What are your thoughts on Prezi versus Powerpoint?
I prefer Prezi over Powerpoint. I think that Prezi allows you to be more creative with your presentations. It also lets you get straight to the point without dealing with all the silly stuff in Powerpoint. It is also nice that it is based online so you can just open it up wherever.
Would you use Prezi again in a different class if you had the option?
I would definitely use Prezi again for another class!
What did you like and not like about Prezi? Please be specific about what you think you needed more personal instruction on when it comes to Prezi.
I liked that it was easy to use. I also liked that you could see your entire presentation at once if you wanted to. I dont think that further instruction was needed. It is more of a hands on thing that just requires some experimentation. It did not take much time to get the hang of things.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Keep Louisville Wierd
The Teepee pavilion located in the heart of Cherokee park is a one of a kind piece of art for the community and is treasured by many who visit the park regularly. People have been gathering at the pavilion consistently over that past five decades. The teepee is an exceptional piece of architecture in the artistic city of Louisville. Geof Bell a Louisville Architecture examiner said, “Commission to rethink the area in its 2009 Master Plan, part of a continual development of Louisville’s park system. Included in the plan was a proposal to tear down and replace the teepee pavilion.” If the Teepee pavilion is demolished two smaller pavilions will be put up in its place. My main thought is why? The teepee is of no danger to the general public. It only requires some cosmetic changes. A group known as the Save Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion Foundation is full of dedicated louivillians who want to take on this challenge in order to save and restore the teepee. While the Teepee may need to be beautified to an extent it is still a historical part of the park that should keep its original charm. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy argues that the teepee does not fit in with the flow of the park and is so deteriorated that it should be removed all together. In this paper I will discuss the importance of keeping this historical structure, what is needed to save the teepee, and the affect of the demolition on the locals who want to see it saved. In this discussion I will argue that the Olmsted Parks Conservancy should reserve the Teepee pavilion because it is an iconic structure in Louisville's history.
The Teepee pavilion located in the heart of Cherokee park is a one of a kind piece of art for the community and is treasured by many who visit the park regularly. People have been gathering at the pavilion consistently over that past five decades. The teepee is an exceptional piece of architecture in the artistic city of Louisville. Geof Bell a Louisville Architecture examiner said, “Commission to rethink the area in its 2009 Master Plan, part of a continual development of Louisville’s park system. Included in the plan was a proposal to tear down and replace the teepee pavilion.” If the Teepee pavilion is demolished two smaller pavilions will be put up in its place. My main thought is why? The teepee is of no danger to the general public. It only requires some cosmetic changes. A group known as the Save Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion Foundation is full of dedicated louivillians who want to take on this challenge in order to save and restore the teepee. While the Teepee may need to be beautified to an extent it is still a historical part of the park that should keep its original charm. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy argues that the teepee does not fit in with the flow of the park and is so deteriorated that it should be removed all together. In this paper I will discuss the importance of keeping this historical structure, what is needed to save the teepee, and the affect of the demolition on the locals who want to see it saved. In this discussion I will argue that the Olmsted Parks Conservancy should reserve the Teepee pavilion because it is an iconic structure in Louisville's history.
Cherokee park is an incredibly active park. Any day may bring hundreds of people from around Louisville out to the park. Not only is it one of my favorite places in Louisville but also it reminds me of being younger in the country. Surrounded by nature’s beauty and the sounds of wild life. The park is full of treasured spots such as big rock and Hogan’s Fountain. Cherokee park is truly an iconic place in Louisville. It is ranked number 69th on the most visited parks in America. Roughly half a million people visit the park annually. The Cultural Landscape Foundation expresses, “The rich and varied scenery follows the contour of the land within four distinctive landscapes of the park: hills, slopes, a creek valley, and sinkholes.” I love the description of the park to be seen as “rich”. This brings a whole new feel to the park. It is not just a random location filled with trees, grass, and hills. It is nature’s very own work of art. The park is a massive area packed with trails and unique places for friends and family to gather. It is a naturally beautiful park and encompasses many one of kind structures. The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. I think that he did a fantastic job with the park system in Louisville. The city is connected by the parks and parkways laid out by Olmsted. Olmsted is more widely known for designing Central Park in New York City. He is considered the founder of landscape architecture.
