Write a 5-6 page summary and analysis of the readings assigned on the readings page in Canvas (you’ll see the link on the home page). For each reading:

1. Provide a full citation (hint: There’s an easy way to do this …)
2. Provide a short summary of the reading’s main points, and find out who the author is (e.g., what is his/her profession?)
3. Use a second short paragraph to analyze the reading—what did you find to be the most useful points, and can you apply them to contemporary society/our own lives (make the case for the comparison, in other words justify why it’s relevant).
4. At the end, a concluding paragraph that attempts to synthesize what you’ve learned from all this, and a thoughtful explanation of how the readings might have changed your thinking about technology.
5. I’m looking for a paper between 1100-1300 words, meaning about 100 words per reading, and your conclusion (double-spaced, standard font size).

It’s to your benefit to read these well, as you’ll be more prepared for class, get more out of it, and be more prepared when you leave Saturday to be thinking about the term project assignment.

To do well:

• It’s probably a good idea to take notes as you do the readings—they’ll help later and reduce the amount of re-reading you have to do.
• As you’re reading, you might be thinking about ideas or themes repeated in different readings. In other words, seek to find ways in which you can connect some of the readings and also relate them to contemporary society—that’s a sure sign of learning.
• Good writing, proofreading of course. Produce a paper of 5-7 pages (double-spaced, standard fonts).

50 points possible, submit in Canvas by midnight Nov 7 (Monday). You’ll want to be well on your way, at least having completed the readings for the first assignment, by class time on the weekend of Oct 21.