1. Writing Academic Essay versus Writing Computer Programs

2. Academic Composition “Eventually you come to realize that in order to truly succeed, you have to write programs that can be understood by both the computer and your fellow programmers.” http://blog.codinghorror.com/coding-its-just-writing/ Computer Programming

3. Academic Composition Important format to communicate with your audience. Has a basic structure to successfully communicate. Writer must follow rules and correct grammar. Important format to communicate with the computer. Has a basic structure or process to successfully run. Program must adhere to rules of format and syntax. Computer Programming

4. Academic Composition TITLE INTRODUCTION THESIS STATEMENT BODY PARAGRAPHS CONCLUSION HEADER FILE DECLARATION OF VARIABLES INITIALIZATION INSTRUCTION 1,2, 3, etc… END OF PROGRAM Computer Programming

5. Academic Composition SYNTAX We use Quotation Marks to make a statement. We use Period to complete a sentence. SYNTAX Use Quotation Marks to print a statement. Use a semi-colon to complete a command statement Computer Programming

6. Quietly, think about… How has Technology changed over time? How has Technology impacted your lifestyle?

7. Let’s Write a Short Essay… (Choose One) (1) How has Technology changed over time? (2) How has Technology impacted your lifestyle?