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1. The purpose of this assignment is to enter into a conversation with the
sources
The purpose of this assignment is to enter into a conversation with the sources we have
discussed in class. You will use critical thinking skills as you respond to The Social
Dilemma, McIntyre, Levitin, Graham, and/or Konnikova. This project will allow you to
create an argument that is supported by critical thinking/reasoning as you engage with
other texts (an important aspect of academic writing).AssignmentQuestion: How is our
relationship with / knowledge of environmental issues or science changing in a post-truth
era? How do social media and the internet affect our ability to think about physical
environments? What is at stake?Write an essay that answers, in some way, the answer to
the question above. You should discuss aspects of “post-truth,” “fake news,” and/or social
media literacy/responsibility as it pertains to the way you understand, learned, or will
know environmental spaces, issues, and/or policy. You will need to use at least 2 of the
sources we have discussed in class as a way to introduce the conversation, support your
claims, and/or present your perspective.Your thesis/essay must reflect the scope of the
assignment, meaning you will need a thesis that you can adequately and fully argue/develop
in 4-5 pages. Your claims/argument will need to be critically thinking based and will require
you to explain your thought process to your reader throughout the essay.Suggested
TasksThe first thing you will need to do is choose a more specific focus. What question will
your thesis/essay answer? Are you more interested in specific issues or specific habits, for
example? You will want to make sure that you are able to bring in at least 2 different
sources we’ve discussed in class as you present and answer that question. These will be the
ONLY sources you are allowed to engage at this point. The exception is any kind of context
(a single additional source) that you think would be helpful for your reader’s understanding
of your argument.Once you choose your question and decide on the answer to that question
(the focus of the essay), choose at least two texts that address or comment on that focus and
find specific passages, quotes, or sections that are especially relevant to your argument.
Consider how you will use those texts. Will they primarily be a way to introduce the
conversation? Will they be the main focal point of your argument? Will they be used as
counterarguments or support for your own argument?Requirements1200-1500 words in
length (This does not include the Author’s Note nor Works Cited page)MLA format 9th
edition: 12-point, Times New Roman Font; 1″ margins; Works Cited pageMust use at least 2
of the texts we have worked with so far this semester.A unique title that accurately portrays

2. your thesis.Completion of at least 1 publish prior to submitting the “final” publish. There
must be significantrevisions from the 1st publish to the “final” publish.A New Author’s Note
with each publish