Reaction papers should be about 1 page single spaced/2 pages double spaced: Aim for 700 words.
Let's dive right in with one that will make your brain work a little and shake off those summer cobwebs:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/business/08consume.html?_r=3&ref=homepage&src=me&pagewanted=all
The article makes you think about why we buy "things" and what really makes us happy.
1. Please summarize the article in a paragraph or two.
2. Briefly, what is your reaction to this trend?
3. Tell me how the relates to the mass media and advertising. Try to use examples you've seen in the mass media.
It's due in a week. Please email me your paper (andylangager at gmail dot com).
