ASSIGNMENT 08
SO245 Social Impact of Technology
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to
Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences,
and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA
format. Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Instructions
In your course, turn to Lesson 8. Skim through it to refresh your memory. Next, carefully
study and review the section titled “Approaches to Measuring Technological Progress.”
Next, relying solely on the material in your course, use your own words in order to write
a short comparison and contrast essay that defines and explains three distinct
perspectives on the evolution of technology. As you write, imagine you are talking to a
friend who has no knowledge of this topic. In short, write the way you speak, using a
conversational tone. Also, try to alternate short sentences and longer sentences to make
your writing more readable.
Before, during, or after you’ve completed your essay, be sure to create a title and cite
yourself as the author. For example:
A Comparison of Three Perspectives on the Evolution of Technology
Heather Jones
Your essay should have 5 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 is your lead paragraph. It will contain
an overview of what you have to say in comparing and contrasting the perspectives of
Gerhard Lenski, Leslie White, and Alvin Toffler with respect to the evolution of
technology.
Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, are your body paragraphs. In your essay, paragraph 2 should
describe the perspective of Gerhard Lenski.
In paragraph 3, you’ll write about the perspective of Leslie White.
In paragraph 4, you’ll describe and discuss the perspective of Alvin Toffler.
Paragraph 5 is your summary and conclusion paragraph. Here, you will compare the
three perspectives to show how they are, or may be, similar. You’ll contrast the three
perspectives to describe how they are different. You will end this process – and your
essay – by expressing your view as to which theorist or theorists offer the most useful
insights into the evolution of technology.
Mechanics
Your document’s margins should be 1 inch, top, bottom, left, and right. That’s the default
option if you use MS Word.
All your copy should be flush left.
For purposes of evaluating your essay, skip a line between each paragraph.
Make sure you use a standard indent for the first sentence of each of your paragraphs.
Pressing the tab key one time is a simple way to do that.
It’s permissible to use direct quotes from the lesson. But don’t overdo it. One to three
such quotes should be your limit. In any case, be sure to bracket a direct quote with
quotation marks. For example: According to Marlowe, “White and Lenski are on the
same page.”
Begin by writing a first draft. Then, remembering that writing is rewriting, try and try
again to make your prose readable. After you think you’ve composed a final draft, go
over your essay again to locate and correct grammar and spelling errors.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this
assignment.
CATEGORY
Lead Paragraph Overview of Three
Perspectives with
Respect to the
Evolution of
Technology (10 Points)
Paragraph 2 - The
Perspective of
Gerhard Lenski
(20 Points)
Paragraph 3 - The
Perspective of Leslie
White (20 Points)
Paragraph 4 - The
Perspective of Alvin
Toffler (20 Points)
Exemplary
10 points
Student provides a clear,
logical overview of the
comparison and contrast of
the perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
20 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
20 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
perspective of Leslie White.
20 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
perspective of Alvin Toffler.
Paragraph 5 10 points
Conclusion (10 Points) Student provides a clear,
logical comparison and
contrast of the three (3)
perspectives including
his/her view as to which
theorists or theorist offers
the most useful insights into
the evolution of technology.
Mechanics (10 Points) 10 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Format (10 Points)
10 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Satisfactory
8 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical overview of the
comparison and contrast of
the perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
15 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
15 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the perspective of Leslie
White.
15 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the perspective of Alvin
Toffler.
8 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical comparison and
contrast of the three (3)
perspectives including
his/her view as to which
theorists or theorist offers
the most useful insights into
the evolution of technology.
8 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
8 points
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
Unsatisfactory
5 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear overview of the
comparison and contrast of
the perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
10 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
10 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
perspective of Leslie White.
Unacceptable
2 points
Student provides a poor
overview of the comparison
and contrast of the
perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
5 points
Student provides a poor
description of the
perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
5 points
Student provides a poor
description of the
perspective of Leslie White.
10 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
perspective of Alvin Toffler.
5 points
Student provides a poor
description of the
perspective of Alvin Toffler.
5 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear comparison and
contrast of the three (3)
perspectives including
his/her view as to which
theorists or theorist offers
the most useful insights into
the evolution of technology.
5 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
5 points
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly.
2 points
Student provides a poor
comparison and contrast of
the three (3) perspectives
including his/her view as to
which theorists or theorist
offers the most useful
insights into the evolution of
technology.
2 points
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
2 points
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly.
ASSIGNMENT 08
SO245 Social Impact of Technology
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to
Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences,
and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA
format. Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Instructions
In your course, turn to Lesson 8. Skim through it to refresh your memory. Next, carefully
study and review the section titled “Approaches to Measuring Technological Progress.”
