Final profolio

After doing the podcast, I found out that I have learned different styles and types of writing this year. For the first paper, it was a normal piece of writing with MLA format. Then, we are asked to use ALA format to write a statistical research paper with doing surveys. Last, we need to write a script and record a podcast. I think this class is really challenging because I have not done any similar papers like the last 2 papers. I actually learned a lot from the second paper, especially I am a financial math and stat major. Although I don't think I am going to include my third paper in the final profolio, I still think that the podcast helped me a lot in writing. First thing is proofreading. I don't really have a habit of proofreading. As I was recording my podcast after I finished my script, I found a lot of mistakes in grammar and sentence clarification. Sentence clarification has been an issue for me in this class. Recording the podcast did let me understand the importance of proofreading. Therefore, for my final profolio, I will work on sentence clarification more. For my second paper, I will try to extend my essay in the parts of results and discussion with more in depth analysis with the statistics and literature.

The Mozart Effect—Reality or Myth?

This podcast is about how the mozart effect is viewed by the public. The mozart effect is said to be helping the younger kids to be smarter by playing mozart music. The mozart music can stimulate the brain to let the brain develops earlier and more mature. However, there is no real evidence to show the positive effect of mozart effect. Instead, the author claims that playing music does help to provide some inspirations for some people. And she concludes that with Christina Aguilera's song saying that people can be inspirational by listening to their favorite songs. First of all, when I saw the script, I thought it was a little bit too long. And lots of professional terms are used in the script. When I went ahead to listen to the podcast, I found that it is a little boring. The podcast was lengthy, but there are only 3 segments of songs are used to divide the script up. I think the podcast may not be as interesting as the previous sample podcast. Another reason I do not have a great interest towards this topic is the similar topic with the reader. There is a piece of reading in reader discusses about the mozart effect in public's minds. So it seems the podcast is repetitive. However, I like how the author uses lots of resources to back up her claims to make it more convincing due to the scientific discussion. And I like the tone of the author because she makes the professional and formal topic into a more casual and understandable topic.

The Robert Johnson’s Myth, and the Reality

Debating between listening to the podcast or reading the script first, I finally chose to read the script first. This podcast talks about the deeper meaning of Robert Johnson's music and how his music reflects his personality. Including the intro music, 4 songs are played in the podcast. The first song introduces Robert Johnson to the audience and gives a taste of Robert Johnson's music to the audience. Each song is centered on a main idea. The author breaks down the song and analyze the song to bring a message behind. Also, the songs makes some connections with other musicians or people in order to tell the audience what kind of person Robert Johnson is. Since I am not familiar to Johnson, I think these songs are also significant to him in his career. Prior to listening to the podcast, I was skeptical to listen to it because I did not know who Robert Johnson was. It was difficult for me to listen to something I have no knowledge because it is easily to get bored and lost with all these unfamiliar names and terms. However, after I listen to the podcast, I completely changed my mind. It is not so plain with all the reading, but also with music in between. It feels more relaxing and informal. Aside from knowing and learning about Robert Johnson, more important is to learn the skills of blending the music in the script to make it more smoothly and the tone. I think this podcast gave me a guidance for creating my own podcast as I have never created one before.