First, read this article: 10 Ways to Think for Yourself in the Age of Groupthink.pdf
Then, select one of the following options for your original discussion post. Participate in the discussion with your classmates. Remember to follow the general discussion forum requirements. To see the rubrics, click on the 3-dot button in the upper right.
Option 1: Read the article titled Plaintext on Internet grief [PDF]
Discuss how the use of social media has affected reactions to personal crises in the lives of others. Do these reactions help or hurt anyone involved?