In this assignment, you will need to both engage with other authors' points of view, while distinguishing and supporting your own point of view. You must write a paper making an argument in response to one of the below topics: 1. How is the environment influenced by technology or society ? 2. How is society impacted by advancements in technology ? Are these changes largely positive or negative ? 3. Develop an argument in response to the question the second section in TSIS poses : "How can we bridge the differences that divide us? " Make your own argument , the "Say " ( using one of the methods in Chapter 4 ) to the issues raised in the essays . Be sure your thesis gives your response and be sure you do more than summarize and simply agree (Review Chapter 4 )Make sure you use the sandwich ' method to introduce quotes (Chapter 3 ), make sure that you include a naysayer to show objections to your argument (Chapter 6) and address the "so what ?" factor , why this issue matters (Chapter 7). You must choose two essays to engage with in your paper . These essays may include any of the readings we have covered this semester (see syllabus schedule ) . Note : If you wish to respond to another essay in They Say Say and /or the They Say , I Say Blog please seek prior instructor approval . This assignment should adhere to MLA guidelines . For additional information on MLA please see either The Little Seagull Handbook , or https //owl.english.purdue/edu/owl/ This assignment should be 4-5 pages in length and should meet minimum length requirements to receive full credit on the assignment . Your paper must be typed and submitted electronically on Canvas , no exceptions ! You MUST properly cite quotations and examples . You may NOT use outside research in completing this assignment . Do not consult any outside resources or the internet or you will be plagiarizing You are required to use at least one of the templates discussed in Chapters 1-8 in They Say Say for this assignment . Underline this in your draft .