Deadline #5 HW #6 "Deadline reflcetion"

"Deadline Reflection"

D#5 HW#6

Finally this weeks assignments are done with. Like a few other people in this class I work full-time, and the homework in this class is also a full-time job.

O-Kay back to our papers, the ones I read were good. Everyone need to make a few changes, I know I had a lot. On the brighter side, it was JUST a DRAFT. I didn't expect anyone paper to be perfect. So far from what I've seen everyone has selected interesting topic. The required reading, and the web sites were helpful to me. This class makes me fill so lost at time. I haven't been in school in since 6 years ago. So a lot of the stuff we read helps me out a ton. As always what-ever I read/learn from our weekly assignment I try to apply it to my paper. Hope next weeks better.

Deadline #5 HW #4

Here are two books that caught my eye, when I was searching ebrary. The link below is a short clip of a current issue with lethal execution in California. Lethal execution is also a current issue in Arizona. Today on 12 new early morning show had an issue concerning the up coming lethal execution in Arizona.I'm trying to find the link, no luck. Once I find the link, I up date this post. The room at the end of the clip is a death chamber. I might also use this link for information toward my paper.

#1. Expendable Man: The near execution of Earl Washington Jr.
Publisher: New York University

#2. Contradictions of American Capital Punishment
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorated

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREPgZqpaS0

Deadline #5 HW #5

Since I work at a Correctional Facility I figured I can observe the inmate that I work with.
My location is a Correctional Facility in Arizona. There are four observations I made:
1. Can inmates/prisoners be rehabilitated?
My observation is that some inmates can be rehabilitated. However there are a few things that factor in. Such as how may times that individual has been in and out of the "system"/"jail". A major factor, would be what type of crime that inmate/individual has commented. However there are a few who make a life change, however that's has to come from with-in. I would say out of 100 inmates maybe 5% will truly change, and never comment another crime.
2. Inmates prospective.
Inmates perspective(mind frame). Most of the inmates I deal with believed it's someone else fault as to why their there. Whether they lose views due to death of family members and they don't know how to coop. with the lost. Or they get caught up with drugs, alcohol, or friends.
3. How inmates inter act with each other.
First of all male inmates attitudes different from females. Males have to prove them selves. For some reason they think that have to show everyone that they are tuff. You all so have you gang members, and race issues. Where as females, pretty much get along as you don't talk about someone behind their back, or snitch on another inmate.
4. Inmate's overall view in life
Over all general view of life. Most don't think of their future, no values, or goals in life/ambition. Some think of just drinking,or drugs, or both. Just when the next party is. That is until their in jail, then they talk about how they found god, or they miss their kids.

Deadline #5 HW #2 and #3

Peer Review

This week I reviewed classmate Mike Whipple WP1. I made a few suggestion, and asked question I had after reading his paper. I hope it help a little. Mike had a good start, I'm looking forward to the final paper.

I also made a comment on Tara Bates Deadline#4 Grammar Assisgnment, and on Justin blog Deadline #5 HW#1 Reading Reflection.

For anyone who reads this, Hang in there!

Deadline #5 HW #1

Reading Reflection

This weeks reading helped out (as always).
In chapter 6 pg. 86-93. Define library terms. Such as library stacks, I also got ideas as to where to look up reference on my topic. chapter 7 pg. 94-105 "Searching for information with field research methods" This chapter went into details as to how to get different types of information to help answer your audience questions. I plan to conduct an observation, to give a birds eye view on my topic.However I may conduct a survey, to better understand what my audience may lack as information on my topic. Overall thins weeks reading was short, sweet, and most important helpful.

Eng102-7891

Deadline #4 HW #7

This weeks reading and over all home work assignment was not as hard/confusing as last week. Are writing proposal was not that bad. I was proud of myself I actually sent all my papers out to the right places (classmates, teacher, my blog, and turnitin .com). The only trouble I had this week, was: I was unable to log on to http://www.powa.org/content/blogcategory/16/107/ and http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lessons/peer_reveiw_guidelines.htm

Deadline #4 HW #5

Library of congress (online catalog) http://www.catalog.loc.gov
I found this site very interesting and helpful. I found a couple of books i want to check out. Subject I found on my topic: Execution (capital punishment, the death penalty & the media, executioners,types of execution, and innocence).

Karlsrule vitual catlog
www.ubka.unikalsruhe.de/hylib/en/kvk.html
This was another site I found but I did not information that I was interested in a this point.

