Throughout this class I have noticed that I have become much more comfortable in quoting from other texts. My new favorite way to quote is the TRIAC method. I like this method because it forces me to include all of the aspects that I need to have a supported quote. This next paragraph is my first attempt at a TRIAC paragraph. I feel that I made strong connections with other texts and had a strong analysis supporting my quote.

“In Eptstein’s Aids Inc the fact that differences in a culture will have effect on major health problems in their country. Uganda approaches the idea of aids in significantly different way than the citizens in South Africa. Epstein states, “…Ugandans come to terms with the reality of AIDS, care for the afflicted, and change their behavior. This in turn led to declines in HIV transmission” (Epstein, 116). People in Uganda make sure it is part of their daily lives to talk about AIDS so that people understand the severity of the disease, rather than fear the unknown like South Africans may do. Hallward makes a similar claim in her TedTalk in that  talking about the “silenced” topics in today’s society, such as mental health, will help heal and minimize feelings of shame. “

 

Throughout my essay I included mini TRIAC paragraphs. In including this strategy, it almost forces me to have a strong and supportive paragraphs.

 

“Hallward brought light to the solution that sharing stories minimizes shame. In fact, there was a study done at University of Texas in Austin that say “…when we tell silent stories, our health measurably improves and you can follow that for a year” (Hallward, 4:56). This supports Hallward’s solution in that sharing is the healing process of mental health. She works to provide a space for people to share their stories with others to give everyone the opportunity to heal.”

 

With this category it was somewhat difficult to include specific quotes from other pieces of writing. In the introduction, I did include a paraphrase. I now realize that it was not completely cited correctly. After hearing the mini lessons about correctly citing sources within quotes or paraphrasing, I learned that even in paraphrasing I still need to add a last name or page number.

According to Laura Dimaria, the writer of the article “How to Respond When Children Become Depressed After a Parent’s Death”, losing a parent may have a major contribution to the child becoming depressed.