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This assignment prompts students to engage in self-reflection by answering a series of yes/no questions about their media consumption and social behaviors, pinpointing their connection to the millennial generation. Following their responses, students are required to analyze their results in a brief journal, discussing whether they feel aligned with or separate from their generation. This activity invites exploration of identity in relation to modern influences such as social media and entertainment consumption, which are essential for understanding contemporary generational dynamics.
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MLA/APA Self Check ENG 102
Look for the short quote WITH an author lead-in . . . Rogers (2007) feels that “this does not represent a conflict of interest.” Or Rogers (2007) feels that “this does not represent a conflict of interest” (p. 22). 1
Look for the short quote WITHOUT an author lead-in . . . The need for continuing education “has become apparent to all” (Jones, 2009). OR The need for continuing education “has become apparent to all” (Jones, 2009, p. 22). 2
Look for your paraphrase . . . 4 No quotation marks! Example: The need for continuing education has become apparent to all (Jones, 2009). Example: Rogers (2007) feels that this does not represent a conflict of interest. 5
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21 20 Internet: Hall, J. (1998). Characters of Vertues and Vices (1608). Retrieved April 25, 2014, from http://www.luminarium.org/renascence- editions/hallch.html 22 Note: Sometimes you will see a date put with Retrieved. You only have to include the date it was retrieved if you feel as though it could potentially change. This is added at your discretion.
Internet: Landis, B. (1996). Carlisle Indian Industrial School history. Retrieved from http://home.epix.net/~landis/histry.html Winograd, M., & Hais, M. D. (2009, May 15). Do you get the millennial generation? The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/ docview/405579009?accountid=40965 Note: Sometimes you will see a date put with Retrieved. You only have to include the date it was retrieved if you feel as though it could potentially change. This is added at your discretion.
23 The entire paper is double spaced! 24 Remember: Article titles are in quotation marks in the body of the paper and in parenthetical documentation. They are NOT in quotation marks on the References page!
#letmetakeaselfie How much of a millennial are you?? Please # your paper 1-10
For each question below, answer yes or no…be honest! • Have you ever watched Netflix? • Have you ever borrowed a Netflix login to avoid paying? • Have you ever binge watched an entire TV show series? • Have you ever become overly emotional by fictional characters on TV? • Have you ever pirated music? • Have you ever listened to EDM or seen EDM live? • Have you ever felt really fired up about any of the following individuals: Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, Mackelmore, Beyonce? • Have you ever been to a music festival? • Have you ever “checked in” somewhere? • Have you ever used facebook, twitter, and/or instagram to post a selfie?
Tell me how many “yes” responses you have & then see where you fall
Complete a 7-10 sentence journal explaining whether or not you feel as though you fit in to your generation as the score reveals – or if you feel like an outsider to your generation . . . Explore the idea of how well you fit in.