Describe the non-scholarly source (e.g., an op-ed, newspaper article, website, etc.) on one side of the issue. Summarize the key points made (approximately 50 words).

My topic is: Does the use of Social Media tend to improve or harm relationships?

• Introduction (approximately 100 words)
  • Explain your topic.
  • State the specific question that you are addressing.
• Presentation of an Argument
  • Describe the non-scholarly source (e.g., an op-ed, newspaper article, website, etc.) on one side of the issue.
    • Summarize the key points made (approximately 50 words).
  • Present what you see as the main argument from that source. Make sure to present your argument in standard form, with the premises listed above the conclusion. (approximately 100 words)
  • Evaluate the quality of the reasoning in this source (approximately 200 words)
    • In completing your evaluation, consider assessing how well the research supports the premises of the main argument and how strongly the reasoning supports the conclusion of that argument.
• Presentation of an Argument on the Other Side of the Issue
  • Describe the non-scholarly source on the opposite side of the issue.
    • Summarize the key points made. (approximately 50 words)
  • Present what you see as the main argument from that source. (Make sure to present your argument in standard form, with the premises listed above the conclusion.) (approximately 100 words)
  • Evaluate the quality of the reasoning in this source (approximately 200 words)
    • In completing your evaluation, consider assessing how well the research supports the premises of the main argument and how strongly the reasoning supports the conclusion.