Does today’s generation need a ‘digital detox’? Is there a reason to slow down the need for so much technology at our fingertips? Do you believe there is evidence of addiction (gaming, trolling the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)?

A full eight to ten (8 – 10) typed double-spaced pages. (Loss of points if less than the full 8 pages.)
 MLA formatting (in-text citations, Works Cited page, margins, and overall format.)
 Six (6) reputable/scholarly outside sources. (No blogs. .com’s, or Wikipedia.)
 Works Cited page. (On its own page and not included in the page or word count.)
 A complete Outline. (Not included with the final essay paper, but handed in beforehand.)
 Annotated Bibliography with at least the six (6) sources used. (On its own page and not included in the page or
word count.)
 Introductory paragraph with hook. (Quote or interesting fact, cited if needed.)
 Thesis statement with sub-points. (Includes the claim you are making.)
 Appropriate transitions within and between paragraphs. (Change topic = change paragraph.)
 Counterargument and refutation or concession.
 Concluding paragraph that emphasizes the importance of knowing the facts presented. (Avoid simply repeating the
thesis and key points.) Make it thought-provoking.
 Avoidance of first and second person (unless a section is your own experience used.)
 Effective sentencing and vocabulary usage.
 Effective mechanics. (Spelling, grammar, punctuation).

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