Have you ever wondered about what skills and characteristics you need in order to accomplish a goal or dream successfully? On this blog, I have researched and analyzed the perspectives and viewpoints of a figure skater, a pediatrician, and a pianist on how to accomplish dreams.
First, the perspective of the figure skater is that the key to achieve her dream is the way she is very determined, the way she always challenges herself, and how she is a perfectionist on the ice. Second, the perspective of the pediatrician is that to achieve his dream, he had a great love for children and worked hard on helping children to be in a caring environment. Lastly, the perspective of the pianist is that in order to accomplish his dream, he had the passion to share classical music with others and he always practiced the piano whenever he had the chance to.
Read on to learn everything you can about fulfilling dreams. Enjoy!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Turning Back Not an Option
Pat Sagimino, the author of the article "Turning Back Not an Option" lead the readers to understand the difference between a dream and a goal. Article
The main idea of this article is to persuade the readers how a goal and a dream are different. The main idea is supported with details that relate to this idea in the author's life and direct definitions for a goal and a dream. For example, in the article it says "My goal for the upcoming year: To complete the Salt City Run for the Rocks half-marathon next September." The author presents his goal to explain to the readers about how a goal is taken action on differently that a dream. Also, the viewpoint of the author is that the difference between a dream and a goal is that a goal is spoken into existence and that a dream is something in your head. For example, in the article it says "The difference between a dream and a goal is simple, really. A dream is something in your head. A goal is spoken into existence which allows the whole world to know it, and thus puts pressure on you to achieve it." The author tries everything he can to express his perspective of a goal and a dream, by gathering facts and proofs from his experience of achieving his goal for the upcoming year.
Since the purpose of this article is to persuade the readers, there is a bias of the author that is used in the article. The bias in this article is that the meanings for a goal and a dream is different. This slants my view of a goal and a dream because up to this point, I always thought that a goal and a dream contained the same meaning. Also, this slants my opinion of a goal and a dream because the article provides facts about what the future outcomes are for a dream and a goal. The voice of the author can be heard and understood strongly and effectively throughout the whole article.
In this article, there was no conflicting evidence because the author only supported his idea or view of his topic clearly. This can be shown by the way he uses all his words in supporting or stating his perspective of the topic, which is the difference between a dream and a goal. He explains the process in achieving his goal because a goal is something that allows the world to know. For example, in the article says "I have spent the last 18 months getting myself into better condition. I dropped a few pounds and started spending my mornings at the gym. And now, just weeks before my 50th birthday, I am at a point where I can run a few miles without feeling the need to lose my breakfast on the curb." This leads me to understand how he prepared to achieve his goal which was to complete the Salt City Run.
The accuracy of this source can be checked by the source the author used to write his article, the updated or published date, the database, and the author. First, the source the author used to write his article was the Hutchinson News and The (KS). Also, the credibility of the website is given so readers are able to refer back to the source. Second, the updated or published date was January 3, 2012. Third, the database of this article is a newspaper. Lastly, the author's name is Pat Sangimino and he explains in his article of how he had to fill a lot of space for a column.
This article is full of overwhelming facts and perspective. The opinion or viewpoint of the author is sufficiently stated and supported with various details. As a conclusion, this source provides the answer to an essential question that many people could have misinterpreted.
The main idea of this article is to persuade the readers how a goal and a dream are different. The main idea is supported with details that relate to this idea in the author's life and direct definitions for a goal and a dream. For example, in the article it says "My goal for the upcoming year: To complete the Salt City Run for the Rocks half-marathon next September." The author presents his goal to explain to the readers about how a goal is taken action on differently that a dream. Also, the viewpoint of the author is that the difference between a dream and a goal is that a goal is spoken into existence and that a dream is something in your head. For example, in the article it says "The difference between a dream and a goal is simple, really. A dream is something in your head. A goal is spoken into existence which allows the whole world to know it, and thus puts pressure on you to achieve it." The author tries everything he can to express his perspective of a goal and a dream, by gathering facts and proofs from his experience of achieving his goal for the upcoming year.
Since the purpose of this article is to persuade the readers, there is a bias of the author that is used in the article. The bias in this article is that the meanings for a goal and a dream is different. This slants my view of a goal and a dream because up to this point, I always thought that a goal and a dream contained the same meaning. Also, this slants my opinion of a goal and a dream because the article provides facts about what the future outcomes are for a dream and a goal. The voice of the author can be heard and understood strongly and effectively throughout the whole article.