All around the nation the importance of keeping historical landmarks is put into question. There is much argument on whether these landmarks should be preserved or if they should be demolished in order to build new structures in their place. In Estimating Historic Landmark Value a Colorado hotel built in 1866 is discussed. Kling states, "While not a monument of importance to a national population, this hotel is a unique, large, highly visible, broadly identifiable landmark representing the historic identity of a high growth city struggling with massive homogenization of the built landscape.”(2031) This expresses the idea that the hotel may not have national importance but that it is simply a historic representation of the cities past. It is an “identifiable landmark” for the locals. This statement is entirely true of the teepee pavilion as well. The pavilion is a representation of the Cherokee Indians that roamed the land in Kentucky long before Louisville was thought of. An important part of their culture was the teepee. Teepees were their homes and where their families were raised. When Schickli designed the Teepee he definitely had the heritage of Cherokee Indians in mind. It was built as a tribute to the ones who lived here before us and for that reason alone should be preserved. “Designed by architect Edward Jacob Schickli, Jr. and constructed in 1964, the Pavilion at Hogan’s Fountain is a landmark of the Louisville park system” (Bell) While the teepee in Cherokee park has not been around as long as the Colorado Hotel it is still seen as a landmark for locals. Most likely if you have been through the park than you have seen the 56 feet wide by 56 feet in height structure. The teepee is a massive landmark and is the most distinct formation in the park. It fits perfectly into the concept of “Keep Louisville Weird.” Louisville is known for its quirky people and places. The pavilion adds to not only the character of the whole park but also the character of the entire city.
While Louisville is known for its eccentric residents it also houses many dedicated citizens. People are not afraid to fight for what they think is right. In order for the preservation to happen a few key actions must be achieved. After interviewing Virginia Mattingly, an active volunteer for The Save Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion, I was told what actions must be preformed. The Foundation has until the summer of 2012 to raise the appropriate resources necessary for saving the pavilion. Some new paint, new roof shingles, and a little stone work at the base. The overall cost is roughly $80,000. This is a significant amount of funds for a local foundation. A significant effort has been made in fundraising. Supporters participated in an online competition “We hear you America” sponsored by Reader’s Digest magazine. This competition led to $ 11,000 being raised. Louisville metro councilwoman, Tina Ward-Pugh heard about the tremendous accomplishment and decided to donate $5,000 challenge grant. Within the last year a little more than half the funds needed have been raised. Supporters and volunteers in the community do not want to see the teepee disappear. The efforts made to save the pavilion are inspiring. The value of this historical landmark is worth more than money to the people of Louisville. Unfortunately money is what they need and they will try their hardest to get the necessary resources. I think that whatever money is raised by that point in time should be stretched to make the most important improvements. That way everyone wins. The teepee can be saved and the most vital cosmetic changes can occur.
However, if the Olmsted Parks Conservancy lives out their master plan then the pavilion will be torn down and two smaller ones will be put in its place. If this plan happens then the character of this part of the park will be destroyed as well. This will no long be a unique destination for locals of Louisville. The pavilion has always been a popular place for weddings, family reunions, and general gatherings. Many memories have been made at this location. An excerpt taken from Civilizing American Cities: A Selection of Frederick Law Olmsted's Writings on City Landscapes states, "In architecture and landscape architecture, space must be conceived as an entity, not simply a void, and the way in which a society organizes space through its design professions reveals a great deal about its values."(269) At the time when the pavilion was built the symbolism of it was important to our values. Even to this day our heritage should be important enough to save such a great landmark. Destroying it will only bring sadness to visitors of the park. Not to mention a popular historical landmark will forever be gone.
Another factor that makes preserving the pavilion so important is that it survived the horrible tornado in Louisville that happened on April 3, 1974. Louisville was hit by an f4 tornado and overall destruction of the park was devastating. The sound structure of the teepee allowed it to withstand the strong winds. While hundreds of historical trees were uprooted the pavilion stood strong against the tornado. This event shows the durability of the pavilion. It is a well-built configuration. It is not as if the teepee is so old that it is falling apart and becoming a hazard to the community. That is not the case at all. What touches me the most about the aftermath of the tornado is that under all the destruction there was a shining light. The community got together and a massive replanting took place. It makes me incredibly happy to know that the community was supportive of the parks restoration.
