Final Reflections: Katherine Baird

Hi I'm Katherine and I have been a student in Dr. Burton's Rhetoric and Civilization class. We have taken a non-conventional approach to schooling this semester. Check out my experience in regards to my self-directed learning, my evolving project, and my thoughts on communication and history.

Who Holds the Power in Our Great Nation?

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     Power [pou-er]:
      (1) great or marked ability to do or act; strength; might; force
      (2) the possession of control or command over others; authority 

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A Power Struggle

Hi I'm Katherine Baird. I'm a proud Texan and a proud American. My ancestors have fought in every major United States war since the American Revolution. I love this country yet I fear that the power of the US government is growing too strong and will threaten the individual freedoms we cherish.

A Powerful Dilemma

Hi I'm Katherine Baird. I'm a proud Texan and a proud American. My ancestors have fought in every major United States war since the American Revolution. I love this country yet I fear that the power of the US government is growing too strong and will threaten the individual freedoms we cherish.

The Triad of Power

I Caucused, Did You?

Hi I'm Katherine and last night I attended my first political caucus! Have you ever attended your local caucus? This event was an adventure for me and below I document my journey.

I voted, did you?

Power and Authority, the Moovly

Power Shifts: A Video Claim

Here is a short video that presents my argument. Is power shifting out of the hands of the government due to the evolution of communication in the 21st century? I am excited to hear what others think of this topic!

Borders Unbound (Version 2.0)

Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm a hardworking student slightly addicted to checking my email via my iPhone. It seems as if the demands of school and work require me to constantly be on my Apple devices. You can relate with me right? 

Project Log: Katherine Baird

I'm Katherine Baird. This is my personal log where I am documenting the work I'm doing on both my individual project and our group project.

Borders Unbound

Hi I'm Katherine! I'm a hardworking student slightly addicted to checking my email via my iPhone. It seems as if the demands of school and work require me to constantly be on my Apple devices. You can relate with me right? 

The Power of Opinion

My original idea was to investigate the power that large businesses have today compared to the power of the US government. In pondering how this argument could be intertwined with the theme of  the influence that communication has on civilization I began to research on the internet. A few weeks ago I read the letter that Apple released to their customers in regards to their struggle with the FBI. I have not continued to follow the news on this subject and decided to check back in on the debate. Performing an initial internet search returned countless new statements, videos, blog posts, tweets, etc. This got me thinking about the power of social networks.

A Power Struggle

"I'm Katherine Baird, and the involvement between businesses and government matters to me as I am a business enthusiast and entrepreneur. Here is my idea."