BY 10PM ON TUESDAY, 2/10: REVISE and POST your FAVORITE RESEARCH QUESTION as a comment to this post. Select 'Anonymous' from the pull-down menu, and make sure to include your full name in your comment. ALL posts missing names will be deleted and will not receive credit for this assignment.
BY 10PM ON WEDNESDAY, 2/11: READ through ALL of the questions posted by your classmates. Find the two (2) questions that you find most interesting and REPLY to them both. Make sure to include your full name in your comment. Your reply should 1) DISCUSS what you find interesting about the research question and 2) SUGGEST how the question could be improved further.
Robert Moreira
ReplyDeleteWhy is the world round?
Hector B. De La Garza
ReplyDeleteHow will your writing skills help you in your future career?
I really liked this question because its something all careers can relate too, we do need writing skills to improve ourselves. Writing skills can be define in different ways, or in variety of ways.
DeleteCindy Marin
Jaime Garza
DeleteI like this question because it brings up something to think about. Becoming a better writer can also help you become a better thinker and speaker. Those traits will help a lot in any career.
I remember writing about this in my 1301 class, what is your career? How will writing affect the way you go on everyday tasks in your career? Make sure to elaborate that into your question.
DeleteMiguel Diaz
DeleteThis question caught my attention because of how writing is beneficial on the job. In my personal experience writing does help you in any kind of job for example: I am recently employed as a dispatcher for Time Warner Cable and one of my duties is to type out different kinds of issues customers are having with there equipment and explain myself correctly because any little misunderstanding can create an issue ...
How bout this Hector: Do UTPA students think writing is important/unimportant? How/why should UTPA students focus on their writing skills? What impact will good/bad writing skills have on UTPA student success?
DeleteTina Trevino
ReplyDeleteWhen creating a fragrance, how much input does a designer/celebrity have in creating it?
I would think quite a bit considering that if there was something wrong with the fragrance the consequences or the bad publicity would fall back on them
Delete1. That is a question that is not often asked. 2. This question seems perfect the way it is. Hector B. De La Garza
DeleteRaissa Vasquez
DeleteI like this question because it raises even more questions for me such as: Do celebrities search for a company to create their fragrance or do fragrance companies search for celebrities willing to put their name on their product?
How bout this Tina: Which fragrances do UTPA students like the most, and why? Do female students like fragrances more than male students? Besides their smell, what other rhetorical factors (advertising, etc.) make these fragrances appealing to UTPA students?
DeleteJohn Flores
ReplyDeleteAt what point is science deemed as "going to far"?
1. This question is often asked when a new device is created. 2. The question could be rather "When will science go to far?" Hector B. De La Garza
DeleteI find this question interesting because I think science does not want to limit itself or leave some areas untouched. I suggest you be more specific about what areas of scientific research you deem are "going to far". For instance, stem cell research.
DeleteSaul Solis
You need to be more specific in terms of science, John. What specific issue/situation are you interested in? Here are some examples:
DeleteWhat do UTPA students think about the possibility of life on other planets? Is it possible that human beings were created by aliens?
Where do UTPA students stand on the debate on human cloning? Do they believe it is ethical/unethical?
Easton Gonzales
ReplyDeleteWhy do we listen to only offer a rebuttal and not to simply understand one another?
Marcel Benitez
DeleteWe rebuttal because that's what makes us human, meaning if there were no argumental conversations then we wouldn't be able to create questions to help our research on our topics
Easton, how bout this: How much input do UTPA students really have on decisions made on campus?
DeleteHere's another option: At UTPA, what are the advantages/disadvantages of being an opinionated student in class? Are opinionated students more successful than those who do not speak up in class?
ANGEL TORRES
ReplyDeleteHow long can it take or how much time can one really learn how to write
Alfredo Martinez
DeleteI think that learning to write is more of a life experience and that one gets better as you get exposed to different methods of writing. You can also ask at what point are considered a good writer in the writing community?
Angel, how bout this: What are the perceptions of UTPA students on what makes up a "good writer"? At what point in college do students become 'good writers', and what are the advantages of this transformation?
