Unit 1 Draft
Dennis Baron - Pencils to Pixels:
Genre - The genre of Baron’s article was a scholarly article that referenced the history of how the technology of a pencil has advanced to the computer. The genre influenced this article by giving reference to all the small steps it took over past centuries a pencil has transformed into the technology we have today. I feel it succeeded because it gave a good representation of what technology used to be. This source fits into our inquiry because it shows directly how writing technology has advanced.
“We have a way of getting so used to writing technologies that we come to think of them as natural rather than technological.”
How Does Technology Affect Sleep?
Genre - This is a research article from tuck.com analyzing the ways technology affect sleep. The project influenced this genre because I was curious of the negative effects of technology rather than just the benefits. I think it succeeded because it opened up a new perspective for me to understand and think about when discussing technology. This source fits in with larger topic because we are discussing the advancements, and ironically the advancements have birthed negative effects on users. The data and facts that it provided will help me develop ideas and new thoughts on the relationship between technology and sleep.
Genre - This is a research article from tuck.com analyzing the ways technology affect sleep. The project influenced this genre because I was curious of the negative effects of technology rather than just the benefits. I think it succeeded because it opened up a new perspective for me to understand and think about when discussing technology. This source fits in with larger topic because we are discussing the advancements, and ironically the advancements have birthed negative effects on users. The data and facts that it provided will help me develop ideas and new thoughts on the relationship between technology and sleep.
“But for all its benefits, technology seriously interferes with sleep. Regular use of electronic devices negatively impacts how much sleep you get at night, how restorative that sleep is, and how well you function the next day.”
This quote shows how the article provided great insight and details on how technology can interfere with sleep.
This quote shows how the article provided great insight and details on how technology can interfere with sleep.
https://www.businessinsider.com/amazing-technological-advancements-we-dont-even-notice-anymore-2018-8#instant-news-alerts-on-our-phones-allow-us-to-stay-connected-and-aware-as-a-collective-society-4
Katie Canales - 40 Totally Amazing Technological Advancements That We Don't Even Notice anymore
Katie Canales - 40 Totally Amazing Technological Advancements That We Don't Even Notice anymore
Genre- The genre of this is a journal displaying the subtle impressing features of technology that we don’t notice. The project influenced this source because it is very broad about technology and shows the advancements and I did not know where to start. The source may influence my article by taking a step back and realizing how shockingly useful our technology today is. I think it succeeded because it points out features that I didn’t realize how useful they can be. Also, it makes you take a step back from current day and reflect on all the technology we have today and how and when it came to us. This source fits in with my larger topic because it points out features that can help improve and make writing with technology easier.
“Devices equipped with 4G allow us to connect to the Internet wirelessly, like on a bus for instance. That speed will only increase when the next generation, 5G, rolls out in coming years.”
This article directly points out revolutionary features that we take for granted, and that helps me think from an outside scope.
https://wehavekids.com/parenting/The-Positive-and-Negative-Effects-of-Technology-on-Kids
Victoria Van Ness - The Positive and Negative Effects of Technology on Kids
Genre- My third source is a blog and it focuses on the relationship between technology in kids. It depicts the pros and cons of whether technology is beneficial for children, and what the appropriate usage should be. This article was influenced by my curiosity on whether using technology at such a young age is healthy or not. This article gave me the insight I needed and helped my further develop ideas and thoughts on this topic. Therefore, I believe that this article succeeded for me because I found answers to questions that I had. These answers perfectly fit in to my topic and gave me information that helped me put together more thoughts on my larger topic.
"So why all the hype about technology? How could it possibly be so bad for our children? Is it just too much technology that’s harmful or even just a little?"
Victoria mentioned these questions before she got into the points of her blog. These questions helped me think of new ideas that have influenced my thoughts.
Works Cited:
This article directly points out revolutionary features that we take for granted, and that helps me think from an outside scope.
https://wehavekids.com/parenting/The-Positive-and-Negative-Effects-of-Technology-on-Kids
Victoria Van Ness - The Positive and Negative Effects of Technology on Kids
Genre- My third source is a blog and it focuses on the relationship between technology in kids. It depicts the pros and cons of whether technology is beneficial for children, and what the appropriate usage should be. This article was influenced by my curiosity on whether using technology at such a young age is healthy or not. This article gave me the insight I needed and helped my further develop ideas and thoughts on this topic. Therefore, I believe that this article succeeded for me because I found answers to questions that I had. These answers perfectly fit in to my topic and gave me information that helped me put together more thoughts on my larger topic.
"So why all the hype about technology? How could it possibly be so bad for our children? Is it just too much technology that’s harmful or even just a little?"
Victoria mentioned these questions before she got into the points of her blog. These questions helped me think of new ideas that have influenced my thoughts.
Works Cited:
Canales, Katie. “40 Totally Amazing Technological Advancements That We Don't Even Notice Anymore.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 21 Aug. 2018, www.businessinsider.com/amazing-technological-advancements-we-dont-even-notice-anymore-2018-8#instant-news-alerts-on-our-phones-allow-us-to-stay-connected-and-aware-as-a-collective-society-4.
“From Phones to Video Games, How Tech Is Destroying Your Sleep.” Tuck Sleep, www.tuck.com/how-does-technology-affect-sleep/.
Ness, Victoria Van. “The Positive and Negative Effects of Technology on Kids.” WeHaveKids, WeHaveKids, 10 Aug. 2018, wehavekids.com/parenting/The-Positive-and-Negative-Effects-of-Technology-on-Kids.
Good work with keeping an overall theme of technology's influence. I feel like further analysis with the quotes you have chosen will enhance your work.
ReplyDeleteI like your last source that talks about children and their interactions with technology. It's interesting because the newer generations are a lot more immersed in technology.
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