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2.8 Discussion: “Why I Use Trigger Warnings”: directions

This discussion assignment has TWO parts–your own posting and your peer comments.

Part 1

Purpose

This assignment will teach you how to use ideas from a piece of writing to form a perspective, how to extract significant points to discuss, and how to develop your own ideas for writing. It will also help you gain a deeper understanding of the reading as you share your ideas with your peers.

Directions

• Write two well-developed paragraphs of about 150 words each (300-350 total), discussing the reading of this week, “Why I Use Trigger Warnings.” (this article is attached and please open the attached file)
  • Paragraph 1: According to Manne, what are the reasons why some professors use trigger warnings in college? You must identify and discuss at least two reasons.
  • Paragraph 2: According to Manne, what are the reasons why some professors oppose using trigger warnings in college? You must identify and discuss at least two reasons.