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How Autism Representation in the Media Influences People\u27s Attitudes: A Literature Review
Get PDFA literature review of research revealed how media influences attitudes about autistic* people. Several factors lead to negative attitudes: Not emphasizing positive characteristics, emphasizing differences, and portraying autistic people as burdens. Contrasting factors lead to positive attitudes, including: Emphasizing positive characteristics and commonalities, portraying intergroup friendships, giving accurate information about autism, and depicting differences positively. Examples of media are described that are likely to promote negative or positive attitudes towards autistic people. Further research must improve measures of attitudes, determine what autistic people believe is accurate representation, and explore the impact of attitude change based on type of media consumed
Race, Gender, and Misogynoir
Get PDFA minimum 1200-word essay on a topic of racism (I chose misogynoir) with at least two sources. The essay was written after attending two Race Talks events put on by the Parkland Honors Program in conjunction with other organizations at Parkland
Evaluating the Enzymatic Activity of Transformed X. cucurbitae
Get PDFIntroduction The United States’ pumpkin industry exceeds one billion dollars [1], with Illinois contributing to over 90% of processing pumpkin production. Pumpkin growers face a rising concern due to the increasing occurrence of Xanthomonas cucurbitae , the pathogen that causes bacterial spot disease in cucurbits, including pumpkins. X. cucurbitae infection leads to the appearance of small, sunken, beige spots on cucurbit fruits and leaves. Over time, the bacterium can compromise fruit integrity by breaking down the epidermis and cuticle. • Bacterial spot disease also creates opportunities for other bacteria and fungi to infiltrate the affected fruits, leading to fruit rot in both field and storage [2]
Verb Differences
No full textEveryone uses verbs, but not everyone uses them the same way. Learn different ways people use verbs so you can choose how you want to use them
A colorful tribute to Staerkel Planetarium
No full textOn October 1, 1987, the William M. Staerkel Planetarium was dedicated at Parkland College. Alongside the debut of the 50-foot wide dome, the Zeiss M1015 opto-mechanical star projector, dozens of slide projectors, and a 35-mm film projector, a stained glass art piece was installed in the lobby. The piece, called the solar window, was a gift from William and Mary Lou Staerkel in memory of their parents and a tribute to the faculty and staff of the college. The solar window was created by Arthur Stern and has brought light into the planetarium in several unique ways
LAS 188 Sample IM#1
Get PDFThis is an instructional handout is an example of an inquiry-based writing project for LAS 188, Introduction to Liberal Arts, at Parkland College
It\u27s all about perspective
No full textWhen we travel, we see obvious differences in the environment, such as terrain, wildlife, and climate. Our mostly spherical planet causes the sky to look different from different locations as well
