Topic:
New technologies are being invented and refined constantly in the world we live in today. While many of these technologies were created for the good of society, some have impacted the world in negative ways. Discover Magazine is creating a special issue that reflects on the changes in technology over the last 100 years. Write an article for this special issue arguing one invention the world would be better without.
Instructions:
Please follow the following guidelines to craft your essay:
1. Craft your own argument using sources as support.
2. No matter which topic you choose, you should consider 2-4 main points for your argument.
3. Address at least one counter-argument.
4. Your essay must make use of at least 3 sources, which you must cite using in-text citation and a reference page in APA style. Do not use Wikipedia or a source that is not in English as one of your 3 main sources. You may use websites from Google or journals from the OSU library databases.
5. ANY outside information, either words or ideas, you MUST cite according to APA format. If you have any questions about this, please contact me or visit the Writing Center.
6. Your essay should be properly formatted according to APA guidelines, proofread, and at least 1000 words in length.
Use of Writing Center services is strongly recommended, but not required. If you go, please have the tutor send me an instructor letter.