Reference no: EM132169971

Topic "Is active social media use as a bad as people are making it out to be?"

ASSIGNMENT:

Students will write an essay based on the research topic chosen by October 17, 2018 and approved by the instructor. The thesis of the essay must be supported by evidence from academic sources (non-academic sources are permitted for additional support).

All essays must be at least FIVE paragraphs: Introduction, Body One, Body Two, Body Three, (more if necessary), Conclusion, and formatted according to specific guidelines for your topic (APA, MLA, or CHICAGO).

The introduction must include background information on the topic as well as the thesis. Each of the body paragraphs must include a strong topic sentence that supports the essay's thesis, as well as evidence and discussion that supports each topic sentence.

Passions:

Make a list of things you are passionate about. Hobbies, things you love, favourite books/movies/music/food, things that are really important to you, etc.

Peeves:

Make a list of things that annoy you, things you hate, things that drive you crazy! People's driving habits, how people are treated in certain places, the things you have to deal with as a student, etc.

Looking at your lists, choose one or two ideas that you would like to take a side on-write them down here-ensure that you are choosing ideas that you can take a strong stand on, and that you can choose ONE SIDE to argue!

- In the circle, write down one of your main ideas-and which side you will take. Ex: University should be free.
- In the surrounding boxes, start writing down some points or CLAIMS that can back up your argument and persuade your audience. Ex: Free university creates a more equal society.
- Write one or two COUNTER CLAIMS in the grey boxes at the bottom! Ex: If everyone can get into university the degree has no meaning
- You can add more boxes or bubbles as needed, and you can use paper to map out more ideas if this one doesn't work.

Once you choose a strong idea and have some CLAIMS and COUNTER CLAIMS, create an outline for your paper. Use paper to add more claims or counter claims.

I. Introduction
a) Hook-what will you use to catch the reader's interest?:

b) Background info-what does the reader need to know to understand this issue?:

c) Thesis statement/main argument-what is your stance and main point of this paper?:

II. Claims

a) Claim 1-first point to prove your argument:

Evidence-what experience or information do you have to back up this claim?

b) Claim 2-first point to prove your argument:

Evidence-what experience or information do you have to back up this claim?:

Add more claims as necessary-but remember this is a short paper. Two to three claims are enough.

III. Counter Claim
Counter Claim:

Rebuttal:

IV. Conclusion

a) Sum up argument

b) Leave the reader with something to think about

Attachment:- Paper worksheet.zip