ESSAY 3 INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLISTCause and Effect ArgumentAssignmentIn Module/Week 7, you will write a 1,200–1,500-word cause and effect argument essay from the thesis/outline that you submitted in Module/Week 7. Please note the word count does not include citations.Cause and Effect Essay PromptWrite a cause and effect argument in which you address the question, “How has social media impacted American culture?”Proofreading ChecklistUse the Essay 3 Grading Rubric in Blackboard and the proofreading checklist to draft and revise your essay. Read through your paper and check the appropriate boxes on the chart below. If any area of your paper needs revision, make sure you correct it before submitting your essay.Reading & Study Application Successful Needs Revision1. Introduction: Establishes a context for the argument by explaining the need to examine causes or to consider effects; states the essay’s thesis (Make sure you address one of the prompt questions.)2. Background: Gives an overview of the situation3. Evidence: discusses less important causes or effects4. Evidence: discusses major causes or effects5. Integrates at least 4 quotes, 1 summary, and 1 paraphrase from at least 3 outside sources6. Refutation of opposing arguments: Considers and rejects other possible causes or effects7. Conclusion: Reinforces the argument’s main point; includes a strong concluding statement8. Contains pathos (emotional) appeals, ethos (values/belief) appeals, and/or logos (factual) appeals as appropriate9. Title reflects issue and proposal information10. Uses only third person pronouns (all first and second person pronouns have been removed)11. If using current APA format, contains properly formatted, title, abstract, and References page.If using MLA format, contains a properly formatted Works Cited pageIf using Turabian format, contains a properly formatted title page and Bibliography page12. Double spaced; 12-point Times New Roman font13. Uses signal phrases and appropriate transitions15. References/Works Cited/ Bibliography page includes all sources cited within the body of the essay14. Checked spelling, grammar/mechanicsSubmitting the AssignmentWhen you are satisfied with the quality of your essay, post it to Blackboard via the SafeAssign link for grading. Do not forget to write your degree program and whether you are using current MLA, APA, or Turabian on the title page and in the “Submission Title” field when submitting your paper.IMPORTANT: Fully cite all quotations, summaries, and paraphrases used within your essay, or those excerpts will be regarded as plagiarism and will result in a “0” on your essay and possible course failure.Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.The Thesis /Outline is below for this Essay……Effects of Social MediaNameInstitutionEffects of Social MediaTechnology has affected the way people interact. It increased mainly due to the innovation of social media, which has allowed the creation and sharing of content possible among people. The impact of these platforms cannot go unnoticed (Weinstein, 2017). I intend to write a cause and effect article on how social media has impacted American culture.Social media has allowed people to maintain communication without needing to be physically near each other, and this has decreased face to face conversation (Akram & Kumar, 2017). As a result, more people are isolating themselves and losing the desire to interact with others.Many people are linking with new people and creating friendships on these platforms. Some of these friends have never met in real life. It has resulted in “catfishing,” where people have been lured to meet people who are not what they claim to be in real life.Social media has allowed people to share what is happening in their lives with others by sharing their profiles, pictures, and daily routes with their friends on these platforms (Jong & Dückers, 2016). Some people are posting inappropriate content that has caused them to lose some opportunities in their lives.Social media is more than just a place to link with friends and family as it also offers a platform for entertainment. People turn to social media to pass their time in some cases. However, this can, at times, go too far, where one becomes addicted (Pace, Balboni & Gistri, 2017). It can become a problem when it is time to engage in schoolwork or work.In summary, the utilization of the platform has both negative and optimistic impacts, especially when its use goes too far. It is, therefore, essential to regulate one’s engagement with these platforms to avoid adverse effects.ReferenceAkram, W., & Kumar, R. (2017). A study on the positive and negative effects of social media on society. International Journal of Computer Sciences and Engineering, 5(1), 351-354.Jong, W., & Dückers, M. L. (2016). Self-correcting mechanisms and echo-effects in social media: An analysis of the “gunman in the newsroom” crisis. Computers in Human Behavior, 59, 334-341.Pace, S., Balboni, B., & Gistri, G. (2017). The effects of social media on brand attitude and WOM during a brand crisis: Evidence from the Barilla case. Journal of Marketing Communications, 23(2), 135-148.Weinstein, E. (2017). Adolescents’ differential responses to social media browsing: Exploring causes and consequences for intervention. Computers in Human Behavior, 76, 396-405.