Deadline #4 HM #3

Writing Project #1 "Writing a Research Proposal"

By: Paulette Estrada

Eng102-7891 (Hybrid)

20 Sept. 2007

There are groups of Americans, that believe and fight that execution are cruel and inhumane. They strongly believe that all man and women should not face any harsh consequences for their actions. Currently their are a total of 3357 prisoners, 3298 men and 59 females siting on death row, waiting for their execution date. However there are also Americans that do believe in: if you intentional commit a crime such as take someones life "murder", or take part/aid, that individual should also lose their life. (Eye for an Eye / Life for Life)

My research question is: Should America question execution? This topic is a controversy in America, because their are groups/prisoner appealing their execution. Although most American do not think about execution until it effects their life. Whether a individual commit murder of their love one, or friend. I am not exempt from this issue, up until my current profession I was undecided, just unaware how many distributed individual there are in society.

I currently work for a correctional facility in Arizona. I work with the individual that can not function in society. On Sept.16,2007 a 3 year old boy life was taken from him. The 3 year old mother's lover, "another women" confessed to child abuse. This Jane Doe confessed to Police Department stating, that she threw the 3 year old across the room, which caused his death. The mother of the child and her partner were known meth users. Most people say 3 years is a short life, that wasn't the case for this little boy. It was 3 long agonizing years, fill with touchier. He was beaten, burned, not to mention the mental, and physical abuse. Day in and out this little boy was a hitting bag, for multiple people in his life. Everyone involved in responding to this call had to be debriefed. On Sept.18,2007 Jane Doe was arrested and brought into the facility, I work at.

How can America's be so blind and condone such crimes. This women took this little boys life, without any remorse. I personal feel that this individual had no concern for another persons life, why should she have a say so in her life (especially a child, who can not protect their-self). When that little boy was crying, because of the pain she conflicted on him. She did not stop, she continued abusing him until his body could not take it any more. So why should society allow her to live.

The purpose of this paper is to wake up Americans and inform them of why these individual who were found guilty for there crimes. Should not be speared their life. Eye for an Eye - Life for Life!

I strongly believe in execution. I fail to see the point in fighting for an individual who have no respect for life. These individuals took another humans life. Why should I listen to their plea to live. They didn't listen to the person pleading for their life, no they were cold hearted any killed them.

My audience is society (Americans) who are unaware, and the undecided. My ultimate objective goal in this research is to inform society. Hopefully answer questions society may have. I believe a major limitations is a one on one interview with a prisoner, siting on death row. How ever the opportunities I have is experience in this field of work. I have first hand experience dealing with inmates, how they act, think, and do. A major challenge I see with this issue, is trying to have a open mind.

I was brought up in church. I was taught right and wrong at an early age. I strongly believe in: for every action, their is a reaction. I was raised to respect and value all life. I was taught to think of the consequences in the things you do in life. There are so many Americans that don't think about execution, until it effects their life. The average American is so caught up in their personal life they are unaware, of this issue. Unless you work in this type of profession every day, see first hand how sick people can be. I never really thought about criminals, murders, rapist, child abusier etc. until I enter the world of law enforcement. I work with all types of inmates, charged with varies crimes. There is one thing they all share, they blame someone else for their mistake they've made in life. Working in this type of atmosphere week after week, is a eye opening experience. I'm interested in this issue because I deal, and work with these individuals, who have murder or on the path to be murders. I also plan to show society that yes there are always two sides to a story. However the ultimate price in taking a life, should be your life. I hope to achieve this goal by the end of this class.

Deadline #4 HW #1

Reading Reflection
*Well this weeks reading, help shed more light as to, writing my final paper. In chapter 5 broke down in steps, how to search your topic. Whether you have an author, a book in mind, if you have no clue, just a words, or a phase. On page (#67 Chapter 5a) recommend you write down questions, words, or issue you would like to know or look up. These questions come in handy so you don't get stumped.
*Important keys, when writing your paper is not only making sure your sources are factual. You also need to make sure you give your audience the right information. That's not all, your not only researching your topic. You also need to evaluate "check" author, and the publisher. You don't want your information to biases. You also need to check the web site your using.
*Another key factor is critically reading. when your reading don't get blind sighted. You should always question the information your thinking about using.How will my audience view this. Ultimately you should be able to go back to the original questions. Does this answer questions my readers may have. Your research question should help you come up with a Preliminary Thesis Statement. Which should lead you to your Thesis Statement.

