Sunday, March 28, 2010
Core III Reflection
I will be forthright and honest, that this Core III essay has been a challenge. A challenge that was by no means a good challenge to try and complete. I was pulling my hair out and cringing by just simply writing it. For the annotated bibliography, I felt as though I repeated myself time and time again. I review and revised as best as I could but it didn't seem like I could have done anymore. I put plenty of time into composing this and I hope the final product will be one that is rewarding. Finding research was quite annoying because there was only one substantial viewpoint which supported my thesis. I hope that not finding any opposing viewpoints besides the obvious will be inadequate and affect my grade negatively. Other than that, I am glad the battle is over and I am striving to get a 95 as like I do on all papers.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Journal 7: Thesis and Analysis
Part One: Thesis Statements
1. Fraud has been such a dynamic threat to the insurance industry and companies have to regulate their sales more intensively.
2. With consumer fraud currently on the rise, insurance companies must enact policies to assure that fraud will not infect their company.
3. Fraud has been an age old nuisance to insurance companies across the country; however, with the advancement of technology and new ways to combat fraud, that problem can be a thing of the past.
Part Two: Analysis of the Reading
The author's thesis statement: "Congress and the administration acted without any careful or systematic effort to determine whether weakness in our surveillance laws had contributed to the attacks, or whether the changes they were making would hlep prevent further attacks. Indeed, many of the act's provisions have nothing at all to do with the terrorism."
Throughout the entire passage, the author stands strongly about his point of view and brings abundant validity and facts to support his thesis. His "points" which are broken down by subtitles, effectively convey how he thinks the Patriot Act is a violation to Americans. On the second page, specific examples of why the Patriot Act violates the Constitution are clearly drawn out and ultimately convices me to agree with this argument. Along with his explanations of why the Patriot Act is such a problem, the author provides solutions and suggestions as to what should be done to fix the invasion of privacy. This thesis statement is undoubtly effective and strong as its tone gets the point across successfully. I can take away the strength of his diction and tone. Without question, he captivates me from the beginning to agree solely with his point of view.
I think the "define the controversy" section of the essay is rather obvious. At the beginning the author clearly lists what the Patriot Act is and how it passed in Congress. It is not too drawn out and at the same time elaborately describes what you need to know without too much decadence. To me, it appears somewhat biased from the diction and tone that he sets up while introducing the subject. That tone is prevalent throughout the entire piece. The arrangement for the whole essay is: what the problem is and why, and then what the solutions are and how to go about it.
1. Fraud has been such a dynamic threat to the insurance industry and companies have to regulate their sales more intensively.
2. With consumer fraud currently on the rise, insurance companies must enact policies to assure that fraud will not infect their company.
3. Fraud has been an age old nuisance to insurance companies across the country; however, with the advancement of technology and new ways to combat fraud, that problem can be a thing of the past.
Part Two: Analysis of the Reading
The author's thesis statement: "Congress and the administration acted without any careful or systematic effort to determine whether weakness in our surveillance laws had contributed to the attacks, or whether the changes they were making would hlep prevent further attacks. Indeed, many of the act's provisions have nothing at all to do with the terrorism."
Throughout the entire passage, the author stands strongly about his point of view and brings abundant validity and facts to support his thesis. His "points" which are broken down by subtitles, effectively convey how he thinks the Patriot Act is a violation to Americans. On the second page, specific examples of why the Patriot Act violates the Constitution are clearly drawn out and ultimately convices me to agree with this argument. Along with his explanations of why the Patriot Act is such a problem, the author provides solutions and suggestions as to what should be done to fix the invasion of privacy. This thesis statement is undoubtly effective and strong as its tone gets the point across successfully. I can take away the strength of his diction and tone. Without question, he captivates me from the beginning to agree solely with his point of view.
I think the "define the controversy" section of the essay is rather obvious. At the beginning the author clearly lists what the Patriot Act is and how it passed in Congress. It is not too drawn out and at the same time elaborately describes what you need to know without too much decadence. To me, it appears somewhat biased from the diction and tone that he sets up while introducing the subject. That tone is prevalent throughout the entire piece. The arrangement for the whole essay is: what the problem is and why, and then what the solutions are and how to go about it.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Journal 6: Research Research Research
Step Two
My personal research for other topics has been slightly different than my research process for Core II. When it comes to developing a research process for other subjects, honestly, I can say it is very lackadaisical and effortless. In History, I would rarely received research paper assignments, but when I did I solely relied on websites. I blatantly ignored using books, journals, and other scholarly sources. I don’t know why, but I just felt the internet had everything I needed. Why waste my time going to our school library-which basically was a deserted graveyard of books- when I could simply use internet search engines? That research process pertained to other subjects like chemistry, physics, and other sciences.
