Technological Advancement in Sports

 

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions The Midterm Essay Assignment The 20th century saw unparalleled progress in almost every aspect of technology.  Most of our modern conveniences were the direct result of scientific discoveriesand the technological innovations of this period.  Your midterm essay will allow you to research topics from this era.No late essays will be accepted for any reason. Assignment Choose an area or industry of today’s society and write aminimum500 word, 5-paragraphessay on the following topic:“What 3 technological innovations have had the greatest impact on this areaof society in the last 100-200 years?” Step 1.You may pick an area such as your major: law enforcement, allied health, etc. or           you may decide to look at an aspect of society such as music, movies, sports etc. Step 2.Then you must determine what the three most significant technological advances in the field/facet were and then gather information on them.  For example, if you were to choose law enforcement as your area you might choose fingerprinting, two-way radios, and forensic DNA as your topics. Step 3.After you have determined the area and the technologies that you will discuss you must submit all of this information to the discussion forum that I have createdby thedate, I have specified on Blackboard.  Make sure that you include the three technologies and not just the area of society. I will either approve your choices or suggest alternatives to help make your project more successful.Make sure you check back on the forum to see my comment on your submission. If you miss the deadline for submitting your topics you must choose from the following topics. I will not accept topics that are emailed to me. Area: Medical imaging Topics: X-ray, ultrasound and MRI or Area: Communications Topics: radio, television and Internet   Be aware that while your thoughts and ideas can be included in this paper, if you fail to do any research and learn about the topics that you have chosen and you write the paper only out of your own thoughts you will not get a good grade.   While I am not requiring a documented research paper, you should include information from your research that supports your ideas.   Structure your essay in the following manner: Introduction Paragraph Start with an overview of your topic and discuss it as your reader might see it today.  Then tell your reader that you will discuss the technological advances that lead up to its modern state.  Include a thesis that covers those areas that you will discuss.  For example,“Space exploration would not be possible without advances in rockets, computers, and chemistry.” Body Paragraphs                                                                                                               In the body of the essay you will have one paragraph for each of the three areas that you have defined in your thesis.   Discuss the need for, development of, and impact, both immediate and long term, of the technology. Conclusion ParagraphTo end your essay you must “add up” all of the information that you have provided to give your reader an understanding of the impact of these technological advances on the area you have chosen.  Do not repeat what you have said in the essay; instead, give your reader a broad picture of the current state of advancement based on what you discussed in the body. Remember, all paragraphs must have a topic sentence that informs the reader of the main idea of the paragraph and then the rest of the paragraph gives supporting details only on that main idea.  Also, if necessary do not forget to define any words specifically related to the technologies which are not commonly known. Submitting Your Essay When you complete your essay and have proofreadand spell checked it carefully save it as a Word document and upload the document into the midterm essay assignment link on Blackboard. Do not copy and paste your essay into Blackboard; you must upload a Word file. Grading Your grade will be based on the following: Relevance to the area of the technological advances chosen. Level of understanding of their development/impact on the area. Clarity of writing/thinking. Meeting the length requirement. Extra Credit                                                                                                                      In-text quotes with sources MLA Works Cited page (a list of URLs is not a works cited and will receive no extra credit) Grading Scale A: Appropriate area chosen with relevant technologies.  The demonstration of a clear understanding of the development and impact of the technologies is given.  Research is evident and facts and statistics have been carefully used.   The writing is clear and easy to understand and adheres to standard written English.  The length requirement is met. B:Appropriate area chosen with relevant technologies.  Some understanding of the development and impact of the technologies is given.  Facts and statistics have been used.   The writing is understandable and adheres to standard written English but may have some grammar and wording issues.  The length requirement is met and not greatly exceeded. C:Appropriate area chosen with relevant technologies.  An understanding of the development and impact of the technologies is given but may not be clear or in-depth.The writing is understandable and adheres to standard written English but may have some grammar and wording issues. The length requirement is met and not greatly exceeded. D:Appropriate area chosen with relevant technologies.  Little demonstration of a clear understanding of the development and impact of the technologies is given.  The writing is not clear and easy to understand and does not adhere to standard written English.  The length requirement is not met. F: Inappropriate areaand/or technologies chosen.  Little if any evidence of an understanding of the development or impact of the technologies is given.  The essay does not meet the length requirement. Notes Print these instructions out so that you can refer to them while writing the essay. Make sure that you title your essay. Make sure that your topics are listed in chronological order. Do not use “I” in the paper. Use facts and statistics that support your ideas. Add a word count at the end of your essay. No late essays will be accepted for any reason.
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.