General Assignment Instructions
- Answer the following prompts in an MLA-formatted Word document in a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 700 words.
- Do not recopy the questions into your document.
- Number your answers.
- Research the topic and obtain college-level, credible sources. Credible sources can be found using the college library in the form of books, databases, and scholarly articles. *Refer to the Plagiarism, Citation, and Format Unit for information on how to create MLA citations.
- Remember: Citations and Works Cited do not contribute to your minimum word count.
- Please read the rubric carefully before beginning the assignment.
The Value of Humanities
Topic: What is the value of the humanities, and what do they have to do with me?
To prepare for this written assignment, you need to:
Read both of the following articles:
Written Response Instructions
In your written response (minimum of 300 words and a maximum of 700 words, uploaded as a Word document), address the following (be sure to number your answers):
Explain whether you agree or disagree with the ideas presented in both articles by Amanda Ruggeri and Jaweed Kaleem on the value of the humanities in career, education, and personal growth.
Be sure to cite examples from other college-level credible sources that support your position.
Discuss how the humanities affect your daily life. Be sure to cite a specific example from your life.
Your assignment will be evaluated using the attached rubric.
This assignment may be checked for academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and/or AI-generated content. Additionally, all submitted work may require a verbal explanation to the instructor to confirm the students understanding. See the course syllabus for more information on Academic dishonesty.
