literature offer an individual
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# 1
In your post, answer the following questions: 150 Words
· What does literature offer an individual?
· How has the importance of reading changed from earlier eras (pre-digital/audio/visual media) to our present day? Do you think we read differently now than we did in prior generations?
· Do you think Clugston’s quote is valid? How have perceptions regarding the value of literature changed, if at all?
· What causes people’s perceptions regarding the value of literature to change?
As you consider these questions and begin writing, incorporate readings found in Chapters 1-3 to help illustrate the points you make.
#2
In your post, answer the following questions: 150 Words
· Why might a writer feel compelled to write about literature? How does it benefit us personally and/or professionally?
· What kind of writing and thinking skills do you hope that you will develop in this course based on the description of writing about literature in sections 1.1, 2.1 and 2.3 of the text?
As you consider these questions and begin answering them, incorporate readings found in Chapters 1-3 to help illustrate the points you make.
#3
Journal One: Identifying Conflicts From Other Sources 400 Words For your first journal entry, you are required to explore the different types of conflict that are found not only in literature, but in everyday life. Be sure to read each type of conflict thoroughly to get a firm understanding of them since you will be analyzing these conflicts throughout the next five weeks. In your journal
· Describe where you see each of the five conflicts in everyday life (e.g., in social media, music, literature, or online learning). How does conflict appear in two or three of the various venues mentioned above?
· Identify what types of conflict you saw in one of this week’s reading assignments.
· Give specific examples as support for each conflict you identified.
· Explain why these conflicts are important and how they create meaning. What meaning(s) do they create?
When submitting your journal entry, make sure to
· Proofread your work for errors in grammar, mechanics, and style.
· Format the journal entry according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Refer to the Ashford Writing Center’s Sample APA Title Page for guidelines on formatting a title page in APA style.
· Provide (to the best of your ability) a reference for the text you used, including in-text citations and references listed at the end of the journal entry. Refer to the Ashford Writing Center’s Comprehensive APA Reference List Models and Citation and Reference Guide for guidelines on in text citations in APA style.
· Provide a reference for the text you used. Refer to the Ashford Writing Center’s Citation and Reference Guide for guidelines on citing sources in APA style.
· Perform a word count check to make sure the journal entry is 250 to 500 words in length.
· Save the document as a Microsoft Word or compatible .doc or .docx file.
· Use a naming convention that includes your last name, week number, and the journal number (e.g., Smith_W2.doc).
