I want to talk about the health problem that students are having now, with some possible solutions. In my country students usually don’t have enough exercise because they have to spend more time studying. At the same time, they have to take an exam every time when they are going to graduate, and the result is even connected with their final grade. The main problem is that most of the people don’t know the importance of exercise and they don’t have time to exercise.

I’m in the group with Ori. In our post, we both talked about how is the author been racially discriminated. We talked about how he lived with his siblings, without a father. And his life is so hard that he can’t even get enough food. And once when there is an active to pledge money in the chest. Everyone else got some money from him, except him. However, he still collected a lot of money, which is way more than others’. But his teacher refused to take it and told everyone else he doesn’t have a father. That’s a huge shame and he still remembers it well until now.

In my opinion, one of the most influential events in my country was the Destruction of opium at Humen. Began from 1800, selling drugs in China became illegal. However, there were still a lot of smugglers trying to sell drugs to China. Finally in 1839, after collecting drugs from all over the country, Lin Ze Xu and his group transport to Chuanbi Island, which is close to the Shajiao Fort outside  Humen Town. After encircling the site with a bamboo fence to prevent theft, three stone pits, lined with wood, were dug into which was poured the seized opium along with lime and salt. The residue was then flushed through a channel into the South China Sea. The work commenced on 3 June 1839 and took a total of 23 days. This event lay the foundation for preventing drugs in China. It also triggers the first world war.

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Is this plagiarism or not?  Y or N

_Y____William Ellis asserts that world problems such as poverty, pollution, war, and hunger are inherent in the current system of a world order based on nation-states and economic competition (p. 23).

It didn’t mention the writer’s name and the name of the article.

__Y___Global tensions and inequities can be solved if people begin to help one another on a grass-roots basis, moving beyond the current world order of economic competition (Ellis 23).

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___Y__Ellis (2011) argues that global problems are often a result of exploitation inherent in economic competition.  He contends that “grassroots….people-to people linkages irrespective of national borders” can do much to ease global tensions (p. 23).

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__Y___Economic competition is at the basis of many of the world’s problems (Ellis 23). Only by seeing ourselves as a single-family without the separation of national boundaries can world tensions begin to be eased.

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___Y__Ellis (2011) argues that world problems are caused by overpopulation and that the only possible solution is an enforced tax on families who have more than one child (p. 23).

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Original Text:

Alaska’s wetlands provide many benefits including food and habitat for wildlife, fish and shellfish species, natural products for human use and subsistence, shoreline erosion and sediment control, flood protection, and opportunities for recreation and esthetic appreciation.

Hall, Jonathan V., W. E. Frayer, and Bill O. Wilen. Status of Alaska Wetlands. 4 Nov. 1997. Web. 12 Mar. 2011.

Student Version:

Alaskan wetlands offer advantages such as erosion and flood control, homes and food for wildlife, and natural beauty and products for humans’ benefit.

It is plagiarism because the student didn’t mention the name of the writer, date, and the name of the book.

1. Original Text:

Assertive individuals tend to feel more in control of their lives, derive more satisfaction from their relationships and achieve their goals more often. They also will obtain more respect from, and inspire confidence in, those with whom they interact since they tend to be viewed as strong characters who will not be easily swayed.

Hargie, O., Saunders, C., & Dickson, D. (2000). Social Skills in Interpersonal Communication. London: Routledge, p. 271.

Student Version:

Because they are not readily influenced, assertive people gain respect from others, and they experience success in guiding their own lives, nurturing good relationships, and achieving their goals (Hargie, Saunders, and Dickson, 2000, p. 271).

It’s not plagiarism. All the format is correct

2. Original Text:

A new to recycle bald tires has been developed by researchers at the University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station. Instead of hanging them on trees as swings, they’re using them as mulch around the base.

“Tires Return as Mulch.” Popular Mechanics 94.2 (2000): 22. LEXIX-NEXIS. Web. 31 July 2011.

Student Version:

A Popular Mechanics article notes that the University of Georgia researchers have found a new use for worn tires: instead of having them on trees as swings, they’re using them as mulch (“Tires Return”).

It’s plagiarism because the student didn’t show the page number and the date of the article.

I read about Abby’s response. We both talked about the importance of being prepared for your speech. For example, you have to know what you want to inform your audience. Do you want to make them act or do you want to share some ideas. Then you have to know how to present your speech. For example, what kind of material or video you have to prepare before the speech. During the speech, you have to take some action in order to inform your audience that this part is very important. For example, sometimes you have to use gestures or a strong tone to grab audiences’ attention. Then you can finally build your argument easily.

I’m with Aditya Kumar and Jie Shi. We talked about how important it is to have a strong introduction to the topic. The authors give a powerful introduction with a lot of details. Sometimes they also show pictures or videos, which gives a lot of important information to the audience and grabs their attention.