“Social Media and the Millennial Generation: Beneficial or Detrimental?”

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY 2
Table of Contents
The Prompts
Sources for the Essay
Paper Requirements
Evidence Organizer
“Mamma Outline”
“Color Coordinated Dynamic Mamma Outline”
The Prompts
A. Using social media has become a way of life. We can now easily connect with old friends, keep in touch with people across the
world, and even form relationships with people we may never meet face-to-face. Is the increasing use of social media leading to more
enhanced, meaningful connections than ever before, or is it detrimental to people’s relationships with one another? Can real
relationships begin on social media? Consider these questions as you write an essay on your position regarding whether the use of
social media is beneficial or harmful for creating and maintaining relationships.
B. The generation born between 1984-2004 are known as ‘Millennials.’ This group, which has grown to over 80 million people in just
the United States, is the subject of much controversy. While some view the Millennial generation as innovative and hardworking,
others describe them as lazy and self-involved. Which side of this debate are you on and why? Are Millennials’ contributions and
perceptions of work, relationships, and society changing the world for better or for worse? Consider these questions as you write an
essay on your position regarding whether or not the Millennial generation is the next great generation.
Sources for the Essay
At least four sources are required to appear in your works cited page, two of which must come
from this list. The other two peer reviewed articles you will get from the library portal. These
sources should have already been viewed and read.
1) Is Technology Taking Over
technology is taking over.pdf
2) Is Google Making Us Stupid
Is Google Making Us Stupid copy 3(1).pdf
3) Parent Trap
the parent trap how teens lost their ability to socialize copy.pdf
4) Internet Addiction
Internet Addiction .pdf
5) Texting Is Killing Language
texting is killing language transcript .pdf
Paper Requirements
The paper must be a minimum of three pages in length excluding the works cited page.
MLA is required along with 12 point roman times numeral font.
When uploading the document, it must be in pdf. Do not type in the backboard.
Only one counterargument and its rebuttal will be required even though the outlines show three. This is
due to the time constraints.
The argumentative thesis/claim should follow the pattern elaborated upon in the thesis generator tutorial on Blackboard. Be
certain to have three reasons built into the claim adhering to parallel structure. No need to color font.
You must underline the thesis, the topic sentence of your counterargument and the transitional
sentence of the rebuttal.
Evidence Organizer
This section is not required. However, it is useful to organize your evidence.
As you begin pulling together your thoughts based on your thesis generated statement, use the following
evidence organizer to begin your research with the two required sources mentioned above.
Note that this does not have to be submitted, for it is simply to help you organize your research and have
it ready for execution.
Paraphrases, quotes, and summaries from your sources can be placed here to organize your research.