Assigned Readings:
McWhorter, J. (2012, August 13). Good applicants with bad grammar. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/good-applicants-with-bad-grammar
Rushkoff, D. (2013, January 30). It’s not just grammar: It’s clear thinking. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/its-not-just-grammar-its-clear-thinking
Haussamen, B. (2012, August 13). What good writing indicates, and doesn’t. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/what-good-writing-indicates-and-doesnt
Truss, L. (2012, August 13).The harm when schools play down grammar. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/the-harm-when-schools-play-down-grammar
Challenger, J. (2012, August 13). Consider the candidate and the position. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/consider-the-candidate-and-the-position

Reflect on the assigned readings listed above for this week and the debate around grammar and professionalism. Then, write 2 paragraphs where you:
(1) identify the reading selection that most resonated with you and why
(2) outline and justify your perspective on whether grammar should play a role in hiring and other professional decisions
(3) explain how your core values affect your perspective on language and power
(4) demonstrate proper verb tense and subject-verb agreement, along with the other grammar and writing skills covered so far in the course

In this discussion, you will share one of your experiences with language and power.
Reflect on your experiences with language and power in a personal or professional setting and write 2 paragraphs where you:
(1) describe your experience
(2) tell how the experience impacted your perspective on language and power
(3) demonstrate the grammar and writing skills covered in the course so far