My name is shengzhe wen, a Chinese boy who comes to America college to study. I started learning English when I was a primary student. I learn vocabulary on the English book, watch English movie, and learn writing skills. Sometimes I will ask myself what is writing? Before I learn writing skills, I think writing is boring and complicatedly. Once, our teacher give me a writing assignment. I need to write 2000 words. I spend 4 hours to write that assignment ,but teacher didn’t give me a good score. So I hate writing assignment. However, I change my mind when I take ENG 101. In the past six mouths, I learn how to write Autobiography and Ethnography. Also, I learn what should I do before I start to write an essay such as thinking, researching , and creating. More over, I learn APA and MLA format during my writing process. From my perspective ,I think writing is a process to improve my observation ability, communicate skills, and thinking. Firstly, I learn how to use APA and MLA format. “ APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. ” and “MLA style is most commonly used to cite sources within the language arts, cultural studies, and other humanities.” from Purdue University official website. In the first beginning, I don’t know how to use these format in my writing. My teacher, Ms. Amy, give me a lot of advice about how to use APA and MLA format correctly. She told me that I need to use academic resources to support my essay such as The book form college library, Academic paper on the website, and reliable data. Also, she teach me how to quote correctly. Write the writer’s first and last name, than I need to write the name of the article. At last, I need to write the publish time. I use those skills in my writing project two. In writing project two, I need to write a Ethnography. I use APA format. First is “ Abstract”. I introduce the main message about my article “ Does social media harm than good?” I give my idea to my audiences. Second, I separated my idea in two parts: Advantages and disadvantages. At last, I wrote “ Conclusion” and “ cite”. After peer review section, some of students like my article. “Not only does writer give first hand explanation but also incorporates perspectives of other credible sources.” and “It's clear that this writer took time to do research and gather information to compose this essay.” from the students who give me advice in the peer review section. However, I think I do a great job in writing project two, but my score is not very high. “Hello Shengzhe Wen, Ethnographic research and writing are fascinating because it teaches us that discovering and learning more about others ultimately leads to finding and learning more about ourselves. I was hoping to learn more about the community you identify yourself with and the reflections you have made from your observation, field notes, and interview materials.” From teacher Heather, who read my writing project two. I admit that I didn’t do put the data in the writing project two. Although I do some research from online, I missed the most important things- data form my community. In writing project one, I use MLA format. The writing project one need me to write a Autobiography. I need to think “ who I am”. I need to write a essay about myself. I write my outward appearance, hometown, interest, and some life experiences. However, I made a big mistake. I forgot to quote, which makes teacher think I’m cheating. “It is ok to use research, but you are required to cite words that are not your own. Here is one of my favorite resources for how to quote, paraphrase, and summarize if you are looking for help on how to become comfortable using research.” Form teacher Heather. In the interest part, I find a article about Kobe Bryant. I choose some in my writing project 1, but I forgot to quote. After this time, I won’t make the same mistake again. My favourite part is writer’s Journal 14, “Observation and Description Practice” , In this part, I will choose a picture form the website and write what I see form the picture. I Choose Justin, a boy who comes form New Jersey, USA, as my observation target. The reason why I choose him is because his bedroom attract me. In this picture, I can see four trophy, football equipment, and sports style room. I know that Justin like sports very much, especially football. His eyes are telling me that he is a strong boy and he has no fear on anything. He looks very healthy. I’m very happy to do some observation practice. I read the introduction part, it says: “Observation is a critical skill for writers, thinkers, and researchers. It is skill, and like all skills, it requires practice. Also like all skills, proper practice will result in improvement and a deepening sense of how the skill works.” Indeed, through observation, I can improve my insight ability a lot. Some people will think it’s easy to observation. However, It’s not as easy as they think. I need watch Justin’s eyes, and to think his emotion. Is he happy or not? What the interest is? I really learn stuff in this part. In the future, I want to learn how to write a professional project. Every time I see the article on the academic book, those articles are excellent. The author use professional term, correct grammar, and clear idea. Take Nicholas Carr as an example. The book I read is called” The McGraw-Hill Reader”. From Gilbert H. Muller, publish in 2014, the city University of New York LaGuardia college. There is a article in this book called “ Does Internet make you Smarter