My friends Kara and Jimmy, and I were walking down a neighborhood near Miller Ave and Bollinger Road in Cupertino, heading to Lynbrook High School last Friday on August 27th. We were going to Lynbrook High School to visit and meet Jimmy's girlfriend, Jenny. Kara and I had no clue how to get to Lynbrook High School, whereas Jimmy was a pro at getting to the school; so we had to stay close to him. Jimmy was not very good at waiting for us to catch up with him. He was way too excited to meet up with his girlfriend that he left Kara and I behind. When Kara and I could no longer see Jimmy down the block, I called him on my cell phone.
When Jimmy answered his phone, I immediately asked him,"Which street did you turn on? We don't know how to get to Lynbrook without you."
Jimmy vaguely replied, "I turned between two trees."
I paused for at least 3 seconds before replying back to him because I was in awe with what I heard. "Between two trees," really? There were trees everywhere around Kara and I. We could not decipher the "two trees" he was speaking of.
Still very confused, I asked him to clarify his directions by getting more in depth than just stating that he turned between two trees. I notified him which intersection Kara and I were on so he had an idea of our location. He understood that he was not clear with his directions and became more specific by telling us to walk another block down from where we were and to turn left at the end of that block.
We finally got to Lynbrook safely and did not have to worry about receiving vague directions form Jimmy any longer.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Subjective VS. Objective Claims (#1)
A subjective claim pertains to the beliefs, opinions, values, and emotions of the individual stating the claim. This previous weekend, my friend needed help with a question he had on his calculus homework. I was not able to help him with his question because I did not know how to solve it myself. A subjective claim that my friend said to me, when I was not able to help him with his question, was how it was impossible for me not to be able to solve this question because since I am Asian, all Asians are born to excel in math. This claim is subjective because it is merely my friend's opinion of Asian people's abilities in mathematics.
In contrast, an objective claim consists of facts and is not subjective to the person's feelings and/or thoughts. I work for a non-profit called HOPE Services, whose mission is dedicated to assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to live and participate in their communities. My manager, during our work training session this previous Monday, was explaining to us that people with developmental disabilities are the most disenfranchised people in the world. This is an objective claim because it is not biased, opinionated, or related to my manager's or anyone's point of view.
In contrast, an objective claim consists of facts and is not subjective to the person's feelings and/or thoughts. I work for a non-profit called HOPE Services, whose mission is dedicated to assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to live and participate in their communities. My manager, during our work training session this previous Monday, was explaining to us that people with developmental disabilities are the most disenfranchised people in the world. This is an objective claim because it is not biased, opinionated, or related to my manager's or anyone's point of view.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Comm 41 - Critical Decision Making: Section 83
Hello everyone,
My name is Vy, it is my 2nd year at SJSU, and I am Occupational Therapy major. I had a great time my first year at SJSU and hope that this school year will be even more fun.
I enjoy being active in my community and in organizations, eating food, playing sports, and photography. I am currently on SJSU's Women's Rugby team and have a blast each time I play.
My communication experience consists of completing a public speaking class, pitching speeches to students in order to promote an organization, and delegating and working with individuals in organizations.
By enrolling in Comm 41, I hope to essentially be skilled in what the class is called, which is to critically make decisions. I want to be able to distinguish the choice(s) that is the most appropriate or relatable to my situation. Additionally, I want to be able to better guide my peers by helping them narrow down their decisions and the actions they choose to enact.
I have participated in online classes before, such as Music of the World and English 1A. I have never been in an online class where I used blogging as a means of communication nor have I ever blogged on my own. I am excited to see how the blogging process goes and what I will learn in this class.
Best regards,
Vy
My name is Vy, it is my 2nd year at SJSU, and I am Occupational Therapy major. I had a great time my first year at SJSU and hope that this school year will be even more fun.
I enjoy being active in my community and in organizations, eating food, playing sports, and photography. I am currently on SJSU's Women's Rugby team and have a blast each time I play.
My communication experience consists of completing a public speaking class, pitching speeches to students in order to promote an organization, and delegating and working with individuals in organizations.
By enrolling in Comm 41, I hope to essentially be skilled in what the class is called, which is to critically make decisions. I want to be able to distinguish the choice(s) that is the most appropriate or relatable to my situation. Additionally, I want to be able to better guide my peers by helping them narrow down their decisions and the actions they choose to enact.
I have participated in online classes before, such as Music of the World and English 1A. I have never been in an online class where I used blogging as a means of communication nor have I ever blogged on my own. I am excited to see how the blogging process goes and what I will learn in this class.
Best regards,
Vy
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