In this article, there was no conflicting evidence because the author only supported his idea or view of his topic clearly. This can be shown by the way he uses all his words in supporting or stating his perspective of the topic, which is the difference between a dream and a goal. He explains the process in achieving his goal because a goal is something that allows the world to know. For example, in the article says "I have spent the last 18 months getting myself into better condition. I dropped a few pounds and started spending my mornings at the gym. And now, just weeks before my 50th birthday, I am at a point where I can run a few miles without feeling the need to lose my breakfast on the curb." This leads me to understand how he prepared to achieve his goal which was to complete the Salt City Run.
The accuracy of this source can be checked by the source the author used to write his article, the updated or published date, the database, and the author. First, the source the author used to write his article was the Hutchinson News and The (KS). Also, the credibility of the website is given so readers are able to refer back to the source. Second, the updated or published date was January 3, 2012. Third, the database of this article is a newspaper. Lastly, the author's name is Pat Sangimino and he explains in his article of how he had to fill a lot of space for a column.
This article is full of overwhelming facts and perspective. The opinion or viewpoint of the author is sufficiently stated and supported with various details. As a conclusion, this source provides the answer to an essential question that many people could have misinterpreted.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Spock, Benjamin (1903-1998)
Michael Zuckerman, the author of "Spock, Benjamin (1903-1998)" allows the readers to be aware of the great impacts Benjamin Spock made through his book Baby and Child Care.
(http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Benjamin_McLane_Spock.aspx)
The main idea of this article is to inform the readers of how Benjamin Spock's child-rearing advice influenced various people in a down to earth manner. The main idea is supported by the ways the book Baby and Child Care made a difference in many people's lives. Also, the viewpoint of the author is that Benjamin Spock was a very influential author and looks highly upon the essentials of Spock's advice. For example, in the article it says "But the essentials of Spock's advice never changed. He always meant to write a guide for living more than a medical reference book. He challenged conventional notions of normality and sought to alleviate anxiety, in parents and children alike. He always offered reassurance, in the down-to-earth manner in which he set forth his advice. He had a genius for popularization. No one ever explained Freud better in everyday language. No one ever wrote more gender-neutral prose."
This source had a strong bias that lead the readers to be anticipated about how the author will support the bias with facts. The bias of the article is that Benjamin Spock was the most influential author of child-rearing advice of the twentieth century. This bias slants my opinion of Benjamin Spock because of the information that states the vast popularity his book brought and the way he wrote for the different perspectives of his readers. For example, in the article it says "In successive editions, he made a place for fathers as well as mothers in childcare, allowed new gender roles for boys and girls, acknowledged divorce and single-parenting, and explicitly urged his readers toward a vegetarian lifestyle." However, this article contains a conflicting evidence of critics that had a political view of keeping old and often proven ways of doing things complained about how Spock's advice allowed too much freedom in child-rearing also known as permissive, but Spock never counseled permissiveness. That is why Benjamin Spock advised against this after the first edition of his book.
The accuracy of this source can be determined by the year the article was uploaded, the author, and the quality of information. First, the year this article was uploaded is 2004. Second, the author Michael Zuckerman did his B.A. and PhD in American studies and teaches courses in popular culture, national character, human nature, and religion. He has written about people such as Thomas Jefferson, P.T. Barnum, Oliver North, Horaito Alger, Lewis Mumford, and Doctor Spock. Lastly, the information the author has provided is mainly filled with facts with the years, locations, and the current event or period in history.
This article provides information of how Benjamin Spock was able to work hard towards his passions and what he believed was right. As a conclusion, this source allows the readers to learn about the events and situations Benjamin Spock went through to achieve his goal.
(http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Benjamin_McLane_Spock.aspx)
The main idea of this article is to inform the readers of how Benjamin Spock's child-rearing advice influenced various people in a down to earth manner. The main idea is supported by the ways the book Baby and Child Care made a difference in many people's lives. Also, the viewpoint of the author is that Benjamin Spock was a very influential author and looks highly upon the essentials of Spock's advice. For example, in the article it says "But the essentials of Spock's advice never changed. He always meant to write a guide for living more than a medical reference book. He challenged conventional notions of normality and sought to alleviate anxiety, in parents and children alike. He always offered reassurance, in the down-to-earth manner in which he set forth his advice. He had a genius for popularization. No one ever explained Freud better in everyday language. No one ever wrote more gender-neutral prose."
