Christy R.’s blog

Design:

As a closer look into the numismatics article, I realized how it was already fixed. The descriptions were neat, relevant, and grammatically correct. I would have to find another article.

After browsing around several topics and fix-up categories for a bit, I found quite a strange but rather interesting request for an article. It was on bamboo clothing, one of the ‘most wanted’ requests in the arts portal. I will be finding more about bamboo clothing. This is what I will make: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_clothing. The page is empty. It was a request from one of wikipedia’s contributors!  

Title: Bamboo Clothing

Introduction: Bamboo clothing is a modern invention that originated as a desire for a greener planet. It is considered the ‘most sustainable natural fiber on earth with many extraordinary qualities’ (Mrs. Wilson I tried to find out how to do in-text citation for wikipedia but I couldn’t find out how? This quotation was from the 4^th reference. Help me out on this one please J), along with being comfortable, durable, and stylish.  

Contents:

·         Organic

·         Fine quality

·         Debates

·         Production (I’m not so sure about this one. I can’t find too much information on yet, might add it in later.  

Organic

Unlike cotton, bamboos do not require a huge amount of water, fertilizer, or pesticide. They are the fastest growing plant of the whole world, taking a time span of approx. 3 months to reach full height and 3-4 years for maturity. They are also known to improve soil quality in degraded and eroded areas of land due to its rapid spread in large areas.In addition, bamboo clothing is 100% biodegradable, which means it can be recycled more easily. Because bamboo clothing is organic, its popularity can increase photosynthesis and reduce the greenhouse gas that adds to global warming.  Fine qualityWhy is bamboo clothing better for you? Along with being extremely soft and ‘luxuriously comfortable’(I need in-text citation right here also. This was from the first source), it absorbs and evaporates sweat quicker(3-4 times better than cotton), it has a thermo-control system that allows your body to breathe easier in hot weather(2-3 degrees cooler) and keeps you warmer in cold(2-3 degrees warmer).It is an antistatic material, and it also cuts down 98% of harmful UV rays that attack your skin.Bamboo clothing is antibacterial and antifungal, naturally. Because it acts against bacteria, wearing bamboo keeps you feeling fresher, cleaner, healthier, and smelling better for longer. (Less cloth washing needed, more free time, more water saving!) Besides these advantages, bamboo clothing has a smooth and round texture, with little harsh chemical treatments that can irritate skin. Since it is also antibacterial, it resists the spread of bacteria on the skin. This makes it perfect for sensitive or allergy prone skin. 

Debates

Although bamboo fabric is considered eco-friendly and ‘the new silk’, there is a debate over whether it is truly as eco-friendly as it supposedly is. As a production step, harsh chemicals are used to break down the plant.  Production (Might add this to my article later when I have more time:).) 

Design Specifications

1.      Accurate, detailed, and grammatically correct texts.

2.      Correct MLA citations and correct wikipedia format.

3.      At least 2 other people’s reviews. +1 more when Ms. Wilson checks :).  

Self-grade: 4-6 (but leaning onto the higher side :P), since I know what I did and how long it took for me to finally reach this stage, I know that I had a bit(juuust a bit…) of a time-management issue. Because it took me so long to find a topic to write about or edit on criterion A, the time pressure incurred with B, and because the article I wanted to edit was already edited by someone else, I had to find another article I was interested in/familiar with to edit (I usually feel more motivated=), which, in turn - meant I had less time to complete criterion B. However, a few hours spent at home paid off, and I feel as though this was one of the assignments that I worked harder on yet, since I actually brought it home and spent time on it, actual time – not just 10-20 minutes.

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[i] Bamboo Clothing Ltd., “About bamboo clothing: Why is it better?.” Bam. 2008. Bamboo Clothing Ltd.. 23 Apr 2008 <http://www.bambooclothing.co.uk/why_is_bamboo_better.html>.Fashion Organic Clothes, “Why Organic.” FOCS; Fashion Organic Clothes. 2007. Fashion Organic Clothes. 25 Apr 2008 <http://www.fashionorganic.cn/whyOrganic.asp>.Bamboo Clothing Ltd., “Frequently Asked Questions.” Bam. 2008. Bamboo Clothing Ltd.. 25 Apr 2008 <http://www.bambooclothing.co.uk/why_is_bamboo_better.html>.

Naturally Bamboo LLC, “Do You Bamboo? .” Naturally Bamboo. 2007. Naturally Bamboo LLC. 26 Apr 2008 <http://naturallybambooclothing.com/>. 

Breckenridge , Jenn. “To Bamboo Or Not To Bamboo.” In The Loop; eco fashion news and reviews brought to you by Greeloop. 13 Mar 2008. Greenloop. 26 Apr 2008 <http://thegreenloopblog.com/2008/03/to-bamboo-or-not-to-bamboo/>.