Persuasive Essay – 4th Six Weeks
You get the opportunity to improve upon the persuasive “technology” essay that you
wrote for your week 18 Benchmark!
I will return to you the essay that you wrote on Final Exam days.
You should improve it by
editing and revising
and then submit it to www.turnitin.com by
Wednesday, 1/30/13 at 8:00.
This will count as a major grade.
As a reminder, here are the guidelines you were given:
Read the following quotation.
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our
humanity.”
- Albert Einstein
Since Einstein’s time, technology has become an even greater part of our daily
lives. Some people believe that is a good thing; others believe that our
dependence on technology has harmed us.
Write an essay explaining your position on whether technology’s impact on
our society is beneficial or harmful.
Be sure to –
Clearly state your thesis
Organize and develop your ideas effectively
Choose your words carefully
Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics and spelling
Your essay cannot be longer than what would fit onto a 26 line answer sheet.
The grading rubric is printed on the back.
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