Problem-Solutions essay text dump
Copy and paste everything you’ve written for your Problem-Solutions synthesis Essay
The “Why I’m interested in my topic” section of the project Google Doc
“Where’s my thinking” update on Writing Partners (Feb. 19)
Summaries of my sources from my project Google Doc or from Writing Partners
-
The “Why I’m interested in my topic” section of the project Google Doc
(see step 1 of the Week 2 assignment)
It is very prominent in today's world and directly affects my family and our country as a whole.
-
“Where’s my thinking” update on Writing Partners (Feb. 19)
So far from what I have read and heard in the news new cuts of federal employees and agencies won't get Trump nearly how close he wants to be in reducing government spending to keep his tax cuts in place. It will also have implications on the economy since although many of these employees who are being (and will be cut) will move to private sector jobs, many of them won't and will retire early or won't be able to find other jobs that will increase unemployment and have negative implications on the countries economy. Also, the dismantling of the foreign service and embassies will lead to the US becoming separated from global trade and discourse.
-
They Say, I Say sentences
-
Rachel Frazin reports that, “On Friday, the administration said it would suspend some launches in Albany, N.Y, and Gray, Maine, because of ‘a lack of Weather Forecast Office (WFO) staffing.’”
-
Americans today tend to believe that because hundreds of billions of dollars are spent on federal employees by cutting them the federal deficit will drop significantly.
-
When it comes to the topic of government spending, most of us will readily agree that the government spends quite a bit of money. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of where and how that money should be spent. While some are convinced that the government should cut federal agencies to reduce spending, others believe that the government should continue funding what they are right now.
-
Summaries of my sources from my project Google Doc or from Writing Partners
This NPR article goes over the logistics of potential federal workforce cuts and how they could negatively affect the American public. It also talks about how cutting federal agencies and employees will only get Trump a fraction of the way to cutting trillions in government spending.
The Utah government is trying to get farmers North of the Great Salt Lake to use less water to help refill the lake. Farmers are not on board with the idea, though they want to help with the lake. Development in the areas around farmland is taking up a lot of water, and farmers are cutting their water supply to help development, so they do not think they have enough water for their land and to spare for the lake. The state is not worried about this because they are focusing on lager water rights holders.
This article talks about how these cuts will lead to a lower quality of life in the US and how, although it will cut the federal deficit now, in the future when the country isn't doing as well economically because of the smaller federal workforce government spending will increase leading to level out the national debt.
I read this article because it would be a good idea to get a view from a more right-leaning media source. Overall, this article provided amazing insight into what is going on. Trump is starting to ease up and backpedal on what has been done because of the backlash he is facing. Plus, unemployment went up a little bit in last month's report (although the real effects won't be seen until next month’s report). It also showed that DOGE is scrambling to reinstate some agencies and people because of said backlash and potential future implications.
This article reiterates the point that Trump's actions regarding the federal workforce will have an impact on the economy. And we are currently seeing that at the moment.
This article gave me some good insight into how federal cuts are already having an impact on our country. Weather balloon launches have been halted due to staffing issues at the NOAA and more cuts to this agency are still to come.
In this article, I learned how the mix of federal cuts and freezing of money to states is leading and will lead to uncertainty for local and state leaders. With these cuts, state and local officials will be less likely to continue to build infrastructure which in turn leads to a lower quality of life in the US. In this article, specifically, they talk about the freezing of funding for flood relief and electric car charging stations.
-
Text of all my annotations
Source 1:
Paragraph 8 1
Feb 12
2025 Charlton F : This shows just how large the federal work force is. And how reducing it could cause some serious economic issues with mass unemployment.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 26 1
Feb 12
2025 Charlton F : If Trump is trying to cut government spending by 3 trillion to keep his tax cuts, cutting federal employees and agencies will make a pretty small dent in that number.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 36 1
Paragraph 36, Sentence 2 1
Feb 12
2025 Charlton F : This is what I think could be an issue. If Trump and Elon just start cutting people it could lead to major problems in the future.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Source 2:
Paragraph 24 1
Feb 20
2025 Charlton F : To reduce the federal deficit ontop of the layoffs and buyouts taxes will need to be higher to make a difference.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 27 1
Feb 20
2025 Charlton F : Reducing federal agencies could hurt the economy in areas with high density of federal employees.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 31 1
Feb 20
2025 Charlton F : Cutting or reducing some agencies could have negative long-term effects on the public.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Source 3:
Paragraph 32 1
Feb 27
2025 Charlton F : Many of the impacts that these workers have will have impacts on our day to day lives that we do not realize yet.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 55 1
Feb 27
2025 Charlton F : Having a smaller federal workforce won't necessarily lead to less taxes.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 58 1
Paragraph 58, Sentence 3 1
Feb 27
2025 Charlton F : It seems like the administration is going to be going in circles in terms of national debt because with a smaller federal workforce it will cut the deficit now, but with future economic impacts later, the deficit will rise back up.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Source 4:
Paragraph 12 1
Mar 9
2025 Charlton F : Throughout this article I found some contradictory statements Trump first calls the efforts a success and then a Republican senator says there were some mistakes made.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 15 1
Mar 9
2025 Charlton F : I think that his office finally realized a lot of the backlash that Trump faced and they realized that many very well-educated and important people were either being fired or taking buyouts.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 18 1
Mar 9
2025 Charlton F : Although sometimes you can reverse cuts, a lot of people have already taken the buyouts and at this point do not want to come back, especially with the uncertainty that looms in the future.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 31 1
Mar 9
2025 Charlton F : I think Trump's office is starting to realize that a lot of very bright young probationary workers that will shape our country's future were being laid off and he is now trying to backpedal.
