LAS/432 LAS432 LAS 432 WEEK 1 Course Project

LAS 432 WEEK 1 Course Project

Course Project

Topic and Thesis Proposal

This week, you will select your topic of research for the Course Project. You will need to define the chosen topic, provide a brief description of the emergent technology, and write a thesis statement. Each proposal should include the following items.

1. The name and a brief description of the emergent technology selected 
2. A thesis statement (Please note that a thesis sentence presents the central idea of the paper. It must always be a complete, grammatical sentence, it must be specific and brief, and it must express the point of view you are taking on the subject. This thesis statement will be included in the introduction of your final report.)

Grading Rubric

Content	Points
Includes the topic of research	5
Provides an appropriate description of the emergent technology	10
Includes a clearly stated thesis statement	10
Editing; spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence meaning unclear	5
Total	30

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.