Reflecting on Andrew Sullivan’s essay, “iPod World: The End of Society,” write a well-organized and well-supported essay in which you identify the ways in which society has changed over the years due to technology.
A well-organized essay has a beginning, middle, and an end. The beginning, or introduction, should include an opening sentence to grab your reader’s attention. Follow the opening sentence with a brief background on the topic or situation. In this case, it would be an explanation of the changes in society of the years. The last sentence of the introduction is the thesis statement. The thesis states the main point of the essay, which in this case, would be a statement affirming whether or not society has changed over the years due to technology (for better, for worse, or both) and possibly the ways society is different now.
A well-supported essay includes supporting points, details, and examples. For this essay, you must decide the best way to organize the body of the paper. Will you have a paragraph for each change? Will you divide the body of your paper into three or more paragraphs, one for each difference? In any case, each body paragraph must support (explain) your reasoning (rationale) using specific details. Each body paragraph must have a topic sentence that states the main point of the paragraph.
The conclusion typically summarizes the main points of the essay and/or closes with a lasting impression that connects the reader to their world. In this case, where is our society headed? Is it too late for change?
Be sure to proofread your essay and edit for proper grammar, punctuation, diction (word choice), and spelling, as errors in sentence skills will lower a final grade. A grade will be determined based on the Module 2 SLP expectations and the Trident University General Education rubric for English.
Papers must be double-spaced in Times or Times New Roman font (12 cpi) with standard one-inch margins.
The first person “I” is not used in a formal essay, nor is the passive “you.” In place of “you,” “one” may be used.
No secondary sources are to be used in the process of writing this first paper; it is to be entirely written based on one’s point of view and supported with body points and details.
Expectations
Write an essay (no less than three pages in length) that states an original thesis statement on society and technology today.
Include an introductory paragraph with thesis statement.
Include body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence that states the point of the paragraph) that support the thesis through examples and details.
Include a conclusion that summarizes the main points of the essay and/or leaves the reader with a lasting impression on the issue.
Proofread your essay for errors in grammar, diction (word choice), punctuation, and spelling.
