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What strategies have you and your group used to ensure that all members are actively contributing to group assignments? Explain how you communicate, divide responsibilities, and hold each other accountable throughout the process.

 We each hold each other accountable. We try to divide up the work as best and fair as we can. This way the work gets finished as efficiently as possible. If someone finishes their part faster than another person they try to see if they can help. The more we work together the more work that gets done. If we finish then we all get to relax. Today we wrote an introduction paragraph. We also made source introductions. Today I learned how to write a source introduction. Happy last blog post of the year. 

What challenges did your group face while selecting and analyzing sources, and how did you overcome them? Be specific about how your group communicated and worked through disagreements.

 A challenge we faced was having to choose between each source. All 3 of us found really good sources that covered all the bases. We read through the sources and would decide by trying to come to a resolution. Our way of overcoming was to just talk through it and discuss what we were really looking for. Today we worked on selecting sources. We also wrote them down on paper. Today I learned I am making $7.00 an hour for training shifts. 

Reflect on your research topic and identify the most compelling issue connected to it. Clearly explain what the issue is and discuss why you find it particularly interesting or important. Support your response with specific details from your research.

 The hardest part has  has been trying to find data/statistic sources. I scoured Galileo but could not find anything. This is difficult because we need this source not only for a grade but also because you always want a data source in your annotated bibliography. Mr Rease helped us find one eventually. This was a big issue because without a data source we didn't have a visual number or graph that would help us to show free speech vs. cancel culture. Today in class we wrote on this paper. We also pulled 7 sources from our group and discussed them.  Today I learned that I don't have to wake up early anymore. 

How has completing the annotated bibliography changed or clarified your understanding of your research topic? Discuss how your sources connect to one another and how they are shaping your argument moving forward.

 Doing all this research makes me understand my topic better. My sources all connect by choosing a side of cancel culture limiting free speech or not. This is helpful because it's given me both sides of the argument.  Today in class I revised my annotated bibliography. I also submitted it. Today I learned who our NHS president is.

Which part of the annotated bibliography (summary, reflection, or evaluation) was the most challenging for you, and why? Explain how that challenge helped you grow as a researcher and how it will help you when writing your research paper.

 For me the reflection was the most challenging part. For the summary I just remember the key details and summarize them. For the evaluation I just look up the source and see if its reliable or no. But for the reflection, I have to connect it back to my main research question. This is much harder then just remembering key details from each source.  Today in class I listened to music. I worked all day on my annotated bibliography. I learned I average 2.5 points a game in lacrosse.

As you gathered sources, you were expected to find multiple perspectives on your topic. What differences did you notice between your sources? Explain how these differences helped you better understand the complexity of your issue.

 It was really difficult for me to find multiple perspectives on my topic. It was hard first because I couldn't find any good sources that conveyed the information I was looking for. This made it difficult because I thought there would be hundreds and thousands of articles about cancel culture. I don't know if this made me think of cancel culture as a complex topic or just one that wasn't talked about sufficiently enough for me to find sources. Today in class we kept working on our research. I got more familiar with Galileo but still facing the same problems. Today I learned I shoot 87 mph in lacrosse.

Think about your experience using GALILEO to find sources. How was this different from how you have searched for information in the past? Explain how using specific search strategies and evaluating sources impacted the quality of what you found.

 I find it harder to use Galileo because it keeps giving me so many sources that aren't helpful to me. I have tried many different research phrases and even change the filters, but it gives me sources about "repairing heart tissue". This doesn't make sense to me because I type cancel culture effects on society. I like Google more because I am so familiar with it. I know if I search something up, Google won't give me random sources. I can scroll down and find blogs and websites ending with .edu and know that it is trusted. Today In class we started working on our research. It was hard because I have never used Galileo before. Today I learned I can shoot 75 with my left hand.

Political cartoons often use exaggeration and symbolism to make a point, and they can also serve as important visual sources for analysis. What is being criticized in this image? What does this source suggest about the issue, and what does the cartoonist want the audience to question or reconsider?

