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\title{Engr 694-06, Research Methods in CS\\
Assignments, Fall 2017}
\author{H. Conrad Cunningham}
\date{21 August 2017}

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\section{\texorpdfstring{Assignment \#1: Six-Word Essays\\
Due Date: Monday, 28 August, 2:00
p.m.}{Assignment \#1: Six-Word Essays Due Date: Monday, 28 August, 2:00 p.m.}}\label{assignment-1-six-word-essays-due-date-monday-28-august-200-p.m.}

This assignment is to write two six-word essays: a six-word memoir and a
six-word essay on a computing science or technology topic.

A \textbf{six-word memoir} is a form of ultra-short writing started by
\href{http://www.smithmag.net}{SMITH Magazine}, an online storytelling
magazine. The concept is based on a legend about the novelist Ernest
Hemingway. According to the legend, Hemingway was once challenged to
write a short story in only six words. His six-word story read: ``For
sale: baby shoes, never worn.''

To prepare for this assignment, you may want to study the
\href{../notes/694lectureNotes.html\#six_word}{six-word essay} on the
lecture notes page.

Task one is to write your life story in EXACTLY six words. With only six
words, you may want to use only nouns and verbs. The essay does not need
to be a complete sentence. You are to write a sequence of words that
describe you, focusing around one main idea. Use powerful words, because
you have only six.

Task two is to write a similar six-word essay focusing on some aspect of
the field of computing.

Although you may consult examples written by others, the submitted
six-word essays must be your own work.

Come to class on the due date ready to share your essays with your
fellow students. Submit your essays for this class on the Blackboard
system and give your instructor a hardcopy.

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