However, when it came to English research everything changed. Teachers assigned papers where not only did you have to look up background information, but you had to search for literary criticism. The internet was little to know help when it came to the latter. I motivated myself enough to adventure and explore other libraries rather than our obsolete one. Books and other scholarly sources now came into play. The local library helped, but it was the nearby college’s library where I conducted my best research. This probably sounds like something that doesn’t make sense and you would be right. English research papers required more time and dedication compared to that of the science related category.
Incorporating the information explained in my second paragraph into my research for Core III will be crucial. I have already been to the library more than once during my time here at UCF, so I can say that I am familiar what lurks there. In terms of researching particular topics, I will use the help of the database and card catalog to narrow down my search and specify my topic. Insurance fraud is certainly a broad topic and by breaking it down into small categories, that will enable me to have success with my research. Books, journals, and database articles are what I am hoping to use for all of my sources. I am going to try and stay away from simply using the internet search engines.
Step Three
1. What is the more prevalent type of insurance fraud, consumer or company fraud?
2. With regulations in place for some states across the country, how will states that do not have any types of legislation against fraud ensure that customers will be protected?
3. Which sector of insurance experiences the most crimes?
4. Has insurance sales affected the frequency of fraud attempts?
5. What is in store for the future of protection against fraud?
Background information:
Advancements in the industry:
Evidence to support claims:
Opposing Arguments:
Real life examples:
Step Four
Cohen, Erika. "Insuring Against Fraud." Business NH Magazine 1 Nov. 2009:
ABI/INFORM Dateline, ProQuest. Web. 20 Feb. 2010.
Hays, Daniel. "High-tech could both facilitate, thwart frauds." National Underwriter
20 Dec. 1999: ABI/INFORM Global, ProQuest. Web. 19 Feb. 2010.
Both of these database articles provide analysis of how insurance companies are dealing with fraud. They are relevant because they target my topic and controversy that I am pursuing. Both have expert information and are beneficial to my research process.
My personal research for other topics has been slightly different than my research process for Core II. When it comes to developing a research process for other subjects, honestly, I can say it is very lackadaisical and effortless. In History, I would rarely received research paper assignments, but when I did I solely relied on websites. I blatantly ignored using books, journals, and other scholarly sources. I don’t know why, but I just felt the internet had everything I needed. Why waste my time going to our school library-which basically was a deserted graveyard of books- when I could simply use internet search engines? That research process pertained to other subjects like chemistry, physics, and other sciences.
However, when it came to English research everything changed. Teachers assigned papers where not only did you have to look up background information, but you had to search for literary criticism. The internet was little to know help when it came to the latter. I motivated myself enough to adventure and explore other libraries rather than our obsolete one. Books and other scholarly sources now came into play. The local library helped, but it was the nearby college’s library where I conducted my best research. This probably sounds like something that doesn’t make sense and you would be right. English research papers required more time and dedication compared to that of the science related category.
Incorporating the information explained in my second paragraph into my research for Core III will be crucial. I have already been to the library more than once during my time here at UCF, so I can say that I am familiar what lurks there. In terms of researching particular topics, I will use the help of the database and card catalog to narrow down my search and specify my topic. Insurance fraud is certainly a broad topic and by breaking it down into small categories, that will enable me to have success with my research. Books, journals, and database articles are what I am hoping to use for all of my sources. I am going to try and stay away from simply using the internet search engines.
Step Three
1. What is the more prevalent type of insurance fraud, consumer or company fraud?
2. With regulations in place for some states across the country, how will states that do not have any types of legislation against fraud ensure that customers will be protected?
3. Which sector of insurance experiences the most crimes?
4. Has insurance sales affected the frequency of fraud attempts?
5. What is in store for the future of protection against fraud?
Background information:
Advancements in the industry:
Evidence to support claims:
Opposing Arguments:
Real life examples:
Step Four
Cohen, Erika. "Insuring Against Fraud." Business NH Magazine 1 Nov. 2009:
ABI/INFORM Dateline, ProQuest. Web. 20 Feb. 2010.
Hays, Daniel. "High-tech could both facilitate, thwart frauds." National Underwriter
20 Dec. 1999: ABI/INFORM Global, ProQuest. Web. 19 Feb. 2010.
Both of these database articles provide analysis of how insurance companies are dealing with fraud. They are relevant because they target my topic and controversy that I am pursuing. Both have expert information and are beneficial to my research process.
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