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“The Information Ecosystem,” by Knute O. Berger and update it for the contempora
“The Information Ecosystem,” by Knute O. Berger and update it for the contemporary/ present moment. Where Berger discusses the rise of cable, telephones, and computers, you may focus on streaming, smartphones, and the Internet. Essentially, you should describe the current information ecosystem to include how information is created and shared as well as how information is consumed.
Assignment
Essays may discuss any/ all of the following:
How the integrity of information changes when everyone has the ability to create and distribute that information
What new and emerging technologies are playing or will play an essential role in information creation and consumption in the future
How the information ecosystem today is better than it was in the past
Dangers or pitfalls of the contemporary/ current information ecosystem
Anything else you find interesting/ relevant
Sample Organizational Model
Introduction: Your introduction may summarize the original article by Berger. What was the information ecosystem like in 1989? How did Berger feel about it? What were his concerns? Include a specific thesis that summarizes how you believe the information ecosystem has changed in the decades since.
Body Section 1: Describe the benefits of contemporary information ecosystem. Cite specific examples of new media and traditional media that illustrate your points.
Body Section 2: Describe the potential pitfalls of the contemporary information ecosystem. Cite specific examples of new media and traditional media that illustrate your points.
Body Section 3: Discuss what you think the future might look like with regard to information creation and distribution. What is happening now that might set up the next radical change?
Conclusion: Return again to the 1989 article and draw connections between the current/ future information ecosystem and what Berger saw happening in the late 80s.
Works Cited: A page that lists all sources you’ve used in your writing, including “The Information Ecosystem” and any other resources.
Source Requirements
A minimum of two secondary sources that speak to the current information ecosystem that you locate through your own research process, cited in MLA style
“The Information Ecosystem” article from Module 1
Grading Criteria
Your essay should be
a formal, academic argument
presented in MLA style (including a sources list)
700-850 words
Your essay may include
visual components if they contribute to the written content in a significant way
more than three sources if necessary/ the content dictates as such
Readings
“The Information Ecosystem” by Knute O. Berger (opens in new window): The framing text of the course
Library Resources (opens in new window): An overview of FTCC library resources, included tutorials on important tools like NCLive and Opposing Viewpoints.
Resources
“Thesis Statements” from UNC (opens in new window): An instructional text that looks at drafting strong thesis statements
“Introductions and Conclusions” from the University of Arizona Global Campus (opens in a new window): pay close attention especially to the academic introductions and conclusions sections of this reading
“The Anatomy of a Paragraph” by Zachary Schrag (opens in a new window): an overview of the different types of sentences that make up a paragraph
“Citing Sources” from Sacred Heart University (opens in a new window): an overview of citation to include rationale and execution
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