Question

Essay 3: Technology and Society

Essay Prompt

 

Technology and new media are playing an increasingly large role in our lives. From tablets and iPhones to Facebook and Snapchat, technological innovations are changing the way we interact, work, study, relax and negotiate public spaces.

 For your 3^rd paper you will choose one piece of technology (or new media phenomenon) and analyze the impact that piece of technology has made on society. Papers should be 5-7 pages in length, 12 pt. Times New Roman font.

The paper should include a Work Cited page. The Work Cited Page IS NOT INCLUDED in your total page count.

Your paper should be written in MLA format and will need to include:

 

1) An original thesis statement making an argument about your piece of technology. Your thesis could address any one of the following questions (or a combination of two):

How has/will this technology affect human relationships? Is it helping bring people together or is it pushing people apart? Is there a way in which this technology lessens the “quality” of interactions we have with one another?U.S. residents have some of the highest levels of stress of any nation in the world. Is this piece of technology increasing the amount of stress in our everyday lives or lessening it? In what ways might this technology affect stress levels?Has this technology affected the experience of U.S. undergraduates? If so, in what ways?How has/will this technology affect global politics or economics?Does this technology widen or diminish race/class/gender inequalities? If so, in what ways? Who has or does not have access to this new technology?How has this technology reduced or increased the amount of privacy we have over our personal information? What role should the government play in regulating information availability?

 

2) Evidence drawn from at least 3 sources to support/contradict your Argument. You must include in your sources at least: 1 In-Class reading, 1 Library Database article and 1 “pop” science article (from a Science Magazine or Website).

 

REMEMBER: This is not JUST an essay about what YOU think about this subject, you want to also use the parts of other writer’s arguments (from in-class reading assignments/outside sources) to support what you are saying.  

 Example of how to "use" outside support:

“I feel (insert your opinion) about (insert subject) because it is (example). In his essay, “(Insert Title)” written by  (Insert Author), he also argues (insert example and opinion of Author to help support your argument and make it clear that other people are writing about your subject, too.)”

 

Possible technologies for study include:

Music Sites (Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify)Cell PhonesText messagingWebsites like Wikipedia, Facebook/Instagram or YouTubeBlogging/social media appsInnovative Medical Technologies (like hearing aids, plastic surgery or lasik eye surgery)Video Games (or a specific video game)Instant Messaging

 

 

Essay Criteria

Thesis: Demonstrates clear purpose, complexity and originality; raises issue to be discussed and offers a direct

statement of writer’s position; previews the structure of the essay.

Supporting Evidence: Provides logical support for the claims made by the thesis; uses compelling sources and

forms of argumentative appeal; effectively counters opposing

arguments.

Types of Resources/Use of Resources: Includes at least 3 resources

 

Organization: Sequence of material supports the thesis and purpose; shows connections between ideas;

demonstrates writer’s control over organizational patterns of information.

Style/Tone: Uses language with control, elegance and imagination to suit the essay’s purpose; maintains

consistent, distinctive voice throughout the essay.

Mechanics: Uses grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax that are appropriate for standard written English;

demonstrates careful attention to proofreading

Conclusion: Briefly reviews but does more than simply restate the thesis; adds new insight to the thesis in light of

the evidence used.

References: Includes a reference page citing all sources in proper APA format.

Answer 1

now a days relations are becoming much weaker among the people. everyone is starting relationship with an object or a need. the relation which starts with a need will be ends once the need is over. the interaction pattern between people has decline drastically. people are showing importance and preferance for interacting with machines like personal phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets. they are getting refreshment by using these kinds of alternatives.

the people who are not in a position to bare stress, they are edicting with some illegal and unethical aspects like alcohol, drugs like heraione & cocine etc. they chose these alternatives because they do not have dearest ones to share their feelings and pains. man is a social animal, he always wish and wants to interact with people. he enjoys sharing, caring, sense of belongingness, and so on. once they become lonely, they feel stress and to cope up the stress, they go with various alternatives.

technology is playing a vital role in people lifes. they can not imagine one hour without phone or electricity or lappy. but they can spend hours and days without talking their nearest and dearest. it is not the fault of technology, it is the fault of people who edicted for technology. if you are capable of using technology accurately, then you are eligible for getting benefits than any other. technology is dividing people rather than combining them.

the life style of US people is completely different when compares to any nation. these people built and establish individuality from their childhood days. they show less interest for sharing, exchanging and give less priority to relationships. to them, many of the human relations are financial relations only. once they fulfill their financial need and obligation, the relation is going to be ends. again they join with a new relation with some other. there is no particular end point for this. instead of giving them happiness, it is ending with most complicated problems. when it comes to their oldage and middle age, they are not having any one to take care of them. it is the same with everyone. there are some people who are much happy with their family (only family). for example the ex precident of US- BARAK OBAMA- is one of the best person who got only marriage and two daughters. the other example who is suffering alot is - again ex president- BILL CLINTON and TIGER WOODS- who have many illegal relations.