Topic I
Using an article from a mainstream magazine or newspaper, summarize the
main claim about the the internet so the reader clearly understands the
gist of the article. (15 minutes)
Write a position statement, evaluating the substance or logic of the claim
given what you have learned and experienced so far this semester. Compare
with one of the articles you have read so far from _Composing Cyberspace_
(15 minutes).
Topic II
Using an advertisement from a mainstream magazine or newspaper, describe
the ad in enough detail so the reader can visualize how the internet is
represented or how the ad seeks to use an image of the internet to sell an
otherwise unrelated product. (15 minutes)
Write a position statement responding to a media advertisement and compare
the claim/s with what you have learned from your readings. (15 minutes)