Module 6: [Technology and Thesis Statements]

Welcome to Module 6

 

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Module Objective #1: Evaluate and explain what makes a strong, coherent thesis statement

Module Objective #2: Create a working thesis statement

Module Objective #3: Describe the difference between scholarly and popular sources

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

 

Readings and Presentations:

  • Carr, Nicholas. “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” (Norton Reader 317)
  • Twenge, Jean A. “Have Smart Phones Destroyed a Generation” (Norton Reader 343)
  • Thesis Statements slides
  • The Little Seagull pages 116-138

Videos:

  • Scholarly and popular sources sample video

Assignments/Assessments:

  • Carr and Twenge argument questions
  • Thesis statements
  • Scholarly and popular sources

All readings and assignments for this module are due Sunday March 10th.

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