BMCC OpenLab | Essence Edmonds | Activity https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/members/essenceedmonds/activity/ Activity feed for Essence Edmonds. Wed, 27 May 2026 20:26:39 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0164a3b5530d670eedfb3a4cb2fd262e Essence Edmonds joined the group POL 100 (0504) – Introduction to American Government – Spring 2024 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/155059/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:21:22 -0500 0 1ac9deb7a0cd1c4b06e816df552a373f Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/11/27/conversation-8-kalyn-boudinot/#comment-549 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:32:59 -0500 Hello, Kalyn I completely agree with your inclination towards a blend of deontological and virtue ethics in addressing the moral dilemma presented in “Parasite.” Upholding the principle of honesty and maintaining integrity aligns with a sense of duty and a commitment to truth, even in the face of personal sacrifice. This ethical stance reflects a…[Read more]

In reply to - Kalyn Boudinot wrote a new blog post Conversation 8 – Kalyn Boudinot in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Conversation 8 – Kalyn BoudinotIn the film […] ]]> 146b021304d16abf9bb479de3275b2b9 Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Convo 8 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2821 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:28:45 -0500 Essence Edmonds Convo 8In “Moonlight,” a significant moral dilemma arises when Chiron, the protagonist, grapples with his sexuality and […]

]]> 1 40d185f98506d4d922e03810e5e5bee9 Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/10/30/ruth-andruiser-outline-draft/#comment-470 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 04:01:19 -0500 The thesis statement and conclusion are present in the draft. The thesis statement is clear and arguable: “The purpose of this paper is to analyze how efforts to increase the efficacy of suicide screening and prevention have changed since Mantel’s report.” The conclusion restates the importance of suicide screening and prevention.

Each body p…[Read more]

In reply to - Ruth Andrusier wrote a new blog post Ruth Andruiser Outline + Draft in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Ruth Andruiser Outline + Draft ]]> cee9154d2c613e02d3dfec6dc5a803ba Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/11/05/topic-the-benefits-of-hybrid-work/#comment-469 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:58:33 -0500 The draft includes a clear thesis statement in the beginning, which is that hybrid work offers advantages for both employees and organizations. It is arguable as it presents a stance that can be debated.

Yes, every body paragraph begins with a premise/topic sentence that supports the thesis, making the structure clear and…[Read more]

In reply to - Taylen Johnson wrote a new blog post Topic: The Benefits of Hybrid Work in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Topic: The Benefits of Hybrid WorkWorking […] ]]> 5d2b3e903508a1d96d35e6912bc939f3 Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds outline and draft in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2667 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:59:35 -0400 Essence Edmonds outline and draft

]]> 2 a70f3321b613facb006f179736f337f7 Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/10/25/johan-baez-conversation-7-2/#comment-415 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:00:32 -0400 Hello Johan, I completely agree that the anecdotal fallacy involves using personal experiences or isolated examples as sufficient evidence, even when there’s ample scientific evidence or a well-founded argument to the contrary. In the example you provided, it’s clear that their grandfather’s longevity, argues against the widely supported…[Read more]

In reply to - Johan Baez wrote a new blog post Johan Baez – Conversation 7 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Johan Baez – Conversation 7 ]]> 64b7f2c27d5397ec7d14bd10d8d69ce8 Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Convo 7 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2664 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:48:00 -0400 Essence Edmonds Convo 7

]]> 0 9d10b303e7ecae3f242c4b4f0b4493fb Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Convo 5 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2549 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:31:38 -0400 Essence Edmonds Convo 5

]]> 0 1928c9a61af84235faf3e935c8b2d9a7 Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/10/02/conversation-5-kalyn-boudinot/#comment-364 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:29:51 -0400 Hello Kalyn, your response was beautifully written. I agree with your statement “money is undoubtedly crucial for meeting basic needs and providing a sense of security, though it is not the sole determinant of happiness”. I agree with the statement because it is true. We do need money to provide for ourselves. But providing for ourselves doe…[Read more]

