{"id":33630,"date":"2024-09-29T10:29:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T10:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/response-essay-on-the-article-why-zoom-is-terrible-by-kate-murphy-750-words\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T10:29:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T10:29:35","slug":"response-essay-on-the-article-why-zoom-is-terrible-by-kate-murphy-750-words","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/response-essay-on-the-article-why-zoom-is-terrible-by-kate-murphy-750-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Response Essay on the article \u201cWhy Zoom is Terrible\u201d by Kate Murphy (750 Words)"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am a college student and need help to write an essay.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Choose any one of the three topics listed below. Follow the instructions below.  Only use citations from the attached reading and use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims. No outside source\/articles. A grading rubric is also attached.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Response Essay on the article \u201cWhy Zoom is Terrible\u201d
\nby Kate Murphy <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Please
\nread the attached Word doc entitled \u201cWhy Zoom is Terrible\u201d by
\nKate Murphy.  <\/span>It was published in The New York Times<\/i> on April 29, 2022.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Learning Outcome<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Organize, develop, and revise a thesis-driven essay that includes
\nsubstantial support from the text.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Context of the Assignment<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Since the beginning
\nof the semester, we discussed the following topics: (1) the purpose of writing
\n(2) active reading, (3) effective note-taking, (4) understanding your
\nassignment and (4) creating an essay outline, all of which we covered in
\nModules 1, 2 and 3.  <\/span>You are being asked
\nto write a response paper about \u201cWhy Zoom is Terrible\u201d written by Kate Murphy. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> Read the three questions in the list below
\ncarefully, and then select only ONE<\/b>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

Instructions<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Write a thesis-centered essay of 750 words (about three to four
\ntypewritten pages) in response to one<\/b>
\nquestion that you select from the list below.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Take a position on the essay topic, and clearly state your position in
\nyour first paragraph.  <\/span>This need not be
\nyour actual personal view—-you may argue from the opposite point of view.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Create a typed outline (from Module 2), on a single sheet and attach
\nthis to the end of your essay.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Analyze your examples to show their relevance to your argument. Use
\nyour own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Be sure your essay addresses all parts<\/u><\/b> of the question.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>As you develop your essay, make sure that you refer to the reading by providing
\nsufficient support and explanation by integrating at least three<\/u>
\nexamples from Murphy\u2019s article.<\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>When you cite directly from the reading, use proper MLA page citation* (visit
\nwww.purdueowl.edu for more guidance.) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare your essays using Times New Roman, 12-point size font, double
\nspace, no bold.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Submit your essay as a Word document via Brightspace\/Turnitin in the
\n“Assignments and Submissions” section by Tuesday October 1, 2024, before 11:00 PM<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Assessment<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>This
\nessay is worth 20% of your course grade and will be evaluated using the rubric
\nfor reflective essays in the Course Information section on Brightspace. I\u2019ve
\nalso attached a copy of this rubric below this topic sheet in the \u2018Assignments
\nand Submissions\u2019 section<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Make sure to revise, spell check, and proofread your final paper before
\nsubmitting.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022      
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Note
\nthat the topics on the list are very specific and focused–make sure that you
\nstick to the topic as described and not venture into more generalized and
\nbroader subjects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

__________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

1.   
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>How does Murphy make a distinction between Zoom video chats and
\ntelephone calls?  <\/span>Which of these channels
\nof communication does she argue to be more effective at interpersonal
\ncommunication?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.   
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Although
\nZoom video chats and other similar apps had to be learned and used during the
\nglobal pandemic lockdown, what sort of compromises or adjustments did users
\nhave to make in order to stay connected to others, in work, school and personal
\nsituations?  <\/span>Using examples from your own
\nlife and experiences, discuss your views on these compromises <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

3.   
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>What
\ndoes Murphy conclude about face-to-face contact when communicating in person
\nwith someone else?  <\/span>To what extent do
\nZoom video chats strengthen face-to-face contact between people? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

* In MLA citations, you must refer to the author by her last name
\n“Murphy” only, and the page number on the reading where you are
\ngetting the material from.  <\/span>Put the last
\nname in parentheses e.g. (Murphy 1) or (Murphy 3).  <\/span>Visit www.purdueowl.edu for more guidance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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