 In the picture, there is a lot going on. The big beautiful bill is crushing uncle Sam. At the same time, an ice agent is walking over ready to beat the already hurt Uncle Sam. Trump is just standing there screaming about how Iran is attacking Israel. This source suggests that Trump is doing nothing to help out Uncle Sam who is like the mascot of the US. The cartooner wants us to think about how trump isn't helping and about how the Big Beautiful Bill is hurting us right now. Today in class we read through writable. I also completed this blog post. Today I learned the transfer maximum of Venmo is $6,500.

Think about how you have searched for information in the past compared to what you practiced today. How is creating specific search phrases different from just “Googling” a topic? Explain how this strategy will improve the quality of your research.

Using Key words is a helpful strategy. This strategy will narrow down our speech. Using these key words helps google to find information using the same words and will bring exactly what we were looking for. Making different phrases can help us to see different resources about what we are looking for. This will improve the quality of my research by helping me not waste time on articles that have nothing to do with my research project. Today in class we did a common lit. I forgot to submit it so when I saw it, I submitted it. Today I learned to lock my car at night so no one can steal from it.

Your research question is designed to explore a complex issue. What makes this topic difficult to answer or solve? Identify at least two different perspectives or factors related to your topic and explain why understanding multiple viewpoints is important.

 My question is difficult to solve because it uses a "vs" which goes both sides. On one side cancel culture can be over used because someone can take something to seriously when they are words. On the other hand just because its our right to be given free speech doesn't mean we can say things that outrage the public causing distress. Its important to have multiple view points because this is a two sided question. If you only stay to one side then your research will be biased and not represent all truthful information. Today in class we emailed a report to ourselves. We also worked on filling out a step-by-step sheet. Today I learned about Galileo and how to use advanced search.

Reflect on your past experiences with research in school. What challenges have you faced when working independently or in a group, and how did you handle them? Explain how those experiences will influence the way you approach this current research project.

 In the past I have been more constructed on what to do. I was younger so I was less independent than I am now. Working together is better because people always find different information and when you combine this information you can come to agreements. This helps you to maximize your research efficiency. I feel this research will be more easy than hard because Rory and I work well together especially when it comes to digital work. Today in class we did a Kahoot. We also started on our research. Today I learned that North Atlanta has a lacrosse commit.

If you could plan the perfect spring break with no limitation, money, time, or responsibilities—what would it look like? Where would you go, who would you bring, and what would you do?

 I would rent out a huge yacht that could hold all my friends. I would have it drive us to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Italy, and all over. I would have unlimited food and privet chefs. I would make sure everyone's friends. There would have to be jet skis as well because you can't have fun without jet skis. I would make it be boys and girls and I get to drive the boat some. Today In class I slept. Also didn't go to school today. Today I learned that Cadillac has entered formula 1.

McCandless set out to live independently in the wilderness, but his death reveals the harsh reality of nature and survival. In your blog post, analyze how his desire for independence contributed to his death. Then, connect this idea to your own life by explaining a time when you wanted complete independence or control over a situation. Did things go as planned, or did you face unexpected challenges?

Him wanting complete independence meant that he would never accept help. If he faced something difficult that he didn't know how to do then it would be a road block. His independence also led him to make stupid decisions. He believed he could live alone and not even tell anyone where he was. This means that if something happened to him, there would be no way to know. An example for me is trying to be independent and getting lost when we are on vacation. I thought I knew my way around. When I found a map I was on the complete wrong side of New York. Today in class we skimmed through the book. We also finished the movie. I learned the Artemis II mission is today.

How does watching the film version of Into the Wild change or deepen your understanding of Chris McCandless compared to reading the book? In your response, explain one key difference in how his character or experiences are presented, and connect this to a time when seeing something visually changed your understanding of a situation.

I am a visual learner guy and seeing this movie just made things easier to understand. When I read I can use my imagination but it always wanders. Ill start imagining things to the extreme. Often after reading a book, when I watch the movie, it is terrible for me. I imagine the characters completely different. One example is Percy Jackson. I had imagined Annabeth to be this blond girl resembling someone in my life. The movie version was nothing like I had imagined. Today In class we watched the movie. We also did some questions. Today I learned about fiber optic cables.