Draft E-Portfolio Cover Letter

Throughout the past semester, the tactics that have seemed most apparently used within each writing assignment have truly taught me what I as a writer can use to persuade an audience. Despite the difficulty that has been endured during each process, suggestions made by both my professor and my peers have also taught me to appreciate constructive criticism as it allows my point of view, no matter how in-denial it may be, to face the truth about how vague my writing can seem while embarking on the journey of pursuing a particular purpose through my writing.  Certain issues that I have managed to correct based on said criticism have included complex sentence structures and word choices that are made with the audience of writing professors in mind. For example, within the comparative analysis essay,  the introduction had managed to provide a scenario that relatively interacted with the readers, while implementing the ways in which both writers, who had provided evidence for the essay, had been relevant as a result of their own point of views on the respective topic that has to do with the preservation of ecosystems. The decision to pursue the assignment in such a manner had been made while being weary of the possibility that the reader would want to feel apart of the conversation- considering the article was meant to overall convince them of the point that their role in the conservation effort is as important as any philanthropist.

Revision progress

The third assignment so far had seemed to fulfill all the requirement but recent comments have disagreed and therefore caused much more revision on my part over the last few days.  One of the major concerns was that each paragraph failed to relate back to the main topic of the thesis statement. Therefore, that will be the focus of my corrections over the next few hours till the essay is due for final submission. Another topic that was also a concern was the lack of citation within the actual essay. Although it is apparently considered troublesome to not include the in-text citations yet, I did not think it was incredibly necessary, considering each source utilized has been bookmarked on my laptop and is ready to be cited where it seems appropriate. Such things, I could add before the final submission, just as I could write the citation page as well consecutively.  As a result of lacking citations being such an issue, though, I shall try to remember to include them in future drafts of essays, before the final submission.

Every little thing is going to be… you know the words

For the most part, this assignment has been a little difficult to research and further write about a result of the various topics that it could branch off into. It has always been an issue for me to center on a topic and all its detail without diving into a topic that as only partially related to the main idea, and yet make it seem like my essay is centered on that particularly irrelevant piece. The up-side to this, fortunately, is that there is enough, almost too many, sources for me to use to strengthen the argument, mine or the one counteracting it, to make sure the “truth” comes across my reader, and therefore strengthening my paper.  Also, I plan on using my trip on Saturday to Broadway to hopefully visit the Manhattan Library and search their vast collections for some helpful material that will hopefully aid in those arguments as well. In this case, this assignment has given me a reason to be excited- not only because I get to write about the ideas I have that could benefit the world, but also because I get to visit one of my favorite places in New York City because of it . I can’t wait. 🙂

Resource Annotation

Martinez-Lage, P.,L. Frolich,S.Knox, K.Berthet “Assessing Physician Attitudes and Perceptions of Alzheimer’s Disease Across Europe.” The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging 14 (2010): 537-544. Web.8 April 2014.

This source refers to the ways in which physicians in Europe assess Alzheimer’s  disease, as opposed to the views and perceptions of American physicians. While utilizing various graphs and diagrams, the authors portray the proof of why particular opinions have developed in those countries – beginning with the reason for such discrepancy existing between each individual’s guideline, or practice. In some cases, one may consider the emotional effects of denial or fear that occur while diagnosing patients, and therefore prolong the waiting period before actually calculating which method to pursue in order to make sure that the patient finds some way to cope, or improve their way of life . This is further proven through the experiments that had been mentioned in the journal article- which emphasize each physician’s opinion on what decisions should be made to care for the Alzheimer’s disease victim. This comparison may be used to better the ways in which doctors in the United Stated can be influenced to actually improve the ways the government view and handle people suffering from the disease.

