Debate Contribution and Response

First of all, I would like to begin by saying...

My group split up into teams, and each group or person had a certain job. I was a part of the rebuttal team, so our job was to respond to Team A's main points with our own data to support our thesis. Right off the bat, I started getting antsy and angry. I don't know what it is about debates, but they bring out a new catty side of me. No matter what, nothing the other team says is correct, and I have information to prove it! The main points were spoken, and we denied them, it was definitely an adrenaline rush to prove them wrong, and I feel that we did in some cases. Overall, I feel that Team A had some strong arguments, but they went off a lot on emotions. Yes, it is important to be invested into your thesis, but it is also important to have solid facts about what is being argued. My team, Team B, also had some emotional tactics used, but it was also supported by factual evidence that supported the thesis. I honestly had no idea who would have won the debate without Rob judging. It seemed very back and forth, and I could definitely sense some anger on both sides of the argument. I used to participate in Round Table Discussions back in middle school. It is a very unique experience to compete in a debate, and I am glad that we were able to actually go through the motions of a professional debate! Thumbs up for this unit.

Below I am going to have the facts and information that I researched, and the rebuttal team used for our debate.

SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE 

- Marijuana is currently the leading cause of substance dependence other than alcohol in the U.S. In 2008, marijuana use accounted for 4.2 million of the 7 million people aged 12 or older classified with dependence on or abuse of an illicit drug. This means that about two thirds of Americans suffering from any substance use disorder are suffering from marijuana abuse or marijuana dependence. 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/36267223

ECONOMIC DEBT

-Alcohol-related costs total over $185 billion while federal and states collected an estimated $14.5 billion in tax revenue; similarly, tobacco use costs over $200 billion but only $25 billion is collected in taxes. These figures show that the costs of legal alcohol are more than 12 times the total tax revenue collected, and that the costs of legal tobacco are about 8 times the tax revenue collected. This is an economically disastrous tradeoff.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/36267223

UNSAFE DRIVING INCREASES

-Drug-impaired driving will also increase if marijuana is legalized. Marijuana is already a significant causal factor in highway crashes, injuries and deaths. In a recent national roadside survey of weekend nighttime drivers, 8.6 percent tested positive for marijuana or its metabolites, nearly four times the percentage of drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 g/dL (2.2 percent).

http://www.cnbc.com/id/36267223

DRIVING

-In another study of seriously injured drivers admitted to a Level-1 shock trauma center, more than a quarter of all drivers (26.9 percent) tested positive for marijuana. In a study of fatally injured drivers in Washington State, 12.7 percent tested positive for marijuana. These studies demonstrate the high prevalence of drugged driving as a result of marijuana use.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/36267223

Work Cited

"Why We Should Not Legalize Marijuana." CNBC.com. N.p., 20 Apr. 2012. Web. 7 Nov. 2013.

Rob Says...

"This guy's the limit."-Rob

"I've got guns, I've got weed. What do you like?"-Rob (When choosing debate topics)

Debate Prep-Thursday, November 7

Appearnce/sound
Manner
Source Citation
Memorization
Anecdote
Passion

Try to include these things in the debate on Tuesday.
Preparedness--> spontaneity
Awareness--> authenticity

Thesis:
Marijuana should not be legalized.

Rebuttal Team:
Me
Derek
Libby-Jean
Maddie

I lied. THIS is the poem I am going to recite.

Fire and Ice

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

-Robert Frost

It's from Twilight. <3

Harassment-Extra Credit

     
Harassment (Extra Credit)



What would you do if you just got hired and your new boss approached you and verbally sexually harassed you, but if you told anyone you would lose your job?

      At first I would probably be too embarrassed and shocked to understand what happened. After I analyzed the situation, I would come to the conclusion that no job is worth being humiliated for, and I would report him. Chances are I would not have been the only victim of the harassment, and maybe it would trigger more reports. Losing the job would be a tough loss, but there is no tolerance for sexual harassment in the work place.

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This is not a simple question; you need to think of the overall consequences. You are new to the job, so would anyone believe you? Would you directly approach your new boss? Would you even tell anyone? How would you feel? Would you quit?

Seeing as I would be new to the job, I would hope that people would see that I have no reason to sabotage my boss's career. I would probably approach a colleague of higher authority to discuss what I should do. I wouldn't be able to approach my boss seeing as he is a threat. I would be completely embarrassed, and would probably end up quitting the job.

Interpersonal and Small Group Conflict

  
Interpersonal and Small Group Conflict



How would you honestly like to react to verbal aggressiveness?

Verbal aggression sets me off. When somebody goes off on me my honest response is that I want to slap them and walk away. I don't internally react well to aggression, so I automatically assume the worst and react in a very negative way.

What do you usually do instead?

Instead of going off the deep end, I usually try to remain calm and not say anything until I know something vile won't come out of my mouth. From there, it really depends on what is being said to me. Sometimes I just agree and say "okay" to get the argument over, sometimes I understand where the aggression is coming from and try to compromise, sometimes I come up with a new solution to a problem, and other times I just stop and cry out of frustration.

Support, Style, Organization, and Presentation

Read Units 15 &16: “Support, Style, Organization, and Presentation” (pages 317-376).

Define the following terms in your own words. Do not use textbook definitions, but imagine how you would describe these terms to other students.

1.      Thesis: A thesis is a proposition or subject of an essay that sets the tone of what that work is going to be about. 

2.      Narratives: A narrative is an example or account of events presented through a short story form. 

3.      Analogies: Comparing like things to each other to give example of another two subjects' relationship.

4.      Testimony: A testimony is a set of evidence or supportive information that consists of authoritative approval that will enhance the credibility of your information.

5.      Presentation aids: During presentation, an aid will help the speaker deliver information in better ways to the audience. Aids can include additional audio, visual, handouts, or other things that can contribute to the speech.

6.      Models: A model is a representation of a larger plan.

7.      Motivated Sequence: The sequence of a presentation that brings out the best response of an audience. 

8.      Orientation: In a presentation, an orientation is a preview of what is to come.

9.      Closure: the act of closing or ending a presentation.

Name 3 examples of presentation aids.

1.       Models

2.       Graphs

3.       Word Charts

Name 6 patterns that are involved with Public Speaking.

1.       Temporal

2.       Topical

3.       Spatial

4.       Problem-Solution

5.       Cause-Effect/Effect-Cause

6.       Motivated Sequence

What is the difference between a conclusion and closure?

Closure is the thirds function of the conclusion. Closure is just a part of the whole conclusion. Both contribute to finalizing the presentation.

 

Find an article in a magazine or newspaper and summarize it in 4 sentences below.

1.      Article Title: "The Coolest Ways to Mix Prints" from Allure

2.      Summary: This article is a fashion advice article that gives readers different tips on how to combine various prints in their wardrobe. There are four different tips including using underlying colors of basic pieces to link the bolder prints, when mixing use stripes and leopard print as neutrals then add from there, pattern prints must differ in sizes, and test the patterns by looking for cuts of clothing articles that contradict the print. These tips are all tied together by a step-by-step approach to creating the perfect look.