comparing social media users to non-users. In other words, students should write a paper describing the similarities, differences, or both of people who use social media to people that do not use it

This assignment requires students to write a comparison essay. The student must write the paper comparing social media users to non-users. In other words, students should write a paper describing the similarities, differences, or both of people who use social media to people that do not use it; failure to write about the assigned topic will result in a zero (0) on the assignment. The essay must be 400-600 words, and it must follow academic style of documentation as outlined in the First Day Handout. The assignment may not use any outside sources.
The final draft of this essay must be submitted as a .doc or .docx file to the drop box by 11:59 PM on Saturday. Failure to submit the essay correctly will result in a zero (0) on the assignment.
Comparison Essay Grading Rubric
Introductory Paragraph
a. Engages the reader
b. Contains the thesis
Body Paragraphs
a. Have clear topic sentences
b. Show unity in ideas (one main idea and focus)
c. Show coherence of ideas (transitions, logical order)
d. Use appropriate evidence in support of the main idea
e. Follow a clear pattern of organization
Conclusion
a. Restates the thesis and reaffirms the main points, but is not too redundant
b. Ties up the paper with a thought-provoking ending
Conventions
a. Correct spelling
b. Correct grammar
c. Correct punctuation
Assignment a. Essay follows proper academic style of documentation

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