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Reflective – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 26, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Reflecting on the Core Values Over the course of this semester, I believe that I have grown significantly as a writer. Near the beginning of the semester I was using bad grammar, writing unclearly, and leaving unfinished ideas. However, with … Continue reading →

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Research Position Paper – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 19, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Walk Straight? I Can do That… Anyone who has ever played pin the tail on the donkey knows how hard it can be to walk in a straight line while blindfolded. Now imagine doing that over a distance of fifty … Continue reading →

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15 Sources Annotated – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 17, 2012 by dalehamstra27

For my research topic I will be examining if it is possible to walk in a straight line while blindfolded. Experiments have shown that it is not possible to walk in a straight line without a visual landmark. However, I … Continue reading →

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Causal Essay – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 12, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Easier Said Than Done Walking straight is easier said than done, when there are no visual clues that is. In various studies performed by the German scientist and researcher, Jan Souman, it was found that “the blindfolded subjects could not … Continue reading →

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Sources 11-15 – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 10, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Case Study of Auditory Navigation Background: An experiment done in Helsinki Finland where people were sent to walk in a virtual environment and given auditory clues. The participants were told to find the source of the noise. How I will … Continue reading →

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Critical Reading – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dalehamstra27

The Opt-Out Option “sex initiation programs in public and parochial schools” She is saying that sex education in school is the equivalent of teaching them how to have sex and even inviting them to engage in sexual activities. Suggests that … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal Essay – Dale Hamstra

Posted on April 3, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Walk the Line Walking is something that comes naturally to all of us. It is something that we learn how to do on our own and we never forget how to walk. Walking in a straight line is just as … Continue reading →

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Definition Essay Rewrite – Dale Hamstra

Posted on March 27, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Walking: It’s Harder Than You Think Anybody who has ever played pin the tail on the donkey knows how hard it is to walk in a straight line blindfolded, especially while dizzy. It is actually impossible for us to stay … Continue reading →

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Visual Argument – Dale Hamstra

Posted on March 26, 2012 by dalehamstra27

I chose an ad on Stroke Awareness. The ad opens up by showing to people in what seems to be a library, or some type of public place. This is to send the message that a stroke can happen anywhere. … Continue reading →

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Stand Your Ground – Dale Hamstra

Posted on March 22, 2012 by dalehamstra27

Stand Your Ground with Caution A law called Stand Your Ground says that a person can kill someone in self-defense. This law can create a culture of violence. Under “shoot first” laws, someone can engage in violent behavior in the … Continue reading →

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