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Your Initial Discussion Thread Is Due On Day 3 Thursday And You Have

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Argument, Keyword, and Thesis Statement Workshop Prepare: As you prepare to write your second discussion for this week, be sure to complete the following: Read Chapters 1, 3, 4.2, and Appendix A in the textbook. Read Research Paper Guidelines. Read An Introduction to Argument. Watch the Two-Minute Tutorial: Thesis Statements. Review the Ashford University Library’s Nitty Gritty: Generating Keywords tutorial. Review the Ashford University Library’s Quick ‘n’ Dirty tutorial. Review the grading rubric for this discussion. Reflect: Before drafting your initial post, take time to reflect on the approved research topics for your Final Paper. Considering the information in this week’s instructor guidance and readings, choose the research topic that suits you best. Choose a topic that is interesting, has a clear argument, and allows you to remain objective. We will be using research and logic to support our arguments in this class. It may be difficult to remain objective if you feel emotionally or spiritually connected to the subject. Write (due Thursday, Day 3): In 200 to 300 words, share your chosen research topic for this class and write a few sentences on each of the following: Share the kind of argument you hope to make and why. Identify five to ten keywords for your library research and explain your choices. Write a single-sentence thesis statement for your research paper. Explain your development process and how you used the Two-Minute Tutorial: Thesis Statements. Be sure to compare it your work to the Thesis Checklist. Include any areas of confusion or questions you have for the class and/or your instructor. Please review the Week One Discussion 2 Initial Post Template before writing your response. Respond This section lists options that can be used to view responses.

Paper For Above instruction

My chosen research topic for this course is the impact of social media on mental health among teenagers. This topic interests me because of the rapid rise of social media platforms and the increasing number of mental health issues reported among adolescents. I aim to argue that while social media offers certain benefits such as connectivity and access to information, its excessive use can significantly contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem in teenagers. I want to highlight the importance of implementing balanced usage guidelines and promoting digital literacy to mitigate these adverse effects.

My five to ten keywords for research include: social media, mental health, teenagers, anxiety, depression, digital literacy, mental well-being, cyberbullying, screen time, and peer influence. I chose these keywords because they are central to understanding the multifaceted relationship between social media usage and adolescent mental health. They will help me locate scholarly articles, empirical studies, and credible sources that explore psychological impacts, behavioral patterns, and intervention strategies.

The thesis statement I developed is: Excessive social media use among teenagers negatively impacts their mental health, leading to anxiety and depression, but with proper guidance and education, these effects can be mitigated.

In developing this thesis, I used the Two-Minute Tutorial for Thesis Statements by first identifying the main argument I wanted to make—namely, the negative effects of social media—then refining it into a clear, concise sentence that also hints at potential solutions. I compared my work against the Thesis Checklist to ensure clarity, specificity, and arguability. I had some questions about incorporating counterarguments and supporting evidence effectively, which I plan to clarify with my instructor and classmates.

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