Blog Assignment 9: Outline of Group Project Presentation

Topic: How to stop work hunger!

Introduction:“The Care Giver hunger-relief Association is an association who donates food to stop world hunger.” 

o   Explain when the association what started.

o   Explain why the association began.

o   Explain the world hunger

o   World hunger refers to the number of people who are presently suffering from the inadequate and insufficient food supply.

Person 1-

o   Causes of world hunger.

§  Famine, inadequate resources, abusing resources, lack of education, etc.

o   Statistics.

o   Inform the audience of who world hunger affects.

o   Locations affected by world hunger.

§  World hunger is not only in third world countries, but also experienced in the United States.

Person 2-

o   How the government is working to fight world hunger.

o   How are local organizations working to fight world hunger?

§  Local organizations collect and distribute foods to families in need.

o   Names of other organizations.

ONE, CARE:: Defending Dignity, Fighting Poverty, IFPRI – The International Food Policy Research Institute, Network for Good, Relief Web, Global Hunger Alliance, The Hunger Project: Empowering Women and Men to End Their Own Hunger, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, etc.

o   Number of organizations devoted to fighting world hunger.

Person 3-

o   Past experiences of world hunger

o   Present experiences of world hunger

o   Future experiences of world hunger

o   Will world hunger end?

§  Yes, world hunger will end if we educate people about the cause or teach a family how to produce food for their families.

Conclusion:

o   Benefits of donating.

o   How to donate

§  You may donate by providing canned foods, other foods, contributing financial, spreading the word, or most importantly volunteering.

o   How to join the association.

Visual aids to include would be links to other sites, pictures, and a PowerPoint presentation. Sources that will be used are below.

http://www.worldhunger.org/

http://library.thinkquest.org/C002291/high/present/stats.htm

http://www.stophungernow.org/site/PageServer

Editorial: Gas Prices on the Rise!

Gas prices have slightly decreased for the month of July in Hattiesburg, Ms. The people of the town are driving less, but this is not causing a dramatic drop in the gas prices. Gas prices are still on the rise in other current cities in the United States today. For example, in San Diego, CA, the current gas price is $3.77 per gallon.  This city has been experiencing increases in gas prices for three consecutive days. The people of the city have grown accustomed to the high gas prices; due to July is the busiest traveling month in America.

The national average price of self-service gasoline per gallon on Monday was $3.631. Another city where gas prices are on the rise is Atlanta. According to Atlantagaspricees.com, the average gas price of Atlanta is $3.47 per gallon. Gas prices have increased more in the southern states than any other place in the country. Gas prices could possibly increase throughout the year.  The last time gas prices were at an all-time high was in the year 2008. Traders would say that gas prices in the present are based on the gas prices of the past.

Gas prices are on the rise due to crude oil prices.  For example, traders who think the price oil will be high, bid it up even higher. Another factor that causes high gas prices is the declining dollar. Like most of the items you purchase, oil is based on supply and demand also. Traders will drive of the gas prices even when the supply increases and the demand decrease. Are traders really responsible for gas prices? President Obama investigated whether are not traders were manipulating the gas prices. The attorney generals put together a team in order to root out any type of fraud and to protect consumers.   

I believe that gas prices will go down in the winter, since most people don’t travel in the winter. The only time people will be traveling is to shop or visit families for the holidays. On the contrary, people enjoy outside activities and even other states during the summer causing them to drive vehicles more. So, may gas prices are supposed to be high in the summer.

Gas prices are higher in the southern states, because unlike other areas of the world we have less methods of transportation. People in the East, West, and Midwest have other means of transportation besides vehicles. The northern urban areas would rather walk instead of drive to locations. There are trains and trolleys in the south, but we are less like to ride a train to a destination. I believe that southerners would rather drive to a location than walk.

I believe that the traders could do all of the people of the United States a favor and compete on who can have the lowest gas price. We would all enjoy the comfort of being able to pay a dollar or two for a gallon of gas like the old days.  The government and politics should be held accountable for gas prices, also. They have the authority to make changes in the world and should voice their opinions on the outrageous gas prices. Hopefully, gas prices will be lowered for the United States consumers.

=Why are gas prices so high?

http://useconomy.about.com/od/commoditiesmarketfaq/p/high_gas_prices.htm

=Rising U.S. Gas Prices: Some Areas Paying 15 Cents More in Past Week

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/177993/20110711/gas-prices-on-rise-u-s-higher-fuel-costs-crude-oil-highest-in-the-south.htm

Blog Assignment 5: Beginning the Job Search

1)RN / LPN / LVN Nurses - ( Part Time ) - Flu Shot Clinics

2) Registered Nurse (RN)

3) Staff RN

4) Psych/Behavioral Registered Nurse - Home Health

All of the jobs had required qualifications, for example, you must have a diploma, A.S. degree or B.S. degree in nursing. You must be a RN, LPN or LVN nurses with current, valid state licensure. All nurses must possess email and internet access. Nurses must possess valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. In the nursing profession you must possess excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and organizational skills. Another important skill that nurses must possess is the ability to set priorities and work independently. You must be able to complete accurate patient documentation and consent form completion paperwork. For a good position, immunization experience is a plus. A good health screening experience is a plus. Many nurses have Spanish speaking ability which is also a plus. All four jobs require a background screening.

