HW 14: Sci-Fi Short Story Essay

Today in class, we picked out each of our own science fiction short stories to read.  Over the next few days,  your job is to read your story and complete a one-two page response about your story and how it involves the three laws of robotics.  In class, you will each also make small 'mini' posters later this week in class.

For tonight, and tomorrow (since we don't have class on Tues) your job is to read your story and start a rough draft on your paper.  We will spend some time in class editing what you come up with on Wednesday.

So you can get started, here are the requirements of your essay:

Purpose: Explain how Asimov's three laws of robotics influenced the story you read.

Requirements:

• 1 to 2 pages, 12 pt Times New Roman font, double spaced
• You should discuss main characters, major plot points, and other aspects as others may not have read your story ahead of time.
• About half of your essay can be dedicated to discussing the story
• The other half should discuss the Three Laws of Robotics.  You may ask rhetorical 'what if' questions, or be creative about other ways the plot could have gone.

Although there are requirements for the paper, I am asking you to be creative in your response.  I am HAPPY to hear ideas you have for your essay, if you would like to explore a different direction. 

Most importantly, your essay should reflect your views about the story, and not just tell me what happened.

On Wednesday, you need to have printed a copy of your rough draft by the start of class.

Good luck!