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Questions for final writing

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For this writing assignment, your task is to choose one of the following questions and prepare an outline, which you will then use to write a paragraph of 9-16 sentences. This assignment is worth 30% of your final grade.

Questions

Mark Zuckerberg: Time’s most influential person of the year & Rutgers Student Commits suicide

What is the relationship between privacy and social media? Should there be laws against publishing information about others on Social Media. Which ones? Why?

How has social media changed the way you communicate? Use details and examples to support your response.

Amerijuana

Should Marijuana be 1) illegal, 2) decriminalized, which means a person can have small amounts, 3) legalized completely OR 4) legalized for only medicinal purposes? Which one do you agree with and why? Use reasons, examples and details to support your response.

New Estimates Revise Instances of Food Poisoning

How has your diet changed since you came to America? Compare what you ate in your culture to what you eat in America; in addition, relate a short story about a memorable encounter you have had with American food, maybe the first time trying a particular food. Described in detail what it was like. Use writing that appeals to the senses. What did it look like? What did it taste like? What did it feel and look like?

Compulsory Military Service

Should military service be required for all citizens, men and women included, or only men? If not, should any requirements be put to citizens to serve their country? Why or why not? Which ones?

Brazil

What do you feel is a misunderstood aspect of your culture? What do you feel is a marginalized aspect of your culture? Explain both in detail. Then discuss why you feel they are misunderstood or underrepresented