INFO 200 Intellectual Foundations of Informatics
Spring 2009

Our writing project!

Your Final Essay!

Write an essay.

There are only two requirements: (1) Your essay must have one of the following titles: "Information is real", "Information is perceptual" or "Information is art", and (2) That you identify all necessary substantive points pertaining to your topic and deal with them satisfactorily. For the many other issues pertaining to the course essay, see the FAQ ("frequency asked questions") below.

Information is like bricks, therefore ...
Information is artifact of perception, therefore ...
Information is 'une chose artistique', therefore ...

Final Essay FAQs



Do I have to use one of those three titles? Yes

What if I can't decide among the three titles? Not my problem

After choosing one of the titles, can I develop my own theme? Of course

Can I write it as a Word document? Whatever

Can I write it as an HTML document with lots of whizzy JavaScripts? Whatever

How long should it be? Long enough to cover the important issues satisfactorily, but short enough so as not to cross my low threshold of boredom

Is it a research paper? You decide

Can I write it in iambic pentameter? See if I care

How will you grade it? With a sharp red pencil

Can I discuss my topic with other students? Sure

Is this essay a test of our creativity, analytical skill and capacity to frame a cogent argument? Hmmm