Deadline #3 HW #6

WP#1
Topic: Executions
Research question: Death Row, Are they all guilty?
Context: History of Execution, What the purpose of execution, Total of inmates sitting on death row, What type of crimes inmates committed to be placed on death row, How many have been wrongly accused, How many have been exonerated, and Who is affected by executions.
Purpose:Educate, tell both side
Audience: Society
Author: Me? P Estrada

Deadline #3 HW #5

!!! First of all I could NOT log on to either of these web sites:!!!
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lession/rhet.sit/rhetorical_situation.swf
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/~rrodrigo/lession/rhet.sit/rhetorical_situation.html

Topic: Executions
Research question:Death Row, are they all guilty?

I think one group of audience analysis would be Society.
Some question society would like to know.
What is the history of Executions?
What the purpose of an execution?
How many inmates currently seat on death row?
What are the type of crimes, that lead them to death row?
How many inmates were wrongly accused?
How many people have bee exonerated?
Who is affected by executions?

Deadline #3 HW #4

Life on Death Row, Are they all Guilty?
Who is invested in this topic?
I can think of 5 main groups that are invested in this topic.
1.The inmate on death row.
2.Inmates personal family members.
3.People that deal with the inmates on death row.
4.The executioner.
5.Society.
What would these group of people do with this information?

Deadline #3 HW #3

My Research plan in a nut shell:
hitting the library, database, interviews, stats and of course the web.

Deadline #3 HW #2

Okay my Topic is: Executions.
For now I believe my purpose is to be a Advocate.

After a lot of reading and surfing the web, I starting thinking"brain storming", what about Executions.
Which in turn lead me to Death Penalty in the United States.
Which lead me to 3 categories: Innocence, Rehabilitation, and Guilty.

My Research question: Life on Death Row, Are they all guilty?

Some of the question I would like to find out are:
History of Execution? How many people have been executed?
Which states have death penalty, and if they hold the execution on their facility?
How many people have been released from death row-"innocence"?
Can an death row inmate, be rehabilitated?
How many people, who have been executed, where later found innocence?

Deadline#2,HW #7 "Deadline Reflection"

Wow, I didn't realize how much work, this one paper was going to be. When Mr. Adams said all we have to do is one paper "I was like score". However the books helped out a lot, as well as the Bedford Researcher web site. As mentioned before I was stumped on where and how to begin, but the reading material helped a lot. I'm most certainly going to have to break the work assignments down.

Deadline#2,HW #6

http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
This web site has so much information concerning the death penalty: cost, innocence, international, mental illnes, mental retardation,victims, history(timeline)etc. I found this web site searching around on del.ici.us

http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?story_id=9084818&fsrc=RSS
This is another web site I found on del.ici.us
Here's an article for the web site, this goes on lines of Is execution inhuman?"In Florida last December, Angel Diaz was executed by lethal injection. The three-drug cocktail that is used by 37 American states is supposed first to induce unconsciousness, then to paralyse muscles and block breathing, and finally to stop the heart. But after the first injection, Diaz continued to move, squint and grimace as he tried to mouth words. A second dose was administered; only after 34 minutes was he declared dead. A post mortem showed the first needle had plunged through the intended vein, injecting the deadly chemicals into soft tissue instead. Two days later Governor Jeb Bush suspended executions in the state and set up a commission with a mandate to consider the humanity and constitutionality of lethal injections".
Articles like this make you think wow!

Deadline#2,HW #5

*What interest me in this topic is, because I work in law enforcement. In the back of my mind I always had an interest in executions. The history,whether it right or wrong, are the certain races stereo typed, can a person sentenced to execution be rehabilitated, sitting on death row, are their innocent people on death row?.
*After getting on the computer, searching the web, I become more interested, theirs so much information out their.
*I guess what surprised me about this topic, is that its so big. You have a wide range of paths you can take, learn about.
*I guess I'm just amazed how an individual can be so lost "state of mind" to comment a crime. I was raised going to church. Learning right and wrong, and applying that to the decision I make in life. One thing Ive realized is that a lot of criminals, don't think, they just act, or they have no concept of what their doing is wrong. I met people who just don't care (about themselves or any one) no respect for life.
*The only experience that I have with this topic, is because I work in the environment which leads to an individual to execution.

Deadline#2,HW #4

Capital Punishment is the topic I decided to go with. As mention earlier in Deadline #2, HW #1 I work for a law enforcement agency, and I wanted to learn my about the topic. I first sat down with my notebook, writing down issues that fall into capital punishment: sentencing, executions, serial killers, sex offenders,etc. I found many issues that fall into Capital Punishment, one web site I found interesting was, Death Penalty Information Center "DPIC" http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/ which is posted on my del.ici.us page. I work with an individual who has sat in on an execution. I figured I can interview him on the subject.So I've some what narrowed my topic to executions.

