The assignment is to write a 750-1200-word (3-5 page) essay answering one of the questions
below. The essay word count does not include the required essay coversheet. Students must
complete and submit the essay using the required coversheet, SC5500HW.docx, which is a
Microsoft Word file. Students may use any word processing software to complete the
assignment; however, the submitted file must be exported or saved as a .doc or a .docx file
format (most current word processing products — including several free ones — support this
function) before it is uploaded to your course site. Any supporting material used in your essay
that is not your own original thought must give credit to the original source. You should do this
by citing your sources using both in-text citations and a reference page on a new page following
the end of your essay; this helps avoid any accidental plagiarism issues within your essay.