Discussion
Reflect: Consider how your understanding and perspective of literature has changed (or has not) over the duration of this course. You can also think about the value of literary study and research as you reflect on your experience reading the article. Then, respond to the questions and directives below.
Write: The initial post must be 200 to 300 words in length and posted. In your initial post,
• Summarize your understanding of literary research. How does the article exemplify it?
• What critical thinking skills are developed by performing literary research, as you did in this course?
• What critical thinking skills are developed by reading literary research, as you did for your final literary analysis essay and for this discussion?
• What is the value of literary study? How does it help one to become a better individual, colleague, and global citizen? You should use at least one quotation and paraphrase from the Harry Potter article to provide a specific example. For help on writing paraphrases and quotations, review the Ashford University Writing Center's tutorial Integrating Research and the Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing web page.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.