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Laura Garcia Blog 2

 Laura Garcia Blog 2 Reflections The Importance of Voting: A Reflection on Civic Duty Going into this election cycle, I wasn't even sure if I would vote. I was always a little insecure about my knowledge with regard to the political world and did not want to make a decision when I knew nothing about it. Social media and all conversations were filled with news about the candidates, but I had never taken the time to do extensive research on the platforms, policies, and what the leadership of each candidate could mean for the nation. It was not until being assigned this project that I was forced to delve deep into the current political environment in America. As such, this assignment required me to do extensive research and receive numerous viewpoints regarding the candidates and their policy stances. After I presented my findings, I was able to listen to the projects prepared by my classmates and got further clarification on most of the uncertainties that had been in my mind. By the ...
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Neisser Millan Blog #2

  Neisser Millan 11/7/2024 Blog #2 Elections Matter: Going into this election, I wasn't sure if I would even vote, as I was not confident I had the required political knowledge to decide and cast my ballot. I had been hearing about both candidates everywhere on social media and in person, but I never took the time out of my day to research and really dive deep into what each candidate is striving for and what their becoming president really means for our country. However, after being assigned this project, I was forced to do extensive research on the topic and familiarize myself with the current political landscape in the US. After presenting my project I was able to listen to the other projects created by my peers and even got to ask questions, removing whatever doubts I had left. After the project concluded, I was made aware of just how important voting was, and I decided to do some more research later that day to finally cast my vote. Regardless of the outcome, I can say I did m...
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Diana Rodriguez Blog #2

 Elections Matters As the election season heated up, I was feeling very anxious and extremely unprepared. I knew all the basics about voting, but when it came to the candidates, key issues, and overall process I was confused and lost. This all changed when I watched and heard my classmates presentations about election matters. These presentations provided an in-depth look at the aspects I had previously overlooked. I walked away with a newfound confidence and understanding of the impact of every individuals vote.   It is amazing how much of a difference it makes when we are informed about the issues and candidates. Having a deeper understanding of the election process can really empower us to make our voices heard.  Key Points from the Presentations  My classmates presentations were all good in my opinion and they were very informative. The presentation that most stuck out to me was from group 4 about gender equality. It struck me knowing that the world still st...
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Daniel Mazola Blog#2 Reflection

 Daniel Mazola 11/6/2024 A Personal Journey Toward Informed Voting: Insights from Election Matters As the election season drew near, I found myself feeling uncertain and unprepared. Although I understood the basic idea of voting and its importance, I didn't feel well-informed about the candidates, the key issues, or even the broader election process. The Election Matters presentations changed that for me. They gave me a deeper look into the things I hadn’t taken the time to explore, and by the end, I felt more confident and better equipped to understand the impact of my vote—and, in the near future, my right to vote. I walked away with a renewed sense of respect for the power of informed voting. Key Takeaways from Election Matters Presentations One of the most eye-opening aspects of the Election Matters presentations was learning about immigration policies. The presentation our group did on this topic really struck me. I had never fully considered how the differing views on immig...
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Daniel Kalils Blog #2 and reflection

Daniel Kalil  11/3/2024 Blog#2 Reflecting on Election Matters: A Personal Journey toward Informed Voting As this year's election season approached, I found myself feeling apprehensive and somewhat unprepared. While I understand the mechanics of voting and the importance of elections, I really did not feel that I understood the candidates, pressing issues, or even the broader election process. Election Matters presentations did that for me, because I got a more intimate look at things I wasn't taking the time to delve into, and I was able to come away more confident and informed about the impact of my vote-or, in the near future, my right to vote. I came away much more grounded in the issues at hand, having a revitalized respect for the importance of informed voting.   Key Takeaways from Election Matters Presentations In the Election Matter presentations, a number of topics presented have struck a chord with me and really opened my eyes. The most memorable was on immigration...
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Laura Garcia's Blog

 Laura Garcia Class Presentations Review: Public Speaking: The Evolving Art by Sherri Sinkoff Last week, our class undertook an in-depth analysis in the group presentations of Public Speaking: The Evolving Art by Sherri Sinkoff, where we were all asked to summarize and analyze certain chapters in the textbook. As was expected, enlightened presentations went ahead to give an overview of major issues in public speaking. The review herein summarizes key takeaways from each group's presentation with suggestions for future improvement. Group 1: Setting the Foundations Group 1 talked about Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 on the basic elements of public speaking. They did a pretty good job setting the pace for the rest of the presentations by chronological structuring, especially with Aristotle's classical theories of rhetoric. This transparency in structure made it easier to listen to and appreciate how the basics of understanding public speaking come before advanced aspects. It was an infor...
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