Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath Reflective Essay
Humanities
In this assignment you will write a reflective composition that explores your ideas and thoughts in relation to reading the first three stories in Malcolm Gladwell’s book David and Goliath.
Here are some questions to consider to help you get started: How do you define an underdog? Has Gladwell’s work affected your life in any way? Which one of the three stories do you resonate with the most? Why? How can you apply Gladwell’s ideas to your life?
Remember, a reflective composition allows you to share your reflections and analysis regarding what you have read and experienced. I am interested in learning how you will apply Gladwell’s work to your life.
For this composition, please use Malcom Gladwell’s text as your primary source. This is a reflective composition assignment. You are welcome to use more sources. These sources can be readings from the class but they don’t have to be; if you want to bring in other sources you are welcome to do that. Also, please feel free to use your completed Reader Responses as key outlines in creating your composition.
- Use MLA style to format the paper and for citations.
- Length: 900-1200 words
