Briah Taubman
Int. Seminar 2
Carolyn Colsant
Outline for paper about yin and yang relating to adult and teen
For my paper, I wish to delve into the aspects of the relationship between the adult and the adolescences. I also always wanted to go deeper into the teachings of Taoism, which I will later in the paper relate to the roles of adults and adolescences. I have chosen to relate this relationship to something that I have studied closely which is the yin and yang symbol and what is the meaning behind it. I hope to cover topics such as the philosophy of Taoism, parenting, and the different relationship the child can share with the parent.
Proposed thesis: By examining the philosophy of Taoism, the evolution of parenting, and how the parent’s role has become intertwined with the teen’s, it will become apparent that the relationship between Yin and Yang flawlessly expresses the desired relationship between the modern parent and child: both parent and child strive to create a relationship that is balanced, and both inevitably affect one another.
Annotated bibliography
Bellaimey, John. “The Hidden Meanings of Yin and Yang – John Bellaimey.” TED-Ed, ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-meanings-of-yin-and-yang-john-bellaimey.
This talks about the yin and yang sign as a whole and digs deeper into the real meaning of the symbol.
Stenudd, Stefan. “Tao Te Ching – Chapter 2.” Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Translated and Explained – Chapter 2, www.taoistic.com/taoteching-laotzu/taoteching-02.htm.
This article explains Taoism and all the different ideologies that are behind the religion. It discusses the good and the bad and the peace that needs to be held between people by analyzing a classic Taoist text.
“Religions – Taoism: Concepts within Taoism.” BBC, BBC, 12 Nov. 2009, www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/beliefs/concepts.shtml.
In this article, the actual word is taken apart piece by piece and translated to English to see the true meaning behind the word. It also takes all the symbols from the religion and describes what they mean tot people who practice the religion.
“Parenting skills: Tips for raising teens.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 12 Apr. 2017, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/parenting-tips-for-teens/art-20044693?pg=2.
In this article, Mayo Clinic informs parents on the dos and don’ts for a healthy relationship between a teen and a parent. It gives a list of specific things to avoid and how to act.
Outline for paper about why tobacco should be illegal
For my paper, I will take apart the tobacco companies and why they are taking advantage of our current society and destroying the general health of us all. I will use my personal experiences and studies that I have found to prove my point and why cigarettes should be illegal in the U.S.
Proposed thesis: Since smoking inflicts harm on civilians, who smoke and don’t smoke, there should be a law passed to ban smoking once and for all. Smoking tobacco should be illegal because smokers will become ill and so will their loved ones as a result. It is the government’s responsibility to protect the well-being of Americans and keeping cigarettes legal is doing just the opposite.
Annotated bibliography
“Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.” Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. N.p., n.d. Web.
16 May 2016.
In this article, the author brings to the reader’s attention just how detrimental smoking cigarettes can be to the general population and to the new generations.
Hitti, Miranda. “Smoking: Most Want to Quit; Many Feel Hooked.” WebMD. WebMD,
n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2016.
This article describes the general want to stop smoking but because of the ingredients they are hooked and are now “stuck” in a constant cycle of giving an overzealous amount of money to the tobacco companies and the government.
“Tobacco Tax Revenue.” Tax Policy Center. N.p., 12 Sept. 2006. Web. 16 May 2016.
The amount of money the government and certain politicians are given from the tobacco companies are exponentially high and continue to get higher because the tobacco companies want the people “in charge” to be in favor if them.
“What Would a Smoke-free America Cost the Government?” The Daily Caller. N.p., n.d.
Web. 16 May 2016.
This goes into what banning smoking would cost the government and how we would need to make up for the lost tax money in other ways.
