english project draft and some questions

Sophia Canal Winchester Dual Credit

1. Turn to pages 171-172 your Norton Field Guide. Read the sections called Start with roles in your life, Identify issues that interest you, and Frame your topic as a problem. Write out responses to EACH of those sections. Make sure each section is clearly labeled in your Word document.

Roles in my life:

Personal-

-woman

-teen ager

-white

-Christian

-optimist

-traveling and adventures

Family-

-daughter

-sister

-step-daughter

-dog owner

Public-

-American resident

-employee at Dill’s Greenhouse

-middle-class

-suburbanite

-moderate liberal

School-

-Junior in highschool

-interested in English, art, and Spanish classes

-strives to get good grades

-lives with parents

-school related stress

Identify Issues that Interest You:

Christian- Should I continue in children’s ministry? Does it impact kids?

Moderate liberal- Should there be change in the nomination process to ensure we do not end up with 2 candidates such as Hillary and Trump in the future?

Traveling and adventures- How can I experience fun adventures on a budget?

Employee/ Junior @ CW- How can I schedule my time to make the most of it, yet not be exhausted?

Frame Your Topic as a Problem:

-How much of an impact does Children’s ministry actually make on kids? Is it just glorified babysitting, or wasted time? Is there enough time spent with kids to affect their lives over the hours they spend with their families, in their schools, on electronic devices, etc.?

-Is the party system broken and requiring change? What steps would the government need to take in order to resolve the issues? How long would this process take?

-Are there ways to enjoy new experiences without breaking the bank? Are there places in central Ohio which allow for these types of experiences? How can I know that I am getting good deals?

-Is there a way to balance all that my crazy student life has to offer? How do I keep from being exhausted with my busy schedule? How can I figure out what to prioritize and what not to prioritize?

2. Look back over your own work in the course, and brainstorm a list of questions that might interest you for this assignment.

-To what extent is it possible to cut the voice of media out of my life?

-How are children of divorce different than children of married parents?

-How true are our memories?

-Which factors in our lives influence us most heavily?

-Is putting up appearances for other people as a defense mechanism healthy? Inevitable? Damaging?

3. Think about questions related to current events:

-What can Americans do to actually help an impoverished Haiti? (Personally relevant because my two best friends are moving to Haiti for the next few years).

-How did the broken political system lead us to the two options of Trump and Hillary?

-Does reverse racism exist?

-Should they higher minimum wage (I work a minimum wage job)

4. Write out some questions related to personal problems or issues that you might be able to pursue.

-Is there a way for a busy, working student to balance a healthy lifestyle?

-How can I get better sleep consistently?

-What does a successful student budget look like?

-What is the best was to explore college options?

-With how often I change my mind about things, how can I pick a career that I will enjoy still in the years to come?

5. Write out some questions related to your own general interests or hobbies that you might be able to pursue.

-What is the therapeutic value of art?

-How likely is it that I could actually make a living as an artist?

-How much would it cost to build and live in a tiny home?

-What are the advantages and disadvantages to minimalism?

6. Think about all the questions you generated above. Which one or two interest you most? Why? (By the beginning of next week, you'll need to decide on ONE question to pursue for Project #4.)

What are the costs, benefits, issues, etc. associated with building and living in a tiny home? I like this question because living in a tiny home is a goal I hope to accomplish in my lifetime. Looking into the details of the experience would make my dream more concrete and possibly something I could start saving for and looking forward to.

Is there a way for a busy, working student to balance a healthy lifestyle?

I like this question because I am constantly struggling with how to balance time for quality meals and exercise with my busy schedule. I usually run to the quickest food option available to me and skip exercise completely. There has to be something I can learn about a way to place a priority on these factors of my life and then remain consistent with them-- I think it would improve the quality of my life and future health in a big way.