Select one of the prompts below, and write a 6-8 paragraph essay in response. The essay must have a clear strong thesis that presents the argument of the essay. The support for the thesis must come in the form of objective analysis (analysis not relating to the texts) and textual support from the 2-3 of the readings you have read and did work for since the beginning of the semester. The minimum number of quotes is 3 and the maximum number is 4. These must be cited in MLA format. Avoid writing in the first or second person. DO NOT USE ARTICLES FROM THE INTERNET OR DATABASES. YOU CAN ONLY USE TEXTUAL SUPPORT FROM THE TEXTS FROM OUR TEXTBOOK AND LISTED WITH THE PROMPT. A Works Cited page is not necessary, so be sure to include title, author, and page number in MLA format when citing.
1. Elections and voting are part of the American identity. The founders of this country wanted people to have a say in their government as they just left a country with monarch rule. However, contemporary society is quite different than the society of the founding fathers, yet the American election system has not changed to keep up with modernity. Argue in response to the following: Should the American system of voting and elections be changed to reflect the modern views often found in society? Use general analysis in the form of your observations and support from “Electoral College is Best Way to Choose U.S. President” (139) and “States Can Reform Electoral College-Here’s How to Empower Popular Vote” (155)
2. Technology and modernity have created new forms of appetites that demand attention, such as social media and social networking. Many have become obsessed or enamored with these new forms of ‘communication’, and this may lead to either helpful or detrimental practices and views. Analyze the way technology and modernity have influenced the way people communicate and how this may affect the mental health (positively or negatively). Support should come general analysis from your observations and from “Online Lives, Offline Consequences: Professionalism, Information Ethics, and Professional Students” (485) and “Watch That Tweet! Monitoring of Student Athletes’ Social Media” (490)
