The Winners and Loosers of Technology- Important Issues in Computer Media
During this course, students will be responsible for submitting two short essays, which demonstrate critical thinking in regards to the course topics. Each essay will be worth 15% of the final grade and be approximately two to three pages in length. The essays can be written about ANY TOPIC RELATABLE TO ITEMS COVERED IN CLASS. In other words, the goal is to provide students with the opportunity to dig a little deeper on a topic of interest. (If you are unsure of your selected topic, feel free to email me for discussion or approval.)
Students may utilize in class readings for the paper, but it is expected that AT LEAST THREE ADDITIONAL OUTSIDE SOURCES will be incorporated to expand the learning process. Though the essays are intended to be less formal than the midterm paper, they should be carefully written, proofread, and must include citations in APA format for any works referenced. Those who simply use the short essays as expressions of their personal opinions will likely receive a lower grade, because unsupported opinions are unconvincing and carry less weight than knowledge claims that are based on evidence, such as research or expert knowledge.
