Pick an item of technology (your choice, i chose smartphones being bad but you can change it); then write a persuasive argument supported by research that answers this question: Is the item of technology good or bad for the United States?

Length: The essay must follow the outline described in the Essay #3 lectures, which includes a two-paragraph Introduction, 3 paragraphs presenting points for your side, an Opposition paragraph, a Response to the Opposition paragraph, and a Conclusion (8 paragraphs total).
RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS1-5]Sources: You must quote from a minimum of 5 different outside sources–at least one quotation from each. (You may, of course, quote from more than the required 5.)6]Databases: All of your 5 required outside sources must come from the database archive accessed through the HCC Library homepage. (If you use more than 5 outside sources, the extra sources can come from anywhere you choose.)7] Paraphrasing: **You may not paraphrase any of your quotations, required or otherwise. 8-10] The 3 Forms: You must use the three fo rms of quoting material (Sentence-Style, Incorporated-Style, and Blo ck-Style) at least once each in your essay.
FORMAT REQUIREMENTSYour entire paper must be in the MLA format. This means: 1]Appearance: the appearance of the pages must be in the MLA fo rmat *Do not include a Title Page, 2]In-Text Citations: the in-text citations must be in the MLA format, and 3]Works Cited page: the Works Ci ted page must be in the MLA fo rmat. (You must use the MLA Style Guidelines fo und on the Purdue Owl web page for all of the formatting.)