Skills to be eligible for health screening clinic shifts are that you must provide appropriate documentation for states requiring phlebotomy certification. Experience performing finger sticks is a plus and basic knowledge of common health screening equipment is a plus.  Physical Environment Qualifications are Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. Assisting with completion of patient consent forms required. Setting up a table or small stand and signage kit is required. Nurses must have the ability to use personal transportation to travel to patient homes

                I am interested in becoming a registered nurse. I would like to apply for one of the four positions: RN / LPN / LVN Nurses - (Part Time) - Flu Shot Clinics, Registered Nurse (RN), Staff RN, or Psych/Behavioral Registered Nurse - Home Health. I have email and internet access in order to be qualified for the position.  I possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Also, I possess excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and organizational skills. I have worked in customer service and the assistant position for 5 years so, I definitely possess ability to set priorities and work independently. I love working with people and I can provide that nurturing support that a customer may need. The job that I would most like to apply for would be the RN / LPN / LVN Nurses - (Part Time) - Flu Shot Clinics. This would be a small environment and I would be able to provide care for my customer one on one.  On my resume and cover letter I would include details about my previous job experience associate with the job I am applying for. I would include that I have my phlebotomy license which should be a plus, since the job is for a flu clinic.

                I would like to become a Registered Nurse, so I would choose either the Registered Nurse position or the Staff Nurse positions. In both positions, I have to be able to work in the NICU, emergency room, or ICU. I would have to provide emotional support for people of all ages.  In order to maximize my chances of getting the position, I would have to include several important factors on my resume and cover letter. In regards to my resume, I would have to be really specific as to which job I will be applying for. I will provide a brief summary of career plans and specializations. I would provide all of my degrees, license, and certifications associated with my nursing career.  I would include previous jobs associated with my nursing positions. I would even add my stress levels while performing job duties or how I have overcome stressful events. I would like to become a nurse because of the satisfaction that I get from helping others.  I am sure that I will enjoy the great pay and benefits that come from being a nurse. There are several positions that I can be promoted to or become as a registered nurse. I will also have the ability to travel and see new places and people. I understand that some hospitals will require that I work 10-24 hour shifts, but the positive outcome is that you are able to be off for weeks at a time. I will be more aware of my health while being a nurse. Nursing is a great career that provides flexibility. This job is in high demand so it will be easy to obtain a job in any type of setting. Nursing will be a great career for me.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J8A3GS6NJ9J706D4XD2

 http://www.selectmedicalcorp.com/careers/Details.aspx?id=1163&&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed

 http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCVGV0C&ff=21&APath=2.21.21.0.0&job_did=J3I0296NK89M5JTH31R

http://jobview.monster.com/Psychiatric-Registered-Nurse-home-health-Job-Hattiesburg-MS-US-99629354.aspx

Project 2

http://lifesavingwork.webs.com/

Improving Professional Correspondence

To: T. Leoni, Manager, Personnel Department

From: Donald Pryzblo, Manager, Data Processing Department

Subject: Incorrect Payroll Checks

Dear Mr. Leoni,

I am writing in regards to reviewing the “errors” in the computer files. Unfortunately, contrary to what you suggested in our meeting; I have noticed that the majority of the errors were made by your clerks. My employees should not be held accountable for the inaccuracies of the computer files.

After reviewing my employee’s paperwork and activities, it is apparent that they are correctly copying the inaccurate time tickets that your clerks are preparing. After examining the time sheets, time tickets, and computer files associated with the 37 incorrect payroll checks; 35 cases have also been discovered.

In the meeting, the suggestion to require my computer operators to perform the extremely time-consuming task of comparing their entries against the time sheets from which your clerks are miscopying was discussed.


However, I sincerely apologize that my employees will be unable to correct the errors made by your clerks. In addition, it will impossible to hire additional help for such work.

Please inform your clerks to review their work carefully before the information is processed by the computer operators. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused in this matter.

Cordially,

Donald Pryzblo

Manager, Data Processing Department

               While reading the email, I noticed that there were several negative words.  I feel as if the word “not” should not be used more than two times throughout the entire email. The manager seemed to be angry and should have thought clearly before the email was written. The personnel manager would have reacted negatively from the email written by Pryzblo. Pryzblo, the manager started the email by placing blame. A person who complains will not receive a positive response majority of the time. The manager made it clear as to what his data processing department workers would not be doing.