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ReplyDeleteYazmine De Leon
ReplyDelete"In what ways have Physical Therapy improved young athletes performance after leg injury in sports like Tennis, or Cross Country?"
This is a good question, I am curious to know the answer being a runner myself with a knee injury. I am doing repeated self therapy that I have had in the past. If it has improved, it should be provided or shared to the high school athletic trainers. I know a athletic trainer that told me that the high school received a new compression device, but I do not know if it has helped or improved athletes.
DeleteTina Trevino
I really find this question really interesting because I am a sports lover, and I'm really curious to know because one of my friends in high school plays ball and torn his ACL and went through surgery and wanted to not go though the process of therapy, the result was that he can't walk or run very well. I think also a way to approaches is what are the results of having a good physical therapy during the time of injury.
DeleteAngel Torres
How bout this: Since there is not physical therapy major at UTPA, what should aspiring students do in order to pursue this goal? How/why should they plan out their education at UTPA in order to make this career a reality?
Deleteor
How many female physical therapists are in the NFL? If a lot, how successful are they? If too little, what is the significance of this?
Saul Solis
ReplyDeleteWhy is sleep so important for a person's health?
The topic of choice is interesting because sleep is something that the entire world does. Another way you could phrase your question could be, "How does not getting sufficient sleep affect a person's health?"
DeleteMaria Villanueva
Yazmine De Leon
DeleteI like this question because the whole world has problems sleeping at a certain time and taking that into consideration of their health. In addition to Maria's revision ^^^ you can go into a specific audience : Like those who are in college or those who have kids. Whichever is most related to you
Miguel Diaz
DeleteOne of the most interesting topics to write about ! there is also a question you might consider asking, "Why does the human body get tired making you want to sleep?"
but to answer your question in my opinion the body is like a battery for example in a cellphone, when you use it continuously it will loose charge and shut off and for it to function it needs a recharge in this situation the human body needs sleep to recharge and be healthy
How bout this Saul: What is the average amount of hours UTPA students sleep per night? What is the impact of these sleep patterns on student success at UTPA?
Deleteor get even more specific by discussing students in your major
Alyssa Valladares
ReplyDeleteHow does portraying skinny models on television effect the ways young girls perceive themselves?
This is something that is an ongoing social conflict and interesting. My suggestion would be to reword your question like, "How does the misrepresentation of women in the modeling industry affect how young girls view their own body?"
Delete1) I think this is an interesting question because of the recent controversy surrounding Victoria's Secret perfect body ad's.) I suggest you focus on how media effects girls instead of TV alone.
DeleteSaul Solis
I think that you could ask any girl for their obsession for a "perfect" body and many would say that a perfect girl looks like a VS girl. This research could be very interesting.
Deletehow bout this Alyssa: How/why are female UTPA students impacted by images of skinny models (e.g. Kate Moss) on TV and advertisements? Do they feel pressured to look like her or not? How/why are these images so powerful and dangerous?
DeleteJasmin Alejandre
ReplyDeleteWhat are the factors that college students are intimidated by their professors?
The factors do not exist.
DeleteHow bout this, Jas: Are UTPA students ever intimidated by their professors? If so, how and why? What are the positive/negative impacts of these types of intimidations, and how/why can UTPA students overcome them?
DeleteMaria Villanueva
ReplyDeleteWhy don't doctors prescribe natural remedies to their patients?
Judith Cavazos
DeleteThis raises a really interesting question that I personally think points in the direction of corruption in the medical field. A perspective to consider is if natural remedies were taken advantage of, many drug companies would go out of business. It might not concern the fact that these natural remedies do not work, I'm sure there's tons of research proving otherwise. It could be more so about the fact that physicians would lose money in the process.
Alfredo Martinez
DeleteI really like this question because it addresses the question if doctors are only in for the money and are really working for pharmaceutical companies instead of being concerned for the patient. Another way of asking this is by asking "Are doctors working for pharmaceutical companies instead of working for the patient?"
