This assignment involves writing a research paper on the the influence of public discourse and the technology industry on society. In the past decades we have witnessed remarkable changes in the role media (social or otherwise) plays in democracy, cultural, social, and civil rights movements, politics, customs, relationships, advertising and protesting.

The influence of public discourse

WA3: Research Paper Purpose: This is where you bring it all together and show what you’ve learned this semester. You will demonstrate your skill in articulating complex ideas, examining claims and evidence found in your research materials, supporting your ideas with relevant reasons and examples, sustaining a coherent discussion, and using standard written English. Prompt: We have read about and discussed the influence of public discourse and the technology industry on society (the individual and the collective). In the past decades we have witnessed remarkable changes in the role media (social or otherwise) plays in democracy, cultural, social, and civil rights movements, politics, customs, relationships, advertising and protesting.

The influence of public discourse

Traditional means of public discourse have changed affecting society in countless ways. ANY topic we have discussed, read about, watched in documentaries or is related to ANY way to media, public discourse, and the technology industry in any realm is fair game. Find something that speaks to you. If you aren’t interested in your topic, you will not be able to engage your readers. Your topic should be the same as for your Annotated Bibliography – no topic changes allowed! Although your thesis, angle, approach, or claim might still evolve multiple times before you’re completely satisfied with your draft, you should not attempt to change topics this late in the process.

The influence of public discourse

The research you conducted for your Annotated Bibliography should inform your evidence for your WA3. This essay will encapsulate all of the readings, discussions, podcasts, films, videos and research we have conducted over the course as they relate to your chosen topic. Steps and Goals to Complete this Project: A good research paper goes beyond an entry in the encyclopedia. It does not simply relay information. A good research paper is a sounding ground for a writer to explicate their thoughts and investigate a situation. Your thesis should be argumentative in nature and build upon the skills you have been developing this semester.

The influence of public discourse

The reader must see why and that you fully understand the implications of the claim you are making. You must also demonstrate your thorough consideration of the opposition. Remember, no argument is won without addressing the counter claims. A strong researched argument essay includes: Thesis: An established, research-based claim that is arguable, descriptive, unified, specific to scope of essay. Evidence: These are the reasons your claim is founded in research and is legitimate. Evidence must be sufficient, relevant, and appropriately matched to your claim.

The influence of public discourse

Additionally, balancing types of evidence (expert opinion, facts and statistics, your own experience and observations—if appropriate to the topic—and your analysis and evaluation of the ideas found in your research) is the most compelling persuasive tactic. Synthesis of Research Materials: You should balance summaries, paraphrasing, and direct quotes as needed. Use the QI formula for making connections to ensure that you are facilitating a discussion between your sources. Correctly sandwich the ideas of others to support your own claims and to support or refute the claims of others. https://youtu.be/X7y4HFCFgAg

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