Assignment:
- Find a current computer article. Here is a
suggested list of topics. You must cut the article out of the
paper or print it out if you read it on-line.
- You will now write three items:
- Write a short summary of the article, a few paragraphs and
definitely less than one page in length.
- Write why this story is important to the business community, society, etc. Give your
reasons. (It may be important in a number of ways.)
- Write the citation for this article. Use the MLA format for this.
This
Web resource will help you with the citation.
- On your date you will present the summary and importance (items 2(a) and
2(b)) to
the class.
- After your presentation you must hand in:
- the printed copy of the article and,
- a printed copy of your written
work from item 2.
- You will receive a mark out of 8.
|
CRITERIA |
MARKS |
|
Thinking\Inquiry - quality of articles & attempt
at analysis |
4 |
|
Communication - spoken/demonstrated in a clear
manner with authority and enthusiasm |
3 |
|
Knowledge - proper citation of article |
1 |
|
Total |
8 |
Note that you will be required to do this several times during the year.
Please check the schedule below for your date. |