Quest
ASSIGNMENT – 30 %
Groupwork
Submission : 2 & 9 July 2013
1.5 spacing, font size 12 pt, Times New Roman
1. According to the research study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? State your opinion.
2. Cell phones should be banned in colleges. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
3. Plastic bags should not be banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
4. Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
5. By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilt of committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murderers. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with this statement?
6. What impact does Facebook have on today's technologically advanced society?
7. Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an international official language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify countries and cause a loss of culture. What are your opinions on this?
8. Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you agree or
Groupwork
Submission : 2 & 9 July 2013
1.5 spacing, font size 12 pt, Times New Roman
1. According to the research study, the more time people use the Internet, the less time they spend with real human beings. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? State your opinion.
2. Cell phones should be banned in colleges. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
3. Plastic bags should not be banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
4. Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
5. By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilt of committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murderers. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with this statement?
6. What impact does Facebook have on today's technologically advanced society?
7. Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an international official language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify countries and cause a loss of culture. What are your opinions on this?
8. Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers. Do you agree or