This essay is a Toulmin Essay over why children should be restricted from technology and social media until a later age. It must include citations as well. Here is an outline on what the essay needs to include:I. Introduction
a. Hook
b. Overview, background, context
c. Main Claim (thesis) with a qualifier:
II. Narration
a. a neutral overview of your topic, an introduction to your issue, and the position this essay will argue (Consider revising the narration and overview paragraphs from prior essays).
II. Confirmation
Note: The order of information in these paragraphs may differ slightly, depending on your issue and how you need to present your information, but each element should be present in each paragraph. (Refer to The Writer’s Mindset, p. 327-333)
a. Topic Sentence using a transition (If the topic sentence makes a claim, the claim must be qualified)
i. Reason
ii. Grounds
iii. Warrant
iv. Backing
v. Concluding sentence
b. Topic Sentence using a transition (If the topic sentence makes a claim, the claim must be qualified)
i. Reason
ii. Grounds
iii. Warrant
iv. Backing
v. Concluding sentence
c. Topic Sentence using a transition (If the topic sentence makes a claim, the claim must be qualified)
i. Reason
ii. Grounds
iii. Warrant
iv. Backing
v. Concluding sentence
IV. Rebuttal of Counterargument(s):
a. Topic sentence with a transition – introduce the idea that there is disagreement on this issue.
a. Present Counterargument 1
i. Explain it fairly and accurately
b. Give Evidence to disprove/weaken
c. Counterargument 2: (optional)
i. Evidence to disprove/weaken
d. Concession(s) – If the counterargument is valid in some way, concede that point.
e. Concluding Sentence
VI. Conclusion: Consider combining the best elements of the conclusion paragraphs in your classical argument and Rogerian essays.