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English Composition II
November 9, 2023
Research Question: How does Social Media impact Mental Health?
Working Thesis Statement:
As the digital landscape evolves, it is increasingly evident that social media's effects on mental health are profound and multifaceted, with positive and negative consequences that demand further examination and critical awareness for
individuals and society.
Detailed Outline
I.
Working Thesis in Introduction: As the digital landscape evolves, it is increasingly
evident that social media's effects on mental health are profound and multifaceted, with positive and negative consequences that demand further examination and critical awareness for individuals and society.
a.
Overview of social media's growth
b.
How social media affects mental health
c.
Examining the impact of social media on mental health
Source: Wong (2023) on top social media statistics and trends of 2023
II.
Literature Review
a.
Historical social media development
b.
Statistics on social media usage
c.
Research findings on their relationship
Source: Auxier and Anderson (2021) on social media use in 2021
Source: Marysville University (2020) on the evolution of social media
III.
Positive Effects
a.
Social connection and support
b.
Educational and self-expression opportunities
c.
Mental health initiatives and case studies
Source: Aschbrenner, Bondre, Naslund, and Torous (2020) on social media and mental health benefits
IV.
Negative Effects
a.
Cyberbullying and harassment
b.
Internet addiction and sleep issues
c.
Mental health disorders and case studies
Source: Aschbrenner, Bondre, Naslund, and Torous (2020) on social media and mental health benefits
Source: Vogels (2022) on teens and cyberbullying
V.
Counterargument
a.
Some argue that social media's impact on mental health is minor
b.
Others believe that the positive aspects of social media outweigh the negative ones
Source: Frey (2022) on Improving mental health through social media
Source: Reyes and Zsila (2023) on positive and negative effects of social media
VI.
Rebuttal
a.
Stress the importance of recognizing both positive and negative effects
b.
Promoting responsible usage to maximize benefits while minimizing risks
Source: Reyes and Zsila (2023) on Positive and Negative effects of social media
VII.
Conclusion
a.
Summary of key findings
b.
The need for balanced informed social media use
c.
Recommendations for the future
Source: Jed Foundation (2023) on balanced and informed social media use
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Reflection Questions
1.
Learning to conduct research is important because it is a skill you will use both in academia and in your professional life. It improves critical thinking and empowers you to find information for yourself. Consider the
process of researching as a whole. What was the most challenging aspect of the process for you? It was challenging to find articles that support the counterargument that social media is positive for mental health. I had to be creative with the terms I searched and word them in a way that would provide results for the benefits of
social media. I found some articles that support the counterargument. 2.
The working thesis statement is a proposed answer to your research question. It should identify an arguable topic and take a position on one side of that topic. Analyze the effectiveness of your working thesis statement.
My working thesis statement effectively captures the complexity of the relationship between social media and mental health. This is an argument that one can take a position on either side as there are both positive and negative effects of social media and mental health. My working thesis statement effectively provides a clear, balanced, and relevant overview of the essay's focus on the impact of social media on mental health.
3.
A detailed outline is an effective tool for laying out the progression of an argument. It allows you to consider the arrangement and organization of your ideas and choose places to incorporate outside source materials. Review your detailed outline and summarize the argument you've presented.
The essay methodically examines the impact of social media on mental health,
guided by a working thesis emphasizing the complexity and significance of this
relationship. The introduction provides a brief history of social media and how its expansion has correlated with mental health issues. The body paragraphs present supporting evidence that includes statistics, positive and negative effects, counterarguments, and rebuttals. The conclusion summarizes the essential findings and provides recommendations for the future. 4.
You will use the same topic on three of the remaining Touchstones in this course. What kind of feedback would be helpful for you? What are specific questions you might have as you go deeper into the research process? I have a strong start for my research, but I would benefit from feedback on the organization and flow of the essay and the integration of source material. Since the counterargument seems to be the weak point, feedback on the effectiveness of this section and the presentation of opposing viewpoints would be helpful. Feedback on these specific aspects will help guide me in refining and enhancing the essay.
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