Research Proposal

 

 

Introduction:

Music has been a source of enjoyment for generations, as well as various cultures throughout the world, and yet it has only recently been considered as a possible aid to symptoms- though we have all felt its “treatment” at one point in time. Imagine having a rough day, where everything that could possibly go wrong had and the only thing that could make you feel better besides something fried or covered in chocolate was that one song you could listen to without ever being annoyed – simply because it gave you some feeling of elation and overall relief from the stress of that horrific day. This general response to such a scenario has led to numerous experiments, which have concluded that the application of music therapy in the modern world has progressed as a reliable source of stress management, and has been proven to further relieve patients from the aches and pains that they endure on a daily basis while being victims of particular diseases.  Yet, discrepancies between doctors within the medical field still emerge when considering a possible increase of usage. Is there reason enough for the public to look more closely on just how beneficial this recently developed occupation is for the medical field? To really discover why such a method is seen as a hindrance by one point of view, and endorsed by the other, one must consider all aspects of the situation, including economic, political, and even social, to fully comprehend the measures that must be taken to ensure the wellbeing of the lives that Alzheimer’s disease has claimed.

 

Rationale:

From my own personal experience, my paternal grandmother had suffered from the Alzheimer’s disease for six years. As a result of being diagnosed with a severe case of the disease while I was young, I was not able to see her as she was placed in a nursing home in Florida, and therefore could not travel. Even she had been subject to music therapy treatment, the memories that could have possibly stirred in her subconscious would have no image of me.  Which is why I hope that it is researched enough to the point where the public realizes what they hold in their grasp… With trials suggesting that it could in fact reduce some symptoms from the degenerative state that occurs from Alzheimer’s, I cannot help but wonder if my grandmother could have had a chance to really know me even as a child, and to further develop a relationship as she had with my other immediate family. Unfortunately, the sickness took hold and grasped her last breath in January 2006- adding on another name to the hundreds who suffer fatalities from the disease every year. Another scenario that relates to this topic is the interaction I had with an old friend and her grandparents. The grandfather had suffered the same fate as my grandmother, yet he lived out his last few years a bit differently. Instead of living in a nursing home, he had resided with his wife and her family. In turn, there were various occasions where the discussions erupted into shouts of anger and frustration- caused by the fact that he had forgotten how to do tasks which are usually taught to toddlers (i.e. tying shoe laces, using the restroom, etc.). Alzheimer’s had left disruption within his mind, as well as between his family members, despite the fact that all of them were aware of the effects related to the disease.

 

 

 

Research Plan:

 

The Alzheimer’s disease does in fact cause emotional stress in a physiological manner. It has been proven to cause chemical imbalances in the brain to the point where the result had been being more prone to paranoia, irritability, and even difficulty controlling mood swings. The reason this is caused relates back to the functions and further health of the “hippocampal region” as well as its being in close proximity with the pituitary gland, a gland which generally regulates one’s emotions. The use of music therapy has been proven, through correlations of neural diagrams, to affect the ways in which the brain will release chemicals that, through the proper regulation of the pituitary region, relatively slow the degenerative process- by further ridding the patient of these effects – at least mentally… In some rare cases, it has been found to initiate thoughts within the subconscious mind that, if asked about by a doctor, should have been lost long ago depending on how long the patient has had the disease. The fact that the hippocampal-pituitary axis controls the thought process as well as emotional stability, the utilization of GIM, or guided imagery music therapy, on Alzheimer’s patients would seem to incorporate and improve the aspect of control as it has been known for helping aging patients fight the battle of degeneration and forgetfulness through cognitive stimulation. Guided imagery combined with familiar music has in turn rekindled the patient’s ability to remember a life that once seemed almost nonexistent aside from what has survived in their long- term memory.

