Click this LINK to access the article. Once you have read the article, complete analysis focusing on persona/speaker, subject/message, audience, occasion, and organization then answer the question: How does the author use organization to help the reader understand there purpose? Once you complete your post, respond to one of your classmate's post. Either defend (agree), refute (disagree), or qualify(agree, but under different circumstances or for different reasons) their claim.
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Reece Donahue
9/21/2021 07:35:55 am
The author organizes the article by putting different reasons for why people don't want to wear masks in no particular order and uses cause and effect. Under each subheading the author uses psychology and sources to state the cause of the peoples actions/ thoughts and the effect is always them not wanting to wear a mask or even in some extreme situations, using violence to convey their opinion. He uses this cause and effect to convey his purpose by almost addressing them as animals and how they aren't acting off of their thoughts but acting off of stubborness and poor instincts.
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Matthew
9/22/2021 12:40:05 pm
I refute your claim that the order that the passages were put in were totally random. There is a reason why each of these passages were put in each spot, the articles first claim that it refutes is "Some think it infringes on their civil liberties" and that is because it is the most common excuse on why people don't wear a mask. Then from there is goes down the list of reasons on why people don't wear masks but each new passage is a little less common and need a little less explanation. The passages are in order of how common that statement is.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 03:11:12 pm
Your claim statement should follow the format given in class (look over your notes). You mention he is using cause and effect, but you give not evidence to that. You never analyze that and explain how it advances the purpose of the article.
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heather
9/27/2021 07:05:38 am
I partially agree with your statement, though I'd also like to add the fact that Andrews also uses evidence from evolution and evolved traits that haven't entirely dissolved. For instance, she gives the following piece of evidence, "We may owe that particular trait to our animal ancestors -- in the mammalian world, species disguise fear and don't show it with other species to keep themselves safe. It's an evolutionary trait that might explain our tendencies today, when our collective security is threatened, he said." to describe why humans have this predisposition to struggle in "Some think it makes them look weak."
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9/21/2021 07:39:32 am
CNN writer Scottie Andrew uses organization in his article ¨The Psychology Behind Why Some People Won´t Wear a Mask¨ to get his point that people don’t have an reason to not wear a mask. He organizes his article to say that the argument against wearing masks are not legible. In his article one of the interviewee’s compares smoking bans to mask regulations saying that ’smoke can be deleterious to someone else´s health...I´m infected with Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal’ Mr.Andrews used this quote from the interviewee Arnoff because it ties back to his purpose. It proves that there is no reason not to wear masks because if they are fine with not smoking in buildings because of people’s health, why can’t they be fine with wearing masks for others safety as well. Later in the article, interviewee Abrams states,’ When people are told what to do, and it’s not the conforming...tendency to question that and to resist’ This quote is stating that psychologically people want to only do whats comfortable and get away from uncomfortable situations/things. This ties back to the purpose because he is trying to say that even though it is not a great feeling, you have to push through how uncomfortable it is and have it on. At the end of the article he states,¨...east Asian countries, where wearing face masks in public is widely accepted...reason why some... successful in reining in outbreaks. This quote ties to the purpose because he is saying that if we accepted wearing masks, we could be out of this pandemic much quicker and get through Covid-19 better.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 03:45:33 pm
Don't just say it uses organization but name the organization. With your second quote, you needed to show how he counters the idea of not wanting to do things that are uncomfortable. Other than that, it was pretty good. We just need to work on how you integrate quotes.
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Finna Young
9/21/2021 07:42:07 am
In the article “the psychology behind why some people wont wear masks”, by Scottie Andrew, Andrew used organization to help the readers understand his purpose by using process and exemplification to explain his clearly stated reasons as to why some people wont wear masks. The author begins by citing a credible source, “Dr. David Aronoff, director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Division of Infectious Diseases and professor of medicine”, and his ideas as to why these sudden changes and new policies are difficult for many to process, and handle. Andrew introduces his article by not only establishing his own ideas, through doctor Aronoff, “he urges Americans to think of the mask guidance not as forced conformity, but as a necessary act of solidarity”, but also shedding light upon justification for the people who oppose previous statement. “most americans have never had to wear masks for their health before..so..rebellion is naturak-to a degree”.Moving froward into the article, Andrew illustrates his points by directly answering the title questions with sub-headings, and then going into further detail, by using examples and clear justifications to prove and evaluate said asnwers/subheading. He then goes on to disprove the validity of that argument. for example, he says that one reason people dont wear masks is that some believe it "infringes on their civil liberties". Andrew says "Even though wearing masks isn't compulsory in much of the US, adhering to these rules may feel like, to some, a forfeiture of their freedoms.", andrew explains why many americans feel rightless when 'forced' to wear masks. Soon after, Andrew, again citing Dr. Aronoff, states "Aronoff compared the mask guidance to the ban on smoking cigarettes in restaurants or schools.", showing how it is a rule to benefit the greater good, and the safety of citizens, rather than a transgression towards peoples freedom, thus invalidation the argument wholly. Andrew uses these techniques throughout the body paragraphs of his article, effectively using exemplification, process, and other approaches to convey and support his message- WEAR A MASK!
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9/22/2021 11:03:42 am
To furthermore qualify your claim Andrew quotes, ’smoke can be deleterious to someone else´s health...I´m infected with Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal’ from Dr.Arnonoff. This ties back to his message to wear a mask and his purpose to wear a mask as people are fine with not smoking (in buildings) because of others health even though, wearing a mask has the same effect, making sure others are safer. Andrew organized his article to show a viewpoint people have on why to not wear a mask and a credible source disproving what they say right or soon after.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 03:46:55 pm
We talked about some things in class. Other than what we talked about, you need to learn to not be so wordy and try to be more succinct with what you are trying to say.
