1 | Due January 9

This first writing serves as an opportunity for you to introduce yourself, and for us to introduce the format of the written response assignments.
Are you an engineer, a humanist, or a little of both?

Please make reference to the assigned reading, as well as to
another text of your choice.

While the middle ground could be the basis for an exemplary response, it might be more compelling to choose one extreme or the other. Augmenting your response with reference to another text provides you with the opportunity to both strengthen your argument and demonstrate your level of engagement. And as always: be clear, concise, coherent, and creative. Remember that all Writings sbould be about 250 words (one-half page, single spaced).

Writing 1 is due at 11:55PM on Thursday, January 9.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11:55AM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 10.

23 thoughts on “1 | Due January 9”

  1. Going back to the first writing assignment, I remembered answering myself being more of an engineer (as an engineer major). Throughout the course I began to understand the humanist side and became more wary of the consequences of pushing forward with technology. Growing up in a time where there are new technology innovations almost every half year, I can’t help but wish to be a part of the change in technology for the better. However, I’m starting to think as a humanist for the sake of the natural and social world.

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    • I actually described myself as an engineer as well, but I too feel that after taking this course I feel more similar to a humanist. Technology is changing so rapidly and becoming so much more invasive. I feel like at some point we need to stop and examine how technology is impacting our lives from a positive and negative perspective. As we advance technologically, I feel that we need to establish more parameters and guidelines that help us avoid making rash and devastating choices.

    • Hi Rodrigo,

      Thanks for this. An excellent first post, and an excellent cap to the class.

      -J

  4. Hi Professor & classmates,

    As I was uploading the file to EEE Dropbox my name was added to the front of the file. Does anyone know how to bypass this or rename it so that the name comes out correctly?
    Ex.
    I named the file yet when I uploaded it the file name changed to

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    • Hi Hannah,

      Sorry about this. I didn’t know that this was an automated EEE feature. I’ll adjust the instructions this week.

      -J

  5. Hello Professor,

    I was wondering if you are going to post up all of the items you wanted us to have at the top of our page.

    Thanks!

    Marissa

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    • Hi Marisa,

      Please see Andrew Wang’s link below. It’s all on the main Writings page.

      -J

  6. Hi Professor,

    According to the website, it says that the writing assignment is due on Jan 9; however, the dropbox states that it is now due on Jan 10. Did you extended the deadline for this assignment?

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  8. When we turn in our writing assignment in the drop box, do you want us to name it something particular or include our full name in the title?

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    • Hi David,

      Yes, in general they do. The key is to “make reference” to them in a way that is productive to your argument.

      -J

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