Some people oppose to the idea of historical preservation. They believe that this prevents communities from growing and progressing. Many also claim that preserving historical landmarks is an unproductive use of our tax dollars. Money spent on preserving could be used on building new structures for the community allowing the economy to grow. The Conservancy wants to revamp Cherokee park. "Olmsted Parks Conservancy's interest is to enhance the park-user experience while ensuring the health and beauty of Cherokee Park for decades to come. Two separate shelters will lessen the ecological damage caused by extremely heavy use in a concentrated area." said Liz DeHart, director of marketing and communications for the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. They believe that historical trees are in danger surrounding the pavilion because it is so greatly used. While these points are very valid I argue that as human beings we need to give some tribute to the people and ideas that have come before us. Without our history we are nothing. How can we truly grow as a society if we do not care about our past? I understand where the city wants the park to look polished. I think that is an exceptional argument. Of course we want our park systems to be nice and beautiful because they represent our city. If the park is clean than that reflects nicely on Louisville itself. At the same time I argue why destroy a perfectly sound and iconic structure in order to accomplish this goal. We should instead focus our efforts on improving what is already there and beautiful. Tammy Madigan, a founder of the Save Hogan’s Fountain Teepee Foundation expresses, “It's important to preserve significant architecture that makes Louisville unique." I couldn’t agree with her more. Not only is the teepee a historical landmark but it is also a fine architectural piece of art for Louisville. However, on a more national level it seems the idea of historical preservation is losing. “Also on Obama's hit list is Preserve America, a sister program created by George W. Bush in 2003 that promotes community preservation, planning and helps organizations develop stewardship and financial practices with grants.” This program was much supported by First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. Now the program is getting cuts in funding and may be done all together. When Obama was first elected there was hope that he would help these programs along. That is not the case now. I believe that overall this is hurting the economy instead of helping it. Donovan Rypkema, a specialist in using historic preservation to boost urban economic development states, “For anyone with a more macro view of things, historic preservation and urban quality go hand in hand. Historic preservation is certainly not the solution for every urban problem, but its part of the solution for most of them. And Obama is nothing if not a sophisticated, nuanced thinker." Rypkema said this when he thought that Michelle Obama would follow in the footsteps of the former First Ladies. Unfortunately, Obama decided to not support these programs. Rypkema believes that historic preservation can help the economy in these harsh times.
A main problem I have toward the demolition of the pavilion is that the money allotted for destruction and building should be used to help fix the teepee. If this were to be done that there would be no need to destroy the perfectly sound structure. If the structure were about to fall down than I may better understand the importance of tearing down the pavilion. However, the pavilion is working great. It just needs some cosmetic changes to make it more presentable. Unfortunately with labor and supplies these changes are very expensive. This high price and the energy required to obtain these funds is not stopping the community from fighting to keep the pavilion.
Works Cited:
Kling, Robert W., Charles F. Revier, and Karin Sable. "Estimating the public good value of preserving a local historic landmark: the role of non-substitutability and citizen information." Urban Studies (Routledge) 41.10 (2004): 2025-2041. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
Lubove, Roy. "Civilizing American Cities: A Selection of Frederick Law Olmsted's Writings on City Landscapes." Journal of Social History 9.2 (1975): 268-275. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
Bell, Geof. "The Cherokee Park Teepee - Louisville Architecture | Examiner.com." Welcome to Examiner.com | Examiner.com. Examiner.com, 24 Nov. 2010. Web. 29 July 2011. <http://www.examiner.com/architecture-in-louisville/the-cherokee-park-teepee>.
Shue, Sam. "MorganHillTimes.com | CROSSFIRE: Arguments against and in Favor of Historic Preservation." MorganHillTimes.com of Morgan Hill California. Mainstreet Media Group, 7 July 2008. Web. 29 July 2011. <http://www.morganhilltimes.com/opinion/246424-crossfire-arguments-against-and-in-favor-of-historic-preservation>.
Berger, Knute. "What's Obama Got against Historic Preservation? | Crosscut.com." Seattle News Online | Pacific Northwest News Online | Crosscut.com. Crosscut Public Media, 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 29 July 2011. <http://crosscut.com/2010/02/16/mossback/19584/What-s-Obama-got-against-historic-preservation-/>.
