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http://norml.org/library/item/marijuana-and-driving-a-review-of-the-scientific-evidence Marijuana and Driving: A Review of the Scientific Evidence Who said it (Author?) NORML, an organization working to reform marijuana laws From what point of view? (Author/Context) This organization, unlike the last article I found, is strongly in favor of a more open use of marijuana. They rely on studies that have shown a minimal affect of marijuana on drivers.  To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Anyone interested in this issue According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) To begin with, this organization has a clear stance on marijuana. I think that effects the studies they choose to look at.  Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? They support the use of marijuana, and they claim that it does not have a large negative effect on drivers. After an hour, they say, there is no change whatsoever in the p...

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/does-marijuana-use-affect-driving Does marijuana use affect driving? Who said it (Author?) National Institute on Drug Abuse From what point of view? (Author/Context) The NIDA releases information from the point of view of an institution against any kind of recreational drug use.  To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Anyone interested in this issue, people who think about driving high According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) This organization is based around the idea that people should not be using recreational drugs, and they do not compare marijuana to alcohol like many other articles do. Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? They have two solid British studies to gather information from, saying that people driving high are much more likely to be the cause of an accident. Which principles that you are learning in  T...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2722956/  The Effects of Cannabis Compared to Alcohol on Driving This article discusses the differences found between the effects of cannabis vs. alcohol on drivers. The effects of cannabis are much different depending on the person, whereas alcohol tends to have a more consistent effect. Who said it (Author?) US National Library of Medicine R. Andrew Sewell From what point of view? (Author/Context) They are saying that cannabis is less dangerous to drive on than alcohol, even though both are dangerous, and a combination of the both substances is worse than either one by itself. To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Drivers, anyone interested in this topic, researchers According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) Author is a doctor, which shows his professional context  Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? Encourages more studies to be...

http://www.alternet.org/drugs/surprising-truth-about-driving-while-high The Surprising Truth About Driving High Who said it (Author?) Cannabis Now Magazine  From what point of view? (Author/Context) In strong support of Marijuana use, including driving To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Pot smokers, and people in general. But it did appear in a Cannabis Magazine. According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) Uses examples from credible studies. Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? Against the accusation that marijuana impairs the ability to drive. Which principles that you are learning in They Say/I Say are being followed? Any ignored or absent? Quoting and opposing views are mentioned.  This week, take note of anything you notice about the rhetorical uses of color in the articles, or whether other non-textual elements contribute to the articles' purpose. (See in-class lesson f...

http://hightimes.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-driving-on-marijuana/ 5 Things to Know about Driving on Marijuana Who said it (Author?) Joan Lowy (Associated Press) HighTimes From what point of view? (Author/Context) Informing the reader, not necessarily taking a side To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Anyone interested in these points, also people who drive while high According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) It gathers information from many sources and studies, no single professional context Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? There is proof on both sides (to drive or not to drive while high)  Which principles that you are learning in They Say/I Say are being followed? Any ignored or absent? I did not see any principles from the book in this article This week, take note of anything you notice about the rhetorical uses of color in the articles, or whether other non-textual el...

http://www.livescience.com/51450-driving-on-marijuana-alcohol-dangerous.html Driving with a Marijuana High: How Dangerous Is It? Who said it (Author?) Benjamin Hansen, Economist at University of Oregon From what point of view? (Author/Context) Scientific research, his point of view is saying that although it is best to drive sober, driving high is proven to be safer than driving drunk. To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Anyone interested in this issue According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) The studies performed testing the abilities of people who had smoked a certain amount of weed were scientifically based, but they are constrained by the fact that they cannot tell people to smoke and drive, they must also caution the audience against it.  Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? Studies are proof of their claim Which principles that you are learning in They Say/I Say are being follo...

            As I considered my apartment building’s future, I realized that there are many factors contributing to the overall wellbeing of the building. My first consideration is the location. My building is located directly across the street from the UO Softball Fields, which is an extremely popular and busy location. Recently constructed in 2013, the building looks made to last a very long time. I believe that in 100 years, the building will still exist because I cannot imagine students’ desire to live so close to campus declining.   I believe it will continue to be an apartment building, with the majority of the inhabitants being students of the University of Oregon.             Much of the building appears to be concrete, with painted metal railings and decks. The roof and parking garage also concrete.   According to my research, many common metals will even...

