1 Choose a position on the following statement: “Computers benefit the natural environment.” (You may choose to argue for the proposition or against it.)
2. Research the subject to find articles or other online references that support your position. (You may choose to focus on a specific aspect of the topic or address the topic in a more general way.)
3. Write a 300–500 word argument in support of your position, titled either “How Computers Benefit the Natural Environment” or “How Computers Harm the Natural Environment.” Your argument should cite facts and expert opinion for which you provide references.
4. Post your discussion to the course conference “Computers and the Environment.”
5. Choose a post from the conference that takes the opposing position to yours and write a 100–200 word rebuttal. Again, your argument should cite referenced expert opinion and facts. <<>>
6. Post your rebuttal to the conference as a response to the original post.
7. Submit both your posts as a Word document.
