What type of reader are you? What effect has your reading style had on your education and your life?

Book censorship communication
1. When, if ever, is book censorship justified?
2. Use examples to explain and defend your answer. Make sure you read Chapter 3 “Books” especially “Controversies” before answering.
3. Read up on the recent Dr. Seuss books that were banned. How do you feel about that? Was it a good idea or not? Explain your reasoning.
4. What are some of the effects of e-books on the general population?
5. What type of reader are you? What effect has your reading style had on your education and your life?
Now, we are living in a time where we are facing censorship in the media. It’s been the focus of many news stories these past few months.
What do you think?
6. Should we ban people from sharing their opinions on social media?
7. Should we take away access to Twitter, Facebook etc… if their opinions or beliefs differ from those who own the social media platforms?
8. Many people agree with banning certain people or groups because they don’t agree with what they are saying. But what happens when eventually someone doesn’t like your opinion or beliefs and wants to ban you from communicating on a social media platform or even having your own website hosted?
9. These are serious questions we all must face. What happens to balanced information if only one side is allowed to speak?
10. What happens to debate or discussion?
11. What happens when the media becomes gatekeepers of information?
12. Do you believe the media should label opposing views as “misinformation” and censor those opinions?
13. Who exactly are the “fact checkers”?

Last Completed Projects