Is life really more “Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous” than in the past?

Order Description

Is life really more “Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous” than in the past?

Description of Assignment:

This assignment requires students to think about the past, present and future. It requires them to construct an argument and back it up with evidence from readings, class materials and their own research. More info will be distributed in class.

Grading Criteria (what constitutes a good assignment?):

Answers the questions posed; analysis is thoughtful, accurate, and detailed; writing is clear and free of errors; essay is neatly organized and presented and of proper length; demonstrates good understanding of conventions of academic writing; argument is clearly laid out and fully backed up by references and evidence.