Computer Studies 9 – Technology Article Assignment (5 marks per article)
To begin with:
Select a news or magazine or e-article relating to technology and how we use it(e.g. how does that specific advancement change our lives, etc.,).
Describe the article in your own words.
Photocopy/Print the article and attach it to your description for submission.
List the implications, what’s important about the article, future implications; provide references (where is the article taken from), etc.
Where to obtain articles:
The school library contains a large selection of technology magazines (PCWorld, WIRED, PC Magazine, etc.) and an electronic database – EBSCO, GALE.. Also, you local public library has vast resources at your disposal.
You may also use the resources on the internet – however, make sure the sources are credible (check out sites like MSN Tech & Gadgets, Toms Hardware, CNET news, etc.)Articles are to be presented (brief sharing to the class) every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month – if you are absent that day, you will be presenting two articles the following time.