Topic:
We live in a time of unprecedented access and exposure to information. We have the technology – the devices, portals, and platforms – to rapidly interact with vast quantities and varieties of data. This can be an extremely powerful capability while it can also carry with it unforeseen consequences as our society, and even our minds, change to adapt to this “Information Age.” Whatever the case, it is important to look at the causes and effects of information overload, technology fatigue, or social media exposure, and to discuss the factors involved, as we are all affected by it.
Topic Development:
Your task for this assignment is to read about “The age of information overload” and discuss your thoughts on the topic. You must summarize the reasons and results of your article and discuss your own ideas in response to the topic: A summary and response essay. 750 words. Focusing on main idea. Not on personal thinking in the sources article.
Sources:
The age of information overload By Alex Hudson BBC News
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9742180.stm)
In order to cite your sources you must do the following:
- Copy the URL
- The MLA bibliographic citation above is made from the parts of information about that article (Author, Title, Publication Name, Date of Article, Section, Media, Date of Access.)
Organization:
Introduction paragraph:
The title and author of the text you will summarize and respond to
Background information on the topic
The author’s main idea
A thesis that gives your main response to the text
Summary paragraph:
The author’s main idea
Supporting ideas that illustrate the idea well, such as important examples, evidence, and information from the text
A short quotation from the text – but only if necessary
Response 1 :
A topic sentence that identifies whether you will support,criticize, or illustrate a point the author makes
You own critical analysis of the point using examples and supporting details
Evidence from your own observations or those of other authors
Response 2 :
A topic sentence that identifies whether you will support,criticize, or illustrate a point the author makes
You own critical analysis of the point using examples and supporting details
Evidence from your own observations or those of other authors
Conclusion:
A brief summary of the text’s main idea
A restatement of your thesis
A concluding statement, such as a comment, perdiction, or call to action
