Week 9

Topic: Technology

BP #4 Percentage Value: 4%

Format: Complete sentences, paragraphs

Due Date: Refer to the course schedule

Directions: Choose a contemporary technology to evaluate.   Then, respond to the below prompts.   Any sources used should be cited in MLA format (in-text citations, Works Cited).

1. Describe the appearance and the components of the technology.  2 paragraphs minimum.

2. Who does the company of the product seem to be marketing the product towards?

3. In what circumstances/situations/jobs can the technology be used?

4. Who uses the technology?  Who might not have/use the technology, and why? (Go beyond 
"People use it.  Some people might not use it."  Think particular demographics.)  1 paragraph 
minimum

5. Which currently available products are similar to the technology you are focusing on?   
How are they similar?  1 paragraph minimum

6. What past products (i.e. previous technologies) does the technology seem to build off of?  
How is the technology you are evaluating differ from these past products? 1 paragraph 
minimum

7. How has the technology affected American culture?  1 paragraph minimum