Q After reading about how to join academic conversations, it is now your turn to report what they say and add your I say. For this first paper, you will not be conducting your own research, but instead using information you take from the readings at the back of the textbook. This is a 3-5 page essay that you will later expand upon and revise for your final essay, so make sure you choose a topic that interests you. And remember, this is not a simple report of what other scholars have thought, but your opportunity to contribute your own ideas. To complete this assignment, do the following: • Select a topic that interests you from the list: • o How can we bridge the differences that divide us? o Is college the best option? o Are we in a race against the machine? o What’s gender got to do with it? o What’s there to eat? • Read at least four of the offered readings (hint: try to read articles on both the positive and negative side). • Based on the readings, consider if you agree, disagree, or a bit of both for your preferred question. For example, if you choose, Are we in a race against the machine? then your essay will address whether or not you think machines are problematic for modern society. • Reporting what they say you’ll demonstrate how you can enter an academic conversation and insert your own I say ideas supported by information from the articles. Assessment Requirements: • 3-5 pages in length • Addresses the question and adds to the academic conversation (as described in the rubric) • Integrated in-text citations with corresponding works cited page. MLA citation format should be used. Due 11:59 EST Sunday