must have access to textbook! and understand powerpoint

Respond to the following questions: 200 words

You have been asked to read and write about such things as consumeritis, success, and being a good company man or woman. Ellen Goodman in “The Company Man” illustrates the life of a hard worker, someone with which many of us can identify. What illustrates your life style? How does your lifestyle compare or contrast with the hard worker in Goodman’s essay? Does your life illustrate an example of pursuing the American Dream? How so? What “lesson” do you think Goodman presents in her writing? What lesson does your life present to your family and friends or colleagues? Discuss.

text book

Aaron, J. E. (2010). The Little, Brown compact handbook with exercises 2nd custom ed.). NY, NY: Longman.

Lester, J. D., Lester, J. D., Reinking, J. A., & von der Osten, R. (2010/2011). Strategies for writing successful research papers (2nd custom ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Learning Solutions.  

second one 

Discuss your experience in using PowerPoint prior to taking this course. What new features have you learned? What tips can you offer to other students? How do you see yourself using PowerPoint in the future? How do you think knowing more about PowerPoint will impact your performance in school or on the job?