Updating

Honestly, I'm not sure on my style.  A more easy going style of writing is what I'm aiming for, compared to writing academically. It is a big jump, considering the standards placed by professors and past teachers are tremendously different from what you would expect from a magazine or internet article. Research topics focus mainly on the facts and the definition of the facts, in contrast leisurely articles takes the facts and makes it readable to the "average Joe". All things considered, due to the challenge this assignment presented, I made goals for myself. I plan to write in a way that can hopefully guide opinions from my readers, but most importantly myself. I have to be able to present an augment that is supported on both sides. The topic "Obama Care" rages one question: Is this bill truly beneficial right now? The people of America and the media argue the durability of Obama's bill, from the cost and who it affects, to the opportunities for the individuals it could provide. Which is important to have a view on, as this bill may affect us personally or entwine in our lives?

Analyzing "Stop Talking About It"

The article "Stop Talking About It" uses more straightforward words to argue his point, and without transitional words, yet still keeping the article smooth and readable. Starting off  with introducing the athlete and giving a his history, while bringing the reader to terms with subject.  The words are short, sweet and to the point words and sentences, easy to relate to and great for a quick read. Roth provides emotional support by including the relation of  the use of the derogatory term "chink" to the African American equivalent. Also, Roth provides ethos with celebrities' quotes like Roberts and Mayweather.

I'm the map. I'm the map.

The most interesting aspect of this topic, is relating it to students. To relate to students, I will have to relate Obamacare to myself; this has been a very heated topic for a while now and I never really understood how it affected me. What better time to research? I know the gist of the topic, universal health care for individuals who do not have their own private insurance, and that I can leech off my mom's until I am 26, that alone is a great thing to write a paper about. Everyone loves benefits, so I think fellow Clemson students will be intrigued with the possibilities arising before us. The  Tiger will be a great way to share it.

Writing For The Tiger

The Tiger provides Clemson's students with an entertaining and noteworthy journalism, with respect to our paper as journalism, I would want to approach my editorial as a journalist would.  I have to set a standard of  traits a professional, and or at least very enthusiastic journalist, would portray: accurate facts, thoughtful opinions, use of captive language, and relating myself to my audience. A student paper is written for students by students, who best knows what other students are interested in, that students! In my opinion, students tend to focus on firstly sports, basic politics, dating advice, and the trending news. Something along those lines will catch my eye, like "Addiction to Tech?" or "Obamacare and You?', and I would want to know how it relates to me. 

Finding a Voice

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/technology/silicon-valley-worries-about-addiction-to-devices.html?pagewanted=all

 vs. 

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/07/are-we-addicted-to-gadgets-or-indentured-to-work/260265/ 

 I can't decide on what argument I agree with more. 

Is it right to boycott a company because of its public beliefs?

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/07/in-defense-of-eating-at-chick-fil-a/260139/

vs 

http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2011/11/chick_fil_a_anti_gay_donations.php

vs

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bert-montgomery/an-open-letter-to-chick-fil-a-president-dan-cathy_b_1686196.html

 

Not just focusing on Chick Fil La, but remember the Oreo scandal a month ago? That was the other side, both sides of  the issue showed rebellion to each other. The actions of supporters and opponents of gay marriage are starting to develop a thin line in difference. Is it really necessarily?

Ah, Health Care. Universal Health Care

 http://www.doughroller.net/news-analysis/health-care-reform-bill-facts-figures/

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2010/03/22/health-care-reform-passed-so-what-does-it-mean/

vs

http://mycolumbusjack.com/38463/10-dangerous-downfalls-of-obamacare/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_State_of_Oklahoma

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Benjios/sandbox&action=edit&preload=Template%3AUser_sandbox%2Fpreload&editintro=Template%3AUser_sandbox

Finding a Needle in the Haystack

I made some progress since yesterday! I found a good bit of information in Cooper today, after searching through books upon books. I found South Carolina's Legislative Manual, which are hand sized books that are produced yearly updating the legislative laws and list each representative of South Carolina for that year. Our collection dates back to 1919, and I have been able to confirm five Secretary of State officers. The books also gives a basic description of this position job, and provides some of the various directors in the four sub divisions of Sec. of State.

So far, I have basic information of what the Sec of State does and its sub divisions. Tomorrow I will try to find more about sub divisions and what else the Secretary is involved in.