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Nivedha Prathap Chandran
9/21/2021 05:26:03 pm
Scottie Andrew, credible source for CNN posted an article on "The Psychology Behind Why Some People Won't Wear Masks" at the peak of the worldwide pandemic, when people were still not aware of how serious and/or how fatal the coronavirus is. He used efficient organization in his article to get his opinion across to the readers while also exemplifying why some people simply do not wear masks. Andrew uses exemplification clearly to make sure that the readers understand his purpose but also understand the reasons behind the "anti-mask' believers' actions. In no way is Andrew against masks, he supports Dr.David Aronoff, a credible professor of medicine, he also strongly wants "Americans to think of the mask guidance not as forced conformity, but as a necessary act of solidarity." Although Scottie Andrew never says clearly that he is pro-mask, he provides us as the readers clear confirmation that he agrees with the professional on this very current, and very serious issue. He exemplifies his opinion by using other people's reliable opinions, such as Dr. David Aronoff. Andrew simply believes that masks are important and could stop people from infecting others. Andrew's uses exemplification to mainly put the readers in the shoes of people that don't agree with the idea of masks. Andrew gives a reason behind the thought process of anti-maskers clearly stated in the headings for each section of the article. He then carries on to support these reasons and gives examples to help the readers better understand from a different perspective. Andrew gives one specific example said by a credible source in the article that might stick out to a lot of people, whether they are pro-mask or anti-mask. Andrew agrees that "If everybody started wearing masks, suddenly, the old way of life is gone. You've suddenly admitted that this is the new normal. But you don't want to believe that." Humans are stubborn, humans don't like change. A perfect world is when everything goes our way and nothing ever changes because that means conformity that no one will get hurt. Andrew uses examples that everyone can relate to and explains them in a plain way so that the readers can be at least a little tolerant of everyone's opinions, no matter what their personal opinion is. Overall, Andrew uses credible sources of information and quotes while exemplifying his own opinions and others' to help the readers understand his purpose. He did so efficiently because the readers understand that he thinks it's very important to wear a mask but also consider other people's point of views and see things from their perspective.
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Reyna Lee
9/21/2021 05:44:48 pm
I like what you said about how Andrew never directly stated that he is pro-mask, but we can infer that he is because of his connections from other credible sources such as Aronoff and how he tied their quotes back into his purpose. I agree with this and I think you stated it in a knowledgeable and understandable way.
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Jennifer Dintu
9/22/2021 12:46:00 pm
I agree with what you wrote, especially the part where Andrew talks about masks and the virus being the closure of "normal" because he´s telling the honest truth. We´ll probably never go back to normal because we haven´t had "normal" in months. As much as people want 2019 back, we can never go there again. It´s the past, forever. The last sentence is very agreeable to because he made the right choice of presenting both perspectives. It gives us, the readers, a sense of right and wrong, helping us see the clearer picture of why we should wear masks.
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Eunice Sapu
9/22/2021 02:49:33 pm
I agree with what you wrote about how Andrew uses different credible sources and how he uses examples and his own opinions so that everyone can be less tolerant of everyone's opinions. I thought that with him exemplifying his own opinions it definitely helped the reader infer on what he thinks about mask.
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Jayden Osorio
9/23/2021 06:00:26 am
I qualify with you claim that Andrew used exemplification but I also believe that he used the argument kind of organization more in the article. I think that you did a very good job at citing textual evidence and I think that your last line was a very good end to the paragraph by concluding what you wrote about.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 03:55:48 pm
You spend a lot of time at the beginning repeating the same point of what he did and why he did it over and over and over and over. Spend more time giving examples and explaining HOW it advances his purpose.
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Reyna Lee
9/21/2021 05:39:21 pm
In the article, “The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks” by Scottie Andrew from CNN, Andrew tries to explain and argue as to why people should wear masks. He is using both Argument and Exposition (mostly Cause/Effect and Exemplification) to get his point across. An example of the use of Exposition is when he quotes Dr. David Aronoff when he says, "There are rules about not smoking in enclosed restaurants and bars because that smoke can be deleterious to someone else's health… Now we're in a situation where, if I'm infected with the Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal to someone else." Aronoff is using Exemplification by providing real-life examples of how this can truly affect people. Andrew seems to be trying to hear a little bit of both sides of the argument, however. He included the perspective of David Abrams, a clinical psychologist, and professor of social and behavioral science at New York University's School of Global Public Health. Abrams was quoted saying, “When people are told what to do, and it's not the conforming, usual way to behave, there's a tendency to question that and to resist… It's the psychological tendency to react to people telling you what to do.” Abrams is explaining that it is human nature to be against new things such as this, but Andrew ties this information back to his purpose. Andrew states, “It's a phenomenon they may associate with some east Asian countries, where wearing face masks in public is widely accepted and perhaps a reason why some of those countries have been successful in reining in outbreaks.” He believes that Abrams’ data isn’t accurate for the entire population of humans, because people in east Asian countries are avoiding some of these major Covid-19 crises. Andrew thinks that if they can accept wearing face masks to keep everyone safe, we should be able to do that as well in America. Overall, Andrew has provided examples and quotes from credible sources and yet found a way to bring it all back to his main purpose of writing this, to convince people that it's worth it to wear a mask.
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Lauren Ramos
9/22/2021 02:13:46 pm
I agree with what you wrote. Such as you stating "Andrew thinks that if they can accept wearing face masks to keep everyone safe, we should be able to do that as well in America." because if everyone else was able to do this, why can't Americans who still refuse to wear a mask. I also think he uses a good amount of exemplification.
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Nivedha Prathap Chandran
9/22/2021 03:02:44 pm
I completely agree with your last statement in your blog post. Andrew does efficiently "provides examples and quotes from credible sources" because he used quotes from people that we can rely on because they really know what they are talking about, they are professionals. He does use these examples and ties it all with his purpose too, making sure that the reader knows that his main message is that wearing a mask is worth it because you are keeping yourself safe and others safe. I also agree with how Andrew is seeking to see both sides of this ongoing, heated debate. It's incredible how he gives a supporting example for the opinion opposite of his and then ties it back to his own opinion.
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Ambar G
9/23/2021 06:59:41 am
I agree with what you said, and i also like what you said about her trying to understand both of the sides, because we do see her trying to do that like at the beginning of the article when she said "Most Americans have never had to wear a mask for their health before, let alone while they shop for groceries or go for a run", she is giving the readers a reason to understand why some people might feel uncomfortable wearing a mask, but she is not excusing them.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 04:03:48 pm
Your claim statement could be more concise: In the article, “The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks” by Scottie Andrew from CNN, Andrew uses a cause and effect mode to argue why people need to wear a mask. We need to work on how to integrate quotes. Don't talk about the person cited (Arnoff) and the reasons for his argument, but stick to WHY the author of the article is using what Arnoff said and how he counters it and the EFFECT of that counter.
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Matthew
9/22/2021 12:32:26 pm
In the article “The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks” by Scottie Andrew, CNN, there is an argument that is made for wearing masks. The article goes through various reasons why people don’t end up wearing masks before immediately dispelling any reason for not wearing them. Andrew has bold sub-heading that are all reasons why people don’t wear masks like “Some think it infringes on their civil liberties” or “Some think it could make them look weak” and then under those sub-headings they put a couple of paragraphs on why this reason should not hold anyone back from wearing masks. For example under the “Some think it infringes on their civil liberties” section they dismiss this claim by saying "Many of those with objections cite the mistaken belief the requirement is unconstitutional, and under their theory, one cannot be forced to wear a mask," city manager Norman McNickle said in a statement. "No law or court supports this view." and this is repeated for the rest of the sections. This organization helps Scottie Andrew give us the purpose of the article, which was to wear a mask, by explaining why any way a person would argue against wearing a mask can be easily proven wrong.
