{"id":10308,"date":"2023-03-24T01:01:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T01:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/choose-to-research-a-particular-technology-with-roots-or-inspiration-in-science-fiction-i-chose-virtual-reality\/"},"modified":"2023-03-24T01:01:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T01:01:30","slug":"choose-to-research-a-particular-technology-with-roots-or-inspiration-in-science-fiction-i-chose-virtual-reality","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/choose-to-research-a-particular-technology-with-roots-or-inspiration-in-science-fiction-i-chose-virtual-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose to research a particular technology with roots or inspiration in science fiction. I chose Virtual Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Choose to research a particular technology with roots or inspiration in science fiction. In this case, you will need to discuss the technical details, predicted and what ultimately went to market, and how the technology was envisioned in science fiction compared to how it is used and impacts society today.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;I chose Virtual Reality<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Assignment Objective:  Write an informative essay\/paper based on the research you have conducted about your chosen topic.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Assignment Instructions:  You will develop your paper based on the work you submitted for previous Assignments as well as the feedback you were given.\n<\/div>\n<div>To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following:\n<\/div>\n<div>Read these directions carefully.\n<\/div>\n<div>Review the grading rubric below. The grading rubric is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It also will help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment.\n<\/div>\n<div>Email me with any questions!\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper requirements:\n<\/div>\n<div>The required elements: Your paper should contain the following elements. Specific content for each section was outlined BY YOU in Assignment 3: The Outline. Be sure to incorporate any feedback I gave you on the outline in particular.\n<\/div>\n<div>Start with an introduction: this should be 3-5 sentences that summarize the main idea behind your essay. You will identify which topic you selected and make your main point.\n<\/div>\n<div>Next you move into the body of your essay. Here you will write 4-5 paragraphs that outline specific evidence supporting your main point. You need at least one paragraph on each of the content sections you identified in your outline. Remember there were 2 required content sections identified in the outline directions: connection with society and underrepresented populations.\n<\/div>\n<div>Finally, wrap it all up in a nice conclusion. This will be 3-5 sentences that summarizes your main point and evidence. Do not just repeat your introduction or use exact sentences from your body paragraphs.\n<\/div>\n<div>Finish with references in APA formatting. Refer to feedback on your Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography for any helpful advice on APA formatting.\n<\/div>\n<div>Evaluation:  Please review the Final Paper Grading Rubric that describes how your presentation will be graded.\n<\/div>\n<div>Submission Instructions:\n<\/div>\n<div>You must submit your Final Paper as a &#8220;Microsoft Word&#8221; document (rather than a Word Pad, Works, etc. document) AND title your file name as FirstInitialLastname_Final Paper.doc.Assignment Objective:  Write an informative essay\/paper based on the research you have conducted about your chosen topic.\n<\/div>\n<div>Assignment Instructions:  You will develop your paper based on the work you submitted for previous Assignments as well as the feedback you were given.\n<\/div>\n<div>To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following:\n<\/div>\n<div>Read these directions carefully.\n<\/div>\n<div>Review the grading rubric below. The grading rubric is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It also will help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment.\n<\/div>\n<div>Email me with any questions!\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper requirements:\n<\/div>\n<div>The required elements: Your paper should contain the following elements. Specific content for each section was outlined BY YOU in Assignment 3: The Outline. Be sure to incorporate any feedback I gave you on the outline in particular.\n<\/div>\n<div>Start with an introduction: this should be 3-5 sentences that summarize the main idea behind your essay. You will identify which topic you selected and make your main point.\n<\/div>\n<div>Next you move into the body of your essay. Here you will write 4-5 paragraphs that outline specific evidence supporting your main point. You need at least one paragraph on each of the content sections you identified in your outline. Remember there were 2 required content sections identified in the outline directions: connection with society and underrepresented populations.\n<\/div>\n<div>Finally, wrap it all up in a nice conclusion. This will be 3-5 sentences that summarizes your main point and evidence. Do not just repeat your introduction or use exact sentences from your body paragraphs.\n<\/div>\n<div>Finish with references in APA formatting. Refer to feedback on your Assignment 2: Annotated Bibliography for any helpful advice on APA formatting.\n<\/div>\n<div>Evaluation:  Please review the Final Paper Grading Rubric that describes how your presentation will be graded.\n<\/div>\n<div>Submission Instructions:\n<\/div>\n<div>You must submit your Final Paper as a &#8220;Microsoft Word&#8221; document (rather than a Word Pad, Works, etc. document) AND title your file name as FirstInitialLastname_Final Paper.doc.