Early Innovators – Assignment 3.1
Assignment: Essay – Computing Innovators
In this activity, you are expected to write a one- to two-page essay that includes at least four innovators and contributors to computing. Include information about their innovations, creations, and business strategies.
Deliverables
One- to two-page essay that:
Includes at least four innovators and contributors to computing
Includes information about their innovations, creations, and business strategies
Includes citations and references you used to write the essay
Note: Use APA format, Times New Roman, 12 font, and include appropriate citations and references. References may include the article Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age, the NAU Library, and the Internet.
Activity Details
Perform the following steps:
Step 1: Gather information on computer innovators.
Research and gather pertinent information about a minimum of four innovators and contributors to computing.
Step 2: Summarize these innovators’ innovations, creations, and/or business strategies.
Briefly describe pertinent information regarding each of these innovators and contributors, such as contribution to advancing the design or development of computers, computer programming, commercial and/or military use.
Step 3: Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible location and submit a copy to your faculty mentor using the lesson Dropbox.