As “blog master” for this project, I have had to examine each blog that is posted to this site for grammatical deficiencies. Even before being the head of this project, grammar has been important to me. After reading this article on punctuation, I gained a better understanding between the differences of written and digital communication. When speaking, especially in English, variations in tone help emphasize emotion, “but there are no pauses or inflections in digital communication”. Not having these necessary inflections may result in a person’s emotional intent being misconstrued.
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The intrigued science enthusiast, devoted mother, and explorer, Deborah Netburn, has been quite an excellent journalist to follow. Although I have not responded to all of her posts, she has quite the plethora of science related research articles. I have been following Netburn for three months and she has always posted at least one article that interests me every time I access her LA Times website. Through her social media and articles I have learned so much without really feeling as though it were ever a tedious task.
New advances in technology have helped shape our everyday life. But are all advances positive? Recently, in an article titled, “MacArthur 'genius' grant winner creates artificial leaves that photosynthesize,” a chemist was able to forward the creation of artificial plants.
Have you ever wanted to take a vacation into nature? Experience scaling a mountain, taking a sunset hike to the top of Bountiful Arch, or seeing Ol’ Faithful? If the answer is yes, you’re not the only one. According to an article called, “Dark, star filled skies draw visitors to national parks, survey finds,” written by Deborah Netburn, “A new study suggests that gazing upon a naturally dark sky that is unpolluted by artificial light plays a significant role in visitors’ enjoyment of national parks.” (Netburn, "Dark, star filled skies draw visitors to national parks, survey finds")
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About the Journalist:Deborah Netburn is a journalist who works with Los Angeles Times. Many of her articles cover the fields of science and technology. She is a science enthusiast and has been working with Los Angeles Times since 2006. Check Out These Websites to Help End Breast CancerCategoriesArchives |
Kira Miller
Blog Master
Kira Miller is the lead editor, or blog master, of the AP English blog. Actively involved in her church organization, band, STEM Academy, community service, and her family farm, she strongly believes in time-management and efficiency. She writes about new discoveries, science, and shares her feelings on, LA Time's journalist, Deborah Netburn. Kira strives to build character in herself as well as the people around her. Teaching and exploring new skills and ideas is one of her strongest suits.