Sophia Waker

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[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

@NathanA68624225 Me too! Plus it was funny to hear that a decent amount of people actually believe this. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

Something I would like to know is if the group on vaping found any articles that supported teen vaping? #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

My favorite presentation was definetlry the flat earth society. It’s such a funny topic to discuss and learning how some people actually believe it’s true is mind boggling. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

From reading Richard Gray’s article, I’m astounded by how easy it is to trick individuals into believing something due to an “alternative fact.” Most people rely on google on a daily basis for information and don’t realize when there being deceived. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

In Bhattarai’s article about clickbaits, even I was fooled to read through the whole article till I got to number 8. This proves that fake news can be very effective in tricking people when someone becomes intrigued. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

@TristonRSW Exactly! A lot of people can’t tell the difference between fake and real news as well. Also since there is so much fake news in the world it’s hard not to believe some of it. #RHUB100

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@NathanA68624225 It’s very likely that fake news will continue to grow because of how easy it is to post and read about different information such as from newspapers/online articles/tv. #RHUB100

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Essay 3 was the most difficult of all the essays for me. It was hard to not input my opinion throughout writing since the topic so heavily relates to me. #RHUB100

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@AshlynFernand14 I can’t imagine how much more difficult the process would’ve been without counseling in high school to help me with the process. Especially since it can be such a big, scary change. #RHUB100

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@BethanyAndy This essay has really been challenging my point of view when it comes to college as well. I always thought that you had to go to be successful, but after researching more about the topic it truly makes you wonder what’s the point at all? #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

After researching to write essay 3, I would like to know how my peers are feeling about college. Are you all starting to rethink the education system and if it’s worth it? (i’ve definitely been rethinking it) #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

In Caplan’s article, something that stood out to me is how big of a salary payoff there is between students who only do one to three years of college vs people who do all four. This pressures someone into thinking they have to go to college to make a lot of money. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

From reading Stauffers article, no it’s not surprising that wealthy children attend prestigious schools. They have the money to afford private high schools, tutors, and sports trainers which someone with low income regardless of their intelligence can’t. #RHUB100

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@King_Ducks3 To have a proper argument, the writer must understand what the opposing sides beliefs are or else they won’t be able to properly support there point. #RHUB100

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@BethanyAndy Good point! If the author believes that the audience wants striver gun control then they are going to make claims to support this #RHUB100

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A question for my peers: are assumptions a reliable way to support an argument? #RHUB100

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@BTearse I like the point you bring up and the irony of it. Most people argue pro guns but are close minded to the actual amount of damage they are causing. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

@TristonRSW Exactly, most people will argue that they need a gun to protect themselves but won’t even know how to use it properly in the first place. #RHUB100

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In Moyers article it is mainly argued that one is more likely to shoot a gun if there is a firearm in there home which makes perfect sense because if someone didn’t have access to a gun then there would be no gun violence which is more damaging then other common weapons. #RHUB100

[Sophia Waker @WakerSophia]

One can argue that when bringing up assumptions during a debate, they can relate to the pathos side of persuasion because an assumption isn’t a fact but more a belief. Especially since pathos appeals to emotion. #RHUB100