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Social Networking Essay
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• Social Networking Essay
• Communication
Erosion
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Teacher will use ELMO and the
PowerPoint to explain.
Introduction
1. EXPOSITORY vs. PERSUASIVE: know the
difference.
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It affects your thesis!
Have a THESIS!
Discuss pro’s + cons of this thesis:
Ex: Technology affects today’s world in a good
and nasty way.
Introduction sample
• Intro: Social Networking has become a very
popular way of communicating, but it has had
quite a few negative effects on society. People’s
lives are affected by social networking whether
they like it or not. (What’s wrong here?)
• THESIS = While some think otherwise, social
networking is a menace just waiting to shatter
the next generation.
Introduction 
Nowadays, there are various forms of
communication. There are texts, emails, the
good ol’ phone call, letters through the mail,
and then there are social networks.
Communication methods have really evolved,
and society has adapted to these social
networking sites. Many speak about these
sites with negative connotations, whereas
Generation Y can’t seem to have enough of
them. There are many reasons why these
sites are sinister, although they really
contribute to the growth of society and
technology.
Body A (2 violations?)
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TS=
First, you can talk and catch up with
old friends that you haven’t seen in a long
time. …
3rd person = formal. Do not use the 1st or 2nd
person (I, me, my, our, we, us, your, you)
TS is not your EX!
TS  = There are many benefits to social
networking. In ___’s article, it states that
“…” (Ham 6) + CM, EX2 + CM, CS
note: Don’t end paragraph w/ a quote. (Add
CM and explain).
Body B: The Counter-argument
1. Acknowledge and refute the counterargument.
2. Use proper transitions (However, On the
other hand,….)
3. TS = On the other hand, some feel that
certain drawbacks exist to engaging in the
use of social networks. EX1+CM, EX2+CM, CS