Jasmin Alejandre
DeleteI like this question because it would be better if there were natural remedies to cure patients since they are better for our health. Doctors should consider it and it would also be cheaper for patients. "Should doctors consider prescribing patients with natural remedies to better their health and save money?"
how bout this: Among UTPA students, what's more prevalent: prescribed or natural remedies? What are the advantages/disadvatages of both of these, and why do students gravitate towards one or the other most? What is the impact of medical costs on these student choices?
DeleteRaissa Vasquez
ReplyDeleteHow do publishing companies deem a book worthy of publishing?
Judith Cavazos
DeleteThis is a genuinely interesting question that I never thought to question! Where is the line drawn from personal opinion and what the people would like to read? Very cool topic, I can imagine it could be related to the people you know. Social standings probably have a ton to do with the possibility of getting a book published. I'm sure there's a lot of unknown talented writers who just do not have the connections to get their books published. When socialite's such as Lauren Conrad are getting their grammatically incorrect novels thrown on the shelves with no questions asked, because she has such an intense following.
Yazmine De Leon
Deletei like this question because you can tie it into some of the articles that we have in class. The things these authors are saying are seen as facts but they are most likely manipulated opinions. So that could be involved in your question. I really like how you stated your question. Maybe make a specific issue that you've experienced slipping through the publishing companies.
I like this questions, but let's add a bit more to it: What makes a book 'publishable'? Is it the topic, content, what? How do publishing companies deem a book worthy of publishing? For students aspiring to publish a book someday, what are the ten most important things they should know to make this a reality?
DeleteDo professional athletes have a high influence on student athletes and regular kids? And is this why they are held at high ethical standards and viewed with scrutiny when they act out of the norms?
ReplyDeleteJaime Garza
DeleteThis is a great question, I can relate to this because growing up as a young athlete I was influenced a lot by NBA players. I looked up to them as an athlete not as a person, simply because as a youngster I would not watch the news or keep up with the athletes would do outside of the gym.
Alfredo Martinez
ReplyDeleteDo professional athletes have a high influence on student athletes and regular kids? And is this why they are held at high ethical standards and viewed with scrutiny when they act out of the norms?
How bout this Alfredo: Who are the most popular sports figures among UTPA students? How/why are these individuals so influential among students, and what is the impact of these impressions on their development as students?
DeleteJudith Cavazos
ReplyDeleteIs there a financial conspiracy behind Clinical Laboratory Scientists not being required to be licensed in certain states?
How bout this Jud: What should aspiring UTPA students know about the process to becoming a Clinical Lab Scientist? How/why should they strategize their learning toward this goal?
DeleteMarcel Benitez
ReplyDeleteHow do the 4 quarters in a football game have in common with the writing process?
Jenna Alexys Villalon
DeleteI don't understand this question, but that's why I find it intriguing. I think better phraseology would be something along the lines of "What do they have in common?" or "How are they related?"
Easton Gonzales
DeleteI understand where your going with this, especially considering that we discussed this in class, but I do agree that it would be easier to interpret or understand if you rephrased it to better define the point your trying to get across; for example: How are the four different quarters in football and structuring your essay alike?
How bout this, Marcel: How/why is the 'strategy' behind composing an essay similar/different to the 'strategy' of winning a football game? How/why do authors strategize their ideas on route to composing a cohesive argument? On the same token, how/why do football coaches strategize their lineups, plays, time outs, etc. in order to win a football game? What are the similarities/differences between these two processes, and why should students be aware of these types of connections?
DeleteRebecca Sagredo
ReplyDeleteComparing past magicians and modern illusionist, how has magic evolved over time? Is the idea of magic truly an illusion or something more artificial?
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Delete1) This question is interesting to me because I would like to know what is the difference between the two. Also, what interest me is how you are going to go about and research this.
Delete2) I think this question is great, but to improve it further, you can choose a specific time frame.
Samantha Guerra
How bout this Rebecca: Have there ever been female magicians/illusionists? If so, who are they and what have they accomplished? If not, why is this profession controlled by men? What should women do to break into this patriarchal space and make their own mark?
DeleteWhat factors contribute to McAllen, Texas being ranked on of the fattest cities in the U.S. in comparison to New York City?
ReplyDeleteSamantha Guerra
I found this question really interesting because even though it is a known fact that cities like McAllen have a high obesity rate, it is not really talked about in the community.
