Paper #1:
Defend or Undermine a Myth
∑ Assigned January 16. Due
January 31.
Situation: We all hear myths... "Blondes have
more fun." "Frogs give you warts." "Chocolate gives
you pimples." "If you do this, this will happen.." "Knock
on wood."
Audience/Purpose: Essentially, is there any truth to
these myths? Are some myths actually factual or are they all bunk?
Product: Take your experiences with a certain myth
as well as any research you find and develop an argument, defending
or undermining, the particular myth you choose.