MLA 9 format is required
This should be a problem-solution argument where you explain a problem and discuss multiple solutions with the most viable solution explained and defended. You should have a strong, logical argument that has relevance to society and the issue of social media.
This paper should include all the appropriate elements of argument we have discussed in class this semester, including a hook, strong and clear thesis, supporting paragraphs with evidence to support the thesis, opposition discussed and addressed, research from appropriate sources cited correctly using MLA citations and a solid conclusion that sums up the overall idea. The problem should be explained in detail with evidence. Multiple solutions should be discussed with the most viable solution explained in detail and why it is better than other solutions. Evidence should be presented for the solution as well.
Find 5 relevant, quality sources (articles, blogs, videos, interviews, podcasts, etc.).
Engage (read, listen, watch) with each source and identify the main ideas.
Start adding to the matrix:
3a. At the top of your matrix, write down the general topic or research question. (Hint: for paper one, the top row will probably be the qualities, ie. grit, creativity, and kindness.)
3b. The first column of the matrix is where you start collecting main ideas for your paper, each starting a new row. (Hint: for paper one, the rows will probably be the qualities, ie. grit, creativity, and kindness.)
3c. Each source has a separate column in the matrix. Write the MLA 9 citation to the source at the top of the column. (For example, what does the source say about grit? How does the source define or evaluate the value of the quality?)
3d. For each source, record the main ideas. If it is a new main idea (i.e. an idea that you havenβt seen yet), create a new row for it. If it is an existing idea, find the cell for your source and that idea. Put a few words in the cell to remind you how the idea is represented in your source.
3e. Fill your matrix, one source at a time. Note that not all main ideas occur in all sources. Some cells are going to be blank.
Topic:
Source #1 MLA 9 citation
Source #2
MLA 9 citation
Source #3
MLA 9 citation
Source #4
MLA 9 citation
Main idea A
(qualities)
Main idea B
Write a few words to say how your source talks about idea B.
Main idea Cβ¦.