Technical Dimensions Of Paper (100 POINTS
= 10%)
“This paper have 1-inch margins and should be between 8-12 pages in length – 10 pts.
Theme – Paper should clearly focus on interaction or relationship between techno-science (technology and/or techno-phenomenon), and society – 15 pts.
Cite at least 5 scholarly sources for the research paper – 25 pts.
Have a clear informative title (what is the question of interest?) – 10 pts.
state and organize paper around a thesis statement or central argument
ensure coherency (using sub-topics/headings may help) use appropriate evidence – mostly scholarly sources
ensure proper documentation – including in-document citation and reference list
be formal – reduce contractions (use “do not” instead of ”don’t”)
ensure proper documentation – including in-document citation and reference list
be formal – reduce contractions (use “do not” instead of ”don’t”)
“Originality – the paper should not include more than 2 direct quotes from other sources (paraphrase and acknowledge sources) – 10 pts.
Avoid Plagiarism (including with generative Al – Consequences will be severe!! CONTENT (200 POINTS =
20%
20%
Clearly identify and explain the nature of a technological innovation or sociotechnical system – 10 pts.
Explain/Discuss societal impacts of identified technology or sociotechnical system – 60 pts.
* include/cite evidence of impacts
• impacts may be on social institutions, norms, values, social groups, etc.
Critical analysis of claims and counter-claims by different stakeholders regarding impacts of the selected technology – 80 pts.
Explain/Discuss societal impacts of identified technology or sociotechnical system – 60 pts.
* include/cite evidence of impacts
• impacts may be on social institutions, norms, values, social groups, etc.
Critical analysis of claims and counter-claims by different stakeholders regarding impacts of the selected technology – 80 pts.
Employ an appropriate theoretical perspective in your analysis –
30 pts.
Propose, discuss/justify potential mitigation measures for issues or challenges associated with the examined technology – 20 pts.
30 pts.
Propose, discuss/justify potential mitigation measures for issues or challenges associated with the examined technology – 20 pts.