This source had a strong bias that lead the readers to be anticipated about how the author will support the bias with facts. The bias of the article is that Benjamin Spock was the most influential author of child-rearing advice of the twentieth century. This bias slants my opinion of Benjamin Spock because of the information that states the vast popularity his book brought and the way he wrote for the different perspectives of his readers. For example, in the article it says "In successive editions, he made a place for fathers as well as mothers in childcare, allowed new gender roles for boys and girls, acknowledged divorce and single-parenting, and explicitly urged his readers toward a vegetarian lifestyle." However, this article contains a conflicting evidence of critics that had a political view of keeping old and often proven ways of doing things complained about how Spock's advice allowed too much freedom in child-rearing also known as permissive, but Spock never counseled permissiveness. That is why Benjamin Spock advised against this after the first edition of his book.
The accuracy of this source can be determined by the year the article was uploaded, the author, and the quality of information. First, the year this article was uploaded is 2004. Second, the author Michael Zuckerman did his B.A. and PhD in American studies and teaches courses in popular culture, national character, human nature, and religion. He has written about people such as Thomas Jefferson, P.T. Barnum, Oliver North, Horaito Alger, Lewis Mumford, and Doctor Spock. Lastly, the information the author has provided is mainly filled with facts with the years, locations, and the current event or period in history.
This article provides information of how Benjamin Spock was able to work hard towards his passions and what he believed was right. As a conclusion, this source allows the readers to learn about the events and situations Benjamin Spock went through to achieve his goal.
Lang Lang: The Piano Phenomenon Taking Music to New Heights
Jonathan Green, the author of the article "Lang Lang: The Piano Phenomenon Taking Music to New Heights" allows the readers to understand the life of Lang Lang who is living the life of both a rock star and a concert pianist.
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1302224/Lang-Lang-The-Piano-pphenomenon-taking-music-new-heights.html)
The main idea of this article is to inform the readers of Lang Lang's lifestyle of living like a rock star while he's a concert pianist and how he is able to live his dream successfully. This main idea is supported by direct quotes from Lang Lang. For example, in the article it says "'I don't believe that only movie stars, sports stars, or pop stars can have that fan base. I believe that if classical musicians do well you can have the same response, the same reaction.'" The author's viewpoint of Lang Lang is that he is an amazing pianist that always try to make the best out of his life. In other words, he is working hard as a classical pianist and having fun in his life by partying when necessary. The viewpoint of the author and the main idea of this article is supported with multiple facts from the Time magazine and from an interview of Lang Lang.
The bias of this article is spread vastly and efficiently within the entire article. The bias of this article is that classical music is for everyone and that success is measured by the audience's heart. This slants my view of classical music and the way success is measured because of the quotes from Lang Lang that is provided as the supporting details. For example, in the article it says "'My point is that classical music is for everybody. By playing classical music, I'm getting the same reaction as pop stars or movie stars.'" Another example from the article says "' The audiences award me a trophy in their heart.'" The main source that is used for accurate facts are from the words Lang Lang has spoken during one of his interviews. Every opinion of the author is supported with multiple evidences throughout this article.
Instead of a conflicting evidence, balanced information is explained in this source. This balanced information includes the way how harsh Lang Lang's father treated him when it came to piano practices, which led him to feel overly pressured and how he is very successful as a concert pianist now. For example in the article it says "At age 28, he is one of the most successful classical pianists in the world, with the appeal and status of a rock star. He was named in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world and voted among people magazine's 20 sexiest men alive." However, an example from the article of the moment when Lang Lang felt pressured says "'I hate my hands. I hate the piano. I hate you.' Only then did his father stop." Lang Lang has spoken these words when he was late for a piano practice with his father due to the extended music session at his school and his father was yelling at him saying that he had no reason to live. At that time, as a child he was feeling overdosed with practices and pressure his father put on his shoulders. However, this was one of the main reasons that Lang Lang was able to become successful. He gained the habit of practicing continuously.
The accuracy of this source can be proved by the author, the date of when this article was updated, and the information the author used. First, the author's name is Jonathan Green and he has written about other topics related to recycling and much more. Second, the date that this article was updated is August 14th, 2010. This date was close to the day Lang Lang played an open-air concert in New York's central park with the Shanghai Philharmonic. Lastly, the information the author used is based off of what Lang Lang said during his interview, biography of him, and the Time magazine.
