Write the given paper:-
• Explain the topic you are addressing and your position on it. Provide a preview of your paper and a statement of your thesis in your opening paragraph. [Approximately 100 words]
• Present your main argument for your thesis in standard form, with each premise and the conclusion on a separate line. Clearly indicate whether your argument is intended to be inductive or deductive. Follow up the presentation of your argument by clarifying the meaning of any premises that could use some explanation. [About 150 words]
• If your argument is deductive, then it should be valid (in the strict logical sense of the word); if it is inductive, then it should be strong. Make sure to avoid committing logical fallacies within your argument (e.g., begging the question). Additionally, the premises should be true, to the best of your knowledge. If one of your premises has a pretty obvious counter-example, then you should either fix the argument so that it does not have this flaw, or later, in your paper (steps three through five) you should address the apparent counter-example (showing that it does not really refute the truth of your premise). Arguments that are not valid, not very strong, commit fallacies, or that have counter-examples that are not adequately addressed will not receive full credit.
• Provide supporting evidence for the premises of your argument. [Approximately 350 words]
• Pay special attention to those premises that could be seen as controversial. Evidence may include academic research sources, supporting arguments (arguments whose conclusions are premises of the main argument), or other ways of demonstrating the truth of those premises. This section should include at least one scholarly research source.
• Explain a strong objection to your argument. [Approximately 250 words]
• Study what people on the other side of this question think about your reasoning and present the best possible objection that someone could have to your argument. Do not commit the straw man fallacy here. Reference at least one scholarlyresearch source. See the "Practicing Effective Criticism" section of Chapter 9 of the course text for more information.
• Defend your argument against the objection. [Approximately 200 words]
• Once you have presented the objection, indicate clearly how you might respond to it. It is acceptable to admit that reasonable people might disagree with you or that there might be an area in which your argument could be further strengthened, but you should do your best to explain why your argument is sound or cogent despite the objections.
• Provide an appropriate conclusion. [Approximately 75 words]
The Final Argument Paper
Must be 1,100 to 1,400 words in length, double-spaced, (not including the title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (for more information about how to create an APA reference list see the Ashford Writing Center APA References List webpage).
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Topic Picked - This is how the topic progressed over 3 weeks;
Week 1 -
Premise 1: Social media helps you stay connected with family, friends, classmates and coworkers.
Premise 2: The people you surround yourself with (Family, Friends, etc) create interpersonal relationships.
Conclusion: With that being said, Social media does enhance interpersonal relationships.
Week 2 -
Premise 1: Social media helps keep friends and family close (near or far)
Premise 2: Social media can be a support system
Premise 3: Social media can provide personal business opportunities
Conclusion: Social media therefore enhances our interpersonal relationships
Week 3 -
Premise 1: Social media helps family and friends from all over the world stay connected
Premise 2: Social media provides video technology to help keep our interactions stay personal
Premise 3: Social media provides a live feed of moments/memories made to help provide others to be involved
Premise 4: Social media helps others facing similar problems find resources for advice
Premise 5: Social media can help promote your business and also handle using technology like Skype
Conclusion: Our world is evolving when it comes to technology; we now have the ability to video chat on our cell phones and even computer. Social media has been able to provide a way for family and friends to stay connected no matter where they live. It not only provides resources/connections for your personal life but also for business purposes if needed. For these premises alone they all come back to the fact that social media does enhance your interpersonal relationships.