https://www.inc.com/tess-townsend/uber-drunk-driving-prevention.html Uber Says it Reduces Drunk Driving...Does it really? Who said it (Author?) Inc. From what point of view? (Author/Context) A critical point of view, looking at the stats versus what Uber wants us to think To Whom? (Reader/Audience) Critics of Uber According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) There is controversy surrounding the accuracy of statistics Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? Against Uber effectiveness in terms of public safety  Which principles that you are learning in   They Say/I Say   are being followed? Any ignored or absent? Appropriate quotations and rhetorical situation structure This week, take note of anything you notice about the rhetorical uses of color in the articles, or whether other non-textual elements contribute to the articles' purpose. (See in-class lesson for more information on this.) The ar...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/06/uber-actually-reduces-drunk-driving-deaths.html Uber Actually Reduces Drunk Driving Deaths Who said it (Author?) The Daily Beast From what point of view? (Author/Context) In support of Uber's public safety record To Whom? (Reader/Audience) anyone interested in Uber statistics  According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) Not everyone agrees with the research being done. Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? Uber statistics being measured is proof of effectiveness, no financing  Which principles that you are learning in   They Say/I Say   are being followed? Any ignored or absent? Appropriate use of quotations This week, take note of anything you notice about the rhetorical uses of color in the articles, or whether other non-textual elements contribute to the articles' purpose. (See in-class lesson for more information on this.) At the top, ...

https://fee.org/articles/without-uber-or-lyft-austin-experiences-skyrocketing-dui-rates/ Without Uber or Lyft, Austin Experiences Skyrocketing DUI Rates Who said it (Author?) Foundation for Economic Education From what point of view? (Author/Context) Public Safety To Whom? (Reader/Audience) General Public, anyone interested in the efficiency of Uber  According to what principles? (Any professional contexts or constraints?) Principles held by family that had been effected by drunk drivers, constraints is that not everyone has personally experienced this.  Against whom? To what end? With what financing? With what type of proof? Need to reinstate Uber and Lyft in Austin, financing needed from Uber, proof is in DUI stats Which principles that you are learning in   They Say/I Say   are being followed? Any ignored or absent? There are many effectively used quotes in this article, which I learned to identify in the book. This week, take note of anything you n...

DUI Rates Decline in Uber Cities "DUI Rates Decline in Uber Cities."  Uber Newsroom . Uber, 05 May 2014. Web. 09 Apr. 2017. Utterance: Uber has caused DUI rates to decline. Actors: Uber Participants: Uber (invested in success of company) City of SF and and City of Seattle Key Elements Inventory: Places and Events: Seattle, WA and SF, CA Organizations: Uber Individuals: None mentioned ("Uber" named as a whole) Views of the world: ? Things that change, support, challenge utterance Uber study- supporting company success, audience is general public and Uber users, context is the effects of Uber on major cities, proof is study claiming 10% decrease in DUIs in two cities after introduction of Uber, no opposing view, professional principals may be economic (for the furthering of the company,) political significance is unclear This article takes about the opposite stance when compared to Uber article #2. It is produced by Uber, which me...

Uber doesn't decrease drunk driving, study says Kelly, Heather. "Uber Doesn't Decrease Drunk Driving, Study Says."  CNNMoney . Cable News Network, 29 July 2016. Web. 09 Apr. 2017. Utterance: Uber does not decrease drunk driving Actors: Uber, David Kirk (University of Oxford) and Noli Brazil (coauthor) Participants:  Uber- interest in success of company Kirk and Brazil- public safety Places and Events: Oxford, Uber cities Organizations: Oxford, Uber, American Journal of Epidemiology Individuals: David Kirk, Noli Brazil View of the World: ? Things that modify, complicate, support utterance: Kirk and Brazil- study of 100 major US cities, audience is general public, context is determining public health influence of Uber, proof was no correlation between Uber and lessened fatalities, this is opposing the success of Uber, financing unclear/none, political significance in opposing large company worth billions of dollars This article was much mor...

Does Uber Really Prevent Drunk Driving? It Depends on the Study Fortin, Jacey. "Does Uber Really Prevent Drunken Driving? It Depends on the Study."  Www-nytimes- com.lanecc.idm.oclc.org . NY Times, 07 Apr. 2017. Web. 09 Apr. 2017. Utterance of Truth: Uber has reduced alcohol related accidents in some areas, and research is continuing on the effectiveness of the company. Actors: Uber, Uber guy, Jessica Lynn Peck (graduate student and author of an Uber study), American Journal of Epidemiology, Noli Brazil (USC), and Travis Kalanick (Uber CEO) Stakeholders:  Travis Kalanick- interested in success and positive reputation of the company Researchers- providing accurate public health statistics Key Element Inventory Places and events: SF, California (Uber founded), Statistics mentioned from NY, CA, WA Organizations: Uber, City University of NY Grad Center, American Journal of Epidemiology, University of Southern California, Temple University, West Carolina Universit...