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Image from  Fox News Channel Image found at:  https://www.mediamatters.org/blog/2012/01/06/baby-steps-fox-airs-unemployment-chart-that-isn/185905 In this graph, Fox News attempts to display the unemployment rates in America under the presidency of Barack Obama. The graph does not look too problematic at first glance, but issues arise as one takes a closer look. The lines on the y-axis are somewhat confusing in showing what percent goes with which line exactly. Then, the 8.6% for November is almost at the same level as 9.0%. There is a drastic change between 8.8% and 8.6% . Also, the graph shows that 8.6 is greater than 8.8, which is not accurate and inconsistent.  They are misleading people into thinking that Obama had higher and constant unemployment rates, so the scale and lines are confusing. Percents on the graph do not line up correctly with the y axis numbers as well. I believe the scale needs to be more spread out and there could be more numbers in betw...

I have pretty much enjoyed science most of my life. Middle school science was especially enjoyable because my teacher was amazing. He taught the subject in an entertaining manner that helped me further develop my interest in science. Biology was more fascinating to me rather than environmental science. I took AP biology in high school and loved it, although it was very stressful and challenging. I volunteered to assist my teacher in his master's research with collecting data about dragonflies on our campus. Science was not heavily discussed in my home, but it was not fully ignored. My sister also loves science and is studying horticultural, so I mostly talked about it with her.   Science is fascinating because it teaches us how the world we live in operates. I am passionate about being involved in S.T.E.M subjects since not many women are represented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Sustainability to me is preserving the planet in which w...