CS2 - Advancements in Computing Science

Credit: Computing Science 2

Clearly, the world is changing and Computer Science is at the forefront.  Your goal is to learn about and synthesize some of the research and advancements in computer science by making a firm prediction and backing it up. 

Choose one of the following Thesis Statements as the basis of your research

1. By 2040, virtual reality will have reached the stage of _______ and will be used in the following industries:  _____, _______ and _______.
2. Artificial intelligence of supercomputers will equal human intelligence in the year _____.
3. By 2030, artificial intelligence will have eliminated human jobs such as ___, ___ and ____.  It will have created jobs in the areas of ____.
4. The first sustainable (self breeding) population of cloned animals that are currently extinct will be _____ and they will arrive in ______.
5. The Olympics will change their stance on the use of artificial limbs in the year ____ to outlaw _____.
6. The first complete and fully functioning 3D printed heart will be used in the year ____.
7. The first consumer neuroprosthetic to enhance human memory will be available in the year __.   OR Humans will be able to download/upload memories starting in the year ___.
8. Quantum computing will be available for personal use in the year ____. OR  Quantum Computers will never be available for personal use.
9. Augmented Reality will become a part of normal day-to-da lives in the year ___.
10. Fully functioning prosthetic eyes will be available in the year ___.
11. By 2025, cyber terrorism and warfare will impact…
12. Online currencies will begin to disrupt the power of national monetary policies around the year ___.
13. Humans will no longer be allowed to drive cars on public roads in Canada starting in the year ____.

Step 1: Create a ‘Google Presentation’ called Advancements  in _________ that begins with an introduction to your research. (likely 1 or 2 slides)

• Begin with a fact or quote to generate interest in your topic
• Rewrite the chosen thesis statement into the form of a research question that you are going to research.
• Explain why this particular topic is important (either to you or to society or both)
• List some Key definitions and/or assumptions
• Include at least one visual

Step 2: Read at least three full articles from any online technology news source that will help you triangulate a conclusion.  Any you choose must be written very recently (likely in the last year).  

Recommended Sources:         CNET                CNN Tech        Computer World        Wired

b) For EACH of the three articles, you must  (likely 1 or 2 slides for each of the 3 articles)

1. An applicable visual
2. Explain who did the research (person, company, institution, etc. - include as much as you can find
3. When and where the research is taking place
4. Summarize the research in your 100ish of your own words. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COPY AND PASTE FOR THIS PART OF THE PROJECT.  Include in your summary:

1. A simple description of the research
2. An explanation of who the research most directly affects

5. What is “your take on it” - How it relates to your thesis statement and/or explain why you think this is a breakthrough or important advancement.

c) Write a mini-essay of about 200 words that clearly state your conclusion and TRIANGULATES the evidence.  

• The conclusion should be an exact copy and pasting of one of the thesis statements above (or equivalent wording).
• Explain your conclusion, using the articles to back up your own thoughts.  
• Discuss the timeline.  Where are we now along the timeline of development?  Does it seem like we are on pace?
• Does/How does exponential growth effect this research?

• Sentence prompts/ideas

• The first thing that leads me to this conclusion is...
• … therefore we are nearly at the point that...
• … we would need to see ___ within the next __ years to …. 
• Soon we will need to take into consideration the following ethical implications…
• If we have already achieved ___ then it is logical to think that…
• All this considered, it seems obvious that…

Recommended layout example (from a slightly out of date assignment): https://docs.google.com/a/share.epsb.ca/present/edit?id=dg5qv45b_25cb6c7dhc

Couprie’s use only below

Base Requirements (see assignment for details)                Advancements in CS

Introduction                                                        /2

Article 1        ☐Who        ☐ What        ☐ Who it Impacts        ☐ Why significant                /4

Article 2        ☐Who        ☐ What        ☐ Who it Impacts        ☐ Why significant                /4

Article 3        ☐Who        ☐ What        ☐ Who it Impacts        ☐ Why significant                /4

Images used throughout                                                /2                                /16

Mini Essay Content requirements

☐ Exact Thesis is used        ☐ Clear Conclusion is reached        

☐ Essay uses specific evidence to back up conclusion        ☐ Essay makes reference to each piece of  research        /4

Depth of Thought - 34% (see rubric below)

Base Requirements (see assignment for details)                Advancements in CS

Introduction                                                        /2

Article 1        ☐Who        ☐ What        ☐ Who it Impacts        ☐ Why significant                /4

Article 2        ☐Who        ☐ What        ☐ Who it Impacts        ☐ Why significant                /4

Article 3        ☐Who        ☐ What        ☐ Who it Impacts        ☐ Why significant                /4

Images used throughout                                                /2

Mini Essay Content requirements

☐ Exact Thesis is used        ☐ Clear Conclusion is reached        

☐ Essay uses specific evidence to back up conclusion        ☐ Essay makes reference to each piece of  research        /4

Depth of Thought - 34% (see rubric below)