DB #3 Book Censorship
Discussion Board #3 Due – Sunday by 11:59pm
- Minimum 1 paragraph per question but you can always write more.
- Reply to at least two classmate’s posts. Your replies to others need to be thorough and reflect thought and effort (at least 1 paragraph).
- Grammar, spelling, proper capitalization and punctuation are required in every post and reply.
- Refer to the Netiquette guide to discussion board posts & replies in your syllabus.
- No credit will be given to any late Discussion Board posts or replies.
There are 12 questions to answer this week. Please answer in detail – no yes or no answers. Please number each answer 1-12.
1. When, if ever, is book censorship justified? Use examples to explain and defend your answer. Make sure you read Chapter 3 “Books” especially “Controversies” before answering.
2. Read up on the recent Dr. Seuss books that were banned. How do you feel about that? Was it a good idea or not? Explain your reasoning.
3. What are some of the effects of e-books on the general population?
4. What type of reader are you? What effect has your reading style had on your education and your life?
Now, we are living in a time where we are facing censorship in the media. Its been the focus of many news stories these past few months.
What do you think?
5. Should we ban people from sharing their opinions on social media?
6. Should we take away access to Twitter, Facebook etc… if their opinions or beliefs differ from those who own the social media platforms?
7. Many people agree with banning certain people or groups because they dont agree with what they are saying. But what happens when eventually someone doesnt like your opinion or beliefs and wants to ban you from communicating on a social media platform or even having your own website hosted?
8. These are serious questions we all must face. What happens to balanced information if only one side is allowed to speak?
9. What happens to debate or discussion?
10. What happens when the media becomes gatekeepers of information?
11. Do you believe the media should label opposing views as “misinformation” and censor those opinions?
12. Who exactly are the “fact checkers”? Make sure you share where you got your answer from. Cite the source.
Requirements: 15 h
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