In reply to - Kalyn Boudinot wrote a new blog post Conversation 5 – Kalyn Boudinot in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Conversation 5 – Kalyn BoudinotIn the Ted Talk […] ]]> 745e9b10e5b318e71fdd343564ce5117 Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/25/convo4-cults-colin-davy/#comment-314 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:41:02 -0400 Hello Collin, I also watched the Charles Manson video. I like the fact that you found an article to tie in with messages from the video. I agree with your summarization of the article and how it shows the type of person that Charles was. It also shows that the others were indeed victims as well.

In reply to - colin davy wrote a new blog post Convo4 cults Colin Davy in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Convo4 cults Colin DavyI watched the video on the Mason […] ]]> 67d13c22e6c500405adaf147bb3a568d Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Convo 4 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2496 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:40:04 -0400 Essence Edmonds Convo 4

]]> 0 ce3720324832220b390d24b18e44161b Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/17/kalyn-boudinot-conversation-3/#comment-49 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:54:06 -0400 Hello Kalyn, your explanations of the articles were written very thoroughly. From your response I believe due to lack of evidence we are unable to detect a bias. I noticed that leading language is used to persuade us to lean towards the not guilty narrative. I believe that with the severity of the topic, the details should have defiantly been…[Read more]

In reply to - Kalyn Boudinot wrote a new blog post Kalyn Boudinot – Conversation 3 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Kalyn Boudinot – Conversation 3The story […] ]]> 7c16e420068463a3629224cde3b3b3b4 Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Convo 3 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2335 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:33:00 -0400 Essence Edmonds Convo 3

]]> 0 b2b15cb5bca9967af81f8b67b0cbb3ad Essence Edmonds changed their profile picture https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/142061/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:56:45 -0400 0 602cc054a3d378cd9652705f135c79e2 Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/09/10/natacha-cortes-conversation-2/#comment-31 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:09:06 -0400 Hello Natacha, I love how your perspective changed due to gaining a deeper understanding. I also did not know how strategic Melina Matsoukas was when she helped bring Beyonce’s vision to life. This gave me a better understanding of her message as well. I also appreciated how you highlighted the strength of black women. As a black woman it is o…[Read more]

In reply to - Natacha wrote a new blog post Natacha Cortes- Conversation 2 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Natacha Cortes- Conversation 2The message/theme that […] ]]> c7426e267366d8399e5b46980585305f Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Convo 2 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2278 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:40:28 -0400 Essence Edmonds Convo 2

]]> 1 ec7bf645e43fb095ab3b4aa0bc2a7362 Essence Edmonds posted a new activity comment https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/2023/08/24/olivia-vanora-conv-1/#comment-12 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:26:09 -0400 Hello Olivia, your response was written beautifully. I agree with your perspective on how it is important to unlearn unhealthy habits because it will prevent us from strengthening our minds. I agree with your perspective because when we don’t unlearn these habits, we end up hindering ourselves. By doing this it stops us from accessing our f…[Read more]

In reply to - Olivia Vanora wrote a new blog post Olivia Vanora Conv 1 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive Olivia Vanora Conv 1Dr. Richard Paul explained critical […] ]]> c227776456b135fe54a295c17f46dfb4 Essence Edmonds wrote a new blog post Essence Edmonds Conv 1 in the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 - 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/crt100-054w-fall23-barnes/?p=2202 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:12:28 -0400 Essence Edmonds Conv 1According to Dr. Richard Paul, critical thinking is “The art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view of i […]

]]> 2 769ed2e7903024b7af8c8400ab7d6b9f Essence Edmonds joined the group Critical Thinking CRT 100 – 054W/ Fall 2023/ Prof. Barnes/ Online/ Writing Intensive https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/138319/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:27:42 -0400 0 dc7952a3c2bbde1beac5e764fd081aa2 Essence Edmonds became a registered member https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/138315/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:20:52 -0400 0