Impact of faster and cheaper computers for personal and company use
What has been the impact of faster and cheaper computers for personal and company use? What technological advances and benefits are driving the expansion in the use of personal computers?
What are the limitations of faster and cheaper computers?
If you cannot think of a strategy for answering this question, you may want to consider weaving all or some of the Case Learning Outcomes into your response by addressing the following:
1. What are the main components of personal computers used in an office environment?
2. How has the cost of computers used in an office changed over the past 30 - 40 years? Which main component of the computer is driving this change?
3. What has been the result of this cost change in the last 20 years?
4. What limits the price from changing drastically in the future?
5. What is e-waste and why is it a problem?
6. What new technology or change in IT concepts is evolving to reduce e-waste?
Assignment Expectations
Your paper should be short (3-4 pages, not including cover sheet and references) and to the point. It is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner.
You are expected to:
- Begin this paper by stating your position on these questions clearly and concisely
- Cite appropriate sources and answer questions directly. Be sure to make the most effective case you can. Then present the best evidence you can, again citing three appropriate outside sources.
You will be particularly assessed on:
- Your ability to see what the module is all about and to structure your paper accordingly.
- Your informed commentary and analysis -- simply repeating what your sources say does not constitute an adequate paper.
- Your ability to apply the professional language and terminology of systems design and analysis correctly and in context; you are expected to be familiar with this language and use it appropriately.
Your effective and appropriate use of in-text citations to the assigned readings and other source material to support your arguments. Refer to the TUI Course Guidelines and or the Purdue University APA formatting and style guide (see optional readings for Module 1) for the proper formats