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Addison Carnow
9/22/2021 03:43:26 pm
I definitely agree with your statement Matthew, and to add on she uses these comebacks against the excuses for not wearing a mask at the end of each section, to make sure she gets the last word. This, while also using cited and credible evidence, make her point of view seem much more accurate to the reader.
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July
9/25/2021 04:15:08 pm
Your claim statement needed to follow the format given in class but still not bad. You should have given at least two places where he tells what the opposition believes and HOW he dispels them and the EFFECT it has on his purpose.
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Jennifer Dintu
9/22/2021 12:34:13 pm
Scottie Andrew, the publisher of "The Psychology of Why Some People Won´t wear masks" uses analysis in order to convey the audience of the purpose of wearing a mask. Andrew explains different reasons of why people won´t wear masks, and those reasons fit together to complete the whole "why you should wear your mask" idea. Some believe that the mask policy "...may feel like to some, a forfeiture of their freedoms." People are very open and loud about the freedom they have and for them to be suddenly "confiscated" of their rights because of a literal small piece of cloth, well that´s an issue right there. Another reason why some won´t wear masks is because masks can make us look weak, or so we think. "Many view the mask as a walking symbol of vulnerability that tells others you´re scared about contracting the virus." I admit, we don´t like to be seen as weak because it can lower our self-esteem and minimize our individualism, even make us look defeated. We´d, or society in general, would rather not wear a mask than look weak. "...masks aren´t physically comfortable either. That may be enough to steer some people away from them." Everyone can agree, masks are not comfortable because it´s hard to breathe and talk with them. Us as a society doesn´t like to leave our comfort zones so wearing a mask is a no-go for some. The fear builds up inside of us, often making us decline from trying new things such as masks because masks were never mandatory until Covid hit. The whole idea of this article is for us to wear masks, EVEN after hearing all the reasons of why people don´t. Andrew clearly states these reasons for us, the audience, to not be like everyone who chooses not to wear a mask. For us to choose peace, instead of war.
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Emily Pain
9/22/2021 04:27:10 pm
While analysis is a part of the organization Andrew used, I would also like to add that he has interviewed multiple professionals on the matter who explain why people will act the way they do, "People naturally rebel when they're told what to do, even if the measures could protect them, said Steven Taylor, a clinical psychologist and author of 'The Psychology of Pandemics.'" Through this, the audience can get a clearer grasp of why anti-maskers become so angry when they're told to wear a mask. It also brings indirect attention to all of the violence that has been caused by anti-maskers over the course of the pandemic, fueled by their emotions and belief that they are in the right, they feel justified taking extreme actions like threatening governments, "And within a day of issuing an emergency proclamation requiring masks, the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma, amended the proclamation after citizens threatened violence." With all the psychological input on anti-mask behavior, people can understand that some have put a piece of cloth on a fiery podium to hate almost religiously, and why it's become so important to protect yourself and your family with masks when other people will adamantly refuse to do the same and put many others in danger.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 05:05:41 pm
Your claim statement doesn't clearly state what form of rhetorical analysis (specifically, how it was organized) to enhance their purpose. Also, the verb "convey" doesn't work for your claim statement. Then, you continue to explain why people will not wear a mask, but that does not show HOW the author counters those reasons and the EFFECT it has on their purpose. You then start giving your opinion on why YOU agree with the author. But the question does not ask for YOUR opinion. It is asking HOW does the author of the article show that the reasons people give are not valid.
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Beckett May
9/22/2021 12:48:53 pm
When writing the article "The Psychology of Why Some People Won't Wear a Mask", Scottie Andrew organized it in a format similar to that of a list, by telling us one of these reasons and then going into the explanation behind the reason: why people use this reason and an explanation from a separate yet still credible source. This format makes reading the article simpler, as the titles before each section help summarize the information that you are about to read. Andrew would start by stating one of these reasons that people didn't wear a mask, such as "Some think it infringes on their civil liberties." They would then explain the point of view behind this way of thinking, and brought in a credible source to explain even further. This source, Steven Taylor, is "a clinical psychologist and author of 'The Psychology of Pandemics.'" Taylor would say that "'People value their freedoms... They may become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms.'" Andrew brought in this source to explain why some people think this way, and mentioned that "while that legislation is permanent, wearing masks won't be." They then went on show that some people are taking their belief in this idea to another level, bringing up an event in Michigan where "up to 700 protesters recently descended on the state Capitol to protest stay-at-home orders, masks are required in stores and businesses." It was also said that someone had been killed because they had told someone to wear their mask. This format of titling a section and explaining the reason is effective, as it allows the reader to infer about what the belief behind the reason is before continuing their reading and finding out why some people think what they think. The addition of a reliable source, such as the aforementioned Steven Taylor and also Dr. David Aronoff, who is the "director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Division of Infectious Diseases and professor of medicine," and is quoted many times throughout the article, increases the credibility of much of the writing and the article as a whole. By using this list format, Andrew is able to keep the readers attention by creating intrigue, while also making it look simple yet informative.
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Jack Vuong
9/22/2021 08:22:02 pm
I agree with your comment on Andrew's use of credible and reliable sources, and how by using these sources, the credibility of the article increased.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 05:21:16 pm
Your claim statement does not follow the format given in class. You never mention WHAT the author did to advance their PURPOSE. All you did was mention what people believed why they should not wear a mask. But how does the author show that their beliefs were not valid. What was the EFFECT of HOW he did it. What you should have mentioned was that the author showed reasons why people feel they should not wear a mask then the author counters it. What is the EFFECT of the counter in advancing their PURPOSE?
