Sunday, March 6, 2011
annotated bibliography
The primary source that I found most useful was the Boston Globe newspaper which provided very useful information about the local high schools spike in athletic fees. It made me realize a huge point in my paper which is the fact that family caps (one flat rate for families who have more than one kid playing sports) were eliminated. I found this by simply going to boston.com which is the website for the Boston Globe. This article put it into perspective how serious this issue is and how some schools have unsuccessfully dealt with this problem.
Annotation- Investors Against Genocide
Investors Against Genocide. Web. 06 Mar. 2011.
http://www.investorsagainstgenocide.net/
This site serves as a primary source document because it contains a wealth of information on the issue of the genocide, specifically the Darfur Genocide. It is operated and funded by the organization Investors Against Genocide and provides information and resources for those who want to explore genocide-free investing. The organization's web site offers commentaries on the conflict in Darfur and identifies the companies that are financially involved with Petrochina, which provides arms to the Sudanese government in exchange for oil revenues. The site highlights the issue, describes the major players involved, and offers solutions on how people can ensure their investments are not tied to genocide. To support their cause, Investors Against Genocide offers statistics, white papers, as well as transcripts from meetings with companies tied to the genocide. The purpose of the site is to provide the tools necessary to stop companies such as Fidelity from continuing to invest in genocide. To that end, the site allows visitors to submit a universal shareholder proposal for divestment to their respective mutual fund companies.
This site serves as a primary source document because it contains a wealth of information on the issue of the genocide, specifically the Darfur Genocide. It is operated and funded by the organization Investors Against Genocide and provides information and resources for those who want to explore genocide-free investing. The organization's web site offers commentaries on the conflict in Darfur and identifies the companies that are financially involved with Petrochina, which provides arms to the Sudanese government in exchange for oil revenues. The site highlights the issue, describes the major players involved, and offers solutions on how people can ensure their investments are not tied to genocide. To support their cause, Investors Against Genocide offers statistics, white papers, as well as transcripts from meetings with companies tied to the genocide. The purpose of the site is to provide the tools necessary to stop companies such as Fidelity from continuing to invest in genocide. To that end, the site allows visitors to submit a universal shareholder proposal for divestment to their respective mutual fund companies.
Primary Source
The primary source I found to be very helpful when starting my research on animal abuse was the PETA, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, organization. Using this website I was able to gather information upon the issue of animal abuse as well as how this organization works in order to help victimized animals and to prevent future unnecessary acts of cruelty from occurring. PETA provided a solid starting point for my research, and from there I was able to branch out and find the area of animal abuse I was interested in as a concentration point.
http://www.peta.org
Saturday, March 5, 2011
primary source
I found a primary source using the google scholar website. I found the website for Michelle Obama's campaign. This website will be very useful to me. It discusses issues to help schools and how you can become more aware on how to help the problem. It also talks about what obesity is and all the health issues that can come about if a child is not eating healthy. One idea I found interesting was planting a school garden. It would be planted on the school grounds and the kids can grow their own vegetables or fruits. This way the kids would always be eating fresh food. The websites also gives good ideas on how to keep active.
http://www.letsmove.gov/
http://www.letsmove.gov/
Primary Source
I found my primary source by using the google scholar search engine. It gave me a plethora of articles to look at and the one I first decided to read through focused on the potential impacts marijuana would have on the American youth. The articles looks at how marijuana is used, how easily accessible it is, and compares its usage to underage drinking and cigarette smoking. The article took me in a good direction because I was originally just focused on marijuana for medicinal purposes but decided to broaden my topic to the legalization of marijuana.
Annotated Bibliography- Distracted Driving
I found my source by typing in "distracted driving" into Google. There was a ton of different sites but I figured that, the first one was the best choice because the site is by the government. This site helped me because it gave me many statistics about distracted driving as well as different types of possible solutions. It also helped me broaden my topic from just being cell phone use while driving, to eating and drinking while driving.
Issues regarding accessibility for the disabled
Switzer, Jacqueline. Disabled Rights, American Disability Policy and the Fight for Equality.
Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2003.
Jacqueline Switzer's book discusses extensive information dealing with disability issues in the United States. The author presents current scholarly research dealing with politics and changes in the disabled rights in America. Topics included are social and political activism, the American with Disability Act, and the vision of equality. This book includes a comprehensive list of books for further research. It also gives references to nongovernmental disability organizations. Switzer has a great deal of knowledge and background on the disabled rights and disabled policy.
Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2003.
Jacqueline Switzer's book discusses extensive information dealing with disability issues in the United States. The author presents current scholarly research dealing with politics and changes in the disabled rights in America. Topics included are social and political activism, the American with Disability Act, and the vision of equality. This book includes a comprehensive list of books for further research. It also gives references to nongovernmental disability organizations. Switzer has a great deal of knowledge and background on the disabled rights and disabled policy.
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