The actual amount of diagnosed patients over the last few years as well as the cost difference between using other methods and music therapy needs to be researched in order to determine how cost effective the music therapy process could be for those who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This concept leads to the further concern, and therefore research of the health and wellbeing of the patients overall. In this case, the situations referenced as examples would thus regard the financial, and physiological status of the victim as well as the previously mentioned emotional state that is in danger.  From this point, one can gage the ways in which others may view the importance of this topic, and so the paper may require excerpts from, lets say, a news article that reviews the most recent development of programs that the government has tried to develop in respect to the effects of Alzheimer’s that has been recorded so far. If utilizing this example, the paper also needs to depict the plethora of ways in which it has or has not been supported by the American government as opposed to the efforts made in other international countries. Since the effects of the disease are felt on an international scale, it is appropriate to research the ways in which studies in Europe have developed preferences for certain treatments. The consideration of the political standpoint could also factor in this discussion between writer and reader as one must also revise the preference of both governments and the economic system they are trying to enforce – which requires government documentation of historical as well as recent aspects (at most – the early twentieth century). Other perspectives to include would be the doctors, patients, and further research in the familial factors that may add on to the stress and frustration that accompany a disease that causes the victim to omit particular memories from their range of sub consciousness as well as lose functioning of the brain as days pass by. With the economic and financial aspects of one’s home life as they succumb to this disease affecting the economy on a greater scale if enough people are diagnosed, the stress may in fact cause the disease to be enhanced as a result of particular chemicals being emitted within the brain due to stress.

 

Implications:

 

The assessment of just how beneficial utilizing this method can be seems to be rectified by the timeliness, or kairos (Persuasion appeal), in which the appliance of this method would refer to. In recent studies, the Alzheimer’s disease has depicted ways in which it has grown to target, not only specific cortical partitions of the brain, but also specific people as well- women in particular. This trend has been found so much so that, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, women have twice a chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease rather than breast cancer as they age. With the track record that has been documented in several experiments, such a rate has placed women in danger of fatalities due to the degenerative characteristics that are associated with its advancement. Considering the population increase that had occurred during the years when the generation most suspected of developing the disease in the past few years had been born, it is logical to assume that there are many more patients who are being diagnosed than people of the next generation who are available to provide the extensive care and financial support that the elderly patients require.  If lacking these resources, the potential of the population losing a relative majority of its elderly women to this disease becomes could become a reality. Therefore, it is more than crucial that those in control of the medical field, as well as funding, to find ways and means to provide such aspects for the public, as well as the economic means, in order to provide for various programs that may request millions of dollars in revenue to support the treatments being created. One can realize that if those people also realize the ways in which music therapy could in fact aid in these matters, allowing both the businesses and patients to avoid suffering from this disease, it could save millions, as well as progress the amount of information we know about the various ways that we can stimulate the brain and hopefully further continue reducing the physiological effects on the patients in a reasonably priced manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Works Cited

 

Hamzelou, Jessica. New Scientist. 11/26/2011, Vol. 212 Issue 2840, p12-12. 2/3p., Database: Academic Search Complete

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Pro/Con exercise

Your topic (the subject your will research and explore in your essay):

The ways in which music therapy can be beneficial to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Your tentative question (the question that will guide your research and inquiry):

Is there reason enough for the public to look more closely at how beneficial this recently developed occupation is for the medical field, and further support its use as an alternative emotional aesthetic?

Your tentative thesis/main argument (a statement that is debatable, with which others could disagree)

The ways in which medical practices have served the nation in this modern era have truly blossomed

into the beacons of hope for those who suffer from the frustrating aspects that come along with a disease

like Alzheimer’s . As it eventually begins to affect all aspects of the victim’s life, both physiological,

emotional and financial, one has to take into account the means by which the patients can render their

life savings while somehow gaining better control of their own mentality and social interactions- one of

which possibly being music therapy as an alternative.

 

Claims that support your thesis/main argument and counterclaims (see below)

 

Claims: Identify some of the claims that support your argument; for each one, draft one or more sentences. What evidence (reason, statistics, facts, studies, trends, direct quotes, anecdotes, expert opinion) will you need to support each claim? Aim for a good mix of evidence. As you look for evidence at this step, start compiling your annotated bibliography.

