Class Work
1. Discuss "When the Patient is a Googler". What do you think; should patients use the Internet to research their doctors and symptoms? If so, when? If not, why not? How much information about doctor and/or illness is too much information?
2. Political ads - what did you find? Who does it best? What sort of advertising techniques would convince you to cast your vote for a particular candidate?
3.. Argumentative Writing: Claims - "because" - Reasons - Evidence. (Take notes from the board.)
How to: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/argument.htm (Follow along - ask questions!)
Homework
4. Reality TV ... are you watching? Should you?
"Why Reality TV is Good for Us" by James Poniewozik http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,421047,00.html
A. What did the author say to convince the reader that reality television is "good?" List three points.
B. According to the author, why do some object to reality TV? Are there additional objections that could have been mentioned?
C. What do you think? Using examples from your own life with television, either defend or object to reality television. (2-3 paragraphs) (Post in CANVAS -by Tuesday - 25 points)
5. "When Reality TV Gets Too Real" by Jeremy W. Peters
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/08/business/media/08reality.html?_r=0
A. Study the introduction and the conclusion of this essay. What does the author do to capture your attention and to leave you with a message?
B. In a well developed paragraph or two explain to what extent does reality television encourage the public to make dangerous decisions? Use examples from the article and from life. (Post in CANVAS by Tuesday - 25 points)
6. Select your techno topic. Locate two resources that you might use in your essay. Begin an annotated bibliography.
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