Assignment Description

For this assignment, you will write a three to four (3-4) page paper summary and response to “The Data on Self-Driving Cars Is Clear. We Have to Change Course” by Jonathan Slotkin .

I have provided a template below to help you to format your essay correctly in MLA style. . Type DIRECTLY onto the document. You can keep the bolded words but you must replace the un-bolded words with your words (make sure to unbold all the words before you submit!). Use quotation marks for direct quotes and follow every quote or paraphrase with an in-text citation.

Minimum Requirements

Length: 3-4 pages, not including the Works Cited page.

Style: Essay needs to conform to MLA standards, including double spacing in Times New Roman font, and must include a Works Cited page with correct in-text (parenthetical) citations for all quotes, paraphrases, and/or summaries.

Source Requirement: One source only ()

IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, YOU CANNOT EARN HIGHER THAN 60%.

Timeline of Completion

• Initial Post of Rough Draft to Discussion Board #3: We 2/11
• Peer ReviewRespond to a classmates post: Fr 2/13
• Final Draft (3-4 pages): Su 2/15

Process of Completion

1. Read “The Data on Self-Driving Cars Is Clear. We Have to Change Course” by Jonathan Slotkin and annotate the article using your choice of means.
2. In your notes, respond immediately after reading the essay. What stands out the most for you? How does it make you feel? Refer to the questions above to help guide your response.
3. Be sure to connect your thoughts to specific passages in the text. Select quotes or passages you want to respond to and then respond to it.
4. Before you begin typing your essay, formulate a outline with the quotes you want to use and the questions you intend to answer. (see a general outline below) That way, you know you will complete all the necessary parts of this assignment.
5. Submit a rough draft to the discussion board and carefully review your peers comments. Edit and revise your essays based on the feedback you receive.
6. Review your Turn It In report for plagiarism BEFORE turning in your final draft!
7. Reread your essay one last time and make any final edits or changes before turning in your final!

Example Paper Outline:

1. Introduction
2. Publication information and 1-2 sentence overview of the article.
3. Transition
4. Thesis (see template for help with your thesis)
5. SUMMARY with a at the end
6. 2 paragraphs of RESPONSE
7. 1 paragraph where you agree or disagree or have mixed feelings about the articles main claim
8. 1 paragraph responding to something specific in the article (use the questions from the list below as a guide)
9. Conclusion
10. Be sure to refer back to the article before ending your conclusion
11. Works Cited Page

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