Instruction
Essay Structure. Standard introduction and conclusion. The various body paragraphs will be divided into the following sub-topics:
Part 1: Precursors and Prehistory of Artificial Intelligence
Part 2: Current Applications of AI
Part 3: Potential Future Applications of AI
Part 4: Practical, Ethical, and Philosophical Concerns
NOTE: There are four parts to this research project, but there will be more than four BPs. The sections need to be divided further into sub-sections. For example, Part 1 would include a BP on ancient concepts of AI, while a second BP would discuss more recent history such as the Turing test. You may also wish to begin with a BP about the origins of AI in the art and literature, for example. A part of your grade will be your ability to organize on your own.
RESEARCH PARAMETERS:
Source requirements:
Books: minimum of 2
Mainstream Magazines: minimum of 4
Academic/Professional Journals: minimum of 4
Newspapers: minimum of 2
Video: minimum of 2
“Off-limits” Sources (don’t use):
Encyclopedias/Wikipedia
Dictionaries
Blogs
Any webpage designed for K-12 audience
USE OF RESEARCH:
Cite all sources parenthetically in your essay.
A works cited page is required
Appropriate direct quoting
Paraphrase and summarize concepts into your own words
Do not attempt to write on a concept you do not 100% understand.
TONE: Adhere to a formal tone. No slang, no contractions, no “I” POV, no attempts at “humor.”
FORMAT: 12 pt. Double space. Acceptable fonts: (Times New Roman, Calibri, Ariel, Helvetica). Page numbers should be at the TOP RIGHT HAND side of the page.