Paragraph Assignment Armaandeep Singh
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Paragraph Writing Assignment (10%)
Your Task:
Produce a well-developed paragraph that demonstrates your ability to employ principles of paragraph structure. Length
: Aim for 150-200 words (or around 5-8 sentences)
Instructions:
Read the prompt on the next page and write your response in the text box provided. Answer the prompt based on your own experiences and personal opinions but support your response with ONE quotation from the assigned readings.
Please refer to the eConestoga materials and the grading rubric for details on how to construct a fully developed academic paragraph, as you will be graded on
your ability to express your points and opinions in an academic paragraph structure.
Use of any form of generative AI is not allowed for this assignment. This paragraph and outline should be written on your own without help from others or copying writing from other sources. Use of AI or any other unauthorized aids in any capacity throughout this assessment process will be in violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences policy and could result in Academic Integrity Violations.
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Writing Prompt: Has online gaming influenced your own social interactions? Provide a personal example (for yourself or a close family member or friend) of any online gaming experience that provides the same type of socialization and commcunity building described in the article “Video Games are Social Spaces for Today’s Generation.” If you do not have any personal connections to online gaming, is there another digital technology that fosters the same similar social connections? Make sure to state a clear connection and explain why in the supporting sentences. Write a response to this question in your own voice and using first-person
(i.e. “I feel that...”). Explain and support your answer with
□ your own ideas, points, and examples, and
□ one
quotation from one of the assigned Module 5 readings (integrate the quotation into your paragraph using signal phrases/words)
Step 1
: Plan what you will write. Create a short outline
for your paragraph in the space
below using point form (not full sentences; use keywords)
Topic Sentence
General topic: Video games, particularly online ones, have evolved into significant social spaces for today's generation, providing avenues for global interaction and community building.
Main idea: The shift from traditional in-person interactions to online gaming fosters global connections, transcending geographical barriers and promoting communication, creating a new form of socialization. The advent of faster internet
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through 5G is expected to enhance these social experiences in gaming and beyond for the current generation accustomed to online channels for socializing.
Supporting Sentences
Supporting Detail #1: Through online gaming, I have built lasting friendships and engaged in meaningful social interactions.
Supporting Detail #2: The article "Video Games Are Social Spaces: How Video Games Help People Connect" supports this, stating Online games like Fortnite and Defense of the Ancients (DoTA) are explicitly designed to facilitate communication and social interaction, enabling me to form friendships and connections that transcend geographical boundaries
Supporting Detail #3 (
optional
): Online gaming has provided me with a sense of belonging and has helped me develop teamwork and communication skills.
Quotation to include from the article (note: this can go anywhere in the body of your paragraph)
: The social aspect of video games, particularly online ones, has become increasingly significant, with games like Fortnite being described as "a new kind of social network" (Verge, 2019).
Step 2
: Use your outline to write one full paragraph by using full sentences and adding complete topic and concluding sentences. Connect sentences together with transition words, and do not forget to use quotation marks and a citation for the integrated quotation you include to support your points.
Write your full paragraph here:
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Online gaming has had a profound impact on my social interactions, providing a unique platform for community building and socialization. Through various online games, I have
been able to build lasting friendships and engage in meaningful social interactions. The article "Video Games Are Social Spaces: How Video Games Help People Connect" supports this, stating that "online video games can allow players to talk to others and make friends at their current ability level even when they are not". This resonates with my experience, as I have connected with individuals from diverse backgrounds and built
strong relationships based on shared interests in gaming. Furthermore, online gaming has provided me with a sense of belonging and has helped me develop essential teamwork and communication skills, which are valuable in both virtual and real-world social interactions. Overall, online gaming has played a significant role in shaping my social experiences and has proven to be a powerful platform for fostering meaningful connections.