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Reflective Statement-Goat81

Core Value 1.My work demonstrates that I used a variety of social and interactive practices that involve recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development. My Definition Rewrite represented a recursive, multi-step writing process, as I revised my definition drafts … Continue reading

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Visual Rewrite-Goat81

0:00-0:03 The video begins with a lively family celebration, possibly for Gracie’s birthday, with everyone gathered in high spirits. Amidst the festivities, Pedro slides down the stairs, and a playful scuffle erupts between Gracie and Pedro. The family intervenes humorously, … Continue reading

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Bibliography-Goat81

1.) Stevens, Ryan. “The Evolution of Technical Merit and Artistic Impression.” Skate Guard Blog, 2020, https://www.skateguardblog.com/2020/04/the-evolution-of-technical-merit-and.html. Background: This article provides a historical overview of how technical merit and artistic impression have evolved in figure skating, highlighting key changes in judging … Continue reading

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Research-Goat81

Artistic Expression vs. Technical Precision: Striking the Balance in Olympic Ice Skating Olympic ice skating, one of the Winter Games’ most popular disciplines, captivates spectators with its unique blend of athleticism and artistic beauty. For decades, the sport has effectively … Continue reading

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Rebuttal Rewrite-Goat81

Artistic Integrity vs. Athletic Precision: The Balance Debate in Olympic Ice Skating For years, Olympic figure skating has been caught in a debate over two competing priorities: technical skill and artistic expression. Critics who favor artistry argue that skating is … Continue reading

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Rebuttal Argument-Goat81

Artistic Integrity vs. Athletic Precision: The Balance Debate in Olympic Ice Skating For years, Olympic figure skating has been caught in a tug-of-war between two competing priorities: technical skill and artistic expression. Athletes, judges, and fans alike have debated which … Continue reading

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Definition Rewrite-Goat81

Combination of Artistic Expression and Technical Performance in Olympic Ice Skating: In recent times, Olympic figure skating has undergone a significant transformation in its judging criteria, placing greater importance on artistic expression in addition to technical execution. Although this change … Continue reading

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Definition Argument-Goat81

Combination of Artistic Expression and Technical Performance in Olympic Ice Skating: Olympic ice skating is one of the most beloved events in the Winter Games, enchanting audiences with its mix of athletic skill and artistic flair. For many years, skaters have faced the challenge of performing technically demanding moves like jumps, spins, and intricate footwork, all while delivering a stunning artistic performance. Recently, though, there’s been some worry that the focus is shifting too much toward artistic expression at the expense of technical prowess. While artistic elements surely add to the beauty of a routine, I believe that putting too much emphasis on them might unintentionally dampen technical creativity and alter how the sport evolves. If we look at the scoring patterns in figure skating, this concern is backed up. Over the last twenty years, Olympic … Continue reading

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