Some people see going through a partner’s phone as a violation of privacy. Others see it as understandable when something feels off. In many relationships, phones hold conversations, photos, passwords, memories, and private thoughts, which can make the topic more complicated than a simple right-or-wrong answer.
When trust feels strong, the issue may never come up. When trust feels shaky, the phone can become a symbol of bigger questions. Where should the line be between personal privacy and transparency in a relationship? If someone goes through a partner’s phone, what matters more: the act itself or what led to it?
Let's Write! Is it okay to go through your partner's phone? Why or why not?
When trust feels strong, the issue may never come up. When trust feels shaky, the phone can become a symbol of bigger questions. Where should the line be between personal privacy and transparency in a relationship? If someone goes through a partner’s phone, what matters more: the act itself or what led to it?
Let's Write! Is it okay to go through your partner's phone? Why or why not?
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1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., April 24, 11:59 p.m. CST
1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., April 24, 11:59 p.m. CST
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