Business Question – Description
This is the moment you have been waiting for! Write a formal, academic research paper (See Chapter 17) based on a topic, thesis and outline developed from your topic proposal and outline.
Content/Structure
The research paper draft should be a fully developed document that makes a strong argument and supports that argument throughout the body of the paper using research sources, and your own analysis/examples.
Visual Text/Image
Words are powerful and capable of precision and subtlety. But some information is conveyed more efficiently by charts, graphs, drawings, maps, or photos. Provide a minimum of two examples of visual text.
Counterargument
Your paper MUST include 1-2 paragraphs of counterargument and rebuttal, including support from at least one source.
Support
You must explain your ideas in detail in order to make a clear and complete argument. For this assignment, you’ll also need to include specific examples (quotes) from ALL sources to support your analysis. Specific examples should be taken from media: television shows, films, internet shows, media news, streaming shows, etc, or from the appropriate field of your topic.
Research Sources
You must use evidence from at least 4-6 minimum sources as support for your argument. Your research sources must be taken from an academic website, such as the Palm Beach State Library Website. You MAY NOT use the following sources:
Dictionaries (online or in print)
Encyclopedias (online or in print)
Wikipedia
Study guides
Length
This paper should be approximately 5-8 minimum pages in length, not including the Works Cited page.
MLA Format:
You must include a Works Cited Page with your research paper. DO NOT submit this as a separate document; the Works Cited page belongs at the end of your paper.
Format of the paper
Background information on the use of social media and its prevalence
Thesis: Despite the numerous benefits of social media, this technology poses numerous threats to the mental health and overall wellbeing of some users
Statement of the problem: The centrality of social media in our lives is bound to impact how we feel, just like day-to-day interactions with other people in real life influences our emotions and ideologies.
Purpose of the research paper: A description of what will be covered in the research paper regarding the impact of social media use on mental health.
Overview of Social Media
Primary Claim: There is a relationship between social media use and mental health
Claim 2: The impact of social media on mental health is influenced by external factors
Claim 3: The negative impacts of social media use on mental health can be mitigated
Counter-Claim: There are positive aspects of social media on mental health
Conclusion
More Info
Definition and characteristics of social media
Statistics on social media usage and its growth over time
Theoretical frameworks for understanding the impact of social media on mental health
Evidence linking social media use to negative mental health outcomes
Increased risk of depression and anxiety
Body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders
Sleep disturbances and addictive behaviours
Individual factors
Social Factors
Personality traits and vulnerability
Self-esteem and self-comparison tendencies
Social comparison and envy
Cyberbullying and online harassment
Individual-level strategies to mitigate negative effects
Policies on social media platforms and usage
Digital literacy, related programs, and their importance
Social support and connection
Information dissemination and mental health awareness
Thesis re-statement
Social media greatly influences users’ mental health
Do not use AI and work should have no Plagiarism I have checker and my school too. Thank you
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