Austen Thoughts

What kind of man do you want to marry?

Like most girls, I've always wanted to meet and marry that perfect prince charming. However, as I've grown older, I think that I've definitely come up with a somewhat more realistic picture of my ideal man. One of the most important traits that I would desire my man to have is a passion for everything that he does. With that said, he should also be a Christian; but he needs to be a passionate Christian. I dread the thought of marrying someone who doesn't give his all in everything that he does. I want someone who is able to try his best in things that he enjoys and doesn't enjoy. Another important trait that I desire in my future husband is someone who can be mature and exhibit self control. I really desire a husband who I can talk with about both serious and light topics. Also, in knowing and anticipating that there will be disagreements and arguments, self control is definitely another huge desire of mine. Traits such as being observant and willing to try new things would also be a huge bonus. I can tend to be a bit distant at times and I often fail to express the way that I truly feel, so someone with the ability to observe my demeanor and actions as well as other's would be so helpful. Travel and trying all sorts of different activities, food, etc. is another love of mine, so someone who can share that love with me would be amazing. My parents never really got along very well, so I think that makes me want to find the right husband even more. I am definitely going to put in a lot of throught into who I marry and have high standards. I understand that nobody will be perfect, but I am ddefinitely going to be weary of making quick decisions and getting caught up in the moment.

First Semester Reflection

The Count of Monte Cristo Quizzes

The Count of Monte Cristo Storyboard

Outline:
1) Edmond hugging his father from behind saying, “Father, my dear old Dad!”
2) Edmond running to Mercedes house crying, “Mercedes! Mercedes!”
3) Mercedes turning toward Fernand and saying, “If he is dead I too shall die.” Then exiting her house and running towards Edmond.
4) Edmond and Mercedes embracing, then holding hands and exclaiming, “All the preliminaries will be arranged with my father today, and tomorrow or the day after at the latest we shall give the betrothal feast at La Reserve!” Fernand in the background glaring and scheming.
5) Edmond and Mercedes holding hands at the wedding, looking at each other lovingly. The door gets kicked open in the background.
6) A police commissary followed by four armed soldiers and a corporal enter and drag Edmond away. Mercedes is left on her knees, reaching out and calling to Edmond. “Edmond Dantes, I arrest you in the name of the law,” says the police commissary. Everyone there stands in shock except for Fernand, Danglars, and Caderousse who stand there smirking.
7) Mercedes crying, Fernand caring for her.
8) Edmond father’s grave.
9) Edmond gets on his knees in his cell and pounds the floor. There is a scratching sound nearby.
10) Suddenly, the Abbe appears out of the ground and says, “I give you the treasure of Monte Cristo!”
11) Everything turns black and then shows the inside of the body bag from Dantes perspective. Dantes heart beats.
12) Two soldiers throw the bag off the cliff. There’s thunder and lightning. The bag sinks and Dantes struggles.
13) Dantes swimming towards the surface.
14) Dantes on an island looking around. He goes toward a cave.
15) Dantes finds the treasure. Revenge will be taken.
16) Dantes becomes the Count of Monte Cristo, his appearance changes, and he draws his sword.

The Count of Monte Cristo Character Mind Map

Information Literacy Training

Information Literacy

Information Literacy Umbrella

Definition:
Information literacy is the ability to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information (Presidential)."
The National Forum on Information Literacy lists seven basic information literacy principles:

1. Define 
2. Access 
3. Evaluate 
4. Manage 
5. Integrate 
6. Create 
7. Communicate 

These seven principles set a basic guideline for understanding information literacy, and a person's ability to carry out these principles is helpful in determining whether he/she is information literate.

What Information Literacy Means to Me:
To me, information literacy can be summed up as my ability to locate, check, and properly manipulate the information I find. I would consider it to be an invaluable skill simply because it directly correlates with a person's ability to learn. A great example is when I need to research topics for school papers or assignments. Being information literate helps to ensure that the information I find is authentic, appropriate, adequate, and current. It also helps in ensuring that I communicate the information I gather both lawfully and accordingly. In an age where technology is always becoming more prevalent and abundant information, both factual and fictional, is becoming easier to share and access, being information literate is even more important. Whether it's researching for school, looking up recipes, checking the news or weather, or even shopping at the grocery store, being information literate is key in finding, evaluating, and using the presented information.

Works Cited
IL Umbrella. Digital image. National Forum on Information Literacy. National Forum on Information Literacy, Inc., n.d. Web. 4 Dec. 2012. <http://infolit.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IL-Umbrella.jpg>.

"Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education." American Library Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2012. <http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency>.

"Information Literacy Skills." National Forum on Information Literacy RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2012. <http://infolit.org/>.

"Presidential Committee on Information Literacy: Final Report." American Library Association. American Library Association, 1989. Web. 05 Dec. 2012. <http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/whitepapers/presidential>.