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Lauren Ramos
9/22/2021 02:09:26 pm
In the article "The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks", by Scottie Andrew on CNN. He uses organization to help the reader understand his purpose by explaining the situation of the pandemic and using various opinions of how some Americans are taking the situation by supporting and clarifying those statements. Andrew explains how someone may not want to wear a mask because of how it might make them feel, such as Abrams saying ""Putting on that mask is about as blatant as saying, 'Hey, I'm a scaredy cat.” But after giving reasoning how the mask is for safety, to protect you and others. Using a credible source who is Dr. David Aronoff, director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Division of Infectious Diseases and professor of medicine, who “urges Americans to think of the mask guidance not as forced conformity, but as a necessary act of solidarity” continuing on by saying that everyone hopes for the pandemic to disappear but that also includes relying on each other to wear that mask. Continuing on with the article Andrew provides reasoning behind the subheadings and gives a clear understanding of why masks are necessary. Such as “Some think it infringes on their civil liberties” Steven Taylor, a clinical psychologist states "They may become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms." This shows the thought process of how people think it encroaches on their freedoms. After that statement Andrew begins by stating Aronoff as a contrast to the “encroach on their freedom” comparing the mask policy to the ban on smoking cigarettes in restaurants or schools, providing how it is not as different and the mask policy isn’t truly a drastic change/embarrassment such as how some Americans see it as. Andrew then uses a comparison of Americans and east Asian countries the subheading being Some find it uncomfortable, “some east Asian countries, where wearing face masks in public is widely accepted and perhaps a reason why some of those countries have been successful in reining in outbreaks.” showing the selfish acts of some people who refuse to wear masks for their own comfort and not think for a second that it is for others and themselves safety. In the article Andrew provides his statements with credible sources such as doctors and psychologists. Even in his own article he creates sub articles to further exemplify covid, the situations because of others and how they decide to deal with the pandemic which are highlighted blue. Lastly with the statement Dr. David Aronoff provided with “he urges Americans to think of the mask guidance not as forced conformity, but as a necessary act of solidarity” providing that yes, masks can be uncomfortable but it is for safety and to stay healthy. This supports the subtle claim to wear a mask using organization like exemplification, and exposition.
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Ms. July
9/25/2021 05:42:56 pm
You have incomplete and run-on sentences that are obvious. You did not write a concise claim statement for the reader to follow. As you write, you do show the organization, but you never explain the EFFECT on the PURPOSE. Main reason, you never mentioned the PURPOSE in the claim statement. With a few tweaks, you would have been there.
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Eunice Sapu
9/22/2021 02:39:58 pm
In the psychology of why some people wont wear a mask the author repeatedly starts each section off with a reason on why people wont wear a mask and then he explains on why he thinks they feel that way. This organization helps the readers understand why these people believe that they shouldn't wear mask and to show that the reasons behind why still dont justify them not wearing one. Like in the first part of the article that talks about how people dont wear mask because some believe it infringes their civil rights. In that section to explain he talks about how mask are for our for our health yet people naturally rebel when being told what to do. He also says "They may become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms." showing how people feel when it comes to people ¨intruding¨ on their freedom.
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takara byrum
9/22/2021 09:12:09 pm
I agree with what you said about how Andrew organized the article ¨the author repeatedly starts each section off with a reason on why people wont wear a mask and then he explains on why he thinks they feel that way¨
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Daniela Betancourt Santibanez
9/23/2021 04:17:24 am
I agree with your comment that Andrew organizes the article in a contradicting way. To furthermore your idea, one of the subheadings said, "some find it uncomfortable" and Andrew was able to counter the idea by saying, "east Asian countries, where wearing face masks in public is widely accepted and perhaps a reason why some of those countries have been successful in reining in outbreaks." Andrew was able to show that even if masks are uncomfortable it helps control the outbreak and that it's still not a valid reason to not wear a mask.
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finna young
9/23/2021 06:32:39 am
i agree with your acknowledgement of how the author organized his arguments throughout the article. to further your findings, the author says that some people don't wear masks because they believe it infringes on their rights, but then goes on to argue against the validity of that excuse.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 11:08:23 am
Your claim statement does not follow the format given in class. Also, it was slightly incorrect. After the author gives people's reasons why they will not wear a mask, she then explains why their points are not valid. You have a lot of grammatical mistakes. Also, you do not give quoted evidence for your claims. You never talk about the EFFECT of what was done.
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Yamilet Altamirano
9/22/2021 03:33:49 pm
In this article "The Psychology of why some people won't wear a a mask?" by Scottie Andrew from CNN. He uses organization by parting into to about 4 different reason as to why people don't wear masks. One reasons is that people naturally rebel to what they are told to do even thought it might be for their own good, they may think that their freedom is being taken from them just by following the rules, they value their freedom. The author even compared the guidelines to those guide lines of no smoking in certain enclosed spaces, like masks must be worn when going somewhere but "while that legislation is permanent, wearing masks won't be"said by the author. One of the other reasons as to why people might not wear masks is because they don't want to admit to themselves, or like "Putting on that mask is about as blatant as saying, 'Hey, I'm a scaredy cat,'" Abrams said". They may not want to be seen as weak, like they might think by not wearing the mask, they are showing they are strong and are not afraid of getting the virus. Some people may just not care, or may not believe that this is real and is happening, but like said in the article "masks aren't physically comfortable either", so just don't wear a mask.
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Amy Zeledon
9/22/2021 07:02:04 pm
I agree wit you Yamilet and I would like to add that the writer uses argumentative organization with the 4 different reasons to why people do not wear masks. To further defend the statement, Andrew has written one of the section on guidance confusion as an argument of two sided in which he reveals the confusion of using and then not being recommended to use mask, although there has been confusion he revokes them with researchers gathering new information that cause new changes to the mask guidance, with the example of the asymptomatic transmission and their being a less risk and change by wearing a mask.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 11:11:34 am
You start out with an incomplete sentence. Your claim statement is not precise; it does not follow the format I gave you in class. You spend the entire post talking about why people do not want to wear a mask. You never bring up the author's purpose and how he advances that purpose through the organization of the article. Make sure to spend more time giving direct quotes to prove your point.
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Addison Carnow
9/22/2021 03:36:49 pm
Scottie Andrew uses organization in “The Psychology Behind Why Some People Won’t Wear a Mask.” to help the reader understand her purpose by sorting the different paragraphs into importance, and by giving an evidence-based answer on why people’s excuses should not be relevant. For example, in the first paragraph, Andrew states “wearing a cloth mask could stop seemingly healthy people from infecting others with corona-virus if they’re asymptomatic.” This first paragraph shows that her main point is to wear a mask, no matter what your excuse is. She then starts listing the most common excuses of why people don't wear masks, and puts her reasoning on why its not a big deal immediately after, to make sure her point comes across. For example, she states “ Even though wearing masks isn't compulsory in much of the US, adhering to these rules may feel like, to some, a forfeiture of their freedoms.” Then immediately after, comes back with a reason for its in-importance quoting a professor of medicine saying “There are rules about not smoking in enclosed restaurants and bars because that smoke can be deleterious to someone else's health," he said. "Now we're in a situation where, if I'm infected with the Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal to someone else." This pattern is repeated for every subtopic. From a mask being not comfy, to it making you look weak, Scottie has the evidence to show that these excuses are preposterous. Overall, Scottie uses the order of her paragraphs and sentences to show that every american should wear a mask, no matter the excuse.
