Directions:

• Length: 1000-1500 words total
• Provide an introduction paragraph showing your focus. This focus should be on aspects related to the concept of authentic living and how social media can affect it.
• In the body paragraphs (3-5 paragraphs), consider the following questions:
  • In your opinion, what is authentic living in the relationship between the real world and the virtual world? How does that compare to the assigned readings?
  • How can an individual navigate the real world and the virtual world to maintain that authentic life? How do aspects of one’s social identity affect that navigation?
  • What specific concepts from the text(s) do you agree or disagree with? Do you have different interpretations of specific issues? Why or why not?
  • Are key questions raised in the text(s) not answered? How would you address them?
  • What personal experiences and/or observations are relevant to this discussion?
  • Note: These questions are intended as prompts. Do not simply run the gamut in your essay. Shape your answers into cohesive and logical points.

You must incorporate and cite: Haney’s “Social Media, Speed, andAuthentic Living”

Bloomfield’s “social Media, Self-Deception, and Self Respect”

The Format of Your Paper:

• Align text to the left of the page.
• Use Times New Roman.
• Use 11 or 12 point font.
• Use double-spacing.
• Use 1 inch (2.54 cm)
• Page numbers:
  • MLA: Show your family name and page numbers in the top right-hand corner (marginal header), and start from the first page.