13. Protected Speech

Susan Brownmiller writes, "We live quite compatibly with a host of free-speech abridgements" (54); Charles R. Lawrence III claims that certain forms of speech run the "risk [of] making the First Amendment an instrument of domination rather than a vehicle of liberation" (57). When do you think that free speech should--or should not--be restricted? Give specific examples and explain your reasoning. Due Wednesday, 1 October.

12. Essay Two

Copy and paste a selection from Essay Two of which you are most proud. Explain why you picked that selection. Due Monday, 29 September.

11. Advertising to Children

Both Jean Kilbourne and Nadya Labi discuss the practice of advertising to young people from preschool to high school. According to these writers, what makes this demographic (or group) so tempting for advertisers? What is the role of schools in this phenomenon? How do you think that advertising affects young people? Due Wednesday, 24 September.

10. Your World Press Photo

Which image have you chosen for Essay Two? Why did this image appeal to you when you saw it? What have you found out about its context so far? What ethical issues are involved in this image? Due Monday, 22 September.

9. Analyzing an Image

Find an image online that you think is worth analyzing. In your post, explain what argument the image makes, and tell us what types of appeals the image relies upon to make that argument (refer to some of the points on page 254 to help you think about this). Please include a link to the photograph, too. Due Wednesday, 17 September.

8. Lifeboat Ethics?

Garrett Hardin makes a very complex, rather controversial argument in "Lifeboat Ethics." Identify one of the ethical principles that informs his argument and explain whether you think the principle is or is not ethical. Due Monday, 15 September.

7. Arguments Have Goals

Compose your response to the questions about the Sims trailer in your IClaim CD. Due Wednesday, 10 September.

6. Assessing Essay One

Reflect upon your experience writing your first essay. Due Monday, 8 September.

5. Writing Essay One

Post in response to the following questions:
--which essay have you chosen for the first paper?
--why did you pick that essay?
--what main types of evidence / appeals have you identified?
--what is your plan for completing this paper?
--what support do you need from your peers / your professor in writing this paper?
Due 3 September.