Deadline#2,HW #3

Abstract By Mary H. Cooper

Is capital punishment administered fairly?
Aseries of shocking murders in the past few years has focused public attention once again on the death penalty. The deaths caused by the Oklahoma City bombers, the “Unabomber” and others have lent support to advocates of capital punishment. They continue to argue that capital punishment not only deters crime but also helps the families of murder victims find ”closure.” But opponents call for reform, if not abolition, of the death penalty. They point to disturbing evidence that non-white offenders are more likely to be executed for their crimes than white offenders and that poor inmates often don't receive adequate legal counsel. As proof they cite the cases of 75 people released from death row after courts reversed their convictions.
Convicted murderer Karla Faye Tucker was executed in Texas on Feb. 3, 1998, despite widespread pleas to spare her life because she had been rehabilitated in prison. (Photo Credit: Reuters)Abstract By Margaret Edwardshttp://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f23c19627e285

Abstract By Kenneth Jost

Should states impose moratoriums on executions?
Critics and opponents of the death penalty are warning that capital trials and sentencing hearings are so riddled with flaws that they risk resulting in the execution of innocent persons. Supporters of capital punishment discount the warnings, emphasizing that opponents cannot cite a single person in modern times who was executed and later proven to have been innocent. The debate over erroneous convictions has increased in recent years because DNA testing now allows inmates to prove their innocence years after their convictions. The Supreme Court opens its term on Oct. 3 with two closely watched cases pending on rules allowing state inmates to use newly discovered evidence to challenge their convictions in federal courts, based on “actual innocence” as well as constitutional violations. Meanwhile, death penalty critics want states to follow Illinois' example and impose moratoriums on executions.
Opponents of the death penalty hold their annual vigil outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29, 2005. The court in its upcoming term will hear two cases affecting death-row inmates' ability to challenge their convictions. (Getty Images/Brendan Smialowski)http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f23e112a8e002

Abstract By Patrick Marshall

Are they too harsh?
California's controversial three-strikes law sends repeat offenders to prison for 25-years-to-life for non-violent crimes like shoplifting. Although the California law is the nation's harshest, 24 other states have adopted similar laws in the past decade. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the law forces judges to mete out "cruel and unusual punishment," prohibited by the Constitution. The two cases the high court will review have become a lightning rod for debate over mandatory-sentencing policies adopted by the federal government and the states in drug-war crackdowns over the past 30 years. Advocates say such policies have cut crime, but critics say other reasons caused the decline. Meanwhile, several states have begun modifying their mandatory-sentencing laws to give judges more discretion in cases involving non-violent offenders.
Ten-year-old Joanna Verduzco of Riverside, Calif., joins a protest organized by Families Against California Three Strikes in March at the Federal Building in Los Angeles. Because her father had two previous felony convictions, he was sentenced to 29-years-to-life in prison for his third felony, possession of less than a gram of methamphetamine. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=inline&view=att&th=114f243ce623bd97

Deadline#2,HW #2

I read and comment on Heather Morris blog. Deadline #2,HW #2

http://halfpint87.blogspot.com

Deadline #2,HW#1 Reading Reflection

Wow, was the first thing in my mind when I first started reading Bedford Researcher book. To be honest, before I started reading, I was stumped on a topic. Where do I begin?, What should I write about? etc. So reading Chapter 1,2 and Chapter 18 helped me a lot. Chapter 1, got me thinking, What interest me? What topic will I benefit from? I can up with 3 possible topic: #1. Capital Punishment because I currently work in law enforcement. #2 Native American, because I half. #3 Firer fighters, because my future goal is to become one.Chapter #2 I starting writing in my note book. I made a list based on the 4 steps. Chapter #18 I was amazed, by all the different styles, and proper ways of writing"cite" a paper. The first thing that came into my mind was Mr.Adams when he said, You need to buy this book, because when it comes to writing your paper, or homework you'll be lost. He was right. If I were to write a paper without the required materials my paper would not only be wrong, it would lack a lot of information. I can honestly say I'm learning a lot from this class.

Up Date: "Deadline #1,HW*, HELP"

Well I'm finally getting things together. I received everyone email address, blogs, and grade sheet from Mr. Adams. I even comment on tmbates1blogspot.com and camlunamcc.blogspot.com. I'm feeling a little better about all these web sites and different email address.
However I have one question. If anyone knows please respond.
Q: How do you connect to email accounts to one?
Genius I am have 2 accounts to Gmail.