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argument

The last argument that I had was concerning the new bill being passed about abortion. Some girl was arguing on facebook that she was fleeing the country because fetus's are being given rights as people now, so I was like leave then. this argument lasted for around 30 minutes and was only resolved when I posted a picture of when a fetus develops thoughts and a heartbeat. I am guessing that the cold hard facts presented to her is what ended the argument. I was still quite a bit angry towards her reaction.

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Then vs. now writing

This writing assignment has been better than previous assignments that I have had to do, because of the fact that it involves preparation instead of completing it all at once. I like this paper writing format because it allows for a better brainstorming period, and more planning. This lapse of time before the actual paper allows me to fix any errors, or grammar issues that I may have not been able to adjust otherwise. In high school it felt like the teacher would say "Alright we are writing a paper on the radius to the sun using a converse shoe, you have 30 minutes go." type deal. Then, I had no preparation period and I felt rushed beyond belief to squeeze what little information about say topic as possible. In contrast, now I have ample time to research the needed topic, and fix any errors within my writing.

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Outline.

Intro - Introduce the rate of mental health issues in asdolescence, as well as the amount of people who move on average per year, the effects that it causes. Link the Walking Dead to this idea through Carl, Judith, etc.

Paragraph 1 - Explain the root of mental health issues for children. Focus on the problems associated with moving homes on a child, and the high rate of mental health disorders. Sources: 2,5.

Paragraph 2 - Discuss the reasons that a move may occur, as well as how moving can disrupt childhood development. Introduce the study done on children whom move as it is linked to mental health disorders. Sources 1,4

Paragraph 3 -  Explain why having a childhood is important, and what negative effects can occur from a child having to take on adult responsibilities early in life. This could introduce the importance of friendships and family ties. Link this to the Walking Dead again. Source 6,3

Paragraph 4 - Provide the counterargument to my argument and defend my statement. Give examples where moving negatively effected a child mentally.

Paragraph 5 - Link the Walking Dead to my argument and give examples of the creators explanation for why moving can take a toll on a child's mental health, i.e. Carl.

Conclusion: Give ways to how people can take precautions before making a major move where children are involved.

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counterargument

My argument is that moving homes as a young adult will have negative mental effects later in in life. This means that a shift in childhood effects the person negatively for the rest of their lives with a mental illness of some kind.

- The good counterargument to my argument is that moving can be essential to life. This could be due to harsh conditions that an adolescence is inhabiting, or the need to move for wealth purposes. The argument could be made that moving as a child can also avoid mental illnesses such as depression from a rough life otherwise.

- How do I defend my argument- Not every child wants a move, and cannot decide for themselves, or decide which life that they have to endure as a child. However in this day and age, mental health issues are at an all time high and needed to be avoided to save the lives of the children of today, but the adults of tomorrow. If preventing a move can save a child's mental stability, it should not occur. Also, many moves occur do to the parent's preference of a suitable place, not the child's, this causes pressure for the child to both please its' parents, but to also be happy.

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Selecting evidence to support my argument.

Even though Moving might be needed in order to achieve safety or a better quality of life, Moving homes causes mental illnesses in young children that can become problematic in adulthood, due to the stress and anxiety associated with the move.

- To support my thesis, I have searched for sources that support my claim that moving places takes a toll on a childs mental health. These arguments include; the stress induced on a child during a move, the pressure a child is forced into by making new friends, and new relationships in a new school or town, and the reason for the initial move, i.e. divorce, or a job loss from his/her parents.

- I have used a study for one of my sources that compliments my argument well, by giving the evidence that children whom moved more often had a higher risk of developing a mental health issue. I also used a scholarly journal that concluded that moving homes could disrupt a child's normal development, thus causing mental instability, which also aids my argument. In addition to these argument boosters, I also used a source that explains the different reasons for why people move, which allows for the audience to see both sides of the story. The explanation for why people move is necessary here to give primary reasons for the child's stress, and anxiety. Another primary source was a study which acknowledged the effects from moving schools on children, and how it disrupts puberty and skill sets such as establishing relationships.

-I do not believe that I am relying too heavily on one source, because I used many different views to support my claim.

- This evidence efficiently supports my claim, and gives the bad outcomes for moving on children.

- I still support my main point, and I believe each of my sources are sufficient; however I do believe that I need to find more evidence within scholarly journals that relate to my point. This will make my argument more reliable.

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thesis

Even though Moving might be needed in order to achieve safety or a better quality of life, Moving homes causes mental illnesses in young children that can become problematic in adulthood, due to the stress and anxiety associated with the move.

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Last night... like what?