"Overview of Preserve America." Preserve America - Explore and Enjoy Our Heritage. Preserve America, 31 Oct. 2010. Web. 29 July 2011. <http://www.preserveamerica.gov/overview.html>.
Doyle, Katie. "Cherokee Park Without the Teepee?" Louisville, Kentucky - Louisville City Guide. HelloLouisville.com, 9 Mar. 2011. Web. 29 July 2011. <http://www.hellolouisville.com/commons/pages/articles/news/cherokee_park_without_the_teepee/205303/>.
Cherokee Park, Louisville. Photograph. Louisville.
Friday, July 22, 2011
revision for unit 3
Cherokee park is one of the major parks in Louisville. It is a beautiful place located on the East side of the city in the highlands area. I have chosen the park to be my place and source of writing for this English class. Not only is it one of my favorite places in Louisville but also it reminds me of being younger in the country. Surrounded by nature’s beauty and the sounds of wild life. The park is full of treasured spots such as big rock and Hogan’s Fountain. Cherokee park is truly an iconic place in Louisville. I decided to go on an adventure to my place with my brother. I roll the windows down and turn the radio up as we make our way through the curvy road. We drive on the long scenic route in the park until we finally reach our destination. Big Rock. The sun is making its slow disappearance in the distant. We both spray ourselves from head to toe with a shield of bug spray. As I walk to Big Rock I am with my older brother Brian. Brian is only a year older than me so we have always been really close friends. We always have each other’s back and I am glad we are taking time to explore the park together. He loves being outside just like me and has been to big rock a few times himself. Being the big brother he is he naturally takes the lead on the path. He moves quickly and I break a sweat trying to keep up with his energetic steps. This moment takes me back to when we were kids running around without a care in the world. We would always race each other and I was never quite as fast as he was, even though I tried my hardest. Normally when I walk this trail I take my leisurely time. I love to see what has changed along the path. As the seasons transform, so does the park. Winter lays a think blanket of white over the trails. The cold strips the trees of their leaves. Spring comes along and the park is reborn. New life appears all around. The leaves on the trees reappear. Flowers bloom into a rainbow of colors. People begin to discover what winter kept hidden for months. By summer the park is in full swing. Every sunny day will bring countless louvillians to Cherokee. Whether they come to run, walk, or explore. Fall is my favorite time to come to the park. The weather is magnificent at this time in Louisville. My perfect weather for exploring the outdoors. The park is magnificent at this time of year. The leaves start to turn into shades of orange and brown and gently trickle to the ground. For me Cherokee park is the most beautiful place, during any season, in all of Louisville.
When considering how I should go about finding someone who was connected to the park I was a little lost at first. My thought was that it was just a park and there wasn’t really anyone solely connected to it. So I began to research. Thankfully, I came across a foundation for saving the teepee pavilion in Cherokee park rightly named The Save Hogan’s Fountain Teepee Pavilion. Through many emails I was led to Virginia Mattingly, no relation to myself. Funny enough she actually works at the law library at the University of Louisville. I was told that she was the most active volunteer for the foundation. I was also told that she was cute as a button and would be the perfect person for a video interview. I decided Virginia would be just right for this project and so I pursued getting in contact with her. When I called her she was more than willing to set up a time to meet me. She sounded excited and ready to answer any questions I had for her. This made me excited to meet her and learn about all she knew regarding the park and the teepee.
We met at Cherokee park at 12:00 on a Sunday. The weather was beautiful. The sun was shining but the heat was bearable. The park was completely awake and alive. A family had rented out the teepee pavilion for a cookout. Across the pavilion is Hogan’s Fountain. A couple had let their chocolate lab off its leash by the fountain. The dog immediately jumped into the pool of water to cool off. It was so cute and made me want to do the same thing. I had business to take care of first though. I saw a petite woman wearing a driving hat and a cross-over shoulder bag. She had a smile on her face as I approached and I knew this must be Virginia. Since the family had rented the pavilion we sat on a picnic table on the outside perimeter. From the get go you could tell Virginia was super nice and outgoing. It was easy to start a conversation with her. With the smell of hotdogs on the grill and the sound of kids laughing from the playground to the side, I started my questions. Virginia is definitely a talker. Which was great for all my questions. She gave good personal details to her stories. I learned way more than I expected to learn from my interview with Virginia. I found it easy to keep asking her questions because I was genuinely interested.