This article is filled with Lang Lang's personal experiences as a concert pianist, how far his inspirations took him into his success, and the beautiful moment of when he legs go or gets lost in music. As a conclusion, this source allows the readers to understand how to measure success, how to balance a life filled with fun even as one of the most famous concert pianists, and the inspiration Lang Lang brings to this generation with his music.
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1302224/Lang-Lang-The-Piano-pphenomenon-taking-music-new-heights.html)
The main idea of this article is to inform the readers of Lang Lang's lifestyle of living like a rock star while he's a concert pianist and how he is able to live his dream successfully. This main idea is supported by direct quotes from Lang Lang. For example, in the article it says "'I don't believe that only movie stars, sports stars, or pop stars can have that fan base. I believe that if classical musicians do well you can have the same response, the same reaction.'" The author's viewpoint of Lang Lang is that he is an amazing pianist that always try to make the best out of his life. In other words, he is working hard as a classical pianist and having fun in his life by partying when necessary. The viewpoint of the author and the main idea of this article is supported with multiple facts from the Time magazine and from an interview of Lang Lang.
The bias of this article is spread vastly and efficiently within the entire article. The bias of this article is that classical music is for everyone and that success is measured by the audience's heart. This slants my view of classical music and the way success is measured because of the quotes from Lang Lang that is provided as the supporting details. For example, in the article it says "'My point is that classical music is for everybody. By playing classical music, I'm getting the same reaction as pop stars or movie stars.'" Another example from the article says "' The audiences award me a trophy in their heart.'" The main source that is used for accurate facts are from the words Lang Lang has spoken during one of his interviews. Every opinion of the author is supported with multiple evidences throughout this article.
Instead of a conflicting evidence, balanced information is explained in this source. This balanced information includes the way how harsh Lang Lang's father treated him when it came to piano practices, which led him to feel overly pressured and how he is very successful as a concert pianist now. For example in the article it says "At age 28, he is one of the most successful classical pianists in the world, with the appeal and status of a rock star. He was named in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world and voted among people magazine's 20 sexiest men alive." However, an example from the article of the moment when Lang Lang felt pressured says "'I hate my hands. I hate the piano. I hate you.' Only then did his father stop." Lang Lang has spoken these words when he was late for a piano practice with his father due to the extended music session at his school and his father was yelling at him saying that he had no reason to live. At that time, as a child he was feeling overdosed with practices and pressure his father put on his shoulders. However, this was one of the main reasons that Lang Lang was able to become successful. He gained the habit of practicing continuously.
The accuracy of this source can be proved by the author, the date of when this article was updated, and the information the author used. First, the author's name is Jonathan Green and he has written about other topics related to recycling and much more. Second, the date that this article was updated is August 14th, 2010. This date was close to the day Lang Lang played an open-air concert in New York's central park with the Shanghai Philharmonic. Lastly, the information the author used is based off of what Lang Lang said during his interview, biography of him, and the Time magazine.
This article is filled with Lang Lang's personal experiences as a concert pianist, how far his inspirations took him into his success, and the beautiful moment of when he legs go or gets lost in music. As a conclusion, this source allows the readers to understand how to measure success, how to balance a life filled with fun even as one of the most famous concert pianists, and the inspiration Lang Lang brings to this generation with his music.
Figure Skater Kim Yuna Stands On Top Of The World
Kim Dong Wook, the author of the article, "Figure Skater Kim Yuna Stands on Top of the World" allows the readers to understand how greatly Yuna Kim influenced many people through her accomplishments.
(http://www.korean.or.kr/months/news_view.asp?b_idx=702&lang=en&page_type=list)
The main idea of this article is to inform the readers of the life experiences that Yuna Kim had to go through in order for her to influence many others through her achievements. This main idea is supported by details of her daily life ever since Yuna first started to skate all the way up to the day of the Vancouver Olympics. Also, the author's viewpoint of Yuna Kim is that her burning desire to succeed brought her up to the point where she is considered as the world's best figure skater. The author makes a great attempt to include facts and opinions of Yuna from people related to her, Yuna Kim herself, the Time magazine, and from a documentary of her.
Although this article is not an advertisement or an article that contains the purpose to persuade, the bias of the article was an essential part of this piece of writing. The bias that this article contained is that Yuna Kim is the world's best figure skater and that no one can surpass her. This slants my view of Yuna Kim because the bias is supported with multiple sources and through the personal experiences of the author who is also a Korean sports journalist. Whenever the opinion of the author is stated in the article, various facts that support the opinion are provided.
