After putting more thought into it, I think I am leaning more towards writing on my topic of music and its connection to teen substance abuse. I think that for this topic I will be able to find a great deal of material. I plan on asking my sociology teacher to assist me in finding literature that connects the two. I also plan on using databases. I used many databases while doing my research paper for English 101, and found them very helpful. Though the topics are much different I'm sure I will be able to find plenty of information.

I see substance abuse as a problem, and though I myself have never had a problem, I know those who have. So this topic has personal meaning to me.

That's all for now folks !

So I've been thinking of my interests, and I think i want to center my research paper around something about music. Another topic though that I might want to write about is how we document articles. Both interest me and I think that in doing research on either I would learn a great deal, without getting bored and losing interest.
If I did music, I think i would want to focus on how it influences teen substance abuse. I've noticed these days rappers, through their music, talk about doing drugs and being involved in drug trafficing like it is a normal event. In truth the drugs they include in their lyrics are illegal and run a high risk of . I personally listen to these songs, I'm not going to lie. I know the songs, know the lyrics and admittively have them on my ipod. Rap isn't really my thing, but I know to some it is. Anyways, My question is, Is there a direct link to rap music and teen substance abuse? Are there Negative effects to listening to rap music or music with drug references ?
With my topic about the way we document material, I'd like to research first of all, all the types citing. I know myself I get very confused going from MLA to APA and others. I would like to find out very specifically why we have these different types. Why can't we just have one solid way of citing material? If we just had one way to cite, in my personal opinion, things would be much easier. Children would be taught in elementry school and by high school be experts. ehh maybe in a perfect world. There are no doubt reasons why things are the way they are and if I choose this topic I will be about to find out in depth exactly why they are that way.

I am still toying with these two ideas and will have to have one narrowed by the end of the week.

I'm not entierly sure how this whole Blog thing works considering this is my first blog. I guess i will just have try it out and see.

I guess I'll start out with a little about myself. My name is Rachael Bird, I am 18 years old (or years young as i'd like to say). I am currently attending Waubonsee Community College and plan on becoming a Nurse. I really have a passion for helping others and that is why i plan on becoming a nurse in the future.

In my English 102 book titled, Norton Field Guide to Writing, there is a page breaking down my roles in life in four categories. Those categories being Personal, Family, Public, and School. I think I will share where I fit into all of those categories so that any one who reads this has a better understand of myself.

Personal:
-White
-Female
-Music lover
-Cat owner
-Middle class
-Video game player
-Traveler

Family:
-Daughter
-Older Sister

Public:
-Illinois resident
-American

School:
-Community College Student
-University hopeful
-Honor student


I hope this gives everyone a little more background about myself.
In writing these roles I plan to take one of them and search for a topic I could do for my upcoming reseach paper, which i will be talking about this blog.

Wow, for my first blog post this was pretty easy.