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For this discussion, complete one main posts and at least one peer response.

For full participation credit, posts must occur on two or more days during the active week. See rubric for full assessment of discussion posts.

Post #1 After reading one of the two texts listed below, answer the following questions. (minimum 250 words)

A. Are the ideas presented in a logical sequence?  If so, how is the essay organized? If not, what seems out of place?

B. Does the author provide a sense of closure at the end of the essay? 

C. Do you agree or disagree with the author's thesis? Why? What about their supporting details?

D. What question(s) do you have about the text that a classmate may be able to answer?

For Your Peer Responses: 

Comment meaningfully on two peer posts. (Minimum 150 words each)

Requirements: 

• For full participation credit, a minimum of two posts must occur on two or more days during the active week.
• All posts should include word count.
• Posts discussing written texts should include quotes with APA in-text citation and reference.
• See rubric for full assessment of discussion posts.

Options:

1.  “Multitasking Can Make You Lose . . . Um . . . Focus” by Alina Tugend (pp. 725-729)

2.  “Homeless on Campus” by Eleanor J. Bader (pp. 710-14)