Technology and society

Course Project

Topic and Thesis Proposal

This week, you will select your topic of research for the Course Project. You will need to define the chosen topic, provide a brief description of the emergent technology, and write a thesis statement. Each proposal should include the following items.

The name and a brief description of the emergent technology selected 

A thesis statement (Please note that a thesis sentence presents the central idea of the paper. It must always be a complete, grammatical sentence, it must be specific and brief, and it must express the point of view you are taking on the subject. This thesis statement will be included in the introduction of your final report.)

Grading Rubric

ContentPoints

Includes the topic of research 

5

Provides an appropriate description of the emergent technology 

 10

Includes a clearly stated thesis statement 10

Editing; spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence meaning unclear

5

Total 30