Assignment: Editorial Essay

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO

Is Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, as some say, a brilliant innovator who has reshaped the way millions in the world connect with one another? Or is he, as others have argued, is he an overly-powerful and unscrupulous entrepreneur? Zuckerberg has clearly made an indelible mark on 21st century life, but does his creation threaten to become too powerful? And what of the disputed origins of Facebook? Should the allegations against Zuckerberg give us pause about his creation? Can we trust Zuckerberg, and Facebook, with our private information? What is your view of Mark Zuckerberg?

In a concise editorial, illustrate your views on this most iconic of personalities. Cite evidence from The Accidental Billionaires and the Zuckerberg articles and videos we read and watched this week to support your thesis.

Requirements:

• MLA format, including parenthetical citation
• 2.5-page minimum
• Cite at least four articles/videos, in addition to The Accidental Billionaires

The best papers:

• Stay within the parameters of the subject matter
• Have a concise thesis which clearly outlines a position
• Are written in a voice that is casual, yet informed
• Clearly support the thesis with solid evidence and a logical structure, citing from the Zuckerberg articles and videos, as well as The Accidental Billionaires
• Cite a minimum of four articles/videos, in addition to The Accidental Billionaires
• Conclude with a summation of the argument
• Properly cite evidence using MLA's parenthetical citation method
• Are in compliance with MLA Style

Sample editorials:

• "America’s Elites Have a Duty to the Rest of Us" (Washington Post)
• "The Oil Spill, One Year Later" (New York Times) 
• "The Best Remedy for the Price of Gas" (Los Angeles Times) 
• "Finally, Both Parties are in the Battle Over Debt and Deficit" (Dallas Morning News) 
• "Want Fries with That?" (Chicago Tribune) 
• "Sleeping Flight Controllers are One Harsh Wake-Up Call" (The Oregonian) 

Due: Mo 4. 25 / Tu 4.26 (Bring three copies)