Essay 1 Revision

The third longest river in the world is also the longest river in Asia. The ancient Yangtze River begins its life high upon the Tibetan Plateau in Western China. The spark of its life is derived from glacial runoff. This runoff is joined by small streams and creeks as it descends from its lofty Tibetan [...]

Research Part 5 Final Draft: The Dark Side of Hydroelectric Dams

The Dark Side of Hydroelectric Dams The third longest river in the world is also the longest river in Asia. The ancient Yangtze River begins its life high upon the Tibetan Plateau in Western China. The spark of its life is derived from glacial runoff. This runoff is joined by small streams and creeks as [...]

Responses #11-15

3 Articles Article 1 1) Who is the audience? This article, “How Factory Farms Are Killing Seals,” by Tom Philpott, is directed towards the general public and convincing them of the issues of releasing antibiotics into the environment. Most people are not aware of the issues associated with bulk food-animal farms. 2) What is the [...]

Essay 3 Proposal- Genetically Modified Vegetables: Deadly Veggies

Imagine a world void of everything you know. Where beans, peas, corn and tomatoes once grew only mutant, invincible weeds now grow. Grocery store shelves that once help tortillas, chips, and vegetable soups are now barren. The store’s vegetable section is in a similar state. There is no more popcorn, cereal, soy sauce, potato chips, [...]

Reseach Project Part 4: Rough Draft #2

The Dark Side of Hydroelectric Dams The third longest river in the world is also the longest river in Asia. The ancient Yangtze River begins its life high upon the Tibetan Plateau in Western China. The spark of its life is derived from glacial runoff. This runoff is joined by small streams and creeks as [...]

Myles Jellison: Research Draft 1 Workshop

1. What does the author do particularly well? Be specific. The article is easy to read. Not filled with super complicated text. 2. Ask the author for one particular concern that s/he had about the draft. Examine that area and see if you can offer the author helpful suggestions. Was there a particular component of this [...]

Research Project Rough Draft 1: The Dark Side to Hydroelectric Dams

The third longest river in the world is also the longest river in Asia. The ancient Yangtze River begins its life high upon the Tibetan Plateau in Western China. The spark of its life is derived from glacial runoff. This runoff is joined by small streams and creeks as it descends from its lofty Tibetan [...]

Essay 2 Book Review- Song for the Blue Ocean

The sun rises as a lone plane banks into a tight turn over the cold waters off the Northeast Coast of the United States. The plane is circling to observe a school of tuna. Tuna, which once roamed nearly every submarine shelf and drop-off and toured the choppy waters in shoals numbering in the thousands, [...]

Research Project Part 2

Thesis: Although hydroelectric dams are believed to provide a relatively clean source of electricity they are actually very harmful to the environment because they can inhibit the natural spawning runs of salmon, flood natural wetlands and emit large volumes of carbon dioxide and methane. Biello, David. “The Dam Building Boom: Right Path to Clean Energy?” [...]

Reading Responses #6-10

Article 1 Kathy Freston wrote an article named “Vegetarian is the New Prius.” Walsh’s article discusses environmental risks involved with mass production of livestock. The article takes a new look at an old problem. The problem is global warming and the production of greenhouse gases. Her article examines how people are very aware that driving [...]