RESEARCHED ARGUMENT: The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence Essay Structure. Standard introduction and conclusion. The various body paragraphs will be divided into the following sub-topics: Part 1: Precursors and Prehistory of Artificial Intelligence Part 2: Current Applications of AI Part 3: Potential Future Applications of AI Part 4: Practical, Ethical, and Philosophical Concerns NOTE: There are four parts to this research project, but there will be more than four BPs. The sections need to be divided further into sub-sections. For example, Part 1 would include a BP on ancient concepts of AI, while a second BP would discuss more recent history such as the Turing test. You may also wish to begin with a BP about the origins of AI in the art and literature, for example. A part of your grade will be your ability to organize on your own. RESEARCH PARAMETERS: Source requirements (total minimum: 14) Books: minimum of 2 Mainstream Magazines: minimum of 4 Academic/Professional Journals: minimum of 4 Newspapers/News sites: minimum of 2 Video: minimum of 2 “Off-limits” Sources (don’t cite): Encyclopedias/Wikipedia Dictionaries Blogs Any webpage designed for K-12 audience USE OF RESEARCH: Cite all sources parenthetically in your essay. A works cited page is required Appropriate direct quoting Paraphrase and summarize concepts into your own words Do not attempt to write on a concept you do not 100% understand. Please re-read the text and ask for help if you are struggling with the concepts TONE: Adhere to a formal tone. No slang, no contractions, no “I”, “you”, “we”, “us” “our” POVs, no attempts at “humor.” FORMAT: 12 pt. Double space. Acceptable fonts: (Times New Roman, Calibri, Ariel, Helvetica). Page numbers should be at the TOP RIGHT HAND side of the page and should include your last name.