Step 1: Read Ralph Waldo Emerson “American Scholar.” Emerson believes that all men should see themselves as possible rulers and shapers of the world. He believes that only in this way will a truly healthy society be possible: “A nation of men will for the first time exist, because each believes himself inspired by the Divine Soul which also inspires all men” (Paragraph 43).
Step 2: In paragraph one, discuss to what degree you think that the statement above is realistic or feasible? Based on the reading, in paragraph two, share your thoughts on what you think Emerson disliked about the time in which he lived? In the same paragraph, share what about his time period do you think he found hopeful? In paragraph three, explain any similarities between his “modern age” and the world today?
Note: each paragraph should be at least 100–words and remember to indent and edit your paragraphs before submission.
Step 3: Incorporate specific examples from the module’s readings. This reading reflection must include evidence from the course’s textbook (quotes, paraphrases, and summaries) to support the question. All evidence should end with an in–text citation, including a summary and paraphrase an in–text citation and work cited are required. There is an example of how to properly cite the course’s textbook located in the course information folder.
Step 4: Attach your Word document to this drop box. This reading reflection must be numbered in paragraph form and formatted according to MLA guidelines, format (12 point, Times New Roman, left justification, double spaced, and indented paragraphs) with a heading (student’s name, instructor’s name, course, and date) in the upper left corner of the first page. In the upper right–hand corner, insert a header with your last name and page number. There is an example MLA template located in the course information folder that you may use.
Failure to follow the above MLA guidelines will result in up to a 10–point deduction. In addition, you should include an in–text citation as well as a works cited page. Failed to do so will result in
following automatic penalties:
• One half letter grade (5 points) for errors within in–text citations and/or works cited
• One letter grade (10 points) for no in–text citation(s)
• Two letter grades (20 points) for no work cited
