Paper 1: The Diagnostic

You will write an essay based on THIS ARTICLE.

Revise your diagnostic test essay according to the following guidelines:

Essay Question: In Pamela Brown’s article “Should Teachers and Students Be Facebook Friends?”, the author argues that social networking sites such as Facebook have the potential for students and teachers to create relationships that will be beneficial for students both inside and outside of the classroom. However, the reality of social networking relationships between students and teachers can have both negative and positive effects. With the aid of this article and your own experience, answer the question: Do you believe that teachers and students should be friends on Facebook? Be sure to choose one side and argue that stance to the best of your abilities.

Be sure to construct a logically and structurally sound argument by writing an effective thesis and supporting it with sufficient reasons and appropriate evidence from both the article and your own insight and experience. Cite your source as best you can. Do not use sources other than the article and your own personal experience.

Your essay should be 2-3 pages long and follow THESE FORMATTING GUIDELINES.

Final Draft
Value
50 Diagnostic Essay points
Name
diagnostic_firstname_lastname_4.doc
Due
3/6/12

Draft 3
Value
5 Diagnostic Essay points
Name
diagnostic_firstname_lastname_3.doc
Due
2/17/12

Draft 2
Value
5 Diagnostic Essay Points
Name
diagnostic_firstname_lastname_2.doc
Due
2/9/2012