Reading Response

Begin by reading:

“Benefits of Going Analog” by Parker Dixon Underwood (Available on Blackboard)

The writing assignment:

Write a thoughtful response to the main idea of the Underwood article.

Mechanical details:

• The final product will be typed and double-spaced according to MLA format.
• The essay will be at least 1300 words long. (That’s about 4 pages in standard format.)
• If the paper does not meet the minimum length requirement, it will be penalized. If you can’t think up enough material for 4 pages, ask for help! Go to the Writing Center! Ask the instructor for advice!
• The final copy of the paper will be submitted through the Blackboard drop box. You will find the drop box in the “Course Essentials” folder inside the “Course Essentials and Help” module at the top of our Blackboard page.

Due dates:

1. Friday, November 13: Bring TWO printed copies of your rough draft for peer editing. To get credit for this part of the assignment:
   1. Show up in person with your rough draft.
   2. Bring a paper copy of your rough draft, not a flash drive or a file on a laptop.
   3. Bring a substantial rough draft—at least 75% of the assigned length. A sentence or two about what you might write at midnight Sunday isn’t enough.
   4. Bring your own pen or pencil.
2. Monday, November 16: Final copy of essay #4 is DUE!

This essay is worth 100 points.