Sotebeer.C.Blog Post1
P. Martin is a
purist at heart, yearning for that ethical allure. Passing over the new age of opportunity to the
old world of purity, and morale. A world
where superheroes were real men and women, not “sinners” (581). Once megastars turned junkies, cheating and polluting
the brotherhood of sports. He calls for
the return of fair play, the absence of record and stat examinations. Martin urges readers to view another angle
toward steroid use. Abusers are victims bullied
by a “plastic society” to achieve higher standards, whilst grasping the volatile,
poisonous attack of chemical contaminants injected into their being. Athletes toxically staining their bodies in
favor of spot lights and fan clubs. He
calls for player protection from such Armageddon.
Steroids and other
enhancements are threatening the athletic games. Use challenges real individuals to obtain
powers which violate the laws of nature.
The more prominent issue is the effects on the athletes’ health. Fans are distraught, fascinations are
shattered, by accusations of participants annihilating the contest and
swindling the game. “But what about the players (582)”?
As Martin
exclaimed, “The fields, once clean, are soaked in juice (582)”. I am also quite fond of his earlier
statement, “… stoic giants, noble and
morally firm (581).” Both seem to go hand in hand so to speak. I am a nostalgic old lady at heart, I belong
in the era of times lost. Technology is
turning society’s human interaction prehistoric. Long gone are the days when a hand-shake and
an honest eye were all you needed to accompany plain ole’ hard work.
Martin, Peter
F. STEROIDS IN SPORTS The Bedford
Reader. 11th ed. Boston, New York:
Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2012. Print
Overall, you have written a concise summary that follows the key points and main ideas of the author. Few things, however, when writing a summary, you need to use entirely your own words and nothing directly from the article.
ReplyDeleteThe paraphrase and direct quote were also done, well. You have a few minor MLA errors, but you will get there! It is new for some people. :) If it helps, review the OWL Purdue MLA Formatting and Style Guide. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Okay, I saved the Owl-Purdue in my bookmarks, for reference. I was having a bit of a problem conveying the impact and effectiveness from the author without mimicking a few words. Next time, I will try to be more on target. Formatting is very confusing to me. There are so many different resources and formats it is frustrating trying to unravel the riddle.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the idea that you are trying to portray when you quoted Martin. I understand how you may feel that athletes are trying to get by using performance drugs rather than working hard. With emerging technology all around us we can find many different ways to make life easier. However, I am not convinced that the use of steroids is really about working less. It is a product of our changing society but it has more to do with the lure that this drug can level an uneven playing ground for those players who no matter how hard they work and how much effort they put into it never measure up. Martin is correct in stating that, "Athletes, those who dope, who take steroids, are the victims," because they have listened to the propaganda that the drugs and those pushing them have told them about their need and their future. Even the publicity that athletes get for abusing these drugs works against athletes who are desperate to be the best.
ReplyDeletePerhaps a few in the general public feel as though steroids have a mystic needle and can produce M.V.P’s or star status, but the professional community is hyper aware of the strict legal guidelines concerning man-made enhancers in every form. Gray areas are non-existent, the line separating the two are clearly drawn.
DeleteIn order to be recruited to a professional roster you would have to continuously be the best player on every team entered into. If an individual does not “measure up”, they will simply be overlooked. The mainstream populous will never be considered for a professional league.
The very definition of cheating as referenced in M. Webster Dictionary states, “Breaking a rule or law, usually to gain an advantage in something”. If an athlete falls short, requiring a boost from drugs or any other forms of enhancers, which is unlikely due to the rigorous criterion they must keep to, is certainly cheating.
Children, students, industry professionals, addicts, et cetera are perpetually exposed to substance manipulations. I would be curious to know if the same view is maintained concerning additional situations, lying on a resume`, counterfeit taxes, academic testing? Point being, every mind is uniquely qualified to decide which side of the line they embrace. Appropriate actions and behaviors are each individual’s obligation.
Joey, Thank you for your comment, I appreciate your outlook. It is always nice to understand others’ Assessments.
Although you cannot see on dark background, M. Webster Dictionary is underlined. Also, should have noted (web) not print edition, but for some reason I am not allowed to edit this?
DeleteTrue, Cheryl! Plus. if you have a specific degree, they require a specific citation method (like Chicago or APA). It's good to be well versed in all. I know APA and MLA pretty well, from teaching and being a student myself. :)
ReplyDeleteCheryl, you should be able to edit your original post at any time. If you go to the dashboard>your blog>it will list the posts and underneath that you can view "edit, share, view". That is where you edit. We actually don't have to underline titles of books anymore. This used to be the case back in the day so that the printing press and publishing companies would know to italicize them before they went to print. Now that we have that capability, it's not a requirement anymore. So italics for titles of magazines, newspapers, and books, and then quotes around titles of articles, poems, short stories, etc.
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