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Aliyah Drew
9/22/2021 04:00:47 pm
I agree with your statement that you made about how she explains one of the excuses made by people not wearing a mask and then her going back and proving that her statements aren't valid when there are people dying. Like you said no matter the excuse there is no reason why an american should not feel the necessity to wear a mask
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 11:14:57 am
Not bad, but the biggest thing you did not do was talk about the EFFECT of this organization. You end by talking about the author using paragraphs and sentences as an organizational strategy. That is not an organizational strategy. You also missed talking about the EFFECT of her organization.
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Aliyah Drew
9/22/2021 03:43:38 pm
Scottie Andrew, a credible source for CNN published an article based on "The psychology behind why some people wont wear a mask". Throughout Andrews article she tries to explain the importance of wearing a mask when going in social environments. Scottie Andrew uses exemplification and cause/effect to support her argument of wearing a mask to protect yourself and others. Steven Taylor, a clinical psychologist and author of "The Psychology of Pandemics." says “people value their freedoms'' he says "They may become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms.” relating this to the new “norm” of wearing a mask in public environments as “encroaching” upon their freedoms. Aronoff describes the defiance of people who will not wear a mask compared to people who had an issue with the ban of smoking cigarettes in restaurants and schools, because of the fact that they truly believe it is taking away part of their freedom and don’t want to be seen as vulnerable. People used to not think about the smoke that can could cause harm to someone else's health, Aronoff says "Now we're in a situation where, if I'm infected with the Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal to someone else.'' The exemplification of both of these statements are comparing two real-life events to how much people care about how their actions affect others. Throughout the article Andrew never agrees or denies if is she is “pro” or “anti mask” but she adds the quote from David Abram a clinical psychologist and professor of social and behavioral science at New York University's School of Global Public Health that says "When people are told what to do, and it's not the conforming, usual way to behave, there's a tendency to question that and to resist," he said. "It's the psychological tendency to react to people telling you what to do." Andrew uses Abrams quote to explain that people can be defiant and stubborn believing that it is not important to wear a mask for common courtesy of others. Scottie Andrews says “Americans haven't been asked to wear masks in public. It's a phenomenon they may associate with some east Asian countries, where wearing face masks in public is widely accepted and perhaps a reason why some of those countries have been successful in reining in outbreaks.” showing that she believes that if another country can come together and agree that wearing a mask will improve their way of life in the long run we might just be able to keep everyone safe in America. Scottie Andrews gave us various example from credible sources portraying to the readers the importance of wearing a mask along with including the psychology behind why people do not wear a mask.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 11:43:56 am
Biggest thing, your claim statement is not concise (how does the organization help advance the author's purpose). You never mention, consistently, the author's purpose and how the organization advances that purpose; the EFFECT!
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Emily Pain
9/22/2021 04:00:04 pm
Scottie Andrew reports on the breakdown of why people refuse to wear masks to show how important it is to wear them, using structure to explain why these beliefs have become so harmful to others during the pandemic. The article uses examples of damage caused by the extreme refusal to wear masks, which result in violence and death, “...police say a Michigan Family Dollar security guard was shot and killed by customers who he'd asked to wear masks before entering the store...within a day of issuing an emergency proclamation requiring masks, the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma, amended the proclamation after citizens threatened violence.” People become so adamant about not wearing masks that some look to violence to solve their problems, taking out their rage on others deemed as enforcers of this “oppression”. Showing the audience the consequences of taking this sort of extremist action about something as unimportant as a face covering presents questions about whether Americans are spending their energy on the correct concerns. With this violence being so extreme, it might encourage others with the same belief to think that this is an appropriate way to express their dislike of the mask mandate in a similar fashion, which breeds a lot of concern. Andrew has professionals like Steven Taylor (clinical psychologist) and David Abrams (clinical psychologist and professor of social and behavioral sciences) explain why people are resisting masks, how it makes them feel and why they want to fight so hard against it, "’People value their freedoms… become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms’...’When people are told what to do, and it's not the conforming, usual way to behave, there's a tendency to question that and to resist,’" Between feeling oppressed and wanting to fight that ‘oppression’, people experience strong emotions towards masks believing that they threaten their idea of freedom. Listening to the explanations of why people feel so strongly, the audience is more aware of the types of people who typically channel those intense emotions in unhealthy ways and take extreme actions to enforce the specific beliefs they feel aren’t being represented.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 11:50:52 am
In your claim statement, you do not explicitly explain how the article is organized to advance the purpose for writing it. The rest of paragraph goes on to explain why people do not think they should wear a mask and why they are wrong, but you never explained HOW the paragraphs were organized to help advance the author's purpose.
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Daniela Betancourt
9/22/2021 04:43:48 pm
In the article, “The Psychology Behind Why Some People Won’t Wear A Mask” author Scottie Andrew, organizes the article by being able to contradict the negative aspects of wearing a mask to convey to the readers that society as a whole should cover up and wear their masks to help prevent the spread of the virus due to the fact people have no valid reason to not wear a mask. In the article, Andrew uses the subheadings to be able to contradict the negative ideas about why people do not want to wear masks and explain why it is beneficial. One of the subheadings that Andrew was able to contradict was the idea that “Some think it infringes on their civil liberties.” Using a credible source, Dr.David Aronoff was able to compare the mask requirement to the ban of smoking in restaurants and schools by saying, “There are rules about not smoking in enclosed restaurants and bars because that smoke can be deleterious to someone else's health." Dr.Aronoff compares these two because he demonstrates how one rule can save lives and keep people healthy and is in a way saying if people follow the rule about wearing a mask it will help keep people healthy, contradicting the idea that it infringes with people's civil rights. Later in the article, Andrew explains why some people have a hard time understanding the guidance when it comes to wearing a mask since it is constantly changing. Andrew was able to give a valid reason to the subheading that says, “some find the guidance confusing” by being able to say, “masks went from unnecessary for healthy people to recommended for anyone who goes out in public.” The reasoning that Andrew gave as to why it became recommended to wear a mask was because it became a high asymptomatic transmission. Andrew again states that masks help prevent the spread by being able to counter the idea that the guidance is confusing by saying, “wearing a cloth mask isn't foolproof, but if someone is infected and doesn't know it, the mask prevents their breath from traveling far and potentially infecting others.” Andrew was able to demonstrate that the guidance isn’t necessarily confusing at all because a mask helps prevent people’s infected breath from traveling and infecting others, and shows why it is completely necessary to wear a mask. At the end of the article Andrew states, “Americans haven't been asked to wear masks in public. It's a phenomenon they may associate with some east Asian countries, where wearing face masks in public is widely accepted and perhaps a reason why some of those countries have been successful in reining in outbreaks.” This quote helps support how Andrew was able to organize the article because the subheading was “Some find it uncomfortable” and he shows that the comfort of a mask is not a valid reason to not wear one because in east Asian countries who do wear masks can control the outbreak, while here in America it is a constant issue with people not wanting to wear a mask.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 11:55:46 am
Good claim statement. I like how you tried to always bring it back to the purpose.