Edit Reply Reply with AI Comment Options ▼
Source 5:
Paragraph 27 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : Broader cuts could lead to problems with tax processing especially at the hight of taxs season over the next few weeks.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 41 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : We can see that due to many of Trumps executive actions the economy has taken quite the tumble over the past few days.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Source 6:
Paragraph 11 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : We are already seeing some of the negative side effects of federal staffing issues. And there is only more to come in the future.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 14 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : Many of the implications that these jobs have on us may not be big in our opinion, but overall will lower the quality of research and life in the United States.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 19 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : More cuts are expected to come to the NOAA, which is a pretty important agency.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Source 7:
Paragraph 8 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : Cuts will have an impact on all levels; local, state, and national.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 20 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : Many smaller local initiatives are having their funding cut, which could lead to problems in the future. But only time will tell.
Edit Reply Reply with AI
Paragraph 25 1
Mar 13
2025 Charlton F : Freezing of funds at local and state levels. Leads to uncertainty and many officials halting the building of infastructure.
Edit Reply Reply with AI Comment Options ▼
on the uploaded document.
0 General Document comments
0 Sentence and Paragraph comments
0 Image and Video comments
General Document Comments 0
=READING=
Let’s break down the first part of your text into manageable chunks. We’ll start with the initial thoughts in your “Why I’m interested in my topic” section. Here’s a think-aloud process to help us understand what’s being communicated.
First, let’s look at the sentence: “It is very prominent in today’s world and directly affects my family and our country as a whole.” This statement suggests that the topic you’re exploring is highly relevant and has personal significance, affecting both your immediate surroundings and the larger national context. By saying “very prominent,” it indicates the issue’s visibility and importance in current events or public discourse. The mention of “my family and our country” implies an intersection of personal and collective impact, suggesting why this topic is compelling to you.
Would you like to see more?
New Conversation
Hide Full Comment
It looks like you’re working on a writing project, specifically a Problem-Solutions synthesis essay. Let’s start by breaking it down to see what you’re interested in exploring further. I’ll provide you with some inquiry questions based on your notes and comments. Then, we’ll dive into how you might start writing about one of these topics.
Inquiry Questions:
1. What are the long-term economic impacts of reducing the federal workforce?
– This question is interesting because it explores the potential ripple effects on employment, economic stability, and public services. It seems to be a recurring theme in your notes.
– “Reducing it could cause some serious economic issues with mass unemployment.”
– “Cuts will have an impact on all levels; local, state, and national.”
2. How do federal workforce cuts affect local and state governments?
– Understanding the trickle-down effect of federal decisions on smaller governments could reveal important insights about infrastructure and community well-being.
– “Freezing of funds at local and state levels leads to uncertainty and many officials halting the building of infrastructure.”
– “Many smaller local initiatives are having their funding cut, which could lead to problems in the future.”
3. What are the social implications of dismantling federal agencies?
– This topic could delve into how these cuts impact public services and quality of life, an area that seems to concern you.
– “Cutting or reducing some agencies could have negative long-term effects on the public.”
– “Overall will lower the quality of research and life in the United States.”
4. What role does communication play in public perception of federal workforce cuts?
– How these actions are communicated and perceived by the public might influence political and social outcomes.
– “Contradictory statements Trump first calls the efforts a success and then a Republican senator says there were some mistakes made.”
– “Trump is starting to ease up and backpedal on what has been done because of the backlash he is facing.”
5. How do federal workforce and agency cuts impact environmental initiatives?
– Given the mention of the NOAA and water management issues, this question could explore the environmental consequences of government decisions.
– “More cuts are expected to come to the NOAA, which is a pretty important agency.”
– “The Utah government is trying to get farmers North of the Great Salt Lake to use less water to help refill the lake.”
Would you like to see more?
New Conversation
Hide Full Comment Hide Thread Detail
New Conversation
Hide Thread Detail
Great choice! Let’s pretend to start writing about the long-term economic impacts of reducing the federal workforce. As I begin, I’ll think aloud about the questions I’m asking myself and the considerations I’m making as a writer.
Thinking Aloud:
First, I need to consider the Mode (Genre). Since I’m writing a synthesis essay, should I aim for an informative or argumentative approach? I’m leaning towards an argumentative essay because I want to persuade my readers about the potential negative impacts. However, providing balanced information to support my argument is crucial.
Now, let’s think about the Media. Should this be a traditional written essay, or could it be more engaging as a blog post or even a podcast? A written essay might be best for academic purposes, but a blog post could reach a wider audience and invite more interaction.
Would you like to see more?
New Conversation
Hide Full Comment