 

Claim                                                                                                                                      types of evidence I will need to support this claim

1. The actual amount of diagnosed patients over the last

few years as well as the cost differences between using other                                      Trends

methods and the music therapy has definitely increased

(claims it as cost effective). As a result of music therapy

possibly having more of an effect on patients, maybe it should be

endorsed by the public.

2. Also need to know the ways in which it hasn’t been supported                       statistics

by the American government as opposed to how it has been                                       direct quotes

proven effective in other international countries by organizations who

embellish its use

3. consider the different perspectives – from the doctors & patients-             direct quotes/expert opinions

as well as the familial factors that add on stress and fatigue which may                  studies

further cause the disease to be enhanced in regards to particular

chemicals of the brain

 

4. The economic and financial aspects of one’s home life as they                        trends

succumb to this disease and how it malevolently affects the economy

on a greater scale if enough people fall victim to it.

 

Counterclaims: Identify some of the claims that challenge your argument; for each one, draft one or more sentences. What evidence (reason, statistics, facts, studies, trends, direct quotes, anecdotes, expert opinion) will you need to counter this claim? Aim for a good mix of evidence. As you look for evidence at this step, start compiling your annotated bibliography.

 

Counterclaim                                                            types of evidence I will need to respond to this claim

 

1. the fact that it is discovered new means that it still

needs a reasonable amount of research done before even

publicizing the idea to the public in the media . In regards                                statistics/trends/quotes

to the financial side, the cost of the method could increase

if certain aspects, that it does not utilize at the moment,

are expensive.

2. Certain programs specifically created for those who suffer                  expert opinion/ government docs

from Alzheimer’s

3. Certain factors of this pollution filled earth may just cause the             study/quotes

disease to progress on its own as opposed to social interaction.

4. The amount of money being lost from losing workers does not

affect the economy in a major way as a result of how much money                expert opinion/quotes/facts

patients have to spend on treatment, surgeries, etc. therefore

still stimulating it.

 

Research topics

One of the topics I am fairly interested in is the overall benefit of music therapy in regard to the relief of pain and emotional stress that  can accompany a sickness. Considering how important music has been in everyone’s lives, it seems interesting to concentrate on how beneficial this global habit can be when undergoing numerous treatments as well as being prescribed various medications. It is also an interest of mine to investigate the physical affect such therapy can have in reducing the symptoms that a patient may be victim to. Its already been known that the music therapy industry is growing and further being more depended upon during recovery sessions. The research though looks deeper into how this exactly makes amends for the pain patients suffer on a daily basis- though some may disagree with the use of music therapy as a result of it being a fairly new method in the medical field. This particular essay would hopefully reach people who they themselves are suffering and are therefore desperately searching for a cheaper method to soothe their agony, or people who know others that have the same troubles and yet cannot afford the recommended doses of medication.

Another Day Within The Pages..

Monsters and Marvels

Several means have been utilized on many occasions to influence the minds of the public. In the most archaic form of media that has existed since the early twentieth century, comics have been known to bring about ideas that were eventually accepted into certain aspects of society. In fact, those particular ideas that will be mentioned later in this discussion have actually originated from them. Through various characters, one can identify the perceptions that have been inflicted upon our minds, as opposed to the possibility of each individual having their own conception of what another culture, or its people, are typically like. This is what leads to the overall influx of stereotyping in the eyes of citizens that witness those depictions on a daily basis, whether it be based on intellect, motives, or personality.

When it comes intellect, “the brain” character comes to mind but is not really seen as a human being. Rather, he is seen as a “hyper-intelligent mind without a body;” In this case, someone who personifies this idea would be seen as a humanoid, and more comfortable with machines instead of social interaction. As a result, they are also seen as outcasts who will possibly become the most powerful as a result of the technological age that arose over the past few decades. The absence of interaction leads many to believe that they actually operate similar to a machine, joyless and robotic. Unfortunately, this results in logical guidelines regarding what other countries expect from people who may be trying to outgrow these expectations. This classification derived from the personality of “oriental” or trickster. The existence of this term came to be as Westerners suspected such trickery from the nation of China while visiting as a result of the guardedness that was portrayed by the foreign nation. The deception that Westerners expected from the Chinese had began to presume as a stereotype that now resonates throughout the expectancy of most American citizens. The assumption that out of a crowd of people, most would suspect people of this nation to be experienced in major technology development as well as engineering thus proves that this opinion has not in any way dissipated since its creation.