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Vanetta July
10/1/2021 08:22:20 am
Andrew uses the subheadings to be able to contradict the negative ideas about why people do not want to wear masks and explain why it is beneficial.---He uses the subheadings to list reasons why people will not wear a mask...
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Lilah Childers
9/22/2021 05:32:29 pm
In Scottie Andrew's 2020 CNN article, "The Psychology Behind Why Some People Won't Wear Masks", his organizational choices help to convey that people should be wearing masks, even while he explains why some choose not to. He achieves this by using exemplification to reason his way through some arguments for being against masks. One of the arguments Andrew examines is that some feel mask mandates are infringing on their civil liberties and he quotes a pandemic expert, Steven Taylor, in saying "People naturally rebel when they're told what to do, even if the measures could protect them.". This quote states why someone might choose not to wear a mask but does not excuse the behavior because it is followed by clarifying that this rebellion is more likely to hurt than help the well-being of these people. He goes one step deeper in proving the civil infringement argument as incorrect when quoting the Stillwater, Oklahoma city manager as saying that when arguing against mask mandates many "cite the mistaken belief the requirement is unconstitutional...No law or court supports this view." Andrew also paraphrases Dr. Arnoff, a medical doctor and director of a university's infectious disease division in saying that "Wearing a cloth mask could stop seemingly healthy people from infecting others with coronavirus if they're asymptomatic.", providing an example of how exactly wearing a mask is beneficial. This article was written towards the beginning of the pandemic, so using examples of advice from credible experts to further his message that masks are a temporary inconvenience to help fix the longer-term problem of the COVID-19 pandemic is extremely effective.
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Asenya Mobae
9/22/2021 06:43:42 pm
I agree with your statement, "further his message that masks are a temporary inconvenience to help fix the longer-term problem of the COVID-19 pandemic is extremely effective." That really reflects the main point from his article that masks are not permanent, they are only a inconvenience for the time being to keep others safe. And that people who refuse to wear masks should acknowledge that this mandated wont be forever, just until we have covid under control.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:06:14 pm
Claim statement should be less wordy and more concise. Follow the format given in class. You never explain HOW the organization advances the PURPOSE.
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Swan Truong
9/22/2021 05:55:01 pm
Scott Andrew, the writer of ¨The psychology behind why some people won’t wear ask¨, strategically structured the text with the use of argument so that readers can gain insight as to why individuals should wear a mask during the pandemic. The author mentioned that many people who are against the use of masks think that face coverings are creating more harm than good. ¨Some think it infringes on their civil liberties¨ meaning there are people that believe masks is interfering with the right to their freedom of expression. Arnoff director of Vanderbilt University medical center division of infectious disease and professor of medicine compared their situation to the ban of cigarettes in restaurant and schools. By comparing the two situations to each other, this can open anti-mask people's mind on why they won’t listen to the mask protocol but instead listens to the ban of cigarettes in public areas, if both of them are for the protection of themselves along with others. Just like the statement Arnoff said ¨"Now we're in a situation where, if I'm infected with the Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal to someone else." There are people who think that wearing a mask makes them ¨weak¨ is worse than the safeness of their surroundings. Like David Abrams said, “Many view the mask as a walking symbol of vulnerability that tells others you're scared about contracting the virus.” Andrews is giving many reasons why people should obey the mask guidelines and that there are no excuse to refuse. For example, in paragraph four ¨Some find it uncomfortable¨ people want to be comfortable out in public and think that masks should not be the reason of uncomfortability. ¨If everybody starts wearing masks, suddenly, the old way of life is gone¨ if everyone starts to wear a mask it means that people are accepting that this is the ¨new¨ way to life and people don’t want to believe that wearing a piece of cloth on your face is going to help change the environment.
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Lilah Childers
9/23/2021 06:25:22 am
I agree with your statement that “He is showing that there are already rules set in place to help protect the health of others at the loss of some personal freedom…. they both have the same goal of trying to keep others around you safe and healthy.” because her message is that people should be wearing masks because it is meant to protect everyone. By comparing mask rules to those about smoking, she highlights how choosing to ignore mask recommendations is selfish because it means endangering the lives of others because of your own discomfort, and your statement sums this up well.
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Nicole Vastis
9/23/2021 06:29:57 am
I agree with what you said about how people don't want to wear masks because it means that the "old way of life" is gone.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:16:13 pm
There are people who think that wearing a mask makes them ¨weak¨ is worse than the safeness of their surroundings. Like David Abrams said, “Many view the mask as a walking symbol of vulnerability that tells others you're scared about contracting the virus.” Andrews is giving many reasons why people should obey the mask guidelines and that there are no excuse to refuse.---What does the author say to counter this argument and what is the EFFECT of that counter.
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Asenya Mobae
9/22/2021 06:31:10 pm
Scottie Andrew the writer of “The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks” uses exemplification and arguments in order to convey his main purpose of why people should wear masks but yet refuse to. He starts off by saying how this whole pandmeic is new to us all, that "Most Americans have never had to wear a mask for their health before”. Steven Taylor, a clinical psychologist and author of "The Psychology of Pandemics" uses the example of comparing the mask guideline to the ban of smoking cigarettes in schools and restaurants. He states that "smoke can be deleterious to someone else's health ... we're in a situation where, if I'm infected with the Covid-19 virus, my breath can be lethal to someone else." He is showing that there are already rules set in place to help protect the health of others at the loss of some personal freedom. So how are masks any different than no-smoking areas if they both have the same goal of trying to keep others around you safe and healthy. Andrew then brings up some examples of ways people have “rebelled” against the masks mandates in their community. In Michigan, 700 people went to the capital and protested stay-at-home orders and mask requirements in stores and businesses, police also say that a Family dollar security guard was shot and killed by customers because he told them to wear a mask. Steven Taylor, a clinical psychologist, believes that this is due to the fact that “People value their freedoms...They may become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms." But David Abrams, “a clinical psychologist and professor of social and behavioral science at New York University's School of Global Public Health”, thinks that people act that way because they believe that by wearing masks they are admitting a fear they have not accepted yet. Throughout the whole article, Andrew uses examples to shows us reasons why some Americans won’t wear masks, but why we should wear them, and why we need them. There are many reasons people choose not to wear masks, it may be uncomfortable. Or maybe because they are scared of admitting the truth, which is masks are a proven way of slowing down the spread of this deadly virus that has killed and taken so much from people in the past year. The truth is that masks can help stop covid, but some people are just blinded by their selfish ignorant thoughts, that they choose to ignore this desperate plea from the rest of society.
