February 16, 2016 – CI Keys – CSU Channel Islands

Field Methods

February 16, 2016/in /by Zack Buckley

Today, I am going to take some time to describe what it is I do when I’m out on the island counting trees. Most days, I have to hike up the mountain to my site where I peel off the road and clime down a cliff to my trees. Once, I find a tree I walk up to it and get as close as possible as the tree stabs me with its branches and then I mark a way-point on my GPS. Then, I take the diameter and breast height (DBH) and write down the height, health, and whether or not the tree is reproductive. For my day of collections i split the grove up into four sections and randomized my selection of trees. I would look for trees that were reproductive and gather three pine cones from each tree.

Here is a picture of my taking the DBH of a small Bishop pine.

And here is a picture of me collecting pine cones from a Bishop pine. The tree was a little awkward so I had to climb on top of the tree to get to the pine cones.

Wellness Cover Letter

February 16, 2016/in /by Jaimee Horn

February 16th, 2016

DaoCloud Headquarters
DaoCloud
387 Technology Drive
College Park, MD 20740

DaoCloud,

I would like to apply for a summer position as a Wellness Ambassador with your company’s San Diego branch. I discovered this position through an internet search with internships.com.

I am currently studying at California State University: Channel Islands in Camarillo, California, though my permanent residence is Carlsbad. I am working toward a degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Gerontology. I feel that the company holistic perspectives on health and wellness correspond well with my area of study and that an internship with your company would allow me to explore facets of my discipline that can not be learned in a classroom environment.

Once I receive my degree I plan to work with retirement homes and elder communities in order to benefit the quality of life of those in their later years. I believe that having exposure to a variety of health outlooks is one of the greatest ways that I will be able to assist the elderly. Obtaining a wide variety of viewpoints on how to approach health and wellness will not only benefit me professionally, but also benefit those who I will work with in the future.

I am currently a member of the Student Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) at Channel Islands, which allows students from a variety of disciplines to conduct research and learn as part of a living-learning community which nurtures teamwork and open communication. I have also participated in a variety of charity events with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, promoting a sense of community and allowing for those afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis as well as their friends and families to have an open forum to access information about their condition and how to stay healthy in spite of it. Both of these experiences have introduced me to methods of effective communication and have given me experience in the health discipline.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be part of your company. I have attached my resume for review. Thank you again for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jaimee Horn

Works Cited

Dirk, Kerry. “Navigating Genres.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing. Ed. Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemliansky. Vol. 1. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor P, 2010. 249-262. Writing Spaces. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.

How Deep Do Lyrics Go?

February 16, 2016/in /by Briana Jimenez

How long does the musical process really take? How much time would it take to have an artist make a #1 hit. The true answer is that it could take a matter of hours, days, months, or even years. The music that we listen to is set to have some type of emotion directed towards ones self, whether it be a lyric that relates to any given period of time in your life or a beat that just goes perfectly with how your day is going. These songs are created to have a reaction to ones emotions at any given period of time. However- not every song is written directly for an audience to relate, it could be a personal song that just barely made it to made an album. Often times these songs create a vulnerability (another side) that the artist shows their fans or listeners. For example, G-EAZY, his most recent album takes us on a rollercoaster ride with him as he climbs his way up to fame. He shares his most personal issues and gives us vivid images that he believes brought him to where he is today. In the album, When Its Dark Out, he starts off with an intro to set the tone to not only show his vulnerability but to also make his listeners vulnerable. He draws a beat that gets suspenseful and that brings almost a sense of fear as he brings small quotes and saying that could happen if he loses his fame in a matter of seconds.
Moving onto his album he sings a song called Everything Will Be Ok featuring Kehlani. Gerald ( G- EAZY) speakes about picking up and leaving everything behind for a whole new life.

Make Living More Enjoyable

February 16, 2016/in /by Jailene Rodriguez

I have composed a mock complaint letter, concerning our residence in Santa Cruz. Living in Santa Cruz wasn’t a bad experience there was just small things that can be easily fixed that would’ve made living in Santa Cruz more accommodating. California State University Channel Islands is an eco-friendly university and believes in helping the environment but there are so many ways it can remain eco-friendly but at the same time make living on campus more enjoyable.

