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MM 100: Chapter 2 Critical Thinking Exercise

Directions: After reading the prompt below, write a 300 – 350-word essay as a response. I want to see three main points in your essay. Each point should be addressed thoughtfully and completely.

THIS IS A FORMAL ESSAY. This means I don’t want to see bad grammar or poor spelling. Do not write it like a blog entry or a text message and do NOT leave the questions you should answer in your essay.

Double-space your assignments ALWAYS. They should also be written in Times New Roman, Calibri, or Cambria only at 12-point font. You WILL lose points for not following these directions.

As always, late assignments are not accepted.

Prompt:

Read the article in this link: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jan/12/amanda-hocking-self-publishing

We have talked a lot about how the Internet has changed every mass medium out there and challenged each industry to adapt to a digital world. Book publishing is no exception to this. I want you to think about Amanda’s story and let these questions guide your essay: How has the Internet changed our society of readers and authors of books? What impact does the Internet have on removing barriers between authors and readers? What barriers does the Internet erect between authors and readers? Are these changes good or bad for authors, good or bad for readers, good or bad for the industry? Why? What does it mean for readers and authors that a physical book in a store doesn’t need to exist but rather only an online version for purchase? Where do you think the book industry will have to make changes to be competitive with self-publishing sites like Amazon, iBooks, Smashwords, etc.?