DeleteBy choosing a specific age group to make comparisons to would further your question and research even more.
Rebecca Sagredo
how bout this Sam: What is the impact of obesity on the UTPA campus? Who is to blame for this: student eating habits or food options on campus?
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ReplyDeleteSamantha Guerra
Christopher Pena
ReplyDeleteHow can the use of accurate historical events in video games affect what the attitude of a student learning is?
I like the idea of using accurate historical events in video games, because I personally hated history until the middle of my high school years. I think it would make for a good foundation for the subject and that younger students more interested in playing video games would better excel in the subject. As for changing it, I think it's very well written.
Delete^Jenna Alexys Villalon
DeleteRaissa Vasquez
DeleteI really like this question because history had never been a topic of interest for me until recently. I believe the way students get the information highly affects their attitude towards it. Something is easier to learn when it is fun. Playing a historically accurate video game prior to taking a history class also gives the student the ability to enter the class better informed. Another way I think this question could be approached is: How can the use of accurate historical events in video games affect a students attitude toward learning about them in a classroom environment?
Easton Gonzales
DeleteI really like this question and find the topic quite interesting, and if there where any better way to rephrase this question, Raissa nailed it! I'm sure this could be a very well researched topic and it would be interesting to hear and findings that you may come forth with
*any
DeleteHow bout this: What different types of learning occurs when students play video games? Besides entertainment, can video games also help students develop as critical thinkers and learners?
DeleteJenna Alexys Villalon
ReplyDeleteWhy is the Wiccan Religion frowned upon by most people and socially unacceptable?
I think this is a pretty cool subject to talk about this considering i don't have a clue what it is. According to wikipedia it is a pagan witch craft religion so it would be nice to see exactly what people might think about them.
Delete^Christopher Pena
DeleteI think this is really cool topic. From my understanding I know the word Wicca has to do with witchcraft, and I have always been kind of interested in topics such as this and I would really like to see how you approach this even further.
DeleteI think the question is good as it is.
Rebecca Sagredo
How bout this: Do UTPA students know what the Wiccan religion is? If so, what do they know about it that is true/false? If not, what should they know about it? How/why would a Wiccan group on campus impact UTPA's policy of freedom of religion?
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ReplyDeleteWould Texas benefit if marijuana became legal for recreational use?
ReplyDeleteCindy Marin
Is it beneficial to legalize marijuana in Texas?
DeleteFor the tax payers or our government?
Tina Trevino
How bout this, Cin: What do UTPA students think: should marijuana be legalized in Texas? What are the advantages/disadvantages of legalizing marijuana? What would the impact of this legislation be on the UTPA campus?
DeleteJaime Garza
ReplyDeleteDo you consider someone who shows off their wealth but treats others as equals to be humble, what do you consider to be humble?
A bit broad and vague, but let's give this some substance. Seems like you're interested in class status here, rich vs. poor, so I'll frame my example based on that. At UTPA, how many students classify themselves as "rich" or "poor" students? What are the similarities/differences between these two groups of students? How/why do they get along/not get along? What is the impact of each classification on the development of these students and their academic success?
DeleteMiguel Diaz
ReplyDeleteDoes money really talk in some situations ?
Marcel Benitez
DeleteFor our government money does talk. What I mean is they want to either increase our taxes or they decrease our taxes for their benefit and for this country
Jasmin Alejandre
DeleteMoney does talk in some situations which isn't right in certain scenarios. It's not fair for some people in different countries, for example, when a person needs to be treated and they have money then they can get treated quickly,but people who are poor won't be able to get treated due to financial circumstances. "Can money buy people in certain situations and is it a good thing?"
Yes it does indeed, having money is having the power, and it can get you out of so many situations an example is Sheriff Lupe Trevino, everyone knows he did wrong but as you can see money talks.
DeleteCindy Marin
A bit broad, so let's give this some focus. Since you're interest is in money, how about focusing on student finances, like this: How important/unimportant is money to students on campus? How do UTPA students earn money, and how/why do they spend it? Ultimately, are UTPA students responsible/irresponsible with their money? If irresponsible, what should these students do to become more responsible?
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