In this article, conflicting evidence is not included, but balanced information can be found. The balanced information explains the dark moments of Yuna Kim's life and the successful or proud moments of her life. For example, as she won gold medals in multiple international competitions and the Vancouver Olympics, she had to go through the pain her injuries brought and the bad condition of her skates. These hard and painful moments allowed her to become more mature in what she was dedicated to which was skating, and through these hardships, she was able to become a highly skilled figure skater.
There are several ways that can be used to check the accuracy of this source. First, the information that is used in this source is based off of direct quotes from Yuna Kim and her mother during interviews, video clips of her, the Time magazine, and the experience of the author who has seen and interviewed her during the Vancouver Olympics. Second, the author that wrote this article can be seen as a way to check accuracy. The author who is also a Korean sports journalist explained the thoughts he had as he witnessed Yuna Kim's performance at the Olympics and provided a detailed biography of her. Multiple facts were included in this article. For example, in the article it says "Furthermore, she has been named by Time magazine as one of the world's most influential people for the year 2010." Another example says that "Her mother adds 'Yuna practiced twice as much as the others. She did two years of training in one year.'" Lastly, the year this article was posted and updated can be used to check the accuracy of the source. The year that this article was updated is 2010 and the foundation that supports and allows this article to be posted is the Korean Foundation. This website or source allows the readers to ask questions or make comments to the homepage of the website and includes contact information.
This source is filled with vivid details and facts about how Yuna Kim was able to achieve her goals because of her desire to succeed, continuous practices, and the way how she always challenges herself. She is a wonderful inspiration to this generation and will leave a great record of her success in the future. As a conclusion, this article allows the readers to gain thorough understanding about the achievements of Yuna Kim.
(http://www.korean.or.kr/months/news_view.asp?b_idx=702&lang=en&page_type=list)
The main idea of this article is to inform the readers of the life experiences that Yuna Kim had to go through in order for her to influence many others through her achievements. This main idea is supported by details of her daily life ever since Yuna first started to skate all the way up to the day of the Vancouver Olympics. Also, the author's viewpoint of Yuna Kim is that her burning desire to succeed brought her up to the point where she is considered as the world's best figure skater. The author makes a great attempt to include facts and opinions of Yuna from people related to her, Yuna Kim herself, the Time magazine, and from a documentary of her.
Although this article is not an advertisement or an article that contains the purpose to persuade, the bias of the article was an essential part of this piece of writing. The bias that this article contained is that Yuna Kim is the world's best figure skater and that no one can surpass her. This slants my view of Yuna Kim because the bias is supported with multiple sources and through the personal experiences of the author who is also a Korean sports journalist. Whenever the opinion of the author is stated in the article, various facts that support the opinion are provided.
In this article, conflicting evidence is not included, but balanced information can be found. The balanced information explains the dark moments of Yuna Kim's life and the successful or proud moments of her life. For example, as she won gold medals in multiple international competitions and the Vancouver Olympics, she had to go through the pain her injuries brought and the bad condition of her skates. These hard and painful moments allowed her to become more mature in what she was dedicated to which was skating, and through these hardships, she was able to become a highly skilled figure skater.
There are several ways that can be used to check the accuracy of this source. First, the information that is used in this source is based off of direct quotes from Yuna Kim and her mother during interviews, video clips of her, the Time magazine, and the experience of the author who has seen and interviewed her during the Vancouver Olympics. Second, the author that wrote this article can be seen as a way to check accuracy. The author who is also a Korean sports journalist explained the thoughts he had as he witnessed Yuna Kim's performance at the Olympics and provided a detailed biography of her. Multiple facts were included in this article. For example, in the article it says "Furthermore, she has been named by Time magazine as one of the world's most influential people for the year 2010." Another example says that "Her mother adds 'Yuna practiced twice as much as the others. She did two years of training in one year.'" Lastly, the year this article was posted and updated can be used to check the accuracy of the source. The year that this article was updated is 2010 and the foundation that supports and allows this article to be posted is the Korean Foundation. This website or source allows the readers to ask questions or make comments to the homepage of the website and includes contact information.
This source is filled with vivid details and facts about how Yuna Kim was able to achieve her goals because of her desire to succeed, continuous practices, and the way how she always challenges herself. She is a wonderful inspiration to this generation and will leave a great record of her success in the future. As a conclusion, this article allows the readers to gain thorough understanding about the achievements of Yuna Kim.
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