In your introduction, briefly summarize the debate about automation (include the authors’ names and article titles where appropriate). Define key terms such as “automation” or “AI” in your own words.
Answer the writing prompt clearly and directly in your thesis.
Include a counterargument in your essay.
Write 2-3 body paragraphs to support your thesis.
Use evidence from at least two articles (in the form of summary, paraphrase or quotation) to illustrate your points. Include paragraph numbers when citing from the articles. The articles are:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/24/politics/economy-us-workforce-automation/index.html
“The Robots are Coming for Your Job, Too” by Zachary Wolf
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/01/automation-hotel-strike-ai-jobs/579433/
“The Quiet Ways Automation is Remaking Service Work” by Sidney Fussell
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/12/28/let-the-robots-take-over-how-the-future-of-ai-will-create-more-jobs/?sh=2abc86a43c6d
“Let the Robots Take Over: How the Future of AI Will Create More Jobs” by Kenneth Coats
https://www.wired.com/story/robots-will-take-jobs-from-men-young-minorities/
“Robots Will Take Jobs from Men, the Young, and Minorities” by Tom Simonite
The articles are under 3/13/2023 and 3/8/2023 folders on Canvas.
Consider offering solutions in your conclusion paragraph.
Your essay has to be at least 800 words.
Use Microsoft word, Font 12 Arial or Times New Roman.
Use collocations and underline them. Check the Collocations folder on Canvas.
Suggestions
1. Before you start writing the essay, spend time (15-20 minutes) planning your points and examples.
2. Take your classmate’s feedback into consideration.
3. Read all model essays on Canvas before your start writing. My expectations are now higher from your first essay.