Virginia was extremely familiar with Cherokee park as a whole. I was shocked at how educated she was on Cherokee park. I discovered that I pretty much knew nothing about it. Virginia’s main tie to the park is her dedication to saving the teepee pavilion but she is also someone who just really enjoys going to the park. She comes to Cherokee about every other day. During the interview she talked about how the park was in her high school days. It had been a place to come and hangout with your friends. Virginia expressed, “after school this was the meeting place.” It was a central place for teens in the east end to meet up, hangout, and have fun. She told me how her friends would race through the loop in their cars. She also told me not to do that. Cherokee park is still a big destination for people in Louisville. Time hasn’t changed the purpose of the park.
A particular memory she has of the park is when she was in high school and she attended her first political rally. Gatewood Galbraith was speaking at Cherokee. Galbraith has run for governor of Kentucky four different times as a democrat and has been unsuccessful. Galbraith was a vocal advocate for the legalization of marijuana. A huge crowd gathered at Cherokee park to hear him speak. Virginia smiled and said, “It was like nothing I had ever seen before.” She explained how there were fire throwers there. Many people were making speeches. All the kids were playing hack-e-sac. This was a major turning point in Virginia’s life. She exclaimed, “This rally is what got me to really start thinking about my own political views.” For her it opened up this whole new world. She realized that she had a voice and it mattered. That may be the most important reason why she holds Cherokee park so close to her heart. The memory of that day will always be a cherished one for her.
Virginia is a very active person in Cherokee park. She brings her dog for a walk every other day. She participates in the races that happen in the winter, especially the Polar Bear Grand Prix. This race happens every February and goes trough Cherokee park starting at Hogan’s Fountain. The foundation Virginia is a part of had a bring your dog day at the pavilion. Every one involved with the foundation brought their dogs up to the pavilion and they cooked up some food. It was great fundraiser for the foundation and also gave people a chance to talk to others concerned with saving the teepee. Virginia had a happy expression on her face the entire time she talked about Cherokee park. She discussed living in other places in the Country. She proclaimed, “I always miss Louisville’s park system.” To her there is just nothing like what Louisville’s park systems have to offer. Living in a city has its benefits but you just can’t beat having a great park right around the corner.
Frederick Law Olmsted did a great job designing the park systems in Louisville. He made Cherokee park a truly peaceful destination. Olmsted is known as the founder of landscape architecture. He is more popularly known for designing Central park in New York City. Cherokee park is the 69th most visited park in America. Roughly half a million people visit the park annually. The Cultural Landscape Foundation expresses, “The rich and varied scenery follows the contour of the land within four distinctive landscapes of the park: hills, slopes, a creek valley, and sinkholes.” I love the description of the park to be seen as “rich”. This brings a whole new feel to the park. It is not just a random location filled with trees, grass, and hills. It is nature’s very own work of art.
During the course of the interview I learned that the teepee was built in the 1950’s. Its iconic structure is dedicated to the Cherokee Indians that once inhabited Kentucky. The structure stands strong to this day. It is built with an opening at the top to let hot air escape. This keeps the entire pavilion cool and nice for those hot summer days. Now the teepee is in danger of being destroyed. The foundation trying to save the pavilion has until next summer to come up with the proper funds to restore the damages made over the past years. The teepee pavilion is one key element to what makes Cherokee park so special and unique. The Park has character because of all the distinctive and artistic structures within it. By destroying this pavilion they would be destroying important history. This is not the first time the community has come to the rescue at Cherokee. According to a city forester back in 1974, "I don't believe that anyone alive today will see Cherokee Park as it was before the storm." On April 3, 1974 the park was hit by an f4 tornado. Many of the parks oldest and tallest trees were uprooted. Because of the damage done a massive re-replanting took place. It makes me incredibly happy to know that the community was supportive of the parks restoration. Louisville loves this park and wants to see it look its best most definitely. But that being said they are not ok with tearing down a historical landmark in order to make the park “look better” The teepee gives the park character and is a one of its kind structure that pays respect to the people who roamed the land before we did. The teepee pavilion must be saved.
