SCOT Analysis of a Technology

In this assignment you will post a mini-essay that applies the four components of the SCOT perspective we have outlined throughout this module (Attached Document). You will select a technology of your choice and try to sketch a brief outline of what a SCOT analysis of this technology would look like. Ensure that you find evidence to cover all four components of the SCOT theory. Please note that you must draw from the assigned readings, and when discussing any external sources, these must be appropriately referenced.

The assignment will allow you to connect ideas and theoretical frameworks to personal experiences and examples to contextualize the wider discussions. This strong engagement with the course material will prepare you for other course assignments.

Here are some highlights of expected quality indicators:

- Critical analysis of the assignment's subject, effective use of supporting evidence, appropriate referencing and citation style, clarity of organization, logic, syntax, and grammar.

- Application of theories learned in the course to discuss social impacts of technological change as well as own connections made to module topics, with unique perspectives on the lecture material.

- Active engagement with the module notes, assigned readings, and some supplementary reading material.

- 500 words in length.

- APA formated references

Rubric:

- Response answers the question while making direct and specific references to module material, required readings, and a suggested / supplementary reading

- Response goes beyond simply answering the question, demonstrates depth of knowledge and reasoning, stimulates further thought discussion.

- Response demonstrates that the student has read and comprehended module and reading materials and is capable of generating original insights.

- Response makes appropriate and insightful connections beyond the course material, while still relating to the question and course material.

- Response abides by the word count and is structured like an essay, with central argument / thesis statement and well focused paragraphs which build on central ideas and are linked with transition sentences.

- properly sourced external resources and no spelling or grammatical errors.