or Dumber?” From Nicholas Carr, published on June 5, 2010, edition of the wall street Journal.” Carr is a professional writer about technology, business, and culture. He is an MA in Harvard University. He also publish other articles such as “ Does IT Matter: Information Technology and Corruption of Competitive Advantage( 2004), The shallows: What the internet Is Doing to Our Brains(2010)” In this article, Carr claims his idea about Internet can make people dumber. “ It is this control, this mental discipline, that we are at risk of losing as we spend ever more time scanning and skimming online.” True, In my daily life, All of my friends are focusing on their cell phone or computers. In this paragraph, I can clearly understand his main idea. I believe he think a lot. Take him self as an audience. Also, Carr use academic resources to support his article. Take one quote as an example, “ Stanford University’s Communication Between Humans and Interactive Media Lab, a team of researchers gave various cognitive tests to 49 people who do a lot of media multitasking and 52 people who multitask much less frequently.”I still remember when I was a high school student, I usually go to Baidu website to search some nonprofessional resources to quote. Now I realize that’s not right. From my perspective, writing is a tool that can help people to express their idea to other people. When I write an essay, I hope other people can agree with my idea, So I need to write a good essay to persuade my audiences to agree with my idea. For example, Last time I wrote an essay about environmental protection. The reason I wrote this topic is that I saw the news about the human pollute environment every day. Air, Ocean, and land pollution cause many problems such as disease and animal extinct. I started thinking about why people doing this. I decided to write an essay and post online to express my idea to other people. Although only a few people see my essay, They give me feedback and agree with my idea. Cite:
http://jamesmollison.com/books/where-children-sleep/ writing 14 https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html From Purdue University. Nicholas Carr, June 5, 2010, “Does Internet Make You Smarter or Dumber?”. Gilbert H. Muller, 2014, “ The McGraw-Hill Reader”
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Does Social Media Harm Than Good? Shengzhe wen Abstract This paper is to discusses positive and negative influence by using Social media. It describe how do people use social media. It includes evidence from different sources. The purpose is to give the audience a concept about social media. In our daily life, Social media is one of the most important part . It bring convenient and happiness for people. It also bring negative influence to people. But what is social media? “Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information,ideas,career interest, and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.” from Wikipedia. For example, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, gmail, google, Amazon, We-chat, Weibo, QQ, Baidu, line,and so on. As you can see, there are many social software for people to use. However, Many people want to ask: What’s the advantage and disadvantage when people use social media? Advantages First of all, social media can help people to earn money. Christina Newberry(2018)mentions that social media can bring a huge benefit for brand growing. “Increase brand awareness with nearly half of the world’s population using social media platforms, they’re a natural place to reach new and highly targeted potential customers. Think people only connect with brands they already know on social media? Consider that 60 percent of Instagram users say they discover new products on the platform.When Absolut Vodka ran an Instagram campaign to promote its limited edition Spark bottle, the company achieved a five point lift in brand awareness.” Indeed, Social media is a useful tool to expand brand awareness. Take myself as an example, I like collect different sneakers. I use Instagram to see different kinds of sneakers. Once, I want to buy a basketball shoes. Because I use search shoes, Instagram shows me different pictures about shoes. Finally, I find a shoes that I want-- Nike Kyrie Lrving 4. I use other software to buy the shoes. It’s called GOAT, a soft ware can buy different shoes. Second one is see the new updates. “Stay on top of industry news In the online world. things move fast—and you can’t afford to be left behind. Keeping a virtual ear to the ground through social listening. makes sure you’re always informed about upcoming changes to your industry that could affect the way you do business.” The last one is “Reporting and analytics”. “It is always a challenge for marketers to prove return on investment. But with social media tracking and analytics tools, you can see the full impact of your social media activities, from follows to engagements right through to purchases.” Just like Mark Zuckerberg, he use online data to analyse people’s habit. For example, what’s kind of food they like, what’s kind of car they like, and some personal data. That’s why he can make a huge amount of money. It is obvious that social media not only can help brand to expand their customer, also cooperate with other company to make profit. Social media also help people to solve questions. The HUDSON group (2013) claims that social media can bring benefits for students. “What exactly are students learning by using social