choose only ONE question to answer. You will then write a thesis-centered essay

choose only ONE question to answer. You will then write a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words in response to this one question using direct quotations from both “College Students: School is Not Your Job” by Jonathan Malesic and “The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action” by Audre Lorde to support your writing.
Develop a thesis that takes a clear stance or position in response to one of the questions.
Use MLA in-text citation to support your claim with quotes and paraphrases from BOTH the Lorde and the Malesic readings. 
(You must use at least one cited idea from each reading).
Discuss how the citations and ideas are relevant to your thesis through close reading and personal connections/observations.
While you can also use your own observations and experiences to develop your claims,  the Malesic and Lorde readings must be the primary source for development.
After rereading the directions (above), read the three questions below carefully and then choose only ONE to answer in a thesis-driven essay. 
(Choose One):
What is our responsibility in pursuing knowledge?
Both authors believe that reflection and self-examination can change our lives for the better. Where do you stand on this issue?
Some argue that we have a responsibility to seek out learning for the sake of learning itself. Others disagree. Where do you stand? Take a position and support it.
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