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Swan Truong
9/23/2021 05:52:35 am
I agree with your statement that the ban of cigarettes in public areas is the same as not wearing your mask in public. Both guidelines are both to protect themselves and their surroundings. The whole article was suppose to convey people to wear their mask even if they refuse, like you stated
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:29:12 pm
Your first example was perfect, but your second example did not follow the same format.
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Amy Zeledon
9/22/2021 06:42:17 pm
In the article ¨ Psychology behind why some people wont wear masks¨ by CNN writer Scottie Andrew, using organization in order to convey the need for masks. Andrew uses the organization of an exemplification with arguments that are revoked to convey his message to the audience.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:35:59 pm
Your claim statement is not concise and too wordy. These quotes prove a revoking argument to the claim of infringing on civil liberties and providing that for example the ban of smoking in certain areas is a permanent law while masks are not permanent, you can wear a mask that is needed for some designated time frame.---So what? What is the EFFECT of doing this towards advancing the purpose?
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Jack Vuong
9/22/2021 07:55:49 pm
Throughout the article, The psychology behind why some people won’t wear masks, the writer, Scottie Andrew, effectively helps us understand why we should wear masks by organizing the article like this: first explaining why people don’t wear masks, then following with a counter-argument. For instance, in the section “Some think it infringes on their civil liberties,” Andrew says that “adhering to these rules [wearing masks] may feel like, to some, a forfeiture of their freedoms” and that many feel that the “requirement [to wear masks] is unconstitutional.” He then later elaborates on this statement, and states that “no law or court supports this view.” Andrew’s technique of organizing portions of the article like this is effective at supporting his claim because it allows him to solidify his argument and also counter against opposing views. Additionally, this also allows his message to reach into many different types of demographics; i.e. people who don’t wear masks, are unsure about wearing masks, and those who may not understand people who don’t wear masks.
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Jack Vuong
9/22/2021 08:02:08 pm
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Jack Vuong
9/23/2021 06:41:26 am
Need more textual evidence.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:30:31 pm
We talked about the fact that you did a good job but needed a second example.
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Takara Byrum
9/22/2021 08:54:52 pm
Scottie Andrew uses organization in the article, "The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks" to help the readers understand her purpose; wearing masks maybe uncomfortable but it helps keep you and others safe. Andrew organizes the article by first, stating the argument people have against wearing masks, then analyzes it.She tells us the reasoning behind why some people may feel that way and tries to be understanding. Then Andrew provides evidence as to why that argument is not a valid excuse. One of the arguments Andrew used was, "Some think it could make them look weak." Then, she tries to explain why people believe this, "Many view the mask as a walking symbol of vulnerability that tells others you're scared about contracting the virus. So to compensate for that fear, and as a show of strength, they may reject the masks entirely." Then finally, Andrew explains the real reasoning behind why some people agree with that argument, "We may owe that particular trait to our animal ancestors -- in the mammalian world, species disguise fear and don't show it with other species to keep themselves safe. It's an evolutionary trait that might explain our tendencies today, when our collective security is threatened."
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Eli Pomykacz
9/23/2021 06:11:14 am
I agree that the purpose of the article is that even though the masks may be uncomfortable and people don't want to be told what to do, we still need to wear them to keep everyone safe
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takara
9/23/2021 06:43:48 am
(editied) Scottie Andrew uses organization in the article, "The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks" to help the readers understand her purpose; wearing masks may be uncomfortable but it helps keep you and others safe. Andrew organizes the article by first, stating the argument people have against wearing masks, then analyzes it.She tells us the reasoning behind why some people may feel that way and tries to be understanding. Then Andrew provides evidence as to why that argument is not a valid excuse. One of the arguments Andrew used was, "Some think it could make them look weak." Then, she tries to explain why people believe this, "Many view the mask as a walking symbol of vulnerability that tells others you're scared about contracting the virus. So to compensate for that fear, and as a show of strength, they may reject the masks entirely." Then finally, Andrew explains the real reasoning behind why some people agree with that argument, "We may owe that particular trait to our animal ancestors -- in the mammalian world, species disguise fear and don't show it with other species to keep themselves safe. It's an evolutionary trait that might explain our tendencies today, when our collective security is threatened."
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:47:58 pm
Start out well, but you do not complete the next steps: She tells us the reasoning behind why some people may feel that way and tries to be understanding. Then Andrew provides evidence as to why that argument is not a valid excuse. One of the arguments Andrew used was, "Some think it could make them look weak." Then, she tries to explain why people believe this, "Many view the mask as a walking symbol of vulnerability that tells others you're scared about contracting the virus. So to compensate for that fear, and as a show of strength, they may reject the masks entirely." Then finally, Andrew explains the real reasoning behind why some people agree with that argument, "We may owe that particular trait to our animal ancestors -- in the mammalian world, species disguise fear and don't show it with other species to keep themselves safe. It's an evolutionary trait that might explain our tendencies today, when our collective security is threatened."---So what? What is the EFFECT of this argument towards advancing her purpose?
Jayden Osorio
9/23/2021 04:11:22 am
Scottie Andrew of CNN uses modes of organization like Argument as well as exposition to convey his purpose to the readers. Andrew's purpose of writing this article is to try and get people to start wearing masks so that we can get back to our normal lives. In a time where we as Americans are facing the challenges of Covid-19, some people are choosing not to where masks which is a major flaw in the world going back to normal. Throughout the passage Andrew is using the argument form of organization to try and argue his point to readers and his audience. He especially seeks people who are anti-maskers as his audience as he tries to inform them of the consequences of not wearing masks. He says ""If everybody started wearing masks, suddenly, the old way of life is gone. He said. "You've suddenly admitted that this is the new normal. But you don't want to believe that." This is his way of saying if we don't make a change now then it could be to late and we could have more victims to Coronavirus. He explains his points with facts and evidence that he has gathered. Andrews interviewed many different sources for the information that he gathered that he then input into his article. The modes of organizations that Andrew used help for the reader to understand the article because he gives reason and facts to the reader and he also had credible sources giving information. He used the argumentative format so that there is only one opinion being conveyed and so that the readers will either take one side or the other.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:50:54 pm
In your claim statement, what is the purpose? You talk about what the author says and why, but how was it organized and how does the organization help advance his purpose? You missed the entire assignment.