media? Networks Social media connections are designed to increase your networks, form communities and interact easily. Today’s students are accessing Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other such social networking sites to connect and share information with those around them. One of the most fascinating things about social media is the way the users can interact and engage with each other through a mere web presence without having to meet someone in person. ” Indeed,T Take my personal experience as an example, As a student, I usually use internet to get the answers that I want. I can use Google to search information, I can use YouTube to see teaching material( Math, Econ, etc),and ask my friends. Once, I have a Econ assignment need to finish. But I don;t know how to do it. In this situation, I use YouTube to find some teaching materials. Some teacher will post video on YouTube, which helps a lot for the students just like me. In the video, the teaching clearly state how to draw a demand and supply curve. Thanks for that video, I got full credit on that assignment. From this perspective, Social media can help a lot for people when they meet trouble. In addition, Social Media can strengthen friendship. “Sharing Information Students are continuously connected to the internet through their mobiles, tablets, etc. and hence rapidly transmit information to friends, family and other connections. This information is a lot more than just hilarious videos or vacation snapshots. People share views, opinions, tips, projects, study material and other such useful stuff with each other. They exchange helpful information for classes and examinations. Their ability to access, evaluate, maintain and share information is fantastic without even being aware that they are actually developing such skills day by day. The older generations need to understand the magnitude of this new style of communication. ” The HUDSON(2013). Today, people always post their daily life experience on the social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, We-chat , and etc. It’s really easy to know a person by see their personal pages. It’s include all the information about that person. Take my self as an example, When I use We-chat, there is a function in We-chat called “ People Nearby” . This function will recommend different kind of people to me. Through “People Nearby”, I add many of people, and I chat with them. One of my friend on We-chat comes form Japan. He always sharing some Japanese culture ,and I share Chinese culture to him. I do find many friends on this social software. It’s not only help me to enlarge friend circle, but also expand my outlook. Disadvantages It seems like social media can bring company a huge benefit, amusement for people, and connection with friends. However, There are some problems too. Anya Zhukova(2018)claims that social media can influence people’s body. “Depression and Anxiety Do you spend more than two hours per day on social media? Spending too long on social networking sites could be adversely affecting your mood. In fact, you’re more likely to report poor mental health, including symptoms of anxiety and depression.” I have the same experience. I always play cell phone until midnight because too many interesting things in the internet such as video games, new movies, and chatting with my friends. It’s really hard to get rid of there things. In the next day, It’s really hard to get up at morning because play smart-phone overnight. I can’t focus on the class and my eyes are painful, which make a bad influence on my grades. I got C in that course. Zhukova also mention a phenomenon “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)”. “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) is a phenomenon that was born at the same time as Facebook--and it’s one of the most common negative effects of social media. FOMO is basically a form of anxiety that you get when you’re scared of missing out on a positive experience or emotions that someone else is getting. This fear is constantly fueled by your social media engagement. The more you use social networks, the more likely you are to see that someone is having more fun that you are right now. And that’s exactly what causes FOMO.” Exactly, I have the same experience about FOMO. I still remember when the movie “ Avengers Infinity war” is on, many people go to watch it. I don’t have time to see the movie. After I go back to school, everyone is talking about the movie characters and plot lines. I feel nervous about it. I can’t find the same topic with them, which makes me feel bad. I spend a bad day in school, and I went to watch the movie after two days. Conclusion However, social media is both positive and negative tools for people. It can helping people to expand their outlook, also can hurt people’s body. People need to control themselves. For example, People should have awareness of self-control. They need to keep in mind-- Use social media correctly, and don’t addictive in to the internet world. workcite: The HUDSON group:Jayanne Sindt, Vanessa Barros, and John Assunto.,” What Are The advantages Of Social Media To Students.”,August 15, 2013. Christina Newberry, “ 23 Benefits of Social Media for Business”, May 2, 2018. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Anya Zhukova “ 7 Negative Effect of Social Media on People an Users.” October 31,2018. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia My name is shengzhe wen, a boy who comes form China, My outward appearance are influenced by my hometown, Huber province, Wuhan city. Wuhan is hot during summer, and cold in the winter. There is no warm weather in my hometown, so I always keep a short black hair and wear T-shirt during summer time and wear cotton-padded jacket during winter time. In Wuhan, it is hard to live without air condition because of the weather. Take me as an example, when I try to go outside during summer time, I need to put sunscreen cream. if I don’t , my skin will change the colour instantly. Also,It only take one minute, you will sweat all of your body. And air condition is open 24hours to provide a comfort place. It’s the same idea in the winter.During winter time, It’s very hard to get up form the bed because of the cold weather. In this moment we need air condition to give us a warm place to live. In my hometown, Wuhan , We have different kinds of breakfast such as hot dry noodle, rice wine, Dou pi, Tang yuan, beef noodle soup and so on. I have been eat these things when I was a child, and I feel luck that I can born in this city. Eating breakfast is very important, so learn how to make a good breakfast is necessary. I learn skills from my mom, she teach how to cook hot dry noodles.( hot dry noodles or reganmian, the ingredients about this food include sesame soil, carrots, noodles , and soy sauce.one of the famous food in my hometown, Wuhan.)It’s really easy to make hot dry noodles. The first step is to put the noodles into boiling water , and than put the ingredients into a bowl. At last, put the noodles into the bowl and mix it. This kind of noodle is very popular in my hometown, and everyone who lives in Wuhan must learn how to make hot dry noodles. This one important symbol or cultural that I come from Wuhan. Although I come to California, I still make hot dry noodles during the morning. I will buy the ingredients in the Chinese market. https://youtu.be/e2z3-EnHKa8 -hot dry noodles From YouTube, Chinese Cooking Demystified I’m an outgoing person. I love sports, especially basketball. Basketball has been my passion for a very long time. While growing up, whenever I got a chance during my free time, I would go to the basketball courts by my house or to a gym where I could start my workouts. Everyone has the one idol that they want to be like when they grow up. My idol is Kobe Bryant, the five-time NBA champion, two-time scoring leader, two-time Finals MVP and 15-time all-star. From personal experience growing up and playing my favorite sport, basketball, I looked up to Kobe. He was a role model to me. Everything about him, the hard work, the attitude, the confidence, all drove and influenced my play. There were even times when I saw him make an astounding move on the court, and I went out to the court near my house and tried to imitate it, practice it and ultimately use it in the games I played. As I got older, I began to watch a lot of Kobe's videos, watching how he plays during the game and how he separates himself from everyone else in the NBA in order to achieve greatness. How he got to where he is now was by striving for perfection and doing what everyone else was not willing to do, whether that was waking up early in the morning to get his workouts in, being the first one at practice, or being the last person to leave the gym. Kobe once said, "The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win." I have never stopped working hard to become great; I have sacrificed things to get closer to my dream. Just like how Kobe never gave up on his dream and did everything to achieve greatness and perfection, that is what I am striving for every single day. Every day, when I wake up, I realize that today is a new day to become great and to work harder than I did yesterday. The passion for basketball is what drives me to want to be great, just like Kobe. I still remember when I first time come to California, everything is new to me. For example, I went to watch the NBA game in Staples center. Golden state Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers. Before I come to America, I always see the game on television. It’s totally different between watch the game in television and Sit in Staples. I can feel the energy in the air, the passion by the people, and clearly view of the whole court. https://youtu.be/wV9CMVdY3dM From Lo Utubber92, YouTube (the video about Kobe) Now I’m in America College. It’s totally different between America and China. Sometimes will make conflict because of different culture. For example, In the American culture,Before start to eat, People always pray for god , put the food in their own plate , and wait until everybody is ready eat. Also, it is really important to serve the food as much as you can eat. However, In Chinese culture, we don’t need to do that. The food is put on the table, people can get food anytime if they want to. In the first beginning I’m not familiar with that, so I have some conflict with my American friends. He thinks that I'm very rude. After I communicate with them, we understand each other. At Last, I just want to mention that it is really a challenge to live in a different culture. I still got a lot of things need to learn such as culture difference, language barrier, and how to success in College. College is different with High school. No one will ask you to do the homework. It’s all about self-discipline . However, I believe I can getting better and better through my friends, Professor, and my family. |
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