Although people may not quite fit this narrow window of characterization, the media has done more than needed to exploit the idea that such is a popular trait, and therefore also caused others to question the motives of not only “the brains,” but “the brawns” of the operation as well. When it comes to comics, this aspect is solidified through characters like “Gangsters, thugs, minions, martial arts masters, etc.” As opposed to the master mind that considers all his options and declares each decision in the pages of dialogue that follow, the several derivations of occupations that require muscle and strength must hold their tongue and simply follow instructions without a voice to be heard. Therefore, the character(s) designated to fill in this role become infinitely replaceable as they seem anonymous more often than not. To aid in that perception of endless replacement, the focus of the story is usually on other “crusaders,” which makes others seem unnoticeable or similar to just accessories. If anything, they are constantly viewed by readers as the game pieces that villains use to place their target in checkmate, and hardly anything more. Interesting enough, this trait is found throughout numerous scenarios within comics, and is further independent of timeliness, ethnicity, and culture being major contributing factors.

The last character addressed is the victim who the minions pursue as a result of orders from their boss, “the blossom.” Overall the motives of this character is seen in a romanticized light. Her role is usually one of meaningful distress, with a motive of hopefully benefitting a loved one with her death. Through grace and passiveness, this character accepts her fate one moment at a time- usually accompanied by the eloquent last words that truly capture the passing thoughts of the character for the reader to be emotionally encompassed in the story as much as possible. In a sense, one grasps the alternative archetype of the Asian woman in this description. The particular perception here presents her as a martyr who sacrifices all she has to protect someone who is usually from a foreign place in hopes of overcoming the limitations of social interaction, similar to “the brain.”

Despite the various cultures that are viewed by the public in a respectful manner, stereotyping has managed to prevail in its attack against what each individual recognizes when they pass by others on their way to a destination. Such ideas become an unwelcome hindrance to those who suffer from judgment, and further cause unnecessary confrontations in some cases. Whether it be caused by ethnicity, social skill, religion, or personality in difficult situations, the effects of stereotyping have never been benevolent in any circumstance. And yet, it is seen frequently throughout our society.

 

 

 

Comparative Analysis

Point-by-Point:

Intro:

Imagine that the sole decision to save an entire species was in your hands. That the survival of thousands depended on your simple decision to say “Yes, their existence is worthy of investing in to,” and supporting that choice by taking action and somehow find a way to protect them from the harsh changing world that is our planet. Despite the common belief that only particular environmentalists and philanthropists hold that much power, every person who utilizes natural resources, produces some amount of money that trickles into tax reserves, and even decides to relieve themselves in the forest when lacking a restroom holds the same amount of control, possibly  more. In this day and age, people nonchalantly go about their day in their own bubble, mentally secluded from the world outside the borders of their homes, offices, institutions, etc. Yet, they do not realize the weight of their existence and how it plays such an important role in the lives of others-both human and otherwise. It has therefore become the task of many to bring awareness about the effects of human decisions and the toll it has taken on thousands of species, regardless of the intentionality. As a result of being recognized writers who discuss science and the conservation of nature, both T. DeLene Beeland and Michelle Nijhuis   saw an opportunity to aid in this world wide effort by allowing their readers to explore this topic more in-depth through their articles, “Saving Ethiopia’s Church Forest” and “Which Species Will Live?” respectively.  To break through the pseudoscience that is fed to the public non-stop, both these articles have utilized similar methods, including the appliance of visual rhetoric,  analysis of how these 2 scenarios affect the planet overall, and empathy as well as pathos, to further assess the situation and portray how vital it is that they gain support on these matters. By doing this, both writers make a stronger standing for the rights that species in this world should have, and yet don’t as a result of lacking a voice when it comes to their dwindling populations.

