IE 162 Beyond Calculation
Final Paper
Due as Specified in Course Calendar
Points - 30
Introduction
This is both a research paper and an opinion/critical
evaluation paper.
The paper must include, critical evaluation,
i.e., state a technological prediction then evaluate both
the positives and negatives of getting there and
using that technology.
Of course the paper needs to be complete,
annotated bibliography, spell checked, etc.
Waiting until the last day and writing a
quick paper is sure to lead to a low grade...
Some Aspect of Computing in the Future
(where Future equals 15 years, i.e., your remembered
lifetime) is your topic area.
Not what might exist in the Laboratory, but rather what
will be generally available in society.
These papers must combine:
historical aspects of computing (can use these to argue for
time frames for features to become available),
current state of computing technology
(establishes the baseline of where you are starting),
and effects of computing technology on society at large
(society will need to be convinced to go in the direction you
propose).
For example, you may look at some societal issue, computing
for the disabled, and expand on the technical features along
with societal.
Or you could investigate computing in education, e.g.,
the real uses, real effects, etc.
Parameters
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15 'normal' pages, single sided
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Make a prediction about some aspect of computing and society
in 15.
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Use your knowledge of history to justify
your time line.
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Use your knowledge of "Beyond Calculation" to justify your
technology view.
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Use your knowledge of "Stole and others" to justify your
societal view.
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You can continue something from your classroom presentation,
but it better delve into the future and not get hung up in
the present or past.
Of course your view is just a guess, but to me the issue is to be
able to justify and critical evaluate your view.
The book "Beyond Calculation" had numerous
predictions that depended only on technology. In class, we have seen
that technology is not enough, there are social and government issues
that can speed up or slow down the influx of technology.
We have seen some immediate changes in the name of security -
identity technology
that was in the research lab
and is quickly being implemented.
Things your Paper MUST satisfy
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Spelling and grammar.
I am tired of reading papers that no one
has read before turning them in.
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Annotated Bibliography.
You are to not only create a bibliography, but also write 2 or 3
sentences on each reference indicating what it is about and its
usefulness.
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You must justify your prediction with reasonable arguments.
Mike Erlinger
Last Modified Wednesday, 07-Apr-2004 13:13:37 PDT