Journal 6- Reflective

Posted on August 20, 2008 by rlakshman.
Categories: 9-3 CST/IST (project 5).

1. What CST and IST grade what you allocate yourself for this project? Justify your response. 

I would allocate myself for this project a “B” because our work is pretty good and we all gave a good effort. I might get a “B” because we didnt answer some parts in the rubric to a high standard.

2. What could you do tonight that would improve your grade?

I could go through the rubric and read the “A” column and follow that and edit the movie to improve my grade.

3. What grade do you think your team will give you for teamwork? Why?

I think that my team will give me a mark in the middle because I was not seeking for more work and not helping other group members to a high standard.

4. Thinking about your presentation on Monday, what do you need to do to score an “A” grade? (hint: Look at the presentation skills). What could you do before Monday, to ensure you receive an “A”?

For my presentation, to score an “A” grade, i would need to have a loud voice and should speak clearly. I also should remember my lines so I wont have to look at the palm card and have extensive eye contact and not acting like I forgot my lines. I also need good posture and not put my hands in my pocket.

Journal 5- Reflective

Posted on August 10, 2008 by rlakshman.
Categories: 9-3 CST/IST (project 5).
  • What influences your values about issues relating to your life? The thing that influences my value about issues relating to my life are things like war because it effects me and everyone going to our countries and helping our communities.
  • Do you ever compare images/values presented by the media to those of the bible? If so why? If not why not? I never compare images/ values presented by the media to those of the bible because the media are biased and dont show any good values.
  • Has this project challenged you to examine your values? Why / Why not. This project has not yet challenged me to examine my values. I am not sure why but I hope to examine good values through the project.

Journal 4- Reflective

Posted on August 6, 2008 by rlakshman.
Categories: 9-3 CST/IST (project 5).

Q1.) How do you feel the media portrays social justice issues?

I feel the media potrays the social justice issues towards their own opinion. They are biased and show no evidence to backup their arguement.

Q2.) Has it been difficult to find articles on social justice issues why/why not?

It hasn’t been difficult to find articles on social justice issues because if you know a type of a social justice issue, you could just type it in ‘Google’ or any other search engine and you would get a whole heap of article.

Do you think that the media operates from a moral framework? Give evidence by using your research. 

 The media doesn’t have a moral framework because they want to tell the audience their opinion so that they can engage more audience and not following the real way. The media knows the true story but are paid to change it.

 

Journal 3- Critique

Posted on August 5, 2008 by rlakshman.
Categories: 9-3 CST/IST (project 5).

Using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST - Project 5 answer the following questions.

1. Open and read the “How to write a critique” document in the resources menu.

Describe what is a critique.

 

A critique is when a person offers reasoned judgements or analysis or observation.

2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.

The four stages of a critique are introduction, summary, analysis and evaluation. You can add a conclusion but that is optional.



3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.

A critique can be positive. It really depends on what the article is about and if it is positive or negative.


4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:



The Beijing Olympics: Are They A Trap?


A lot of people contributed to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing so it can get American athletes. The video is saying that the Chinese people are digging holes and filling it with branches to capture American athletes but they dont have any sort of evidence. In other words they are making it up and its their own opinion which would be biased. The audience would believe this news which is not even true.


 



2-Year-Old Donkey Called Up To Pro Donkey Basketball League

 

This article shows that a donkey has been chosen to play basketball. This story is belieble as they show evididence such as small clips and pictures. On the other hand, the reporters exxagerated too much about it. The donkey wasnt playing a real competition but it was playing for a small fundraiser.

 


 


 

Journal 2

Posted on July 29, 2008 by rlakshman.
Categories: 9-3 CST/IST (project 5).

    1.   Name the issue.

 

The name of this issue is ‘Hidden poverty of Welsh country folk.

2. Describe one media account of this issue.

 

 One media account of this issue is that the impact of poverty on people in rural Wales is not fully appreciated by the Government.

 

3. Where did you get this media account from?

 

I got my media account from the internet. The website is www.newswales.co.uk.


4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?

 

This media account is not reliable because it is written in first person and it is the writers opinion. One of the paragraph begins with ‘I believe’.

5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?

 

You might be able to find more information about this issue from other social justice news article and newspapers.

Journal 1- Reflective

Posted on July 27, 2008 by rlakshman.
Categories: 9-3 CST/IST (project 5).

1. Describe TWO things that you have learnt during this lesson.

The two things I have learnt this lesson is that trust your group members and make sure everyone has a copy of the work.

2. Identify TWO areas you want to concentrate on during this project that you think need a greater improvement from the last project.

The two areas that i want to concentrate on during this project is my presentation and communication within group.

3. Discuss TWO ways in which your group could resolve any disputes during this process.

The two ways in which my group could resolve and dispute during this process is by trusting each other and allocating equal number of tasks to each other.