You will probably find yourself having to write in reaction to something in college. The “thing” can be a short story, poem, film, piece of art, or something else entirely, but the goal is always the same: engage with the “thing”, analyze, argue, and construct a strong set of ideas about “it”. Choose one prompt from below and remember: consider your audience when writing (will your audience affect the style or language of your writing?), use proper MLA formatting (there is an MLA section in your Hodges Harbrace Handbook. I have also uploaded a resource in BlackBoard), and carefully draft your writing, using what you know already and what we have read so far in Hodges Harbrace. Remember, essays must be submitted as a word document, and the format of the essay must be double-spaced and 12 pt. font. Refer to the resources in previous modules on BlackBoard.

THIS ESSAY MUST BE REVIEWED AT THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE FINAL ESSAY.

Prompts

1. What role does social media play in our lives? Does it hinder society or enhance it? Both? Give concrete examples. [1,000 – 1,500 words]