent. At the fourth door, circumstance, I thought it was similar to the topic of relationship, dealing with who is treated, and when is best for therapists to have a lot of encouragement and positivity with their patients. At the final door, testimony, I have not found a whole lot quite yet, but since it is becoming more and more popular, I would say most outsiders are becoming more engaged and intrigued.
ReplyDeleteKnock knock Joke:
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Candice.
Candice who?
Candice door open, or what?
I liked your questions at the beginning to set up the layout of your paragraph. I also found it interesting at the part where you explained the importance of motivation and small goals. These points really helped to establish your argument.
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ReplyDeleteWhen beginning my research, I first explored the definition of language and how it has changed through the progression of social media. Language, once thoughtful and deep, has become chopped up and spliced into new words with arbitrary meanings. Social media has even politicians, Donald Trump mainly, using informal and relaxed forms of communication, which has already caused problems. Therefore, it can be compared, in a sense, to television’s affect on the radio. The television made the radio seem outdated and, for lack of a better word, lame. Higher-ups see social media as a more accessible platform to reach today’s youth and increase popularity. Traditional press-conferences seem boring and less affective. Nearly everyone is affected by social media. It has entered the daily lives of many teenager and adults, as well as in more professional settings like large corporations and small businesses. It has become the preferred platform of communication in many of these settings. For these reasons, it exists in numerous circumstances. Even professional sites such as LinkedIn are extremely important in the business world for creating relationships and learning about potential clients, employees, and employers. Some parents, however, suggest that their children should not have social media for fear of a permanent mistake. Some colleges have gone so far as to examine social media profiles when screening applicants. One inappropriate post or insensitive comment could hurt them in the future. Testimonies on this are definitely mixed. Some people believe that a strong presence on one of these platforms can be extremely beneficial. For example, apps and sites such as Vine and YouTube have given people so much fame that they have entered the film industry and become household names. Other people speculate that it is more accurately known as antisocial media because it hurts relationships. People will sit across from each other and stare at their phones rather than look up and have an actual conversation. The reviews on social media are definitely mixed, but there is no denying that it has changed not only our language, but also how we see the world around us.
ReplyDeleteKnock knock.
Who’s there?
Dwayne.
Dwayne who?
Dwayne the tub! I’m dwowning!
As you should with every research paper, I knocked at the first door of invention and asked myself what should I even write about? When I decided on the topic of mindless and language I asked myself well what does mindlessness even mean? And what does it have anything to do with language? I also had to go into defining the varying degrees of mindlessness and how they are different. After that I asked myself what groups of people does it affect most and how does is affect them? I discovered that the forms of mindlessness are through satire and humor and start with close minded people. The groups that are affected the most are usually the mentally ill or depressed. After my first door I knocked on the second and asked myself what I could compare my topic to. What I attempted to compare and researched about was joking and emotional reactions to it. I realized that this mindlessness usually comes in the form of a “meaningless” joke so it can be quite comparable. The third door I came to require me to into the relationships of mindlessness and language. This topic really relates with the new generation as they usually post self depriving or discriminating jokes on social media. This comes another relationship which is social media. Mindlessness and social media have a close tie and often work through one another in this present age. At my fourth door I discovered in my research that this mindlessness exists and occurs in so many places today. It most often occurs in schools, the workplace, social media, and to be honest politics, which are quite hard to watch these days. As I finally arrive at the final door I ask myself, does this really relate or is it relevant to anyone? That answer is most definitely yes. We see mindlessness all around the world and that isn’t even something we need to research to know. People are constantly being put down, and so many people are against it and trying to stop the cruel satire. I hope to find out even more about this topic and truly own it.
ReplyDeleteKnock knock
Who’s there?
Europe
Europe who?
No, you’re a poo