1. Both articles have a context which includes the endangerment of a species, or in this case a number of them, that are at risk because of decisions humans have made. Nijhuis article mostly makes the setting the conference room where the scientists and researchers make the decisions. Beeland rather takes the audience on a journey to Ethiopia and depends on the help of the people who live there to increase the support and awareness of the deforestation, instead a small group of “elites” in the science field who control all the resources used to save such species.
2. Each one tends to motivate the reader in hopes that the audience will develop an interest in how important it is that our existence affects others. With an interest comes the desire to want to help the cause by somehow helping: either by coming up with a more efficient way to save them, or volunteering in the publicity of this topic as the authors/researches have. Nijhuis seems to simply want to persuade her audience while Beeland actually wants to educate hers- through technology and letting the people actually experience an excursion in her field of study.

3. Both have an application appeal :

a. Beeland’s would be that the soil erosion rate would decrease in Ethiopia and also preserve a lot of biodiversity.

b. Nijhuis had a fairly obvious benefit of saving every animal that we could possibly save, as it would maintain a balance of nature in the future, as well as allow many species to escape extinction.

–Yet, Beeland’s article utilizes the wonder appeal to convey the joy the people have in knowing how they will be saving their “houses of worship.” Nijhuis uses the comparison adaptation to compare several methods that have been used so far to try and solve the bias of choosing particular animals based on their specific traits/functions in nature.

4. Both articles take time to separate discussion regarding the scenarios in which the species are going through, and then further along in the essay is when they assess the actions of humans- possibly to gain some empathy from the reader as they imagine the loss of their favorite animal or a region’s resources, as well as their religion. Although this is true, the way they each go about their methods of representation differ overall.

a. Beeland: uses videos and a bit of narration as she finds herself in Ethiopia to allow the audience to see how Ethiopians are affecting their own surroundings –by allowing the forest to play such a leading role in their life, and further, their resources as a people.

b. Nijhuis: explains the background of how a document had affected so much of the economy, as well as the process of how animals may be chosen as the lucky few who have the support of many environmentalists and philanthropists.

5. Both utilize pathos

a. Beeland uses the reaction she had from the Ethiopian researcher who just wanted to increase the trees that he had grown up around when he was younger- to save his country’s forests.

b. Nijhuis mentions the emotional hindrance making such decisions can be when deciding the fate of an entire species. Both characters broke down as they really thought about the problems at hand.

Conclusion:

Through their use of prose, structure, visual rhetoric, and various adaptations, Beeland and Nijhuis have both managed to deconstruct the conservation of nature for eager eyes to witness…

“The out- back” of our backyard?

With certain forms of  technology being a relatively new adaptation to the way in which humans communicate with one another, the ways in which authors manage to persuade their readers has also been altered over the years in hopes of being able to maintain some sense of allure for the audience at hand.  Similarly, the authors of the articles “Man discovers a new life-form at a South African truck stop” as well as “Saving Ethiopia’s Church Forests”, Rob Dunn and T. Delene Beeland respectively,  try to attain the same goal of persuasive writing while also acknowledging the use of technology and media that researchers use to help promote benefits of their research to the public. Though rather ambiguous in this light,  the two articles part ways when it boils down to the application of the information and the ways in which it can be implicated into the grander scheme of a project that seems more crucial to a particular area.

