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Study Guide
Hi,
here
http://www.scribd.com/doc/44847176/Francesca-sstudyguidedoc
please find a first draft of the study guide. I have added a few examples that can help you understand globalization. I'll be happy to answer whatever questions you may have.
Prof. Seganti
here
http://www.scribd.com/doc/44847176/Francesca-sstudyguidedoc
please find a first draft of the study guide. I have added a few examples that can help you understand globalization. I'll be happy to answer whatever questions you may have.
Prof. Seganti
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writing arguments
Writing Arguments (source: Effective Writing Center -EWC- Maryland University College)Steps to Writing an Argument
Develop Your Argument
When you develop your argument, you are confirming your own position, building your case. Use empirical evidence, such as facts and statistics, to support your claims. Appeal to your audience's rational and logical thinking. Argue your case from the authority of your evidence and research.
Your list of strengths and weaknesses can help you develop your argument. Prioritize the strengths and weaknesses for each position; decide on the top three to five strengths and weaknesses. Then, using a technique for developing content ideas, e.g., clustering, association, journalist's questions, begin to expand your understanding of each of the items on your list. Evaluate each item as to how you can support it—by reasoning, providing details, adding an example, by using evidence. Again, prioritize your list of strengths and weaknesses, this time noting what supporting comments need more work, more evidence, or may be irrelevant to your argument. At this stage, it's better to overlook nothing and keep extensive notes for later reference.
As you develop your ideas, remember that you are presenting them in a fair-minded and rational way, counting on your reader's intelligence, experience, and insight to evaluate your argument and see your point of view.
Develop Your Argument
When you develop your argument, you are confirming your own position, building your case. Use empirical evidence, such as facts and statistics, to support your claims. Appeal to your audience's rational and logical thinking. Argue your case from the authority of your evidence and research.
Your list of strengths and weaknesses can help you develop your argument. Prioritize the strengths and weaknesses for each position; decide on the top three to five strengths and weaknesses. Then, using a technique for developing content ideas, e.g., clustering, association, journalist's questions, begin to expand your understanding of each of the items on your list. Evaluate each item as to how you can support it—by reasoning, providing details, adding an example, by using evidence. Again, prioritize your list of strengths and weaknesses, this time noting what supporting comments need more work, more evidence, or may be irrelevant to your argument. At this stage, it's better to overlook nothing and keep extensive notes for later reference.
As you develop your ideas, remember that you are presenting them in a fair-minded and rational way, counting on your reader's intelligence, experience, and insight to evaluate your argument and see your point of view.
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First sound ever recorded (1860) de Martinville
"The first experiments with sound recording are conducted in 1850s using a hog's air bristle as a needle. De Martinville can recod sound but he can't play back"
First Ever Recording
"This is Edison’s 1929 re-creation of the first recorded sound
he made on a tinfoil cylinder in 1877. Edison’s remake of the
historic recording presumably uses the same equipment that he used in 1877. A number of
photographs of Edison posing with his various “talking machines” accompany this audio
recording."
sabato 18 settembre 2010
Emile Berliner Record 1895 - Sidewalks of New York - George J. Gaskin Vi...
"Here is an original Emile Berliner 7" Record, " Sidewalks of New York" sung by Mr. George J. Gaskin. This record was recorded in New York City on October 29, 1895. The gramophone is a Victor Type II from 1905"
RCA spokesman Vaughn Monroe: Living Stereo Records & radios
"This RCA film excerpt features the company’s marketing
manager discussing new (in the late 1950s) stereophonic sound technology. The promotional
film explains the “miracle” of stereo sound on consumer Victrolas and demonstrates the
difference between stereo sound and one-sided sound."
manager discussing new (in the late 1950s) stereophonic sound technology. The promotional
film explains the “miracle” of stereo sound on consumer Victrolas and demonstrates the
difference between stereo sound and one-sided sound."
David Bowie - ''Heroes'' (Stereo Difference) from "Heroes"
"difference between monophonic and stereophonic sound"
Your Hit Parade Clip: Tweedlee Dee by Dorothy Collins
"Clip from "Your Hit Parade" on April 16, 1955. Dorothy Collins performing "Tweedlee Dee.""
"Let's Spend Some TIME Together-The L.A. Power & Light Co.
"The Rolling Stones had to change the word "Night" with "Some." - Ed Sullivan Show 1967 -.
Official Dance Tonight Video
"Paul McCartney released his album Memory Almost Full in June 2007. Abandoning his longtime
record label EMI, McCartney decided on a new arrangement with Starbucks. McCartney also premiered the first music video from the album on YouTube".
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Internet Radio
http://www.accuradio.com/http://www.live365.com/web/index.live?cont=home
Once you're logged in, you'll be able to
- Save your favorite Stations in your Presets
- Customize your Station Directory listings
- Receive weekly updates including Editor's Station Picks
- Participate in the Live365.com community
and of course
- Create your own Internet radio station!
Once you're logged in, you'll be able to
- Save your favorite Stations in your Presets
- Customize your Station Directory listings
- Receive weekly updates including Editor's Station Picks
- Participate in the Live365.com community
and of course
- Create your own Internet radio station!
martedì 31 agosto 2010
Understanding War of the Worlds
http://www.archive.org/details/war_worlds_solo_librivox
http://www.waroftheworlds.org/Articles/WarDrama/tabid/137/Default.aspx
http://www.waroftheworlds.org/Articles/WarDrama/tabid/137/Default.aspx
Richard J. Hand cites studies by unnamed historians who "calculate[d] that some six million heard the CBS broadcast; 1.7 million believed it to be true, and 1.2 million were 'genuinely frightened'".
Hand, Richard J. (2006). Terror on the Air!: Horror Radio in America, 1931–1952. Jefferson, North Carolina: Macfarland & Company. p. 7
lunedì 30 agosto 2010
Morse Code Translator
http://morsecode.scphillips.com/jtranslator.html
While a professor of arts and design at New York University in 1835, Samuel Morse proved that signals could be transmitted by wire. He used pulses of current to deflect an electromagnet, which moved a marker to produce written codes on a strip of paper - the invention of Morse Code. The following year, the device was modified to emboss the paper with dots and dashes. He gave a public demonstration in 1838, but it was not until five years later that Congress (reflecting public apathy) funded $30,000 to construct an experimental telegraph line from Washington to Baltimore, a distance of 40 miles. Six years later, members of Congress witnessed the sending and receiving of messages over part of the telegraph line. Before the line had reached Baltimore, the Whig party held its national convention there, and on May 1, 1844, nominated Henry Clay. This news was hand-carried to Annapolis Junction (between Washington and Baltimore) where Morse's partner, Alfred Vail, wired it to the Capitol. This was the first news dispatched by electric telegraph (source Mary Ballis, About.com)
While a professor of arts and design at New York University in 1835, Samuel Morse proved that signals could be transmitted by wire. He used pulses of current to deflect an electromagnet, which moved a marker to produce written codes on a strip of paper - the invention of Morse Code. The following year, the device was modified to emboss the paper with dots and dashes. He gave a public demonstration in 1838, but it was not until five years later that Congress (reflecting public apathy) funded $30,000 to construct an experimental telegraph line from Washington to Baltimore, a distance of 40 miles. Six years later, members of Congress witnessed the sending and receiving of messages over part of the telegraph line. Before the line had reached Baltimore, the Whig party held its national convention there, and on May 1, 1844, nominated Henry Clay. This news was hand-carried to Annapolis Junction (between Washington and Baltimore) where Morse's partner, Alfred Vail, wired it to the Capitol. This was the first news dispatched by electric telegraph (source Mary Ballis, About.com)
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