Term Paper - Due 2/26

Write a 3 page double-spaced paper using Word based on the term paper book that clearly and concisely addresses the points below.

• Summarize the main theme or message of the book. Give examples from the book that support this theme or message.
• Identify and describe three examples or discussions in the book that relate to topics (e.g., algorithm design, efficiency, data structures, search techniques, graphs, correctness, computationally hard problems), that we have studied in class.
• What did you learn from the book that you didn't already know? Describe in your own words.
• Based on the information given in the book, do you agree with the author's conclusions or predictions for the future? Explain why and cite examples from the book and from current events that support your view.

In your writing, use quotations from the book as necessary to support your statements. If you quote from the book, add a parenthetical remark "after the quote" (p. 37). Do not include entire paragraphs as quotations unless it is necessary for your paper. If you include large quotations, your paper should include 3 pages of your own writing in addition to the large quotations. Figures or pictures do not count toward the overall paper length. Include a separate title page with a suitable title, your name and your section. Leave room on the title page for grading comments.

You will be graded based on the following criteria:

• How carefully did you read the book based on your writing?
• How well do you address the points above using material from the book?
• Are your thoughts organized well and written clearly in your paper?
• Did you meet the necessary page requirements?
• Did you proofread your paper carefully for spelling and grammatical errors?

Papers will receive grades of A, B, C or D based on how well the criteria above have been met. (Students that do not submit a paper will receive an F for the paper assignment.) REMEMBER: The paper you write must be your own work. Any student that submits a paper written by someone else (partially or completely) can fail this course and be charged with academic dishonesty.

HAND-IN INSTRUCTIONS:

• Before the ARC closes on Thursday, 21 February Sunday, February 24, you must have had a first draft of your paper reviewed by the ARC. That means that you need to make an appointment beforehand!
• By Tuesday, 26 February, you must submit your printed and stapled paper in class.