February 15, 2016

Tara Ashton, HRE Facility & Administration Assistant

California State University Channel Islands

Santa Cruz Village, E-150

Camarillo, California 93012

I am writing to express a formal complaint concerning our housing in Santa Cruz Village. Overall, my first year in college has been a good learning experience not only academically put personally as well. Being away from home has really helped me grow as a person and become more mature and independent. Having the opportunity to have roommates and learning to live with someone you don’t know anything about was hard in the beginning but it’s something you eventually get used to.

The rooms in general were accommodating except for the fact that most of the time the rooms were too hot because there was no air conditioner in the dorms. I understand the reason why our rooms weren’t air conditioned that reason being that our school is eco-friendly and believes that by using air conditioners in the room it can harm our environment but the dorms get really hot especially upon moving in it was hotter in our rooms than it was inside. Because of the humidity inside our rooms another problem was the mosquitos that were attracted to the temperature inside. It wasn’t until winter came that the rooms were at a normal temperature. What I don’t really understand is how we can have a heater but not an air conditioner. It’s ironic because personally in our dorm we never used the heater our room was at a perfect temperature.

Of course I’m not asking for the use of air conditioners since there is no way a sudden change can take place. The only thing I ask for is to think of other alternatives, there is so many ways of controlling heat without a need for air conditioners and still being an eco-friendly school. Keeping the sun’s heat out of our dorms by, for example, insulating our roof, is controlling conducted heat. Putting up awnings so that direct sunlight doesn’t shine in our windows is an example of controlling radiated heat. Installing attic vents and fans so that heat rises and leaves our dorms through the roof is a way of controlling heat. Good ventilation creates convection currents: the faster this air moves, the more refreshing it is. There are so many alternatives that can be used for a better living experience.

I really hope you take the time to read this letter and consider all the different possibilities in making living in Santa Cruz more accommodating and enjoyable.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Jailene Rodriguez

Works Cited

Dirk, Kerry. “Navigating Genres.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing. Ed. Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemliansky. Vol. 1. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor P, 2010. 249-262. Writing Spaces. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.

Appropriate Genre: Application Letter

February 16, 2016/in /by Esther Osorio

Travel around the world, and one will come to terms with the idea that you must address specific people in different ways. Walking up to your boss and addressing him/her in the same manner you address your closest friends is simply unacceptable. To approach your parents in the same style you approach your siblings would probably end in a scolding. The same concept is applied to a piece of writing. This is what Kerry Dirk expresses in her article “Navigating Genres”. An author would not address his readers as adults if the intended audience was a group of toddlers. There is a specific manner in which one writes according to the intended audience and the genre of the piece(Dirk p.250). For the sake of the article “Navigating Genres” I will compose a mock application letter for a masters degree in psychology at the University of Southern California.

Esther Osorio

9176 Dartmouth Court

Palermo, Maine 93784

760-653-0005

esther.osorio532@gmail.com

March 28, 2028

Steve Herbert

Graduate Admission Coordinator

3453 Franz Hall

310-365-6782

gradadm@psych.ucla.edu

Subject: Application for Master’s Degree in Psychology

Dear Mr. Herbert,

I am writing this letter so as to seek admission for the Master’s Degree Program in Psychology hosted at the University of Southern California. I am currently pursuing a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Psychopathology and Psychodiagnosis. My tenacity and intense desire in the awareness of the human mind and behavioral issues have framed the my decision in pursuing a career in this field and therefore resulting in my intent to apply for admission to the graduate school for the Master’s Program.

I feel that the program offered at the University of Southern California is best suited to attain my many goals. These goals consist of furthering the awareness in psychodiagnosis and treatment available for those who have been or will be diagnosed as well as to further the development in research for the scientific study in mental disorders. Admission to the Master’s Program will help me further develop relevant skills needed in the Psychology field. I will not only be more credible for the work force, I will gain the experience needed for the specialization in psychopathology and psychodiagnosis. This program provides the groundwork needed to develop my ranking in this field. My hard work and dedication will enable me to prosper in the field of research for psychopathology.

Although I may not be a trained scholar I welcome the opportunity for me to inform you on how my abilities and virtuosity would be an asset to your program. I will continue to explore my various interests in psychodiagnosis and psychopathology. I intend to continue my education and research in this field of Psychology shall you award me with admission in to the Master’s program.

I look forward to an opening to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications and skills. Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Esther Osorio

Dirk, Kerry. “Navigating Genres.” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing. Ed. Charles Lowe and Pavel Zemliansky. Vol. 1. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor P, 2010. 249-262. Writing Spaces. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.