READINGS: Based upon content found in Monsters CH 2 readings—Poole (103), Bostrom (114), Asimov (118)
TOPIC: Your analysis (basic, literary or rhetorical) on monsters and related subjects—actual topic varies depending upon the writing prompt that you choose.
Bostrom (114)
Besides AI, what other research into technological advances being done today potentially poses a threat? Why? Be specific.
ASSIGNMENT:
Write an Analysis Essay using one of the writing prompts listed above. Use ONLY the readings from CH 2 for cited support of your point .
This essay should present a point and analyze the topic for content and understanding of the bigger picture. You may choose a basic analysis essay, a literary analysis or a rhetorical analysis . The goal is to create solid evaluation, and analysis of the topic using details and support from the readings as evidence.
STYLE & SOURCES:
This is an analysis essay. It should have a clear thesis and connected structure.
Required use of QUOTED material in EACH body paragraph from one or more of the readings from CH 2 .
DO NOT DO RESEARCH this is NOT a researched essay.
FORMATTING:
5-paragraph structure —you may have as many paragraphs as necessary for your topic.
4 full-5 full pages in length + citation page
citation page is NOT considered in page count
Current MLA format and citation required
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
HIGHLIGHT the THESIS and MAP in the introduction
HIGHLIGHT the TOPIC SENTENCES in each paragraph
HIGHLIGHT the SUMMARY and THESIS RESTATE in the conclusion
SUBMISSION & PROCESS:
Submit to Brightspace course page by initial due date—this copy will receive feedback—THEN . . .
Revise and resubmit for more feedback—UNTIL . . .
FINAL DRAFT must be submitted to the same location before the CLOSING day/time .