In last night's heart-breaking episode of The Walking Dead, we received many new details that are hinting towards a devastating season finale. The whole episode was shady from the very beginning, where repetition was used to elude to something more. In this episode we see Denise's character expanded upon, as well as her insights for the new world, but they ultimately killed literally with her. Darel seems to feel responsible for her death because he spared the lives of the murderers of poor Denise. We are also made aware of Carol's discontent with her vicious mad skills to kill, and she decides that it is time to leave her life of murder and crime. What? Carol, the ultimate assassin whom has saved our beloved group on multiple occasions wants to pay for her "sins"? This along with Denise's premature death are alluding to a gruesome season finale, where I believe that no one is safe. Darel seems to be losing his inability to feel, which is always dangerous, and of all people Eugene decides to become a vicious wild beast? What is actually going on? Soon I believe that these new ideals for the characters will reveal their downfalls. Luckily we haven't heard much from Glenn, which typically means that he is safe, for now. Sigh.

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Paraphrazing stuff.

3. Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head. From "Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers," Consumer Reports (May 1990): 348

  Paraphrased: Wearing a helmet while riding a bike can help to prevent premature death through an injury to the head. The helmet will assimilate the shock of a fall, and can drastically diminish the rate of head injuries.

  4. Matisse is the best painter ever at putting the viewer at the scene. He's the most realistic of all modern artists, if you admit the feel of the breeze as necessary to a landscape and the smell of oranges as essential to a still life. "The Casbah Gate" depicts the well-known gateway Bab el Aassa, which pierces the southern wall of the city near the sultan's palace. With scrubby coats of ivory, aqua, blue, and rose delicately fenced by the liveliest gray outline in art history, Matisse gets the essence of a Tangier afternoon, including the subtle presence of the bowaab, the sentry who sits and surveys those who pass through the gate. From Peter Plagens, "Bright Lights." Newsweek (26 March 1990): 50.

  Paraphrased: Matisse is a profound artist whom is quite practical, and aware of his audience. His paintings can emit the senses that are meant to be felt within his work. One example of these exceptional feelings is found within “The Casbah Gate.” The vivid colors of these piece depict a late day and the surroundings in which inhabit it.

5. While the Sears Tower is arguably the greatest achievement in skyscraper engineering so far, it's unlikely that architects and engineers have abandoned the quest for the world's tallest building. The question is: Just how high can a building go? Structural engineer William LeMessurier has designed a skyscraper nearly one-half mile high, twice as tall as the Sears Tower. And architect Robert Sobel claims that existing technology could produce a 500-story building. From Ron Bachman, "Reaching for the Sky." Dial (May 1990): 15.

  Paraphrased: Although the Sears Tower reaches extreme heights and advancements in architecture, the journey toward the tallest building is far from complete. Advancements in engineering have allowed for taller buildings, which would reach extreme heights to be developed.

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Recap of S.6 Ep.12, murder.

So in last nights episode, Rick's group decides that they needed to eliminate Negan's group in entirety. This plan was made so that Alexandria can trade for food from Jesus's group. This plan is entirely flawed due to the massive amount of death that has to occur in order for this plan to prevail. Sure Negan's group isn't the best group around, but they do not deserve to be slaughtered in their beds while asleep. This plan was not well planned out as the usual plans, and left the group vunerable to an attack, or an outside force. While most of the group was doing the slaughtering, Carol and pregnant Maggie were left alone, which eventually led in horror at the end of the episode when they are taken as hostage. In this world, every human life matters so the fact that many lives were taken is unacceptable. This act makes Rick's group just as bad as any other group, slaughtering people for their own benefit. Also, many people in the group did not see this plan as a great one, but yet it was not highly debated. It seems that Rick is in charge, and everyone must follow his orders so that they may live. This was never the case before, and I believe that Rick needs to do some self adjustment before anymore people are taken as hostage, or murdered violently. This episode also seemed shady due to the ease of the taking of Negan's camp. We know that Negan has a large role as a villain in this series, so the fact no casualties from Rick's group were made from this attack leads me to believe that this is not the end of Negan, and perhaps he will retaliate viciously. Rick needs to consult with everyone and make a responsible decision instead of killing because it is the easiest thing to do.

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Paraphrasing without looking.

Original text.

"You should keep your gates closed," Rick warns. "It's all about survival now, at any cost. People out there are always looking for an angle, looking to play on your weakness. They measure you by what they can take from you, by how they can use you to live." Although Rick clearly speaks from personal experience, Deanna seems to think that Rick's words of warning suggest he's already protecting his new community, and she has Aaron (Ross Marquand) show Rick to the two homes that've been set aside for Rick's group.

