Persuasive Essay Objective Students will critically analyze…

Title: ICT: Bane or Boon?

Subject: Empowerment Technologies

Output: Individual Persuasive Essay

Objective

Students will critically analyze the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and determine whether it is more of a bane or a boon to society.

File name format: LastName_FirstName_ICTEssay

Essay Requirements

Type: Persuasive Essay

Length: Minimum of 800 words

Font: Times New Roman or Arial

Size: 11

Spacing: Single-spaced

Margins: 1 inch

Include a References Page (APA or MLA format)

AI Use Policy

Students are encouraged to submit their own original work.

Limited AI use (e.g., grammar checking or idea brainstorming) is discouraged but will not automatically result in failure.

If AI-generated content is detected:

Minimal AI assistance:

Deduction of 5 points

Noticeable AI-written portions:

Deduction of 10 points

Major reliance on AI:

Deduction of 15 points