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Criteria\n<\/div>\n<div>Exemplary\n<\/div>\n<div>Accomplished\n<\/div>\n<div>Developing\n<\/div>\n<div>Beginning\n<\/div>\n<div>Did Not Attempt\n<\/div>\n<div>Criterion Score\n<\/div>\n<div>Focus and Content\n<\/div>\n<div>35 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Purpose of the writing is clear. All required points are clearly explained and well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>29.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>26.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Content is accurate and mostly complete.\n<\/div>\n<div>22.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points are addressed, but not well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Content is incomplete and major required topics\/points are missing.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Focus and Content,\/ 35\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion\n<\/div>\n<div>35 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion of the information goes beyond simple relaying of facts by:\n<\/div>\n<div>-Drawing larger connections between events\n<\/div>\n<div>-Adding unique perspective to the information\n<\/div>\n<div>-Providing a well supported conclusion that is beyond the obvious.\n<\/div>\n<div>29.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Information is well and clearly discussed, with clear connections made and a well supported conclusion provided.\n<\/div>\n<div>26.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion is straightforward and factual, with a clear conclusion drawn.\n<\/div>\n<div>22.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points and information is provided with minimal discussion of meaning or significance. Conclusion may be absent or is not clear.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion is absent: writing is simply a relaying of factoids.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Discussion,\/ 35\n<\/div>\n<div>Organization &amp; Structure\n<\/div>\n<div>15 points\n<\/div>\n<div>The paper flows well through all portions with smooth transitions. Points are captured simply and clearly.\n<\/div>\n<div>12.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Introduction previews major points. Paragraph transitions are logical. Conclusion flows from the body of paper.\n<\/div>\n<div>11.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Structure of the paper is clear.\n<\/div>\n<div>9.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Introduction does not preview all major points. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Conclusion is does not flow well.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Required portions missing (intro, body, or conclusion). Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Organization &amp; Structure,\/ 15\n<\/div>\n<div>Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation &amp; Spelling\n<\/div>\n<div>15 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains no errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling. Formatting is consistent and includes references. Language is clear and precise.\n<\/div>\n<div>12.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (1-2 unique errors). Formatting is consistent and includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>11.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (2-3 unique errors). Formatting is consistent and includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>9.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (4-5 unique errors). Formatting is inconsistent but includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors (more than 5 unique errors). Paper lacks many elements of formatting such as consistent citation styles or references.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation &amp; Spelling,\/ 15\n<\/div>\n<div>Criteria\n<\/div>\n<div>Exemplary\n<\/div>\n<div>Accomplished\n<\/div>\n<div>Developing\n<\/div>\n<div>Beginning\n<\/div>\n<div>Did Not Attempt\n<\/div>\n<div>Criterion Score\n<\/div>\n<div>Focus and Content\n<\/div>\n<div>35 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Purpose of the writing is clear. All required points are clearly explained and well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>29.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>26.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Content is accurate and mostly complete.\n<\/div>\n<div>22.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points are addressed, but not well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Content is incomplete and major required topics\/points are missing.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Focus and Content,\/ 35\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion\n<\/div>\n<div>35 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion of the information goes beyond simple relaying of facts by:\n<\/div>\n<div>-Drawing larger connections between events\n<\/div>\n<div>-Adding unique perspective to the information\n<\/div>\n<div>-Providing a well supported conclusion that is beyond the obvious.\n<\/div>\n<div>29.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Information is well and clearly discussed, with clear connections made and a well supported conclusion provided.\n<\/div>\n<div>26.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion is straightforward and factual, with a clear conclusion drawn.\n<\/div>\n<div>22.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points and information is provided with minimal discussion of meaning or significance. Conclusion may be absent or is not clear.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion is absent: writing is simply a relaying of factoids.