Virtual Portrait Somewhere there s someone who deserves attention. In this space, a Digital Agora columnist introduces the reader to a person who has some relationship to the subject matter examined in the course. Time is not a barrier since a student may choose to highlight an historical figure. For students in1998, that may mean a virtual portrait of Machiavelli, Ralph Klein, Prime Minister Obuchi, President Chirac, Margaret Thatcher, Barbie or Xena. Thumbs Our own Siskel and Ebert section.
Students seek out films related, in some way, to their coursework, then review and rate the film.
The columnist shares his or her gut-level or favoured response to a particular issue and then, once revealing that orientation, shares a wholly different response to the issue. So much in life begins with a good question. Columnists take a hands-on approach to the art of asking good questions in this space. They pose well-turned, finely developed queries to their readers with the objective of inviting further, deeper contemplation on a subject. When you re seeking to present your best work and you have some questions about how to research, write, or handle the stress, this is where to turn.