  My Paraphrasing.

In this source explaining Rick’s beliefs in the popular television series The Walking Dead, the concept of maintaining the safe haven known as Alexandria is disputed. Rick is explaining to Alexandria’s leader, Deanna, that she should keep the impenetrable walls up to avoid any unnecessary intruders from taking advantage of her and the people of this Utopian town. Rick provides these beliefs to Deanna due to his time outside of this perfect society, and he believes that other people “measure you by what they can take from you.” He tries to warn Deanna that their people could be put at risk if the walls are weak, and because of his convincing concern, Deanna instills her trust into him by offering a home for him and his people to inhabit.

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My Article Paraphrased.

Original Article.

The bad news.  As the new study published in the Journal of Social and Personality Psychology documents, frequent moves are tough on kids and disrupt important friendships.  These effects are most problematic for kids who are introverted and those whose personalities tend toward anxiety and inflexibility.  Specifically, adults who moved frequently as kids have fewer high quality relationships and tend to score lower on well-being and life satisfaction.  Fortunately, the results - like all findings in psychology - are more nuanced than that.  One major reason that kids are negatively affected by moves is that moves are often precipitated by problems - a divorce, job loss - that are tough on the family.  Or the family moves because one parent's job requires it, but this mean the other parent (usually mom) loses theirs.  When parents are stressed and upset (and trust me, moving is always stressful) their parenting suffers and the kids always, always always notice.  Moves are also hardest on kids in the midst of other transitions - like puberty and school changes.  Middle school seems to be the toughest time to make a transition.

  My Paraphrased version.

Children are effected by having to move homes significantly. When a child is forced to move, close relationships are both lost and gained. This pressure of losing people, and acquiring new ones may put a child in danger, due to the likelihood of anxiety or stress. Results of moving as children on adults shows that they will not experience the best relationships or life. However, the move is not typically the main source of the psychological problems, most times the cause for the move is what triggers the downfall of the child. These problems include parents separating, the loss of a job, or other family issues. These hardships put pressure on the parents, which is distributed to the child through anger that the parent expresses. This stress caused from a move can put permanent damage on the relationships that a child has, and even their outlook on life as a whole. A child must undergo multiple of life events that also cause stress, such as puberty, or fitting in at school. A move is another hardship that a child must overcome.

Super bad plagiarized version.

According to the Journal of Social and Personality Psycology documents, a move can be tough on children, and ruin their friendships. These effects can be best displayed through the children whom are introverted and seem to lean to anxiety and inflexibility. Adults who moved often as children seem to score lower on well-being in life and overall satisfaction. One of the major reasons that children are so effected by a move is usually the cause behind it. Problems such as a parents divorce, or losing their job triggers the stress and anxiety from a move. When a parent is stressed from a move, then a child will also be, and it will effect their transition into puberty and school changes occurring. For most children, middle school seems to be the worst time for a move on a child.

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my stuff

My initial research question for my paper was what are the effects of moving locations for people. Personally, I have moved quite a bit, and I know the hardships of moving from place to place. Relationships that were made during the time period are lost, and it puts a strain on a persons mind, because the belief that there are not any permanent relationships in life is established. Having to make new relationships is not an easy task, and knowing that they will not be permanent makes it even more difficult. This can affect a person mentally and psychologically for life. Another category that fits into this is age; what ages are most vulnerable to the hardships of a move, or moves. When moving, a child can be the most vulnerable to psychological damage due to the under developed feelings that are needed in order to effectively relocate. I relate this topic to The Walking Dead through the many moves that Rick's group has had to undergo. Carl is the primary child for focus, and it can be inferred that he is highly effected with each move that the group takes. He was the metaphor for a clean slate in this dangerous world, and with each risky move he is changed. His attitude towards the human race changes drastically, and he is hesitant to trust anyone in the new places. It can be argued that sometimes a move is needed in both life and this television series due to a need for supplies, freedom, or escape, but the consequences for moving must also be realized. The best example from the television show is when the group moves to Hershel's farm, and take in a new person, and Carl, the symbol of innocence, pleas with his father to kill this man due to the distrust of other humans fro the constant move he has had to take. Season one Carl is much different than the Carl that we know now, as well as some of the other characters whom have had to conform to each of the new moves. The Alexandrite's have also moved into their Utopic society which hinders their senses. Overall, my assertion is that, When a move or moves occur, the members involved within the group are transformed into a different person with new ideals.(i.e. distrust, lacking to establish relationships.).

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Richonne !!

