For Essay 3, you will all be doing individual topics (you can check out the prompt later in this module). Therefore, I am hoping to give you this TED talk for inspiration as you begin to consider possible topics and writing. The talk below is quite short, but it makes some really powerful points. Check it out.
Step 1: Watch!
Step 1: Respond by Wednesday!
1. Smith gives examples of times he remained silent but shouldn’t have. Are there times in your life where you felt the same? What happened?
2. Smith says “Silence is the residue of fear.” What does that mean to you?
3. How would you respond to him if given the chance? How can your/our voices help address social problems in our country?
Step 3: Read and Respond to Your Peers by Friday
Once you have written your responses, you are to respond to two of your peers’ posts in at least 100 words each. Reply to two posts that have yet to be responded to by a classmate. If everyone’s post has been responded to, evaluate the ones with the least amount of replies. For example, if every student has at least one reply, then respond to the students who only have one or two replies instead of those who have 5 or 6 already.
Use your personal experience, if it’s relevant, to support or debate other students’ posts. If differences of opinion occur, debate the issues professionally and provide examples to support opinions.
To reply to a peer, click “Reply” under their post, type your reply in the text box and click “Post Reply.”
Grading and Submission:
To receive the full credit, you must submit initial response on time and respond to two of your classmates on time. Please respond in full sentences and be as detailed as possible. Your initial post should be around 250-300 words while your responses should be at least 100 words and go beyond “I agree/disagree.” You may also refer to the rubric attached.
For quick tips on your initial post, check out the Writing a Good Discussion. If you need help submitting the discussion, remember to utilize our Canvas Discussion Guide.
The following Canvas Guides will help you successfully submit this assignment and review your feedback:
How do I reply to a discussion as a student?
How do I edit or delete discussion replies as a student?
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