              Also, I believe that it is very important to get straight to the point of any email, paper, or letter. The writer did a great job by getting to the topic of discussion. However, the writer should have used more positive works to communicate with the personnel manager. Professional and positive emails should not be long and the writer’s email was short and sweet. The writer did not change the subject and talked about errors that were made only. The data manager made it clear of the discovered errors in regards to how many errors and the type of errors.

                As for any professional email, the subject of the email should be in normal letters and not full caps.  Full caps seem as if you are screaming at the recipient of the email. However, I understand that the writer wanted the personnel manager to know that this is an important matter.

                I changed the email to reflect a more positive and professional tone. Most of the negative words were changed to reflect more positive words. The words chosen however were used to help persuade and recommend the personnel manager to take a more detailed look at his clerks work.

Analyzing a Rhetorical Situation

Macbeth

Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare.  William Shakespeare is from England. The story seems like the characters are from England.  The genre of Macbeth is tragedy.  I would say that the tone of the story is very dark and includes immoral actions. The story is told as play with several scenes and acts. The rhetorical situation with this piece of writing would be distinguishing between moral issues and fate.  The writer’s purpose of the work is to display the immoral actions of obtaining victory.  The intended audience would be more mature teenagers or adults.  

Macbeth was a soldier in the army who would later become a king of Cawdor. Macbeth and his friend Banquo were taking a walk one day and came in contact with three witches. The witches informed Macbeth that he would become king one day.  King Duncan was the current thane of Cawdor.  Macbeth ends up winning a war against a rival country and as a result he was able to visit King Duncan.  Later on Macbeth informed his wife, Lady Macbeth, of the witches prophesy. Lady Macbeth was determine to be the queen.  So, Lady Macbeth talks Macbeth into killing his friend Banquo after murdering King Duncan.  Banquo, on the other hand, flees the country due to believing that the plans from the witches could ruin their lives. Macbeth eventually becomes king and goes to war with Macduff, a Scottish Nobleman.  Macduff beheads and kills Macbeth, because he feels that Macbeth should not be king. The son of King Duncan, Prince Malcolm becomes king.

 The issue that seemed to be at stake in this writing is morality. Macbeth was talked into murdering so that he could be king of the throne.  The witches informed him that he could become king of Cawdor, but there was already a king of Cawdor.  The witches could have possibly wanted King Duncan to be removed from the throne. Macbeth was never comfortable with his killing and immoral actions. The encounter with the witches created a conflict between right and wrong. For example, Macbeth knew that King Duncan trusted him due to the superior role he played in defending the country.  Macbeth was thinking about the consequences of killing and the feelings of the people before he killed them.  Macbeth believed that instead of killing the King; he should have been protecting the King. However, he thought the way the witches wanted him to think in order to become the king. The writer shows significance of the issue of immorality in several ways. One way the writer shows significance of what is right and wrong is through Banquo. Banquo knows from the beginning that Macbeth could not become king by free will. Banquo knew that there would be consequences if Macbeth became king of Cawdor, because Cawdor currently had a leader.  Another way is because Macbeth thought about his actions before he acted. If you have to think twice about an action you are observing the outcome.  Macbeth knew that fighting for his country was right, because he was in the army. It seems as if he thought that being in the army justified his action for killing King Duncan and other innocent people.  I feel that by killing, Macbeth’s fate and immoral actions determined that he would eventually be murdered.

My Profile!

Hello All,

My name is Kristen and I am currently a Pre-Nursing Major. I am currently a customer service agent for Walmart.com. The job is fun, but it can also be a challenge at times. This job teaches you how to find the issue, show empathy, and solve the problem. I also work up to 40 hours a week. I plan to become a Registered Nurse within the next 2-3 years. This has been my goal since elementary and anything is possible.  

I have had a great writing experience here at USM. I also think that there are several areas of writing that I can improve in. I am willing to try and learn how to become a successful writer. Hopefully, writers block will not take over.

I love reading inspirational books and most importantly the Bible. I enjoy reading expository writing. I do not know if I am just being nosey, but I find it interesting to learn about a person’s life.  I love to read post, whether it’s a blog, facebook, myspace, twitter, or a magazine. I find Plato and some other philosophical works hard to read. I feel that those types of books seldom keep my attention. They are very difficult to read, because it seems as if there are more dull moments, exciting moments, and then dull moments again.

I have some worries about the class, but hopefully I will be able to keep up with the work.

I hope to learn a lot from this course and to become a better writer. This is my first time creating a blog and hopefully I will enjoy posting.

Until Next Time...