Throughout Rob Dunn’s article, the points that are relative to his research as well as his trips are acknowledged in a narrative fashion as he describes his adventures to an audience who might enjoy a short story about excursions around the world, and/or fossils. He reveals the main character Oliver  Zompro, a German biologist, as just another person one may see on the street, but is far different than the usual by stander seen drinking a late and doing a crossword puzzle at Starbucks. With simple language, and yet clear depictions of his worth to the science world, Dunn proves how unique Zompro’s hobbies are- especially when he discovers a new species that has been right under everyone’s nose despite its “most hypothesized home being the fossil section of a museum. Considering the unlikelihood of this animal still surviving after all this time, Dunn provides the background of the newly named creature as well as used a bit of narration as he tells the two stories-the first having to deal with the traveling to the remote location to find the insects and the truck stop incident that happened not so long after. He uses very simple prose so that even the simplest of readers should be able to understand the gist of the article. He also uses the common activity of stopping at a gas station/truck stop, which is common for anyone who has driven for long distances, to portray how easy it could be to discover a new species if one takes time to note that we do not know most animals on this Earth. To fill in the interest gap between himself and his readers, he uses the picture of the isolated area to continue holding the readers interest. Showing the picture of this raised “island” above a desert that goes as far as the eyes can see makes the reader wonder if the explorers did actually make the journey a successful one and therefore urges the audience to continue reading to find out what happens next. Discussing what happened after the discovery of the promising species happens to do this as well – for example, letting the reader know that they began to complain,how  unpleasant thetrip became, and even the unfortunate event  of one person who broke his ankle and then was stung by a scorpion. No matter the pain they endured though, this finding was more precious than gold in their eyes. One could reasonably imply such a response from the text: “They looked in holes. But the truth was that while there were miles of desert there were not really that many places to look. After a whole day nothing had been found, not a single clue. Then things changed. Someone turned a leaf and under it was, lo and behold, a single individual (see photo). It hung there as though it had been waiting for centuries. Soon there were others. By the end of a week, thirty Mantophasmatodes had been collected, observed and fawned over. No one mentioned the heat. No one complained about anything. A few of these serious scientists began, uncontrollably, to smile.” Even with the being outside of their comfort zone in the hot sun of this raised, desolate location, the success of their trip had made it all worth it.

Beeland’s article was much more general in the scope of the welfare of an entire country, rather than the notification of the existence of  one species. This article, unlike its counterpart, uses quite a bit of problem and solution as there are multiple examples of how they are faced with a problem and further find ways and means to solve it ( showcasing problem to 100 priests, toilets, cease use of trees for so many items, etc.) With the dwindling homes of so much biodiversity of the country being the problem at hand, to educate people in the reasons of why the forests of Ethiopia are eradicating as well as why it is important that we preserve them seemed like a major priority – so that the people who are also using the forests for their own needs can have some idea of what they are doing to the soil beneath their feet. It also tries to persuade people to act with pictures of the areas and how much deforestation has occurred as well as with logos (statistics). They also manage to persuade with pathos, as they discuss the Ethiopian forest researcher who wept in frustration when the topic of the forests in his country came up.

While Dunn had portrayed his article in a simple manner through prose, Beeland depicted  her article through the eyes of they children they tried to educate.  They try to communicate science to the public and actively engage children by actively live streaming videos of the field work back to the museum where Lowman started a new job as the director of the Nature Research Center at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. This allowed them to get the attention and help of local children who had watched and later aided in collecting the team’s specimens for research.  She used pictures to depict the message – though some had never seen a computer before- to the 100 priests that were shocked when actually seeing images of the decreasing forests. This spoke volumes to them because the amount of trees surrounding their churches symbolized ho w much they appreciate it since “the tree canopy prevents the prayers from being lost to the sky.” Not all of this task seemed arduous to the people when they considered their lives without the church forests and further realized that they’d have to change their ways if they wanted to protect their houses of worship.  With the help of the North Carolina Naturalist, she is able to describe an experience  filled with surprise and joy more fully with this excerpt: “Armed with our nets and ropes and vials, we attracted a large swatch of children who watched our every move and marveled at the six- legged creatures swept from the foliage. Despite the language barriers, we all laughed when ants fell on our heads, and shrieked with joy when a purple beetle appeared on the surface of our collecting tray.”