In last nights episode, one of the best relationships was established; Rick and Michonne. This enticing relationship has been brewing for quite some time, and was finalized last night. Michonne and Rick have this great companionship that started when Michonne was first introduced to us. Rick and Michonne share some of the same beliefs, and characteristics which is what makes them so compatible. Michonne also has a great motherly relationship with Rick's son, Carl, whom treats Michonne as a mother and role model. Ever since the death of Rick's previous wife Lori, he has been missing an essential role in his life to serve as a primary conscience. Michonne has been Rick's voice of reason on multiple occasions, and contributes tremendously to the group's safety. Of all of Rick's relationship choices, MIchonne is the best fit. She knows Ricks' personality and how to handle him in difficult situations. Michonne also has the laeadership qualities that are needed for survival, which makes her less vulnerable to be one of Rick's lost lovers( i.e. Lori and Jessie.). Overall, I am completely satisfied with Rick's choice to be with Michonne, and I believe that this makes love a new possibility in the Apocalyptic world.

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I can't even with the Gov.

Personally, I couldn't deal with the governor just for a shower and food. The furthest I would be willing to go would be to work for the governor, but if I found out that the place in which I lived killed innocent people for its own personal benefit, I would have to leave. In a world like this one keeping ones humanity is probably the most important asset, and here following under the governor's tasks of innocent killings and theft, humanity is lost. In the Rick clan, only those whom pose as a threat to the group are killed, which in society is justified to some degree, rather than killing for no reason other than being a coward. My humanity is more important to me than a shower and some food. If I had survived this long in the wilderness, I would be just fine without the Woodberry cult. At a first glance the governor seems nice, but I believe that just like Michonne, I would have called BS on the governor due to his distant demeanor. In this world trust is a sacred thing that must be built up through actions and time, neither of which the governor has offered yet. Due to the lack of time knowing him and his people, I would have to leave his cult- like society and continue on my own, with my humanity. Without doing this, I might as well be a walker with no morals, or a mind of my own.

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The best deaths ever!

Last night's episode of The Walking Dead has me on the edge of my seat. Although there were multiple great things that occurs, one particularly stood out for me; the death of Jessie's family. She and her sons did nothing but distract both Rick and Carl, and cause trouble. I had been waiting on their grand demise for multiple episodes, and what a better way than to get rid of all three of them simultaneously. The scene itself held so many grand moments for me, including the devour of Sam which was overdue. Despite Jessie's kind demeanor, her death was also quite needed so that Rick can move on and return to the strong leader that his groups needs. Jessie even distracted Rick from Carl, which is why he hesitated to save Carl from being included in the zombie buffet. Ron was probably the most deserving of death, due to his attempts on both Rick and Carl's lives. Michonne's blade to his chest was needed, and was assured by Rick's nod. The entire death scene was needed to ensure the safety of the rest of the Rick clan and the new and improved Alexandrites.

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Poor Randal

In the case of Randal, I would not kill him because it goes back to the humanity theme. Once you lose your humanity, all hope is lost. By killing this man who is alive, the group will be losing their humanity. Killing a human life is not justified here, because although he may seem as a threat, so would Rick or Shane to an outsider. Each of them have qualities that make them threats, as seen in Terminus and Alexandria. This man is no different from them, and acts the way that he does because he believes that they are going to kill him anyway. Zombies are the biggest threat to the group, so why waste time with saying this human life is not valuable, when we know that it is no matter how miniscule in value it may seem. My idea consist of keeping Randal in the barn and explaining the outcome to him. I would say that he is allowed to live, but if he becomes any trouble to the group, then he will be executed immediately. Usually, the fear of losing ones life keeps them sane. This seems better than merely executing this man. While observing him, he might become a valuable asset to the group, such as the other members whom were once threats.

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Looping

Humanity, staying human in a world that has gone to hell. Without humanity all hope is lost. Such as in the instance of the Terminus people or with the wolves. How will the group keep their humanity. When people lose their humanity they begin eating people and become anxious, which always ends in a disaster. The group constantly fears losing what it is that makes them human. When Shane kills Otis, he lost his mind do to regret. When the Governor comes into play, he eventually is killed. When Rick loses his mind and must be rescued by Michonne, he continues on this downward spiral until the sense of humanity returns to him. If the members of the group lose their humanity, then they are the same as the very zombies that they are trying to avoid. This is why staying human is so important because without it there would be no reason to survive and thrive in this world. Trying to keep people alive is the ultimate goal, so when is it okay to kill someone? This is also a huge problem for the group, which is why they still ask the question of how many people have you killed. This is important, without a sense of awareness to killing, humanity is lost, so therefore so is hope. Without hope the ability to be alive and make logical decisions is lost.