Next, relying solely on the material in your course, use your own words in order to write
a short comparison and contrast essay that defines and explains three distinct
perspectives on the evolution of technology. As you write, imagine you are talking to a
friend who has no knowledge of this topic. In short, write the way you speak, using a
conversational tone. Also, try to alternate short sentences and longer sentences to make
your writing more readable.
Before, during, or after you’ve completed your essay, be sure to create a title and cite
yourself as the author. For example:
A Comparison of Three Perspectives on the Evolution of Technology
Heather Jones
Your essay should have 5 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 is your lead paragraph. It will contain
an overview of what you have to say in comparing and contrasting the perspectives of
Gerhard Lenski, Leslie White, and Alvin Toffler with respect to the evolution of
technology.
Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4, are your body paragraphs. In your essay, paragraph 2 should
describe the perspective of Gerhard Lenski.
In paragraph 3, you’ll write about the perspective of Leslie White.
In paragraph 4, you’ll describe and discuss the perspective of Alvin Toffler.
Paragraph 5 is your summary and conclusion paragraph. Here, you will compare the
three perspectives to show how they are, or may be, similar. You’ll contrast the three
perspectives to describe how they are different. You will end this process – and your
essay – by expressing your view as to which theorist or theorists offer the most useful
insights into the evolution of technology.
Mechanics
Your document’s margins should be 1 inch, top, bottom, left, and right. That’s the default
option if you use MS Word.
All your copy should be flush left.
For purposes of evaluating your essay, skip a line between each paragraph.
Make sure you use a standard indent for the first sentence of each of your paragraphs.
Pressing the tab key one time is a simple way to do that.
It’s permissible to use direct quotes from the lesson. But don’t overdo it. One to three
such quotes should be your limit. In any case, be sure to bracket a direct quote with
quotation marks. For example: According to Marlowe, “White and Lenski are on the
same page.”
Begin by writing a first draft. Then, remembering that writing is rewriting, try and try
again to make your prose readable. After you think you’ve composed a final draft, go
over your essay again to locate and correct grammar and spelling errors.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this
assignment.
CATEGORY
Lead Paragraph Overview of Three
Perspectives with
Respect to the
Evolution of
Technology (10 Points)
Paragraph 2 - The
Perspective of
Gerhard Lenski
(20 Points)
Paragraph 3 - The
Perspective of Leslie
White (20 Points)
Paragraph 4 - The
Perspective of Alvin
Toffler (20 Points)
Exemplary
10 points
Student provides a clear,
logical overview of the
comparison and contrast of
the perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
20 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
20 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
perspective of Leslie White.
20 points
Student provides a clear,
logical description of the
perspective of Alvin Toffler.
Paragraph 5 10 points
Conclusion (10 Points) Student provides a clear,
logical comparison and
contrast of the three (3)
perspectives including
his/her view as to which
theorists or theorist offers
the most useful insights into
the evolution of technology.
Mechanics (10 Points) 10 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Format (10 Points)
10 points
The paper is written in
proper format. All sources
used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Satisfactory
8 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical overview of the
comparison and contrast of
the perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
15 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
15 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the perspective of Leslie
White.
15 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical description of
the perspective of Alvin
Toffler.
8 points
Student provides a mostly
clear, logical comparison and
contrast of the three (3)
perspectives including
his/her view as to which
theorists or theorist offers
the most useful insights into
the evolution of technology.
8 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
8 points
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and most are cited correctly.
Unsatisfactory
5 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear overview of the
comparison and contrast of
the perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
10 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
10 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
perspective of Leslie White.
Unacceptable
2 points
Student provides a poor
overview of the comparison
and contrast of the
perspectives of Gerhard
Lenski, Leslie White, and
Alvin Toffler.
5 points
Student provides a poor
description of the
perspective of Gerhard
Lenski.
5 points
Student provides a poor
description of the
perspective of Leslie White.
10 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear description of the
perspective of Alvin Toffler.
5 points
Student provides a poor
description of the
perspective of Alvin Toffler.
5 points
Student provides a weak or
unclear comparison and
contrast of the three (3)
perspectives including
his/her view as to which
theorists or theorist offers
the most useful insights into
the evolution of technology.
5 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
5 points
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly.
2 points
Student provides a poor
comparison and contrast of
the three (3) perspectives
including his/her view as to
which theorists or theorist
offers the most useful
insights into the evolution of
technology.
2 points
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
2 points
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited
correctly.
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