Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing

Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing

Homework 7 – Due Dec. 10

Reasons in arguments.  You do not need a Works Cited page.

1. Watch the video: https://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_botsman_we_ve_stopped_trusting_institutions_and_started_trusting_strangers#t-1012720

1. Do you agree with Rachel Botsman? Why do you think it’s becoming easier to trust strangers than institutions? If you disagree, why? Provide 4-5 reasons from your perspective. 10 points[unique_solution]

1. What assumptions are we making about strangers? 10 points

1. Writing skills – 5 points

2. Watch the video

https://www.ted.com/talks/naomi_mcdougall_jones_what_it_s_like_to_be_a_woman_in_hollywood

1. What are 3-4 key reasons why Hollywood is not women focused? 10 points

1. What would bring about the change and make women oriented films more profitable? 10 points

1. Writing skills – 5 points

Total = 50 points

Due date: Dec. 10