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Discussion,\/ 35\n<\/div>\n<div>Organization &amp; Structure\n<\/div>\n<div>15 points\n<\/div>\n<div>The paper flows well through all portions with smooth transitions. Points are captured simply and clearly.\n<\/div>\n<div>12.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Introduction previews major points. Paragraph transitions are logical. Conclusion flows from the body of paper.\n<\/div>\n<div>11.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Structure of the paper is clear.\n<\/div>\n<div>9.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Introduction does not preview all major points. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Conclusion is does not flow well.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Required portions missing (intro, body, or conclusion). Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Organization &amp; Structure,\/ 15\n<\/div>\n<div>Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation &amp; Spelling\n<\/div>\n<div>15 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains no errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling. Formatting is consistent and includes references. Language is clear and precise.\n<\/div>\n<div>12.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (1-2 unique errors). Formatting is consistent and includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>11.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (2-3 unique errors). Formatting is consistent and includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>9.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (4-5 unique errors). Formatting is inconsistent but includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors (more than 5 unique errors). Paper lacks many elements of formatting such as consistent citation styles or references.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation &amp; Spelling,\/ 15\n<\/div>\n<div>Criteria\n<\/div>\n<div>Exemplary\n<\/div>\n<div>Accomplished\n<\/div>\n<div>Developing\n<\/div>\n<div>Beginning\n<\/div>\n<div>Did Not Attempt\n<\/div>\n<div>Criterion Score\n<\/div>\n<div>Focus and Content\n<\/div>\n<div>35 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Purpose of the writing is clear. All required points are clearly explained and well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>29.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>26.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Content is accurate and mostly complete.\n<\/div>\n<div>22.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points are addressed, but not well supported.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Content is incomplete and major required topics\/points are missing.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Focus and Content,\/ 35\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion\n<\/div>\n<div>35 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion of the information goes beyond simple relaying of facts by:\n<\/div>\n<div>-Drawing larger connections between events\n<\/div>\n<div>-Adding unique perspective to the information\n<\/div>\n<div>-Providing a well supported conclusion that is beyond the obvious.\n<\/div>\n<div>29.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Information is well and clearly discussed, with clear connections made and a well supported conclusion provided.\n<\/div>\n<div>26.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion is straightforward and factual, with a clear conclusion drawn.\n<\/div>\n<div>22.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Major points and information is provided with minimal discussion of meaning or significance. Conclusion may be absent or is not clear.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Discussion is absent: writing is simply a relaying of factoids.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Discussion,\/ 35\n<\/div>\n<div>Organization &amp; Structure\n<\/div>\n<div>15 points\n<\/div>\n<div>The paper flows well through all portions with smooth transitions. Points are captured simply and clearly.\n<\/div>\n<div>12.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Introduction previews major points. Paragraph transitions are logical. Conclusion flows from the body of paper.\n<\/div>\n<div>11.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Structure of the paper is clear.\n<\/div>\n<div>9.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. Introduction does not preview all major points. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Conclusion is does not flow well.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Required portions missing (intro, body, or conclusion). Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition.\n<\/div>\n<div>Score of Organization &amp; Structure,\/ 15\n<\/div>\n<div>Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation &amp; Spelling\n<\/div>\n<div>15 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains no errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling. Formatting is consistent and includes references. Language is clear and precise.\n<\/div>\n<div>12.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (1-2 unique errors). Formatting is consistent and includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>11.25 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (2-3 unique errors). Formatting is consistent and includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>9.75 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors (4-5 unique errors). Formatting is inconsistent but includes references.\n<\/div>\n<div>0 points\n<\/div>\n<div>Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors (more than 5 unique errors). 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