Summary & Analysis/Analysis & Response of “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
Summary & Analysis/Analysis & Response of “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
Author: Nicholas Carr
Location: Wake Tech Reader pg. 39
Length: three typed paragraphs
Format: double-space; MLA formatting required (LB Brief pgs. 429, 465, 468)
Due Date: Friday, September 22
In double-spaced text, please analyze the article through the following format:
Paragraph One: (6-8 Sentences)
Introduces the topic of technology, providing the audience with context
Must introduce the article and author, providing brief biographical information
Must include (in your own words) the author’s thesis
Must include your own thesis statement (the final sentence) in which you express your agreement/disagreement with the author’s claims
Paragraph Two: (8+ sentences)
Summarizes the article’s key points
Does not include any critiques or personal commentary
Includes an in-text citation at the conclusion of the summary
Paragraph Three: (8+ sentences)
Provides analysis of the author’s assumptions, biases, application of reason/logic, tone, word choice, and/or purpose
Offers your own perspective on the article and whether you agree/disagree with the author’s claims.
Includes one direct quotation (with MLA in-text citation) from the aritcle which serves as evidence
Elaborates on your position by using examples from personal experiences/insights
Concludes with a sentence that allows for future contemplation
Work Cited
You are responsible for creating a work cited entry baesd upon our discussion of MLA Eighth Edition.
