Choose one article from the readings in the Student Selected Scholarly Articles.Write one well-developed paragraph in answer to the “Reflective Questions” below:In your own words, briefly summarize th

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  • Choose one article from the readings in the Student Selected Scholarly Articles.
  • Write one well-developed paragraph in answer to the “Reflective Questions” below:
    • In your own words, briefly summarize the article (1-2 sentences)
    • What is the author’s main claim or thesis (1 sentence)
    • Do you mostly agree or disagree with the author’s claims?  (1-2 sentences)
    • Before reading the text, were you already familiar with the topic?
      • If yes,
        • Describe your background in, interest in, or knowledge of the topic (1-2 sentences)
        • Do you think the author handled the topic well? (1-2 sentences)
      • If no,
        • Why did you choose this text? (1-2 sentences)
        • What did you find most interesting or strange or surprising about the topic?  (1-2 sentences)
  • Respond substantively to at least two classmates’ posts.

Criteria on which you will be graded:

  • Answering the questions above in an initial post of at least 200 words