Your goal is to make a persuasive argument based on your thorough research that will help move a debate forward, solve a pressing problem, and/or resolve disagreements. You may find it useful to consider the stases. Your argument can do one or more of the following:
* show that a problem exists or that it’s serious enough to merit action;
* identify the cause of that problem; or define a key term; and/or
* advocate for a way to respond to and solve the problem.
And the problem is the negative effects of social media. I have 8 sources to start with that i have selected and done for previous writing assignments based on this project
Sources:
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There are also a list of requirements for the “outline” of the essay
Word Count: The research essay should be at least 2000 words, including References.
Early in the essay, you should offer your thesis statement, and the remainder of the paper should offer support for this position and persuade readers to support the position.
Your argument should be supported by clear and credible research.
Should cite at least eight sources (minimum of 6 reviewed scholarly journal articles).
Include a Works Cited page.
Your Works Cited page and in-text citations should follow MLA or APA Format.
Your paper should address a significant counterargument. Two additional criteria apply:
You should cite, fairly summarize, and respond to a real counterargument. Don’t imagine what an opposing audience might argue—instead, find a real person who makes a real and sophisticated argument and address it.
This doesn’t need to come at the end of your paper (i.e., before the conclusion). Though this can be effective, it is often more effective to address a counterargument early: “Here’s what’s wrong with the common approach; now let me outline a more promising approach…”
Your paper should focus on the readers’ needs—what do they already know? What do they need to know? How can you make complex ideas and information clear or accessible to readers?
Your paper should be clearly organized.
