Sample Student
APP 101: Computer Fundamentals
Sample Paper Outline
I. Intro:
Attention Getter:Students have been using textbooks in school for a long time. We live in an era
where technology keeps evolving, and new creations keep arising; like the tablet (iPad, kindle, ebook etc…). We know that a tablet is a personal computer, portable device, and that we can use
for many things including reading. The question now becomes whether schools should replace
textbooks for tablets.
Main Thesis: In this paper Iwill talk about why we should embrace tablet computers; I will talk
about why a tablet is better than a textbook, why people prefer textbooks over tablets, and why
should schools move from paper to digital.
II. Body
A. Point 1- In order to understand why people should embrace tablets, we need to look at
why they are better than books.
1. CD: Tablets are better because they are lighter, more portable, and eventually
cheaper in the long term, than having to buy text books (author, year).
a. CM Instead of carrying lots of books, you have thousands of book in one
device.
b. CM: At first it might seem that tablets are expensive, but in the long run they
become cheaper, it saves you money instead of buying all these types of books
for school.
2. CD: Tablets offer more functionality than textbooks;these devices can play audio,
video, and other software applications.
a. CM Textbooks obviously don’t offer you the new technology that you can
enjoy, it is easier and fun to actually read in a tablet than in a textbook.
b. CM You can also use the internet to find something that you don’t
understand like dictionary.com something that a textbook doesn’t allow
you to do.
B. Point 2: However, even though tablets are more convenient, people prefer physical
books over tablets for various reasons.
1. CD: People prefer to experience the physically properties of a book, such as the
touch, feel, smell, and page turning effect.
a. CM: I think the reason for some people to not be in favor of tablets, is because
they come from an old generation. It is difficult for them to suddenly change,
they are so use to books and now these new devices have been created with
the same purpose.
b. CM: Others feel that tablets can be expensive to fix.
Sample Student
APP 101: Computer Fundamentals
Sample Paper Outline
2. CD- Another reason why people prefer the physical books is because people are
resistant to change. They feel that they focus more on the material and avoid
distractions. (Anonymous, Nov. 2010)
a. CM some people say that tablets can be a distraction because you have all
these links and applications open. It is hard for a person to suddenly
change from paper to digital.
b. CM I think some people just don’t like change at all.
C. Point 3- Schools should move from paper to digital.
a. CD: Tablets are easier to read, and students have resources in it that they can
use in case they have trouble understanding the material.
b. CM: another interesting thing that schools and teachers should consider, is
that tablets can also help a student improve their grades and test scores.
c. CM: The reason why schools should remove textbooks and start using tablets,
is because they end up saving money and helping the environment by less use
of printing paper.
1. CD: tablets allow teachers to better customize student learning (Tom Meldesohn,
Jan 2012)
Conclusion:
In conclusion tablets offer more than a textbook , and I believe education institutions should
embrace them from now on. We are moving to a new era where technology is making our lives
easier. We shouldn’t be resistant to the new changes that the world keeps facing. I think
something so good, like the tablet, won’t cause harm or have a negative effect, it was created
with the purpose to ease our lives a little bit.