big (week for your) question

This week, while everyone is having their writer's conference, you will be working on two things:

1. Your Gatsby essay (more on that in a separate post)
and
2. Your Big Question

At this point you may be wondering, "What exactly do I need to do?"

Here's what you need to do this week:

1. Make sure your blog has at least ten (10) followers who are visible to every viewer on every platform.  If this means adding a gadget or changing your template, please do so immediately.

2. Find at least ten (10) resources on your topic, and put the links in a post (title: RESOURCES).  Each resource must be credible, informative, and valuable to you for a specific reason.  We will talk more about where to find resources and how to document them in class today (3.10).

3. Identify 3-5 people who you consider to be experts on your Big Question topic/s.  In a blog post, describe each of these people and explain why you think it would be valuable to have their guidance (title: WORTHY MENTORS)

4. Write a letter to your mentor in which you describe your interest in the topic, at least one thing you know about their work/reputation, and in which you make a request (to meet, for them to review something you produced... title: DEAR MENTOR)

***This will get you started. More coming in the next few days.***