They Say, I Say Ch. 8-9

Credible authors are imperative when writing papers for English 101 because resources are a way to take one’s paper to a new level, which is exactly what the course is about: improvement.
When forming an educational body of writing, research, proofreading and editing tactics are vital to the overall performance of the paper. Because writing styles vary from individual to individual, consistency via paper format, word flow and punctuation allow pieces to captivate and be read by a broad range of audience. For example, the paper written for Paper One in English 101.21 was written in first person because it was a personal account and the author’s beliefs. Whereas, Paper Three’s argumentative tone creates a noticeably opposing author voice. However, the same general formation of paragraph composition is found in both; thus, making both college-level writing. Even though they do not serve similar purpose, both fulfill the paper requirements and use pertain an appropriate nature. When I wrote Paper One, I did not use any scholarly journals, electronic nor book-based facts because the criteria focused around my food beliefs and habits. Whereas, Paper Three required scholarly evidence and data to further support my thesis.
Choosing educationally-savvy and useful articles is difficult due to the amount of false information, especially found on the Internet. Because I want my papers to reach their fullest potential, I make sure that every research I use has an author. First and foremost, the knowledge that an accredited person was willing to put their name on a piece of work is reassuring. To double check the credibility, I often research the author’s other work as well. In addition, I do not stop at one source for a research paper. To dapple into the phrase, “Two heads are better than one,” the more viewpoints in one paper allows variety and a fair “Nay-Sayer” argument. Just as important as trustworthy authors are using resources that answer what is required of the paper. In other words, all evidence, statistics, and quotes should be based around the overall topic.

Kellogg's Blog

In regards to the Kellogg’s executive decision to laser their logo onto individual cereal flakes, I view it as more of an advertising tactic rather than claiming ownership of their property, as they are suggesting. As mentioned twice, the imprinted logo will not change the product’s taste because Kellogg’s wishes to maintain their global popularity. Because this nutritious breakfast food is found in 128 billion bowls per year, Kellogg’s wants to thank it’s buyers and reassure them “to be under no illusion that Kellogg’s does not make cereal for anyone else” (Mail 2009).
I think this article will be useful in Paper Three because it is very controversial. While some readers may find comfort in Kellogg’s label, other readers, like me, will view it as a marketing tactic. I do not understand the need for the logo to be on every flake. If the logo is already on the box, I think buyers are aware of the brand they are choosing to buy. Also, I think this a form of subliminal advertising. For example, when watching the news tonight, I saw a “Papa Murphy’s Pizza” logo in the corner of the weather section. Companies are advertising in places without human recognition of it, yet subconscious minds are still interpreting the message. I think Kellogg’s is taking advantage of this advertising tool if they decide to imprint their logo on every flake.





Mail, Daily. "Kellogg's Will Use Laser to Burn Logo on to Individual Corn Flakes to Stamp out Fakes." 13 Oct. 2009. Web. 8 Mar. 2010.

Blog #7

Norman Borlaug’s research definitely shows through this article regarding biotechnology and antiscience zealotry. His devotion and knowledge to his career is evident, resulting in his Noble Peace Prize Award in 1970. Borlaug anticipated great strides through biotechnology, primarily through food and fiber resources. Due to its presence in agriculture, transcience crops and the use of biotechnology have paved the way for medicine improvements and public health (Borlaug 487). Focusing mainly on transcience plants such as corn, cotton, soybeans and wheat, just to name a few, Borlaug suggests that the growth of these crops will decrease environmental damages and herbicidal growth.
Also, he provides logical explanations for the use of genetically modified foods. For example, he said, “Genetic modification of crops is not some kind of witchcraft; rather, it is a progressive harnessing of the forces of nature feeding the human race” (Borlaug 489). As a reader, I agree with all of his statements made about GMO crops. Arguing against those opposing crossbreeding of genes, he says how “Mother Nature” took matters into her own hands long before humans invented genetic engineering.
Later, Borlaug praises the headhunters of the environmentalist movement, whom, at the time, seemed like lunatics. Borlaug wrote, “This movement has led to a legislation to improve air and water quality, protect wildlife, control the disposal of toxic wastes, and reduce the loss of biodiversity” (Borlaug 488). Because of those “extremists”, current advances are being made agriculturally, but, more importantly, daily choices made by the human population are changing. A societal shift yearning for healthy food and compostable means is the present and future. With this mentality, long-term environmentally-sound ideas will become a reality.

Janelle Sims Blog #6

Within this week’s reading, Pollan attempts to make a sustainable meal that has each edible food kingdoms: “animal, vegetable and fungi” (Pollan 277). He tells his audience the overall full-course meal then moves to explain the continuing reality of “hunting and gathering.” Because of factory labor and growing farm production, hunting and gathering is neither an economically sound nor a time-efficient process. Through Pollan’s meal, he hopes to “briefly [rejoin] the shortest and oldest of food chains” (Pollan 281). Next, he reflects on his attempt to catch wild pigs in the woods. As a reader, I felt that Pollan was surprised at his reactions to his hunt. “But here it is: I enjoyed shooting a pig a whole lot more than I ever thought I would’ (Pollan 337). When he explained his shock of enjoyment, I felt that he said it in a tone that made me interpret a sense of shame and embarrassment. Perhaps the “animalistic” persona does not usually correspond with his rooted persona of an “eco-friendly, organic inducing” activist and author.
Apart from that, his ultimate wish is to create the perfect meal. Along with that, he is also hoping to have his dinner be a representation of the perfect society. The efforts taken to make a healthy, compostable and delicious meal are all efforts to better their personal health and the community. Even though his meal preparation was hours long, he still did not find himself pleased with his outcome. However, he did find the relevance between the natural world and a present-day family dinner to be refreshing.