Technology:
Past, Present and Future
due Thursday, June 7th
Monday,
June 4: please email your topic of choice to me at rod@rodmilstead.com
by the end of class.
Your mission is to research
an example of today's technology. First off, don't think of technology
as something that has a screen and
a keyboard. A hammer and a satellite are both good examples of technology.
On the right is a list of technologies or activities that use a
form of technology. Choose a topic from this list or develop a topic
of your own.
Your essay should address the following points:
-describe the technology
and how it works.
-what is the need for this technology?
-how was this technology invented OR what did it replace and why?
-how is the technology used TODAY?
-how will this technology change in 10 or more years?
-what is your interest in this technology? |
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Example: Palm Pilot
-replaces the paper calendar, address book, to-do list and works
as a portable computer.
-the first attempt at a device like the Palm Pilot was called the Apple
Newton.
-future Palm Pilots will allow easy access to the the Internet, email,
phone and have the power of a notebook computer in a smaller package.
Paper requirements:
-at least 450 words
-double-spaced
-14 point Arial font
-bibliography with at least four sources cited in the appropriate format. Your
sources must be cited in proper bibliographic format. For online resources, click
here. For printed materials click
here. Your paper should be in your own words to receive credit for this
assignment.
Create your essay in Microsoft
Word.
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