Proposal
Cherokee park is home to many unique structures. Including Hogan’s fountain, Big Rock, and the Teepee pavilion. The Frederick Law Olmsted Foundation wants to tear down the teepee pavilion and build two new smaller pavilions in its place. The pavilion is not as beautiful as it once was and the Olmsted foundation wants it gone for cosmetic reasons. I spoke with Virginia Mattingly an active volunteer for the Save Hogan’s Fountain Teepee Pavilion Foundation. Virginia gave me good insight on what was going on with the pavilion. The foundation has until next summer to raise $80,000. If the money is raised than the proper restorations can be made to the pavilion and it will be saved. The teepee is an iconic structure in Louisville and the community is willing to spend energy and time to see that it is properly restored and kept form demolition. I think the teepee should not be torn down. It is a one of kind structure and its teepee formation gives tribute to Cherokee parks history. The pavilion is not of any danger to people and only requires some cosmetic changes. I propose that whatever funds are raised should be stretched to make the most important repairs. That way both sides win. The Teepee will look good in the park and the community will get to keep this important part of our history.
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Thesis and Bib.
It is a one of a kind piece of art for the community and is treasured by many who visit the park regularly. Geof Bell a Louisville Architecture examiner said, “Commission to rethink the area in its 2009 Master Plan, part of a continual development of Louisville’s park system. Included in the plan was a proposal to tear down and replace the teepee pavilion.” If the Teepee pavilion is demolised two smaller pavilions will be put up in its place. My main thought is why? The teepee is of no danger to the general public. It only requires some cosmetic changes. A group known as the Save Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion is full of dedicated louivillians who want to take on this challenge in order to save and restore the teepee. While the Teepee may need to be beautified to an extent it is still a historical piece that should keep its original charm. In this paper I will discuss the importance of keeping this historical structure, what is needed to save the teepee, and the affect of the demolition on the locals who want to see it saved. In this discussion I will argue that the Frederick Law Olmsted foundation should reserve the Teepee pavilion because it is an iconic structure in Louisville's history.
Kling, Robert W., Charles F. Revier, and Karin Sable. "Estimating the public good value of preserving a local historic landmark: the role of non-substitutability and citizen information." Urban Studies (Routledge) 41.10 (2004): 2025-2041. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
Lubove, Roy. "Civilizing American Cities: A Selection of Frederick Law Olmsted's Writings on City Landscapes." Journal of Social History 9.2 (1975): 268-275. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
Thesis statement and Bib.
Thesis Statement:
The Frederick Law Olmsted foundation should reserve the Teepee pavilion because it is an iconic structure in Louisville's history. It is a one of a kind piece of art for the community and is treasured by many who visit the park regularly.
The Frederick Law Olmsted foundation should reserve the Teepee pavilion because it is an iconic structure in Louisville's history. It is a one of a kind piece of art for the community and is treasured by many who visit the park regularly.
Kling, Robert W., Charles F. Revier, and Karin Sable. "Estimating the public good value of preserving a local historic landmark: the role of non-substitutability and citizen information." Urban Studies (Routledge) 41.10 (2004): 2025-2041. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
Lubove, Roy. "Civilizing American Cities: A Selection of Frederick Law Olmsted's Writings on City Landscapes." Journal of Social History 9.2 (1975): 268-275. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Hidden Intellectualism
"On the other hand, inviting students to write about cars, sport, or clothing fashions does not have to bea pedagogical cop out as long as students are required to see these interests "through academic eyes," that is, to think and write about cars, sports, and fasions in a reflective, analytical way, one that sees them as microcosm of what is going on in the wider culture" (Graff 303)
"Nor do we consider one of the major reasons why schools and colleges overlook the intellectual potential of street smarts: the fact that we associate those street smarts with antiintellectual concerns." (Graff 297)
I think Graff did a great job in mixing academic and non-academic language. His language was overall relaxed and interesting which kept my attention. At the same time he also offered some academic information that helped his piece move along and make a point.
"Nor do we consider one of the major reasons why schools and colleges overlook the intellectual potential of street smarts: the fact that we associate those street smarts with antiintellectual concerns." (Graff 297)
I think Graff did a great job in mixing academic and non-academic language. His language was overall relaxed and interesting which kept my attention. At the same time he also offered some academic information that helped his piece move along and make a point.
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