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Eli Pomykacz
9/23/2021 06:01:43 am
Scottie Andrew with CNN uses organization to help the reader understand the purpose by using quotes from well educated people on wearing masks during Covid-19. He used a quote from Dr David Aronoff who said "We're all hopeful that this pandemic disappears," he said. "Then we can stop doing as much risk mitigation. But for now, we really depend on the trust and kindness of others to protect our well being. And that's part of being an American." This supports the purpose because hes saying that everyone needs to wear a mask so that you can keep yourself safe while keeping everybody else safe as well. Then Andrew gave a quote from David Abrams, a clinical psychologist and professor of social and behavioral science at New York University's School of Global Public Health that explains why people aren't so accepting of the idea of wearing masks, Abrams said "If everybody started wearing masks, suddenly, the old way of life is gone," he said. "You've suddenly admitted that this is the new normal. But you don't want to believe that." This shows how Andrew used quotes from two sides of the argument to help explain how masks are necessary to keep everyone safe but there are understandable reasons on why people are against wearing the masks
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:54:38 pm
In your claim statement, you never mention the organization or the purpose. You then spend the rest of the paragraph talking about why she feels people should wear a mask, but you never go into HOW the writing was organized, the EFFECT of the organization on advancing the PURPOSE for writing.
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Nicole Vastis
9/23/2021 06:19:30 am
Andrew, the author, believes that people should wear a mask. He interviewed Dr. David Arnoff, who is a very credible source, as the Director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Arnoff says, “We're all hopeful that this pandemic disappears. Then we can stop doing as much risk mitigation. But for now, we really depend on the trust and kindness of others to protect our wellbeing. And that's part of being an American." Andrews is trying to get the point across that you don’t really have an excuse to not wear a mask. The people that wear masks are also uncomfortable, or confused, or scared, but we still wear them anyway. The audience is people who wear masks, who are genuinely confused about why people don’t wear masks. The occasion, of course, is now with COVID. The way he organized it is interesting- he lists the excuses that people say and use out loud at the beginning and the end. I hear people say that it’s uncomfortable and that they don’t want to wear it because it’s their free will, but you don’t hear people say “I’m not wearing a mask because I don’t wanna seem like I’m weak.”
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Nicole Vastis
9/23/2021 06:31:44 am
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Reece Donahue
9/23/2021 06:38:17 am
I defend that Andrew is trying to get the point across that people should be wearing masks in the midst of this pandemic. I also agree that Andrew's is using the different excuses as a way to discredit the points while not straight up saying it.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 12:56:41 pm
You never addressed the prompt. All you did was talk about reasons the author feels people should wear a mask. How was it organized? How did the organization advance the purpose?
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Noah Michaud
9/23/2021 06:45:42 am
The article written by Scottie Andrew ¨The psychology behind why some people wont wear a mask¨ is a paper that examines why people wont wear a mask and gives evidence as to why people should wear masks and also counters claims that people have made against masks. This is made specifically so that she can make sure that there is no valid reason that people should or don't have to wear masks.
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July
10/4/2021 10:10:33 am
Your claim statement (topic sentence) needs to be less wordy and more clear and precise.
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Ambar G
9/23/2021 06:46:40 am
In the article "the psychology behind why some people wont wear masks" Andrew uses organization to help get his message and purpose across. He starts his article by stating the reasons why people wont wear a mask, then he proceeds to address this reason by establishing his own ideas and citing some sources,one of the reasons he gave was "some people think it infringes on their civil liberties" he address this by giving an example of how Aronoff compared the mask guidance to the ban of smoking, by giving examples and addressing each sub-heading he helps his purpose get across and helps the readers understand why they should wear a mask.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 01:01:42 pm
In your claim statement, tell the organization and the purpose.
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betsy
9/23/2021 03:22:34 pm
In the "The psychology behind why some people won't wear masks" article written by Andrew Scott the author organised the article to help us better understand their purpose. And they do this by showing us that wearing a mask during this pandemic is affecting people and showing why some people wont wear masks. Evidence being that some people just weren't used to wearing mask while doing everyday things, it was something that was new to peoples life. There's other reasons to why people don't wear masks, being that it is against their civil rights. stating "People value their freedoms," he said. "They may become distressed or indignant or morally outraged when people are trying to encroach on their freedoms."And then the author stating in organization, the rest of the reasons of why people aren't wearing masks again. Informing masks would be uncomfortable to the public, people thinking it would make them look weak, and some finding the guidance confusing. These were all reasons the author wrote about to help a person understand better.
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Ms. July
9/26/2021 01:11:00 pm
Your claim statement needs to mention the organization and the purpose. The rest of the paragraph only discusses why people will not wear a mask. You never talk about how it is organized and how the author uses this organization to advance their purpose; the EFFECT.
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(heather)
9/27/2021 07:01:05 am
"The psychology behind why people refuse to wear a mask " by Scottie Andrew, the author uses organization to help the reader understand their purpose by providing frequently used reasons as to why some people refuse to wear a mask and refuting them, one by one. This allows the audience to concentrate on each reason individually, rather than get jumbled up in together. For example, take a look at the first section. In "Some [people] think it infringes on their social liberties," Andrews iterates that "People naturally rebel when they're told what to do, even if the measures could protect them, said Steven Taylor, a clinical psychologist and author of "The Psychology of Pandemics."" She uses biological and psychological evidence frequently so the audience recognizes that 'it's normal to be scared', "it's normal to feel resistance", etc. In this section, the author uses the aforementioned organization style to elaborate on what the reason outlined on the subtitle pertains to. '"Many of those with objections cite the mistaken belief the requirement is unconstitutional, and under their theory, one cannot be forced to wear a mask," city manager Norman McNickle said in a statement. "No law or court supports this view."" She also gives us evidence that this (the mask vs no mask debate) is in fact a real threat. "In Michigan, where up to 700 protesters recently descended on the state Capitol to protest stay-at-home orders, masks are required in stores and businesses. This month, police say a Michigan Family Dollar security guard was shot and killed by customers who he'd asked to wear masks before entering the store." This order repeats itself through "Some think it makes them look weak"; "Some find the guidance confusing"; and "Some find it uncomfortable" with evidence, reasoning, and her own counterclaim. This article is, in itself, a counterclaim to the "Masks are bad" debate.
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Vanetta July
9/30/2021 03:33:19 pm
If you only you talked about the EFFECT of the organization.
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