2016-2017 Common Read Survey

Common Read Reflection Survey

Each summer, incoming students are asked to read a book that explores what it means to be an engaged member of the Bearcat community. We want to know what you think about this year's reading selection.

Complete this survey by September 6, 2016 to submit your thoughts on this year's book, A Deadly Wandering.

Submissions received by September 6 will be considered for one of five $250 scholarships. For submissions to be considered for the scholarship, all questions must be answered completely. Before you write your responses, you might do the following:

Highlight passages of the book that intrigue you.
Think about the role technology plays in your life and those around you.
Read the UC Bearcat Bond and Just Community Principles: http://www.uc.edu/conduct/BearcatBond.html

Students may submit only one completed survey for consideration. You may want to draft answers to questions in a separate document and then cut and paste your thoughtfully constructed responses into the survey so that you can easily complete the survey in one sitting.

All scholarship awards will be made in accordance with the UC scholarship policy detailed at www.financialaid.uc.edu/scholarshiplimits.

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your UC ID number (often referred to as an M-number)?

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* 4. What is your UC email address?

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* 5. What is the best phone number at which you can be reached during the fall semester?

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* 6. How did this book affect your understanding of being a UC student and what it means to uphold the Bearcat Bond?

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* 7. After reading A Deadly Wandering, how do you think technology affects the way we function as citizens, students, and human beings?

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* 8. After learning about Reggie's life story, how do you define your responsibility as an individual and scholar differently?

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* 9. How has this book helped shape your understanding of your ability to pay attention or multitask?

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* 10. How did you react to Richtel's narrative of justice and redemption? Does Reggie redeem himself?

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* 11. What was the most thought-provoking passage in this book, and what did you learn from it? Please cite the passage by providing a page number.

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* 12. Reading A Deadly Wandering prompted me to (select all that apply):

Talk with friends or family about Reggie's story or the story of another individual in the book.

Reflect on the ethics of technology use and its impact on the present and future.

Reflect on my expectations for myself in college.

Stop using an electronic device while driving ("texting and driving").

Reflect on the way my actions have a real impact on communities and the lives of others.

Further understand the importance of scholarly work done by researchers at universities like UC.

Consider the impact my major or future career might have on others.

None of the above.

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Would you recommend this book to other schools considering it for their reading program?

Yes

Not sure

Explain your choice.