For this essay, you will analyze three of the texts we have read in class to discuss a concern that these texts share related to technology. You will use one of these texts as your primary source to formulate your thesis, and the other two will become supporting evidence in developing your argument. Your conclusion should present 2 or 3 larger questions about the issue (which you will be exploring/pursuing in your final research paper). 

The texts you may use for this essay are (choose 3): 

              “Can You Hear Me Now?" - Sherry Turkle
              “Lurking: How a Person Became a User" - Joanne McNeil
              “You Are Not a Gadget" - Jaron Lanier
              “The Judgment of Thamus" - Neil Postman
              “Working for the Man" - Steven Poole
              “Missed Connections" - Safiya Umoji Noble
              Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World (dir. Werner Herzog)
      

Your essay should be 4-5 pages in length and follow all MLA guidelines.

You paper will be assessed based on how masterfully it applies the following elements:

-Skillfully framing the "problem" you are presenting and analyzing.

-Using a primary source to frame your argument.

– Using the ideas of the two other authors to weight your thesis.

-Using clear and specific language to conduct your analysis.

-Drawing a thoughtful conclusion that closes with 2-3 fundamental questions that you will be using to work on  your final research paper.

-Proper use of citations/quotes are evidence in your paper (while not using too many or too few)