June 2021 archive

Capstone blog post #4

Working on my script was really hard for me because I kept having to redo it until I felt that I liked it

Getting feedback was really nice because my classmates would give me feedback which would help me a lot make it better. Each time my classmates gave me feedback it would make my presentation better. I listened to what they said and whatever they said I should fix, I did. it made my presentation so much better because of my classmates giving e feedback.

Presenting in front of my class was really scary because I was pretty nervous but each time I presented I got more comfortable as I went on. I really like presenting now because I have started to make my presentation better and I have been getting more confident while presenting to my class because nobody is going to judge anyone they will just give feedback and help make it better so now I love presenting!

Photos are really hard to find because they have to match what I am saying because I really want my Capstone to be really good because this is my last project so I am trying to make it my best. The photos also have to be high quality and in creative commons license because you can’t steal photos from other people.

Timing is going really well for me because my presentation is around four minutes and thirty seconds which is a perfect timing for me. I am really happy with my timing because when I timed it myself it was only three minutes and twenty two seconds. I was really happy when I found out it was over four minutes.

Rehearsing is going well too because I rehearse at school, at home and even at mask break. I have almost memorized my whole presentation which I am really glad about. I rehearse in front of many of my friends while they read my flash cards or just read my speaker notes in my presentation.

Memorizing is going pretty well. I have memorized almost my whole script. I am so happy because I memorized most of it by just reading it a lot but I have also rehearsed a lot. All my hard work is really paying off now and i am so happy that I finally get to do Capstone because I always have wanted to do Capstone and have been thinking about it ever since I knew it was a thing from my sister and my brother because they would always talk about it and I am so exited to finally finish it and record for Mr. Casal to put up on Heathcote Gateway.

I am so excited to finally finish and finally record! I hope when Mr. Casal posts my Capstone everyone will like it!

Here is my presentation.

 

Capstone Blog Post #3

I have worked on my essay to answer my main inquiry question. My essay helped me rite my script because I was able to summarize all my information into it. It took a while but it’s finally done, here it is!

According to a May 2017 survey of American consumers, 41 percent of Americans between the ages of 30 and 59 years wear makeup on a daily basis, and 25 percent wear makeup several times per week. It is not surprising that a large number of people wear makeup. Physical benefits include being able to minimize skin imperfections and enhance facial features. Psychological benefits include that makeup makes the wearer feel more attractive and it can also be a fun outlet for self expression. 

Physical benefits of wearing makeup include hiding imperfections and accentuating other features. Certain makeup productions such as concealer and foundation help minimize skin imperfections. Concealer is used to lighten and minimize smaller sections that a person wants to minimize. For example, concealer can be used under a person’s eyes to make dark circles less visible. It could be used on scars and blemishes to lighten them, too. Foundation is made in many different skin colors so a person is usually able to find one that matches their skin color. The foundation is usually applied after the concealer to create a smooth base that evens out a person’s complexion before adding on makeup with color. Other types of makeup accentuate a person’s features. For example, eye liner and mascara are used to make a person’s eyes stand out. Adding lipstick to a person’s lips or blush to their cheeks creates a more youthful look. 

Wearing makeup also has psychological benefits for the wearer who can be more confident, act smarter, and use makeup as a form of self expression. People who wear makeup report feeling more confident.  For example, in an article called, “Can Wearing Makeup Boost Cognition as Well As Confidence,” scientific studies conducted by Harvard and the University of Chieti, Italy showed that makeup “can give wearers a confidence boost by making them feel more physically attractive, increasing feelings of self-esteem, attitude, and personality.” In addition to feeling more attractive and better about themselves, the article goes on to explain that wearers can also experience boosts in their cognitive abilities, or skills that require the use of your brain. People can also use makeup as a creative outlet and way of self-expression. For example, in the Business Insider article, “6 Ways Makeup Can Actually Improve Your Mental Health,” a eating disorder therapist and body image expert describes how some of her clients use makeup as a form of self expression that also makes the wearer feel good, “By cultivating different looks, blending, mixing, and experimenting, you can practice creativity and art, which are often much-needed and encouraged past-times for those struggling with mental health.”

In conclusion, wearing makeup has physical and psychological benefits. It even, surprisingly, has benefits to a person’s cognitive abilities. What’s your opinion about makeup?

That is my essay!