• Prompt: Write a 1000-1150-word essay responding to the following prompt:

  Write an essay in response to the article “Rise of the Machines” Is Not a Likely Future. Summarize the author’s ideas, and include at least one quote (but not more than 4) and make clear whether you’re agreeing, disagreeing, or both agreeing and disagreeing with what the author says.

  • Utilize Chapter 2 in the They Say I Say text to create your summary.
  • Utilize Chapter 4 in the They Say I Say text for your agreeing, disagreeing, or both agreeing and disagreeing templates.

  While this is a response essay, and it is your point of view, remember the essay tone and language should be for an audience of your academic peers.

  • No slang, colloquialisms, short-hand/ texting language
  • No second person. You are not speaking to one person. Saying “You”, or writing in an assumed second person is the equivalent of pointing the finger at your reader.

  Logistics

  • 1000-1150 words (not including the header or works cited)
  • MLA Formatting
  • Title Page
  • 12 pt. New Times Roman
  • 1-inch margins on all sides
  • Left justification
  • Double-spaced
  • Last name and page number on each page (except the title page) in the upper right corner  
  • Microsoft Word or PDF – this is required to be compatible with Blackboard and Safe Assign
  • Essays submitted in any other format will receive an automatic F.
  • Citations within the essay and at a works cited page.
  • You must cite when quoting AND when paraphrasing.
  • NO OUTSIDE RESOURCES
  • 1 - 4 quotes from the author
  • These should be separate quotes regarding different ideas.
  • One quote of 4 sentences does not count and should not be included.
  • Use the “Yes, No, Okay but” templates from Chapter 4 of the They Say / I Say.
  • Underline the template(s) that you used.
  • Essay Must Submit to Blackboard
  • Essays will not be accepted via email.

   

  Additionally

  • Your essay should be well-structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
  • Citations should follow the standard MLA citation style.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in severe academic consequences.