AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur Trento External Studies Center
website: http://asscat.edu.ph Poblacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur
e-mail address: op@asscat.edu.ph; mobile no: +639483679266 email address: tsc@asscat.edu.ph

NAME: ___Dino F. General ____

COURSE/YEAR & SECTION: _____BEED/1styear 1A____

Directions:
1. Choose one (1) of the following topics:
a.“Connected, but alone?” by Sherry Turkle
b.“How social media can make history” by Clay Shirky
c.“Wiring a web for global good” by Gordon Brown.
2. Write and Construct your own150-word essay (excluding a, an, and the) containing your
thoughts and opinions of your chosen topic. Your paper should have the following
components:
a. The introduction, body, and conclusion.
b. Connect your opinions with a real-life example/s as a support.
c. Relate your idea to your field of study (course).
3. Use the rubric as your guide in writing essay. This will serve as the basis of scoring.

5 4 3 2 1
(To a (To a (To (To a (Not at
very great some little all)
great extent) extent) extent)
extent)

1. The purpose is communicated clearly.

2. The paper contains the required components.

3. The major points have sufficient supporting

details such as relevant data or examples.

4. The paper uses effective transitional and

cohesive devices.
AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur Trento External Studies Center
website: http://asscat.edu.ph Poblacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur
e-mail address: op@asscat.edu.ph; mobile no: +639483679266 email address: tsc@asscat.edu.ph

5. The paper is free from grammatical lapses.

6. The mechanics are correct.

7. The paper follows the format.

Answer.::

Connected,but Alone?"

: By Sherry Turkle

In the "Connected, but Alone?" ,Sherry Turkle argues that technology is a major
influence on our social interaction during this time era. The technological world brings us
together, but also separates us from this present reality. In Turkle's speech she explains
that when people should interact socially face to face instead theyturn to their phones and
do not give their full attention to the others who are in the room or environment at that
time. Friends, coworkers, and family members feel neglected and they don't receive the
attention or interaction they need from their loved one. Turkle expreses that many people
who look foracceptance, companionship, and interaction commonly go to their phone to
fulfill this human need. Turkle goes into detail about how our small devices are changing
our mind because they offer three enjoyable fantasies. One, we can put our attention
where we want it to be; two, we will always be heard; and three, we will never be alone.