Introduction
- hook establishes connection with audience
- introduction of expert
- introduction of the problem and background information /context—what does reader need to know about history of topic?
- thesis statement
Organization
- topic sentences establish main idea of each paragraph
- expert evidence is “sandwiched” with writer’s ideas
- transitions within and between paragraphs, connecting ideas in a logical flow
- Counter-arguments that recognize alternative views
Support
- logically organized support that is coherent and clear
- relevant info supports TOPIC SENTENCE and THESIS
- appropriate articles from a minimum of three credible sources
- each expert’s credibility established
- clear reference to experts, correctly cited
Language
- Academically sophisticated vocabulary
- Sentence Variety—reduction of FANBOYS
- Error-free grammar and mechanics
Tone/Audience
- Appropriate to audience
- Third person only. No use of YOU (except within quotes)
- No colloquialisms–no slang, no clichés
In-text Citation
- Appropriate paraphrase
- Integrated quotation—signal phrased, partial quotes, no dropped quotes
- Parenthetical Citation correctly points to Works Cited, depending on source info.
Conclusion
- Reiterates thesis with new language (vocab and structure)
- Gives topic to reader to consider further (without introducing new info or telling reader what to do/think)
Thesis: social media should be banned for anyone under the age of 14 to avoid negative brain changes
Topic Sentence 1- social media causes an extensive amount of dopamine.
Topic Sentence 2- social media can cause short attention spans.
Topic Sentence 3- social media causes children to become addicted to it.
Topic Sentence 4- on the contrary, social media can help with learning opportunities, social interactions/connections, and creativity/self-expression.
only allowed to use sources from the following links.
1. https://icof.infobase.com
2. https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=277e9331-93af-4bf4-84d2-9a5b8abf8ba0%40redis
3. https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=OVIC&u=lincclin_pbcc&aty=sso%3A+shibboleth
4. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/business/florida-social-media-ban-desantis.html
please attach a works cited page 🙂