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The following are options on how to adjust a close-ended question to make it open-ended without changing the meaning.  Question #1: Have you ever sent a text message while driving?  What are your opinions on distracted driving, specifically texting? What are some experiences you have regarding texting and driving?  Question #2: Would you say you travel abroad frequently? What are some travel experiences you have? How has traveling abroad affected your world views?  What are some of your favorite memories while traveling abroad?  Question #3: Do you post a lot of pictures on Instagram? What does your Instagram feed say about you?  How do you decide if a picture is worthy to post on your Instagram?  Do you spend a significant amount of time on social media, specifically platforms like Instagram? Question #4: Do you prefer to shop at big boxes or locally owned stores?  How do you decide to shop at one store over another?  When you think abou...

What are facts and what are insights? How do these two terms differ?  When wondering how two words differ, I find it good to look up the definition from Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. The dictionary defines fact as an objective truth, something that has an actual existence and reality. Insight , however, is defined as “the power or act of seeing into a situation.”  Upon learning the dictionary definition of these words, I had a better understanding of how these words both relate and differ from one another. The biggest difference between the two words is that a fact is objective while an insight is subjective. Facts can be proven, while insights cannot. Insights may display patterns or interpretations of facts, but could differ among individuals. Facts are written in stone. Today The above image displays a fact, "The surface of the sun is around 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit." Regardless of what website an individual uses, the information regarding the temperature of the surface ...